To warm up this edition of Primavera Sound Porto, the Galeria Municipal do Porto is hosting Primavera na Galeria. This afternoon of concerts will feature musicians Milan W. (Antwerp) and Alan Sparhawk (United States), marking the start of what is now one of the most highly anticipated events on the European festival scene.

Primavera na Galeria will take place at the Auditorium of the Biblioteca Almeida Garrett between 5 pm and 8 pm. Admission is free.

With limited capacity, free tickets will be available to collect (maximum two per person) at the GMP counter on 10 June from 11 am onwards.

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Originally from Antwerp, Milan Warmoeskerken has become a cornerstone of the Belgian experimental music scene. He has performed as a member of bands such as Flying Horseman and Condor Gruppe, worked as an electronic composer for labels such as Ekster and JJ Funhouse, and played synthpop with Mittland och Leo. He has also ventured into Schlager music under the name Gerard Herman. Although traditionally oriented towards electronic music, his latest work under the pseudonym Milan W. incorporates guitars, saxophones and melancholic vocals. This intimate yet expansive concert marks the beginning of the spring afternoon at the Galeria Municipal do Porto.

Alan Sparhawk, the lead singer of the legendary band Low, is a prolific musician and a restless soul who is always eager to explore new sonic and psychic frontiers. Taking a closer look at his parallel projects and his career spanning more than three decades, reveals a vast journey of experimentation, ranging from punk and funk to production and improvisation. Following the band's abrupt break-up in 2022 after the death of his partner, Mimi Parker, Sparhawk released White Roses, a tense, provocative and exciting solo album whose daring experimentation is fuelled by profound lyrics and propulsive beats. With a new album under his belt — With Trampled by Turtles, released at the end of May by Sub Pop — the musician is joining the Primavera Sound Porto warm-up, where he will also perform on 12 June on the Super Bock Stage.