The Night of the Brigands

The sixteenth edition of The Night of the Brigands brought the Cave di Fantiano in Grottaglie to life on August 29 and 30, 2025, confirming its dual nature as a musical festival and a laboratory for civil engagement. The guiding theme was «Resistances», explored both in debates and artistic programming, in a year marked by the 80th anniversary of the Liberation.

The afternoon assemblies addressed the Palestinian issue and judicial and political resistance, featuring nationally renowned guests. In the evening, the stage hosted militant music, Mediterranean reggae, and hip-hop in an intergenerational program. Admission was free, and the days were made accessible thanks to the presence of LIS interpreters.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Afternoon Assembly (6:00 PM) — «Gaza and the Palestinian Issue», coordinated by journalist Valentina Petrini, with Riccardo Noury (spokesperson for Amnesty International Italy), Francesca Albanese (UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine), war correspondent Alberto Negri, and writer Leonardo Palmisano.

• 9:00 PM — Evening Concerts: Radici nel Cemento (celebrating their 30th anniversary), Spaccapaese (tribute to Marcello Colasurdo and the Gruppo Operaio), Claudio «Cavallo» Giannotti, and Tarantinìdion.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Afternoon Assembly (6:00 PM) — «Judicial and Political Resistance», dedicated to denied rights and uncomfortable truths, with Ilaria Cucchi and lawyer Fabio Anselmo.

• 9:00 PM — Evening Concerts: Ensi, Moddi MC and DJ Madkid (dancehall party), the Mediterranean reggae of Fido Guido with the Rockin'Roots Band.

Both days were accessible thanks to the presence of LIS interpreters. Free admission.