The Bum Bam Family ensemble, a small musical community from Labinština, performed at the "Dugoselski Nocturno" international competition in Dugo Selo. The ensemble comprises 20 young musicians, and three of its chamber groups participated in the competition: two trios and one sextet.
The sextet, featuring Karin Černeka, Marta Klapčić, Gia Simić, Mija Simić, Katarina Pavlović and the youngest member, seven-year-old Lena Batelić, won first prize with 95 points and advanced to the grand final. In the final, this group secured second place, behind the mixed choir of the Zlatko Grgošević Music School from Sesvete, which took first place.
The two trios also achieved notable results. The trio comprising Rok Černeka, Ivan Begić and Viktor Ćorić won second prize, while the trio with Dinka Licul Candales, Filippa Kranjec and Nika Bebić won first prize. More than 50 competitors participated in the competition across 10 categories, with four groups performing in the chamber ensemble category, three of which were from the Bum Bam Family ensemble.
The Bum Bam Family ensemble has participated in the competition for the third consecutive year, bringing 12 young musicians to this year's event. Among them are experienced competitors such as Karin Černeka, for whom this is her third international competition; Rok Černeka, who has made 11 competitive appearances; Dinka Licul Candales, with 10 appearances; and Filippa Kranjec, who has 25 international and national competitions to her name, including six solo performances.
The chamber groups are led by Prof. Marijan Lincmajer. Following this competition, the young musicians will take a short three-day break before preparations begin for a new competition scheduled in a month. The Bum Bam Family ensemble operates through its ensemble, chamber groups and the solo work of its members, bringing together musicians with varying levels of experience, from first-time to multiple appearances.
