Capannori hosts the first edition of the 'Folk Studio Festival 2025', until 25th at the Artè cinema theatre on Via Carlo Piaggia, showcasing original music, encounters, and new voices. This new musical event was conceived by Roberto Franchi with the artistic direction of Simone Martini and organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Capannori and the Associazione per Lammari APS.
On Saturday, October 11th and 18th at 9:00 PM with two Folk Studio Live evenings, a celebration of original music, featuring six emerging singer-songwriters and bands with their own distinct styles and artistic personalities. Three artists will perform each evening with their original songs.
Saturday, October 25th, at 5:00 PM, the central event of the 2025 Folk Studio Festival will take place: the conference "Where is Music Going?" Featuring artists, critics, journalists, and producers (who will be announced soon), Francesco Baccini, patron of this first edition, will meet to reflect on the evolution of singer-songwriter music, the role of new technologies, artistic sustainability, and the dialogue between tradition and innovation. The project's goal is to promote independent music culture, foster the circulation of ideas, and foster the growth of new creative communities by creating an annual event that combines artistic experience, collective participation, and open reflection on the future of music. The Capannori Manifesto, a shared document with concrete proposals for the future of singer-songwriter music, is also scheduled.