Windcraft Music Centre
Meet the art of ​wind instruments​!​
Every summer the tiny village of Katydata wakes up to the sound of winds! That’s when world music traditions and jazz, topped with some contemporary sounds, meet up at Windcraft Music Fest for a two-day music fiesta, in which the winds have the leading role; where tradition and modernity co-exist; where you can listen to good music and feel good cheer everywhere!
Windcraft Music Fest has been organised by the non-profit cultural association Windcraft Loud since 2014 in the village Katydata (Nicosia region, Cyprus) and aims in showcasing the musical work of local and international artists and in involving all visitors in the process of music creation through interaction. The festival focuses specifically on wind instruments and wind players, which are featured in different music styles and combinations.
In unique traditional settings of the Cypriot countryside, such as the yard of an old inn, an orchard, or picturesque village squares, local and international artists and bands present their original music projects, influenced by music traditions of the world. Workshops, walks and other parallel activities invite participants of all ages to take part in the process of music creation and explore the village and its culture through a community building process.
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Save the dates for
WINDCRAFT MUSIC FEST 11
25 - 27 July 2025
In 2024 Windcraft Music Fest turned ten and had a groovier-than-ever comeback to Katydata! Once more, the wind instruments took the lead and offered moments of excitement, relaxation, endless dance and heartfelt community bonding in a music festival where tradition met modernity.
We enjoyed mesmerizing jazz, contemporary music infused by folk traditions, a mixture of acoustic and electronic sounds, powerful Balkan and techno brass bands that will make you move, electrifying funky beats, atmospheric sunset ragas, interdisciplinary performances, an exciting combination of music & storytelling, a DIY saxophone quartet and so much more!
Moreover, you could participate actively in the process of music-making through workshops offered for free, grab a book by a Cypriot author from our “Armarouthkia” literary corner, join a morning yoga session or an interactive walk in the village, visit our thematic exhibition, or just chill with a refreshing drink and a yummy bite.
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Windcraft Music Fest has been awarded the EFFE Label 2024-2025. The EFFE Label is Europe’s quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals showing their engagement in the field of the arts, community involvement and international openness. More information about the label and the criteria can be found here.
