NEWS & INFO

Hugh Banton "The Planets" now available as digital download

You can purchase the new Hugh Banton album, an organ rendition of Gustav Holst's The Planets, as a digital download through the following link http://www.hbmusic.organworkshop.co.uk/planets.htm. The album comes as a zip 88Mb file including 7 tracks, and from the same page it is possibile to download the artwork as well.

Banton explains: "Holst’s orchestral suite ’The Planets’ was premiered in 1918. The composer had originally conceived it as a piano duet, adding the familiar orchestration shortly after. This unique organ performance is a based of the original keyboard score - which is in itself surprisingly close to the final version - with multi-tracked organ and percussion additions".

VdGG: the first single on CD at last!

The English label Polydor has just released a 3 CD box compilation, Spirit of Joy: Tales from the Polydor Underground 1967-1974, including also the two tracks that were part of the first 1968 VdGG single, Firebrand and People You Were Going To. Besides VdGG, many other bands are featured on the 50 tracks: Jethro Tull, Soft Machine, Caravan, Rare Bird, The Who...

VdGG: Man Erg at the hippie Festival

The double live compilation of the 2007 Burg Herzberg German hippie Festival is now officially out. VdGG are featured on the second CD with a heartfelt version of Man Erg, which clocks at 12 minutes long. This is the first official live recording of the trio line up. The track was mixed by Hugh Banton.

Besides VdGG, the compilation, titled Live at Hoi Hunstadt - 36287 Breitenbach, also features some other important 70s bands: Pavlov's Dog, Colosseum, Kraan and Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

The double CD compilation is available on line through the Festival website.

The peterhammill.com website is up!

At long last, the companion website to Sofasound is now up. www.peterhammill.com is a mainly a powerful tool that enables a deep investigation of the Hammill lyrics. All the lyrics from both PH and VdGG album are available and connected with each other by a series of tags and cross references:

"What is this site? At one level, it's like a maze, there are many different paths you can take. However, it's not a maze because there is no 'right path' and there is no center or even an exit. It's an encyclopedia with live cross references. It's a book that's changing all the time and being written by everyone. It's a small universe in its own right, a mini-web.

Where do I start? Well, let's try searching for a word. Type the word 'drive' into the box on top right of the screen and hit the search button. Well, that's quite simple, we get a list of all the entries that include the word. But, the entries contain the word 'drive' in various contexts. What, if we wanted to find songs about driving? Well, click on the link for 'Auto' in the result list. We know that's about driving, right? Now, have a look at the song. Underneath the title are tags which refer to the subjects covered in the song. If you click on the word 'Driving', you get a list of all the other songs which have this as a subject. Some of the songs have all sorts of tags. Look at the entry for 'Driven'. Now, you can click on travelling and this brings us to another set of songs where travel is a theme or a reference to it. So, congratulations, your journey has begun".

Besides that, a lot of free PH/VdGG audio tracks are available in full streaming mode, as well as videoclips and pictures. The website does also features various community tools such as forums, blogs, mailing lists and so on.

NIC POTTER: new live album available for pre - order

We are pleased to announce the release of the NIC POTTER AND FRIENDS – ‘LIVE IN ITALY’ live album (ZOMART RECORDS CD009) on 12th June 2008. The album was recorded during two 2006 Italian Concerts, in Guastalla and Lecco. Musicians include: DAVID JACKSON, TONY PAGLIUCA, FRANCESCA ARRIGONI, FRANCO GIAFFREDA, GIGI CAVALLI COCCHI, WALTER REVOLTA, MAURIZIO CONSONNI and RIK OSTERDIK. The album is already available for pre - order through Zomart Records. There is also a limited edition of 20 hand painted CD covers with original paintings by Nic himself

Info: http://www.nicpotter.com/ItalyCD.html

WARNING: illegal Umbertide DVD now available

We had notice of the existence of an illegal DVD press of the VdGG 2007 Umbertide concert. That seems to be in the same vein of the previous unauthorized and illegal VdGG DVD of both RFH and Shepherds Bush Empire 2005 concerts.

