Vjosa Forever Concert

On June 4th, well-known artists from Albanian and abroad performed at the "Vjosa Forever" concert in Tepelena in support of the #VjosaNationalParkNow campaign
On June 4th, well-known artists from Albanian and abroad performed at the "Vjosa Forever" concert in Tepelena in support of the #VjosaNationalParkNow campaign, © Klajdi Vaja
The artists have been committed to protecting the Vjosa River for five years. Their support - and that of other celebrities such as Leonardo Di Caprio and Edward Norton - has helped activists to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the last wild river of Europe forever.
The artists have been committed to protecting the Vjosa River for five years. Their support - and that of other celebrities such as Leonardo Di Caprio and Edward Norton - has helped activists to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the last wild river of Europe forever., © Cornelia Wieser
Dj Cool
Dj Cool, © Klajdi Vaja
Tepelena Isopolyphonic Group
Tepelena Isopolyphonic Group, © Klajdi Vaja
Linda Rukaj
Linda Rukaj, © Klajdi Vaja
This was the second concert in aid of the Vjosa duing one decade of continuous work. The first concert was held in Tirana in 2017 under the slogan "Hands off Vjosa
This was the second concert in aid of the Vjosa duing one decade of continuous work. The first concert was held in Tirana in 2017 under the slogan "Hands off Vjosa, © Klajdi Vaja
Linda Rukaj together with Tepelena Isopolyphonic Group
Linda Rukaj together with Tepelena Isopolyphonic Group, © Klajdi Vaja
The concert was organized by Blue Heart partner Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika from EcoAlbania
The concert was organized by Blue Heart partner Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika from EcoAlbania, © Klajdi Vaja
Hundreds of supporters filled the Lord Byron square in Tepelena and enjoyed the electrifying performances of the artists.
Hundreds of supporters filled the Lord Byron square in Tepelena and enjoyed the electrifying performances of the artists., © Klajdi Vaja
The Vjosa Forever concert was held in Tepelena against the backdrop of the mighty Vjosa.
The Vjosa Forever concert was held in Tepelena against the backdrop of the mighty Vjosa., © Klajdi Vaja
Vlashent Sata and band
Vlashent Sata and band, © Klajdi Vaja
Vlashent has supported our campaign for years
Vlashent has supported our campaign for years, © Klajdi Vaja
Elina Duni, accompanied by London guitarist Rob Luft.
Elina Duni, accompanied by London guitarist Rob Luft., © Klajdi Vaja
Since 2017, along with other artists, they have joined the call for #VjosaNationalPark through concerts and statements.
Since 2017, along with other artists, they have joined the call for #VjosaNationalPark through concerts and statements., © Klajdi Vaja
Lord Byron square was packed with people
Lord Byron square was packed with people, © Klajdi Vaja
The incredible Eda Zari and band
The incredible Eda Zari and band, © Klajdi Vaja
Eda Zari is also one of our close supporters since 2017
Eda Zari is also one of our close supporters since 2017, © Klajdi Vaja
The audience is electified with the artists' performance
The audience is electified with the artists' performance, © Klajdi Vaja
Shpat Deda
Shpat Deda, © Klajdi Vaja
The well-known Singer-songwriter from Kosovo is a supporter of Vjosa cause
The well-known Singer-songwriter from Kosovo is a supporter of Vjosa cause, © Klajdi Vaja
Shpat Deda and band
Shpat Deda and band, © Klajdi Vaja
The 2017 Vjosa concert led to the production of the protest song "Lum Lumi i Lirë” (Blessed be Free Rivers) by the participating musicians.
The 2017 Vjosa concert led to the production of the protest song "Lum Lumi i Lirë” (Blessed be Free Rivers) by the participating musicians., © Klajdi Vaja
The hit quickly made it into the Top 10 of Albanian charts when published in 2018
The hit quickly made it into the Top 10 of Albanian charts when published in 2018, © Klajdi Vaja
Of course, they performed this well-known song together!
Of course, they performed this well-known song together!, © Klajdi Vaja
Comedian and actor Florjan Binaj impersonating Prime Minister Edi Rama in a sketch about the difficulties around protecting the Vjosa forever
Comedian and actor Florjan Binaj impersonating Prime Minister Edi Rama in a sketch about the difficulties around protecting the Vjosa forever, © Klajdi Vaja
Florjan was accompanied by Deivis Myslymi, interpreting the Mayor of Tepelena
Florjan was accompanied by Deivis Myslymi, interpreting the Mayor of Tepelena, © Klajdi Vaja
The audience loved the show
The audience loved the show, © Klajdi Vaja
Asgje sikur dielli
Asgje sikur dielli, © Klajdi Vaja
As early supporters of the #VjosaNationalParkNow cause, the alternative rock band did not miss the Vjosa Forever concert
As early supporters of the #VjosaNationalParkNow cause, the alternative rock band did not miss the Vjosa Forever concert, © Klajdi Vaja
The famous Eugent Bushpepa
The famous Eugent Bushpepa, © Klajdi Vaja
One of the most popular Albanian Singer-songwriters and supporter of several environmental causes, has raised his voice for the #VjosaNationalPark campaign for several years.
One of the most popular Albanian Singer-songwriters and supporter of several environmental causes, has raised his voice for the #VjosaNationalPark campaign for several years., © Klajdi Vaja
Eugent Bushpepa and band
Eugent Bushpepa and band, © Klajdi Vaja
The crowd didn't get tired of cheering!
The crowd didn't get tired of cheering!, © Klajdi Vaja
In a final encore, Eugent Bushpepa, Shpat Deda and Asgje sikur dielli performed together...
In a final encore, Eugent Bushpepa, Shpat Deda and Asgje sikur dielli performed together..., © Klajdi Vaja
...and had a lot of fun doing so.
...and had a lot of fun doing so., © Klajdi Vaja
So did the audience!
So did the audience!, © Klajdi Vaja

On June 4th 2022, well-known artists from Albanian and abroad performed at the "Vjosa Forever" concert in Tepelena in support of the #VjosaNationalParkNow campaign. At the concert, organized by Blue Heart partner EcoAlbania, hundreds of supporters filled the Lord Byron square in Tepelena and enjoyed the electrifying performances of the #ArtistsForVjosa. Find the website post here

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