Transforma 11 – Horizon. Literally.
This year's edition was, in many ways, a test. Throughout the entire year of preparations following our wild 10th anniversary edition, we found ourselves balancing on the edge of what was possible. We faced ever-changing conditions, new challenges, threats, accusations, and endless explaining and defending. More than ever, we realized that it was our solidarity, mutual trust, and an extraordinary amount of patience that carried us through to the other side.
Our deepest thanks go first and foremost to our incredible creative team of more than 150 people, as well as to all our supporters, partners, volunteers, artists, and friends. Thank you to everyone who kept us afloat throughout the year and helped us overcome this year's challenging horizon.
Transforma has never been the work of a single individual. It has always been built by a community. And this year, that felt truer than ever.
Thanks to all of this, we were also able to accomplish things that mattered deeply to us. We're genuinely happy that the new balance between daytime and nighttime programming has been so warmly received. It feels like we've found a way to preserve the festival's spirit while creating a more sustainable coexistence between a multi-day cultural event and the city around it. We'd also like to thank all of our neighbours – for either their support or their patience. Finding this common ground wasn't easy, which makes the outcome all the more meaningful.
A special thank you goes to Chris – the legend of Cesta. Thank you for your long-term support, trust, shared vision, and above all for the legacy you've built over the years. It is an honour to continue that legacy and to help nurture a place that has become a home for culture, creativity, and community.
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