The Study Group and the TV Program INDIE, who did the video shooting, strongly recommend not to buy this product, as it is clearly illegal and released without the band's permission. The dvd montage, the cover artwork and the pictures used in the artwork were intended as a gift to the fans for free distribution, so using them as a part of a commercial release is absolutely NOT AUTHORIZED AND ILLEGAL

Hugh Banton to play a special concert in Amsterdam in November

Hugh Banton will play a special show in Amsterdam on November 8th with John Ellis and percussionist Renè Van Comenee. Nobody knows yet what they will be playing, but it will be in the church called Parkkerk in Amsterdam (the stage is called Orgelpark) which has three majestic church-organs, all three of which will be played by Banton. The theme for the evening will be improvisation, pipe-organs and
prog-rock.


Het Orgelpark - Gerard Brandtstraat 26 - Amsterdam
Date: 8 November 2008

Hugh Banton: Pipe Organs, Box-organ, Harmonium
John Ellis: Guitars, Electronics
Mr Averell: Drums, Percussion, Electronics, Voice

Info: http://www.orgelpark.nl

David Jackson & Osanna: tour e CD single

The David Jackson & Osanna Italian tour is about to start, here is an updated list of the dates and venues:



22/4 - NAPOLI, Casa della musica, Palapartenope - http://www.palapartenope.it/
23/4 - ROMA, Stazione Birra - www.stazionebirra.it
24/4 - PISA, Borderline - www.borderlinepisa.it
25/4 - FORLI', Naima Club - www.naimaclub.it
26/4 - BERGAMO. Trescore Balneario (BG) - Cinema Teatro Nuovo

The biggest news is that during the tour will be available a new EP both on CD and 7'' vinyl, including new studio versions of two classic Osanna tracks, L'Uomo and A Zingara, with David Jackson, David Cross and TM Stevens as guests.

Info: http://www.myspace.com/osannamusic

VdGG in Rosignano: confusion and success

Despite some problems in the coordination of the venue and tickets sales, the March 29th VdGG show at Teatro Solvay in Rosignano (LI) was a huge success. About 700 people full packed the theatre hall and followed the show with great passion and excitement, clapping and shouting during the songs. The setlist was formed mainly by new songs, though the band delighted the audience with beautiful versions of old classics like Man Erg and Childlike Faith. Here is the complete list:

Meurglys III
Interference Patterns
Every Bloody Emperor
Lifetime
All That Before
Over the Hill
We Are Not Here
Sleepwalkers
Man Erg

Childlike Faith in Childhood's End


Photo gallery: http://flickr.com/photos/lucafiaccavento/sets/72157604332859501/

Rosignano clips on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tripelkrauz

David Jackson to tour Italy with Osanna in April

David Jackson will tour Italy with renowned italian prog band Osanna starting next April 22nd. The tour will reach Naples, Rome, Pisa, Forlì and Bergamo. Also, David recorded with the band some old Osanna tunes and a new version of VdGG classic Theme One, to be released in April on a "live in studio" album. The album will be out both in CD and special vinyl edition.

More info: http://www.myspace.com/osannamusic

A new Sofa Sound newsletter

Just as the year was ending, Peter Hammill published the second 2007 newsletter. The message deals mostly with the 2007 events, the Trio rehearsals and live debut. The closing section, anyway, gives us some insight on what is going to come: the new VdGG album is called Trisector and will be out in March 17th on Emi/Virgin. A K Group DVD of the 1981 Rockpalast show is going to be released as well.

Read the whole newsletter here : http://www.sofasound.com/nlnow.htm

Peter Hammill: Nearfest announce possible show at 2008 edition

According to the Nearfest website, Peter Hammill will take part in the X edition of the USA Festival. Hammill should perform a 100 minutes solo set on June 21st 2008.

"We are extremely honored to announce that Peter Hammill will perform as a solo artist on the Saturday slate of NEARfest X. Over his nearly forty year career, Hammill has recorded numerous solo albums featuring his unique and emotive vocal style and thoughtfully penetrating lyrics probing all aspects of the human condition. Whether performing solo or with his famed group Van Der Graaf Generator, Hammill presents an emotional depth and range that is unparalleled in contemporary music. Hammill’s 100-minute set will be sure to feature songs from the breadth of his vibrant and iconoclastic career. With hundreds of songs in his repertoire, no two shows are ever alike. As it has been ten years since Hammill has graced a stateside stage, be sure not to miss his performance at the tenth anniversary NEARfest!"

