MitteLounge is Mittelfest chill-out event: an aperitif venue that combines music and conviviality. Over four evenings, from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July, from 19:30 until sunset, two bands will perform each evening to entertain the audience in a relaxed atmosphere. Everything takes place in the enchanting Orto delle Orsoline, a charming garden just a stone’s throw from Santa Maria in Valle Monastery and the Longobard Temple. This green space, rich in history and charm, offers the ideal setting to enjoy good music and pleasant conversations during the summer evenings of the festival.
Programme curated by Alan Liberale, Simone Piva, Leo Virgili

Aperitif bar run by Bar da Giordano and Al Ponte – La botteguccia dei sapori

Free admission to the concerts
Doors open at 19:15 and close at 21:15

Blue cash duo

An acoustic journey through country blues, rock’n’roll and folk, with a direct and narrative style rooted in the American tradition. Johnny Cash and the great classics are joined by original songs, crafted like short stories: everyday tales, ironic and at times disillusioned, that speak of love, loneliness and real-life experiences, whilst always maintaining a clear-eyed and human perspective on reality. An authentic, energetic and engaging show, in which tradition and original songwriting intertwine with spontaneity and personality.

Cilio

A high-energy live show: funky, rap and pop blend into a fresh and unmistakable style of songwriting. Figli di Provincia, the debut album released in January, forms the backbone of the concert. It is a work that moves on tiptoe, made up of songs born of the urge to say something authentic. Music that draws on contemporary funky and singer-songwriting, with electronic touches and minimalist arrangements, in a continuous, dynamic and engaging flow.