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Categories: CULTURE

Oliver Dragojević memorial festival draws 30,000

Entities: Oliver Dragojević · Vela Luka · Ante Gelo · Jelena Perčin · Jakov Jozinović

Overview

The eighth‑anniversary "Trag u beskraju" concerts were held on 29 July 2026 in Vela Luka, attracting roughly 30,000 attendees – a figure confirmed by organisers and matching earlier estimates. Produced by Ante Gelo and conducted by Alan Bjelinski, the programme featured Croatia’s leading singers – Petar Grašo, Zorica Kondža, Nina Badrić, Marko Tolja, Matija Cvek – together with emerging artists Jakov Jozinović, Ivica Sikirić Ić, Iva Ajduković, Ines Tričković and the klapa Ošjak. Sikirić Ić’s rendition of the classic hit “Cesarice” was singled out as an especially emotional moment.

A monograph titled “Oliver – Sve nježne riječi svijeta” was promoted, and a book of notes by Gelo launched. Influencer Lana Vidošević criticised the €70 round‑trip ferry ticket to Vela Luka, sparking debate over transport costs. Former Split mayor Željko Kerum was arrested on‑site in connection with the “Pršut” corruption case, and former national team coach Zlatko Dalić was photographed among the crowd.

The multi‑day celebration also included a mass at Dragojević’s gravesite, a youth‑singers showcase, a humanitarian football match, a final acoustic concert, and reiterated a tradition of public tributes that began with the 2018 sea farewell and continued through the 2024 concert, reinforcing Vela Luka’s role as a cultural tourism hub.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 9 SOURCES] Music producer Ante Gelo designed the concert programme. (existing)
[● 8 SOURCES] Approximately 30 000 people attended the concert. (Organisers reported around 30 000 fans present.)
[● 6 SOURCES] The line‑up included Petar Grašo, Zorica Kondža, Nina Badrić, Jakov Jozinović, Marko Tolja, Matija Cvek, Ivica Sikirić Ićo, Iva Ajduković, Ines Tričković and the klapa Ošjak. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Former mayor Željko Kerum was arrested in Vela Luka during the concert in connection with the “Pršut” case. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The concert “Trag u beskraju” was held on 29 July 2026 in Vela Luka, marking the eighth anniversary of Oliver Dragojević’s death. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Around 30 000 people attended the concert. (existing)
[● 5 SOURCES] Alan Bjelinski conducted the orchestra at the concert. (Conductor was Alan Bjelinski.)
[● 5 SOURCES] The “Trag u beskraju” concert was held on 29 July 2026 in Vela Luka, marking the eighth anniversary of Oliver Dragojević’s death. (The concert’s programme featured Petar Grašo …)
[● 5 SOURCES] The programme featured Petar Grašo, Zorica Kondža, Nina Badrić, Jakov Jozinović, Marko Tolja, Matija Cvek, Ivica Sikirić Ićo, Iva Ajduković, Ines Tričković and klapa Ošjak. (existing)
[● 4 SOURCES] The concert line‑up included Petar Grašo, Zorica Kondža, Nina Badrić, Jakov Jozinović, Marko Tolja, Matija Cvek, Ivica Sikirić Ićo, Iva Ajduković, Ines Tričković and klapa Ošjak. (Program featured these artists.)
[● 4 SOURCES] The “Trag u beskraju” concert in Vela Luka commemorated Oliver Dragojević on the eighth anniversary of his death. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Former Split mayor Željko Kerum was arrested at the concert in connection with the “Konoba Pršut” case. (Kerum arrested during the event.)

Timeline

about 9 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Oliver Dragojević Memorial Concert Draws Thousands in Vela Luka
A memorial concert in Vela Luka honored Oliver Dragojević, drawing over 30,000 fans as Ivica Sikirić Ić performed his hit 'Cesarice'.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 29 sources
Oliver Dragojević concert in Vela Luka draws 30,000 fans
Concert in Vela Luka on 29 July 2026 marked Oliver Dragojević’s anniversary, drew ~30 000 fans, featured top Croatian singers, and saw influencer criticism of ferry prices and the arrest of former mayor Željko
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
Oliver Dragojević memorial events attract thousands in Vela Luka
Croatia commemorated Oliver Dragojević’s eighth death anniversary with concerts on a ferry, in Vela Luka and other towns, a book launch, and performances by Ante Gelo, Marko Tolja and others.

Sources

24sata.hr · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dancersglobal.com · dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · fiuman.hr · glas-slavonije.hr · index.hr · jutarnji.hr · konantetsudo.jp · kurir.rs · m.24sata.hr · m.tportal.hr · magazin.hrt.hr · mondo.rs · monitor.hr · narod.hr · noplanetb.tportal.hr · nova.rs · pixhawk.org · prigorski.hr · slovenskenovice.si · teklic.hr · telegram.hr · tportal.hr · vecernji.hr · vijesti.hrt.hr · vijesti.me · zadarskilist.hr · zagreb.info · zivim.gloria.hr

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