Info: http://www.nearfest.com/event/latestnews.asp

VdGG in Italy: 29 March 2008, Teatro Solvay in Rosignano (LI)

VdGG will play a show in Italy next March 29th during the Chitarra & Oltre Festival in Rosignano Marittimo (LI). It will be of course a trio lineup event. Tickets price is 23 euro, and according to the Italian Promoter, tickets are already on sale.

Info: http://www.barleyarts.com/default.asp

Dorie Jackson: David's daughter finally releases her debut album

After realizing acting was not her calling, Dorie Jackson decided to follow in her fathers footsteps and try a career in music. Dorie started her professional singing career as a backup vocalist for folk artist Francis Dunnery. During the last six years, Dorie and Francis have been writing together. They finally sat down and started recording, three years ago and their years of effort have resulted in Dorie's debut solo album, The Courting Ground. Obviously the album has plenty of Dave's playing on it...

Info and music: http://www.myspace.com/doriejackson

VdGG on the TV: the second part of the Umbertide VdGG concert to be broadcasted by INDIE in mid November

The second part of the July 22nd VdGG concert in Umbertide will be broadcasted by the Italian TV Channel RomaUno as part of the TV program INDIE - http://www.myspace.com/indieromatv. The program will be aired on satellite and web streaming as well as free TV. Here's the broadcast details (all is in Italian time):

Sunday Nov. 11th: 1.00 pm
Sunday Nov. 11th: 11.30 pm
Monday Nov 12th: 1.30 am
Thursday Nov 15th: 4 pm (30 minutes)
Friday Nov. 16th: 4 pm (30 minutes)
Saturday Nov. 17th: 11.30 pm
Sunday Nov. 18th: 1.30 am

Here is all the info to watch the RomaUno Channel:

On air on ROMAUNO, Channel 31 free in Rome,
Sky Channel 860 in the rest of Italy and part of Europe,
on the Hot Bird 6 satellite in other countries of Europe.
Internet streaming, not download, on the tv web site www.romauno.tv

VdGG on the TV: the first part of the Umbertide VdGG concert to be broadcasted by INDIE in November

The first part of the July 22nd VdGG concert in Umbertide will be broadcasted by the Italian TV Channel RomaUno as part of the TV program INDIE - http://www.myspace.com/indieromatv. The program will be aired on satellite and web streaming as well as free TV. Here's the broadcast details (all is in Italian time):

Sunday Nov. 4th: 1.00 pm
Sunday Nov. 4th: 11.30 pm
Monday Nov 5th: 1.30 am
Thursday Nov 8th: 4 pm (30 minutes)
Friday Nov. 9th: 4 pm (30 minutes)
Saturday Nov. 10th: 11.30 pm
Sunday Nov. 11th: 1.30 am

Here is all the info to watch the RomaUno Channel:

On air on ROMAUNO, Channel 31 free in Rome,
Sky Channel 860 in the rest of Italy and part of Europe,
on the Hot Bird 6 satellite in other countries of Europe.
Internet streaming, not download, on the tv web site www.romauno.tv

David Jackson: two surprise show in Italy in November

David Jackson will play two exceptional gigs in Verona (Italy) next November 23rd and 24th. Here's some details:

Friday November 23rd - Acoustic Set

David Jackson + Michele Rabbia (percussion) + Martin Mayes (horn)

Saturday November 24th - Electric Set

David Jackson + Tolo Marton (guitars) + Gigi Cavalli Cocchi (drums) + Bruno Marini (hammond organ) + Marco Olivotto (bass and vocals)

The possible set list for the electric night looks very promising and full of surprises, including a never previously played live VdGG tune...

More will follow...

VdGG: the work on the new album goes on

The work on the new Van der Graaf Generator album is going on. Hammill himself posted on his website this short note: "The VdGG record is coming along nicely. Mixing is under way on some tracks at least". At the moment the release date is confirmed as early next year, but there are no news about the label that will release it. Info: www.sofasound.com

Tribal Elders: debut single available

The awaited Tribal Elders two tracks debut single, The Light of the World, is now out. The band is formed by Judge Smith, David Jackson, John Ellis (guitar) and Michael Ward-Bergeman (spoken vocals). Nikki Patten added some acoustic guitar parts. The single has been printed in a limited edition of 1000 copies, numbered, and it will be available in Guastalla during the Pawn Hearts Day.

