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Open Air in Florence: A Recap of the Sunflower 2015 Opening
Each May in Florence, Italy there is an event that is held in the highest esteem amongst the musical community. After the iconic Florentine nightclub, Tenax, celebrates it’s closing party at the beginning of the month, the visionaries at Fragola prepare for their flagship event…Sunflower. What started as an open-air villa party in 2009 has evolved into one of the most anticipated parties of the summer season, and for good reason.
Taking place at Manduca, an open air venue just five miles north of the city center, Sunflower is the complete embodiment of the warm and radiant atmosphere that is often associated to Italian culture. Every year at this time, Manduca completely transforms to fulfill the vision of what Sunflower is; a vibrant celebration of life and music. The 2015 Sunflower Opening exceed any and all expectations, and there couldn’t be a more appropriate way to start the summer season.With approximately 1,500 in attendance, Sunflower 2015 was by far their largest turnout to date.
[Video Courtesy of Fragola è Federico Lanzini]
Event Previews: 6AM Takes on Italy
When one thinks of Italy several things immediately come to mind: Wine, feasts, and world-class dance music. Throughout the country there are incredible nightlife establishments each with their own charm, characteristics, and musical programming. Starting this Thursday we’ll be diving in head first taking a techno field trip to Florence to bask in all the musical wonder that this Renaissance city has to offer. Read more
