Last night, Saturday, April 11, Piazza Matteotti in Genoa, in front of the Palazzo Ducale, was transformed into a DJ set featuring Charlotte de Witte, among the most recognized figures on the international techno scene.
The event kicked off at around 7 p.m., with an organization that included quota entries and controlled access gates already several hours before the start of the performance. According to the municipality’s announcement, about 8,000 people permanently occupied the square for the duration of the set, while the total number of attendees exceeded 20,000, also considering the continuous influx of visitors.
The attendance was characterized by a heterogeneous composition of the audience: alongside electronic music fans and regular club-goers, there were presences of young people, families and tourists, drawn by the event in the city center.
Also taking the stage during the evening was Mayor Silvia Salis, who commented enthusiastically, “These are days designed specifically for young people, and it is exciting to see so many young people who have come even from outside Genoa to attend this show.” “Our will is clear,” the mayor continued, “we want to make this city come alive and propose initiatives capable of arousing real interest. We know that we are among the European cities with the highest average age, and that is precisely why our commitment to the new generations must be a priority: we must attract them, interest them and offer them spaces for protagonism. A special thanks goes to Councilman Garzarelli, delegate for Major Events, who has done an excellent job in coordinating an event of this magnitude, and to the entire Council who supported and helped us in making this show truly exceptional.”
“Genoa,” the Belgian DJ wrote late in the evening on her social media. “I have no words for what just happened. I saw people of all ages dancing. Everyone smiling and dancing to the beat. Honestly, this has me a bit emotional. These are very powerful moments. I am more than honored to have been able to play for you today. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”
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