Info: www.judge-smith.com

Peter Hammill: Sofa Sound suspends sells of the And Close As This reissue

After several fans pointed out that the recent And Close As This reissue had some sounds issues, Peter Hammill released this statement: "Sorry to say that there are audio problems with the remastered And Close As This. I'm still not sure whether this is a phase or azimuth problem but it does seem to be associated with the particular source tape we used for mastering. We're taking steps to get this put right but in the meantime sales of this cd frokm us are immediately suspended. More, doutbless, later....".

Info: www.sofasound.com

Pawn Hearts Day: here is the program of the seminar and exhibition by the Study Group

Saturday October 6, 2007 - 9,15 pm

The Pawn Hearts exhibition - Grand opening: covers, reviews, memories... & happenings.

Sunday October 7, 2007 - 9,15 am

The Pawn Hearts study session

When Pawn Hearts ruled the Italian charts...
By Carlo Massarini (Roma) music critic, at the time speaker of the radio program "Per voi Giovani"

Pawn Hearts, the lyrics
A reading and comment of the Pawn Hearts lyrics by:
Massimo Onesti (Roma) actor, Gigi Cavalli Cocchi (Reggio Emilia) musician and Fiorello Tagliavini (Guastalla) actor
Marco Olivotto (Trento) Co-author of the VdGG lyrics book Dark Figures Runnng

Inside Pawn Hearts music
Ricardo Odriozola (Grieg Academy, Bergen, Norvegia): musicologist, Pawn Hearts music transcriptor

....with a little help from Paul Whitehead (VdGG/Genesis cover artist)

Free admission to exhibition and study sessions

The event will take place at Teatro R.Ruggeri, via Verdi 6 (Guastalla)

Infoline: info@phvdggstudygroup.it

CDs: on September 3rd four more Hammill remastered albums will be available

On September 3rd four more Peter Hammill albums will be available in a remastered version. They are Sitting Targets (1981), The Love Songs (1985), Skin (1986) and And Close As This (1986). All four albums have been remastered by Hammill himself, who also wrote new liner notes for them. Only Skin will feature a bonus track: You Hit Me Where I Live, at the time released as a b side for the Painting By Numbers EP.

Info: www.sofasound.com

VdGG on the TV: Leverkusen 2005 to be broadcasted by WDR German television

The VdGG November 5th 2005 show in Leverkusen (Rockpalast) will be entirely broadcasted next Monday August 20th by German WDR television. The broadcast will start at 00.45 am (CET). Here's the setlist:

01. The Undercover Man
02. Scorched Earth
03. Every Bloody Emperor
04. Lemmings
05. Darkness
06. Childlike Faith
07. Sleepwalkers
08. Nutter Alert
09. Man Erg
10. Killer
11. Wondering

Line up: Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans.

The show was previously boradcasted in an edited form. Info: http://www.rockpalast.de/sendetermine/?jahr=WDR

VdGG currently recording a new album!

At the moment VdGG are back into the recording studio to work on the new album, that should be released early next year. Here's what Hammill says about it on his website: "And now it's going to be full on to the finishing-off work on the next VdGG album. No title as yet, nor release schedule. I imagine, though, that it will be 2008 before it sees the light of day. For more details please check: http://www.sofasound.com

VdGG on the TV: the Umbertide VdGG concert to be broadcasted by INDIE

The July 22nd VdGG concert in Umbertide has been fully video (and audio) recorded by the Italian TV Channel RomaUno. The show will be broadcasted in the autumn as part of the TV program INDIE - http://www.myspace.com/indieromatv. The program will be aired on satellite and web streaming as well as free TV. Here is all the info to watch the RomaUno Channel:

On air on ROMAUNO, Channel 31 free in Rome,
Sky Channel 860 in the rest of Italy and part of Europe,
on the Hot Bird 6 satellite in other countries of Europe.
Internet streaming, not download, on the tv web site www.romauno.tv

Dark Figures Running sold out

The PH & VdGG Study Group informs that the Dark Figures Running book is now officially out of stock. The book included all VdGG lyrics up to 1978 and their translation into Italian. As a consequence it is not possible to buy or order the book through the Study Group website anymore.

Twinkle debuts in Basingstoke

The music opus by David Jackson, Twinkle, featuring Judge Smith lyrics, had its premiere last July 11th in Basingstoke (England).
The Study Group President Emilio Maestri was there. Please follow this link to read his thoughts about the evening and watch some pictures: http://guide.dada.net/van_der_graaf_generator/interventi/2007/07/301504.shtml

VdGG to play in Italy next July 22nd!

