PHOTO WALK THROUGH THE SIXTH EDITION OF JELEN GARDEN FEST

PRIJEDOR – The sixth edition of Jelen Garden Fest came to a spectacular close, once again confirming its status as one of the region's premier music festivals. Over two unforgettable evenings in Prijedor's Summer Garden, thousands of music lovers joined performers in creating an atmosphere filled with energy, emotion, and memorable live performances.

The second festival night featured performances by Peki, Brkovi, Bombaj Štampa, and Mile Kekin & Band, delivering a setlist packed with fan favorites and electrifying stage energy. Even a brief 10-minute summer downpour failed to dampen the mood, as festivalgoers stayed with their favorite artists and resumed singing with even greater enthusiasm once the rain stopped.

The opening night was equally impressive, bringing together acclaimed regional acts Vojko V, Edo Maajka, Rundek & Ekipa, and Zoster, setting the tone for another successful edition of the festival.

Festival organizers expressed great satisfaction with this year's event, thanking visitors, performers, sponsors, and everyone involved in making the festival a success.

"Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's Jelen Garden Fest and once again proved that we have the best audience. We are grateful to all the artists who made this edition so special, as well as everyone who supported the organization of the festival. We look forward to seeing you again next year," the organizers said.

One of the most sought-after names of the new trap generation, young rapper and producer Peki, opened the second festival night and praised the energy of the Prijedor audience, saying that this kind of atmosphere is exactly why artists enjoy returning to festivals like Garden Fest.

Branko Đurić Đuro, frontman of Bombaj Štampa, said the audience sang along from the first note to the last, emphasizing that performing in front of a crowd that genuinely lives and breathes music is always a special experience.

"It was fantastic. The people were wonderful. I fell in love with this audience. We haven't had a crowd like this in a long time. We truly enjoyed ourselves, and we definitely have to do this again," Đuro said.

Mile Kekin, a familiar face at Garden Fest, noted that he always enjoys returning to Prijedor because of its outstanding audience.

"This year was even better and more challenging. It rained a little at the beginning, and when that happens, you have an even bigger task—to lift the spirits of a soaked audience. But it's incredibly rewarding when you succeed and everyone experiences that collective catharsis together," Kekin said.

Šemso 69, frontman of Brkovi, also praised the festival crowd, describing it as loud, passionate, and full of energy throughout the entire concert, adding that the band always looks forward to performing for audiences like the one in Prijedor.

The sixth edition of Jelen Garden Fest ended with unforgettable performances, emotional moments, and a promise that the festival's successful story will continue next year, bringing even more outstanding music and memorable experiences to Prijedor.