The concert of Mai Mai at Colour Fest 14 It is one of the most radical and fascinating events of the entire festival: an audio-visual performance that brings to the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme his imagery of The Black Mediterranean, made of drone, field recordings and industrial electronics. The event is scheduled for Day 3, Thursday 13 August 2026, on the festival’s most experimental and geographically diverse day. On this page you’ll find out who Mai Mai, what his sound is like, why it’s worth seeing him live in Calabria and all the practical information on dates and tickets.

Who is Mai Mai Mai?

Mai Mai is the solo project of Toni Cutrone, a musician, drummer and organiser with a long history in the Italian underground scene. His roots are in Calabria — he is originally from Crotone — but its sphere of influence has always been the entire catchment area of the Mediterranean. Originally conceived as an offshoot of other projects, Mai Mai In the 2010s, he established himself as one of the scene’s most recognisable figures, with albums released on cult labels such as Boring Machines, Yerevan Tapes e Maple Death Records.

More than just a musical project, Mai Mai It is an anthropological, auditory and geographical study. Cutrone spans territories, archives and traditions of the Southern Italy and the Mediterranean, reimagining them as an electronic ritual. This is why his live performances always take on the character of the venue where they take place — and a Calabrian beach At sunset is exactly the setting her music calls for.

The sound: dub, drone, the Black Mediterranean

The sound of Mai Mai is often described as ethno-industrial o “Mediterranean Gothic”: a mixture in which the following coexist folklore of Southern Italy, drone, dark ambient, noise, proto-techno and industrial electronics. It is dark, hypnotic music, built up in layers, where traditional voices and instruments emerge and fade away amidst electronic mists. The underlying idea is that of the Mediterranean as a place of crossing, conflict e mixture: not the picture-postcard view, but the deep, multi-layered sea of migration and memories.

The musical elements are recognisable and recurring throughout his albums:

• Tape loops and ribbons, treated as if they were living matter
• Field recordings collected whilst travelling in the South and in the Mediterranean
• Drone e dub bass deep, physical, to be experienced with the body
• Industrial electronics and proto-techno rhythms
• Entries and traditional songs, often entrusted to guests, reinterpreted in a ritual context

Discography: from the Mediterranean trilogy to *Rimorso*

The journey of Mai Mai This can be seen through his albums, which mark the stages of a single, long journey southwards.

• Theta (Boring Machines, 2013), Δέλτα / Delta (Yerevan Tapes, 2014) e Φ / Phi (2017): the so-called Mediterranean trilogy, which raised the profile of the project beyond Italy’s borders.
• In the South (La Tempesta International, 2019): a journey into the Southern Italy drawn in part from material from Italian ethnographic documentaries of the 1960s and 1970s.
• Remorse (Maple Death Records, 2022): their most ambitious album, described as “Mediterranean Gothic”, featuring an increasing number of live instruments and collaborations — with guests including Lino Capra Vaccina, Nziria e Vera from Lecce.
• Among the most recent releases, there is also one split with OvO at 2025: a project that’s constantly evolving.

Why you should see it at Color Fest

See Mai Mai on Lamezia Terme seafront, in front of the Tyrrhenian, this isn’t just any old live show: it’s a performance that engages openly with the place. His music is about South and of Mediterranean, and here that sea is real, physical, right in front of the stage. The fact that Toni Cutrone has its roots in Crotone It makes the concert feel almost like a homecoming, and adds another layer to an already intense and immersive set.

The Day 3 of Colour Fest 14 It’s the day when the festival shows its most experimental and research. Mai Mai shares the bill with names such as Django Django, Deadletter, La Nina, Dimartino and the DJ set by OKGIORGIO: a blend of avant-garde, singer-songwriter pop and electronic music that makes the 13 August one of the most varied evenings of the festival. For those who love the relationship between sound and landscape, the live performance by Mai Mai It’s one of those moments you don’t want to miss.

Mai Mai Mai at Color Fest 14: when and where

Mai Mai play at the Colour Fest 14 at Day 3, Thursday 13 August 2026, a Lamezia Terme (CZ), on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade - the Riviera of Sunsets. The festival takes place on four stages (CUPRA Stage – Sunset Stage, Pinewood Stage, Future Stage, Marley Stage (acoustic), accompanied by the Colour Market. Detailed timings will be announced closer to the event: we recommend that you follow the official programme and the page lineup 2026 so as not to miss the set.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mai Mai Mai at Color Fest 14

On which day are Mai Mai Mai playing at Color Fest 14?

Mai Mai is scheduled for Day 3, Thursday 13 August 2026, a Lamezia Terme. The Colour Fest 14 takes place on the days of the’11, 12 e 13 August 2026.

What sort of music does Mai Mai Mai play?

His sound is ethno-industrial e “Mediterranean Gothic”: drone, dark ambient, noise, dub and industrial electronics, mixed with field recordings e folklore of Southern Italy. An experimental and immersive experience, to be enjoyed with your whole body.

Who is behind the Mai Mai Mai project?

Behind Mai Mai there is Toni Cutrone, a musician and organiser originally from Crotone, in Calabria, with a long career in the Italian underground scene and albums released on labels such as Boring Machines e Maple Death Records.

Can I see *Mai Mai Mai* with a day ticket?

Yes. You can watch the live stream via the 1-Day ticket for 13 August or with the’Full Subscription valid for all three days. The tickets start from 35 euros: you can find all the different types at Ticketmaster.

Where to sleep during Color Fest 14?

Just a short walk from the festival are the Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro) and the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro). Attention: the Camping Ulisse is fully booked for 12 and 13 August, while availability remains at the Lido La Baia. If you want to experience the Day 3 If you want to avoid any hassle, you’d best get a move on.

Tickets for Colour Fest 14

Do you want to be there on 13 August 2026 for the live performance of Mai Mai? The three-day subscriptions are sold out and the Camping Ulisse is already sold out For the last two matchdays: it’s best not to wait. Choose from Full Subscription, a single day e two-day packages, from 35 euro. You’ll find everything on the landing pages at southern Italian festivals e seaside festivals in Calabria, on the official website.

👉 Tickets and Info: https://colorfest.it/biglietti-info/

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