VdGG will at last step into Italy for their 2007 tour. Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans will play in Umbertide (Perugia) as part of the Rockin'Umbria Festival. The date is July 22nd. The show will start at 9.30 in P.zza S.Francesco. Tickets: 22 euro.
More info: http://www.rockinumbria.it/

Peter Hammill solo shows in Italy - November 2006

November 24th - Settimo Torinese (TO)
Venue: Suoneria - La casa della Musica
Seats: 230
Website: http://www.suoneria-settimo.it/

November 25th - Roma
Venue: Auditorium Parco della musica, Teatro Studio
Seats: 350
Website: http://www.auditorium.com

November 26th - Milano
Venue: Teatro delle Erbe
Seats: 350
Website: http://www.teatrodelleerbe.com/

David Jackson and Nic Potter to play at Lecco Art Lab Festival 2006

Friday September 15th 2006
Lecco – PIAZZA GARIBALDI
21.30
EVIL WINGS & GUESTS
With DAVID JACKSON & NIC POTTER (VdGG)

22.00
NIC POTTER & FRIENDS
The ex VdGG bass player together with David Jackson and some amazing local players

Saturday September 16th 2006
Lecco – PIAZZA GARIBALDI
21.00
CANTIERI SONORI MASTERLAB 2006
People who attended the seminar session will perfom with
RODOLFO MALTESE (BANCO) NIC POTTER and DAVID JACKSON (VdGG)

Sunday September 17th
Lecco – PIAZZA GARIBALDI
21.00
THE HOUSE THAT CRIED
An opera by DAVID JACKSON - First italian performance
Lecco art lab choir
Director Giuseppe Caccialanza

MISSION TO BE HERE
Peace choir by David Jackson

21.50
CANTIERI SONORI MASTERLAB 2006
People who attended the seminar session will perfom with
RODOLFO MALTESE (BANCO) NIC POTTER and DAVID JACKSON (VdGG) ROCCO TANICA (Elio)

LECCOARTLAB 2006 CLINICS
For young musicians – To join: info@cantierisonori.it

BAND & INSIEME Masterlab 1
Lecco Centro sociale 13-14-15 September
with David Jackson, Nic Potter, Rodolfo Maltese

SOUNDBEAM
Lecco 12-13-14-15 September at 10.00 -CRAMS Institute
with David Jackson

Website: www.cantierisonori.it

Nic Potter & Friends in Guastalla - June 10th and 11th: accomodation info

HOTEL CAROLINA
Albergo Ristorante in Guastalla
Via Pegolotti, 3
42016 GUASTALLA (RE)
Tel. +39 0522 830405
Fax +39 0522 830520
Web: www.albergocarolina.it
Email: info@albergocarolina.it

Center Guastalla, price is 45 euro (single room) 65 euro (double room)

BED & BREAKFAST L'AURORA
Via Adornini, 18
SAN GIACOMO GUASTALLA (RE)
Tel. +39 0522 831209
Fax: +39 0522 831209
Email: alexandra.menozzi@libero.it

3 Km from Guastalla, 35 euro (double room)

OSTELLO DEL PO "QUADRIO MICHELOTTI"
Viale Lido Po 11/13
GUASTALLA (RE)
Tel. +39 0522 839228 -335-5230406
Fax: +39 0522 0375/86508
Email: lunetia@tin.it
Web: www.hostels-emiliaromagna.it

Public hostel, 15 euro per night, common room of 6/8 people

Other accomodations info:
http://www.hostels-emiliaromagna.it/web/home_e.htm

David Jackson & Nic Potter to play at Verona Prog Fest

David Jackson & Nic Potter will share the same stage in Italy at Verona Prog Fest next May 25th. The incredibile reunion - it's fifteen years since David and Nic played together live for the last time - will take place during the concert featuring ex Le Orme keyboard player Tony Pagliuca with Jackson, Tolo Marton (guitar) and Leo Di Angilla (percussion). Potter will be the special guest of the evening.
More info about the Festival: http://www.clubilgiardino.org/Festival prog/manifesto prog.htm

