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Oliver Dragojević memorial festival draws 30,000

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The eighth‑anniversary "Trag u beskraju" concerts ~~continued~~ were held on 29 July 2026 in Vela Luka, ~~drawing~~ attracting roughly 30,000 attendees – a figure ~~organisers~~ confirmed by organisers and matching earlier estimates. ~~The festival, produced~~ 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 ~~Ićo,~~ 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, ~~calling it a “shame for Croatia,”~~ sparking debate over transport costs. Former Split mayor Željko Kerum was arrested ~~in Vela Luka during the event~~ on‑site in connection with the “Pršut” ~~building‑permit~~ corruption case, ~~adding a political dimension. Former~~ 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 and~~ match, a final acoustic concert, ~~contributing to local tourism as visitors arrived by ferry~~ and ~~bus to~~ reiterated a tradition of public tributes that began with the ~~Dragojević family home.~~ 2018 sea farewell and continued through the 2024 concert, reinforcing Vela Luka’s role as a cultural tourism hub.

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