The
festival is organised by the Associação Juvenil Gustavo Filipe, located in the
district of Guarda, aims to offer “the best of Portuguese artists to
festival-goers”, according to a statement sent to The Portugal News. The
festival will feature Nenny and Sippinpurpp, who will be headlining in a
line-up that has not yet been fully revealed.
The Côa
Summer Fest is a “bet on the dynamism of the interior of the country” with
activities for all ages. In addition to the concerts, the “usual Somersby Pool
Party” is confirmed on the last day of the event. Festivalgoers will have the
opportunity to participate in a free event, which has the support of the
Municipality of Foz Côa and other local entities. Camping is available, as is
access to municipal swimming pools, upon purchase of a wristband. Staying
overnight at the Pousada da Juventude is also a possibility, as prices have
been reduced for the days of the festival.
José Garcia
Figueiredo, president of the Gustavo Filipe Youth Association, says that it was
not easy not to have the “festival for two years”, but that the long-awaited
return will be “the most special ever”, of an event that has already created a
connection with Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
Concern
for the environment
The
festival, which had its first edition in 2011, also provides the lowest
possible environmental impact.
In a
statement, the organisation begins by highlighting the means of transport used
to reach the site. Public transport or rides with friends are one of the
solutions suggested by the organisation to reduce not only traffic, but also
carbon emissions into the environment.
Reusable
cups for drinks are an option that festivalgoers should adopt. This avoids
plastic waste, as well as rubbish on the floor, as the same cup will be used
several times. The same concerning glitter used at parties. The purchase of
biodegradable glitter may be the most ecologically sustainable option to adopt
at the festival.
The
organisers hope that people will have fun, at the same time as having some
awareness of environmental issues, which are increasingly important.
Deeply in love with music and with a guilty pleasure in criminal cases, Bruno G. Santos decided to study Journalism and Communication, hoping to combine both passions into writing. The journalist is also a passionate traveller who likes to write about other cultures and discover the various hidden gems from Portugal and the world. Press card: 8463.
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