Nic Potter in Guastalla June 10th: full line up announced

This is the complete line up for the much awaited Nic Potter gig in Guastalla (Italy) planned for next June: Nic will be joined on stage by David Jackson (VDGG - saxes and flute), Tony Pagliuca (ex Le Orme - organ and keyboards), Gigi Cavalli Cocchi (drums) and Franco Giaffreda (guitars). Franco is a very talented italian player and a guitar maestro who shared the stage with David Jackson in Lecco 2005. Also the presence of guest singers like Francesca Arrigoni (La Betoniera) and Marco Olivotto is very likely at least for a part of the show. Studio sessions in Italy are also booked for the first days of April, as Nic will start recording his new album at Labour of Love studios in Rovereto.

Nic Potter in Guastalla June 10th and 11th 2006

The Study Group 2006 event begins to take shape: the much awaited Nic Potter gig will take place in the main square of Guastalla (Italy) on June 10th. The show will be part of the prestigious Mantova Jazz Festival 2006 (though you can be sure that it will not be a properly jazz concert...). At the moment confirmed to be part of the "Nic Potter band" are VDGG sax and flute player David Jackson, ex Le Orme keyboard player Tony Pagliuca and drummer Gigi Cavalli Cocchi, who recently played in Guastalla with Judge Smith. The name of the guitar player will be announced shortly. The show will be introduced by a press conference on June 9th, while the usual meeting with the Students will take place in the morning after the concert (June 11th).

The Study Group goes podcasting!

Please go to www.phvdggstudygroup.it/podcast to listen to the first two podcast episodes by the Peter Hammill & VDGG Study Group. Though most suitable for italian people, due to the use of Italian language, the podcast should be worthwile listening to also for foreign Students. At the moment is possibile to listen to the translation of Peter Hammill lyrics declaimed by actor Massimo Onesti (who shared the stage with David Jackson and Peter Hammill) and to a selection of rare live recordings by Van der Graaf Generator and Peter Hammill. This is the first attempt ever to do a thematic musical and cultural podcasting activitiy related to Peter Hammill and Van der Graaf Generator.

Nic Potter in Guastalla in June 2006

Ex VDGG and K Group bass player Nic Potter will be the very special guest of this year's Study Group meeting in Guastalla (Italy). Besides meeting with the Students, Nic will play live with a full band (expect some VDGG members to be involved) to shocase his new studio album. Recording sessions for the album will start in London in January. More will follow.

Judge Smith and John Ellis in Guastalla

Guastalla – Ostello del Po, 9 October 2005
Q & A Session + lunch

Sunday October 9th we'll have the honor to meet a couple of friends and have a chat with them. In fact Judge Smth & John Ellis will be with us at the famous Ostello del Po for a Study Group Session, and they will join us for lunch as well. Questions, answers, facts and stories: it's the right time to interact with them and discover new details.

It has to be pointed out that this is not the annual Study Group session (wich took place last spring) but a new possibility that the Study Group offers for free to all the Students. So we reccommend to come to Guastalla, because it's a unique occasion. The Ostello has improved his capacity up to 50 people (4-6 people rooms) but the cheap price remained the same.

As usual a luch will be arranged on Sunday, so we invite you to confirm your presence mailing to boscoprofondo@tin.it. It all came to life so fast and the event is only a couple of weeks away, but still it's an opportunity worth to catch.

Info: boscoprofondo@tin.it

David Jackson will take part in Lecco Art Lab Festival 2005

Lecco – 15/25 September 2005
A week of music and musicians

David Jackson will take part in the first Lecco Art Lab Festival, that will take place in the small italian town from September 15th to 25th. David will be on stage the night of 22nd with fellow keyboard player Tony Pagliuca (ex Le Orme), and will be at the helm of two didactical stages about rock music creativity and Soundbeam. Both stages will have a final concert moment. To read the program and get more info please visit the official website of the Festival www.leccoartlab.it

Hammill Poetry Reading in Genova

Genova – Palazzo Ducale – Tuesday 14 Giugno 2005
Festival Internazionale di Poesia

Peter will read some of his lyrics both in english and in italian. Which one and how many is not to be known at the moment. The event will take place on Tuesday June 14th at nine pm, and will be announced during the press conference on June 5th. The stage is the awesome Palazzo Ducale in Genova for the 11th International Poetry Festival of Genova, lasting from June 10th to 17th 2005.