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As previously announced by the organizers, Lukiškės is equipped with a modern and never seen stage construction, made to special order.
The first opening event with the prison residents took place on Thursday evening: Jolita Vaitkutė, Synaesthesis, Twenty Fingers Duo, Egomašina, Timid Kooky, Mellow Yellow Daffodil, Ignas Juzokas, Kristijacija Ribaitis joined the residents’ march ., “What A Jazz”, “Lunatikai”, Amilcal Rivera. They shared a scene and became tonight’s heroes.
Opening moment of Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Lukiškės 2.0
Participants of the event danced not only on stage, but also in the square near the entrance to Lukiškės prison. As they waited in line for a drink, everyone was delighted by the cheerful dancers of the What A Jazz ensemble. Played performansą: played people waiting in line, and a little later, after listening Fearful Music of style, he began to dance. The surroundings smiled, several even joined the band and started dancing together.
Moments of the event – in the gallery:
Admission to this opening event cost nothing, but only those with passports of opportunity were admitted. It is true that a mobile test point was installed in Lukiškės Prison 2.0, so that those wishing to enter through the opening can carry out a rapid antigen test.
June 11th this scene will be tested by Solo Ensemble, masters of dark dances, synthesizers and poetry. Never before dance It did not ring in the prison fortress, and after a long break in quarantine it will be the group’s first performance in Vilnius.
Now all roads in the capital will lead to Lukiškės Prison, a unique cultural heritage object in the center of Vilnius, which is being renovated and changed its purpose. Even the 117-year-old complex opens its doors to the townspeople this week and a new story begins. It already has a new bar, a modern stage, even two light installations and a large community of artists. The conversion of the Lukiškės prison takes place 8 days a week.
Opening moment of Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Lukiškės 2.0
The new version of Lukiškės Prison accommodates many different personalities. 250 artists will have creative spaces, studios or workshops here. The conversion was joined and actively created familiar faces: “ba.”, “Jolita Vaitkutė”, journalists “Nara”, “Egomašina”, “Synaesthesis”, “Twenty Fingers Duo”, “jauti”, “Timid Kooky”. , “What A Jazz, Mellow Yellow Daffodil, Muzikalkė, MuMok, Kristijonas Ribaitis, Keanu Blunt, Juozas Martin, Ignas Juzokas, painters from Mexico, Rupert educational program participants, four Lunatikai photographers, Egyboy clothing designers” Artists and other creators who do not support the Belarusian regime. The residents of Lukiškės will create a cultural capital and share it with the citizens. The prison, surrounded by a high fence, will become a generator of music, modern art, design and culture.
Opening moment of Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Lukiškės 2.0
Lukiškės Prison 2.0 is open 24 hours a day for developers. “We have preserved the unique history, format and symbols of the prison. We are pleased that such a large number of Lithuanian and foreign creators have put their trust in this idea. The community grows stronger every day and plans beautiful things together. This complex is a living organism that involves more people every day. I think this is a historic opportunity for the entire industry and cultural field in Lithuania, ”said Martynas Butkevičius, partner of 8 Days A Week.
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