As part of this year’s IDAHOT theme, “The Power of Communities”, we spoke with the Montenegrin music duo BIZARR. These two artists use electronic music to create spaces of unity, freedom, and resistance. Their story is part of a global initiative celebrating LGBTIQ+ individuals from the creative industries, reminding us that creativity empowers us all together. 🏳️🌈
How does the slogan ‘Creativity empowers us together’ resonate with you?
It makes us think of that feeling when we’re on the danceflor… letting go of the weight of the day, putting our feet firmly to the ground and being authentically connected with people.
That connection gives a sense of belonging and safety that empowers us to express through art, and share the energy we wish to recieve.
Can creativity help to shape a world where everyone feels included and valued, regardless of their background or identity?
When coming from a place of openness, all creativity shapes the space people are in. Viewing the world through art also brings a layer of utopistic vision of how we see the world.
In those spaces we do believe it’s possible for everyone to feel included and valued because there’s no stigma or shame when it comes to expression in a creative way, be that by painting a building, wall or canvas… Every stroke of the brush brings a change and something new to the picture.
How do you see your creative work contributing to political and social change?
We try to communicate our truth through our voices and music. Electronic music was political from the beginning, because it was always focused on the people, unity and respect. That’s the message we aim to send, it’s the only one that makes sense to us.
We are calling for unity on the danceflor, where there’s no differences and divisions – where we all become one through dancing and sound shaping. We strive to create a safe space for everybody and a community that supports, empowers and takes care of each other.
Based in Montenegro, this B2B DJ duo gathered in 2022 to mix music that they like and make you dance all night. This musical duo is formed by Nada Vojinović i Andrea Siništaj Frkica.
Inspired by the energy of music – their sets taste like sounds that tell their stories and present their emotions. BIZARR duo drives you through universes of industrial sounds, hypnotic and groovy techno, minimal and house music.