The ‘spirit of Ke Kaña’ was once again evident at the 13th edition of the Ke Kaña Festival, an initiative created and self-managed by the Super 8 Cultural Association. The event took place in Guadalajara, combining music, artistic creation, and community.
The Espacio TYCE served as the hub for a day that featured notable contributions from the national alternative scene, local talent, and parallel activities, promoting the independent and collective culture that has defined the festival since its inception.
The festivities kicked off early in the centre of Guadalajara, with DJ Vero and Harriet Callahan at the helm in the Discotaberna de Bardales. From midday until late afternoon, dozens of attendees enjoyed a musical aperitif.
As the sun set, the musical programme moved to the Espacio TYCE, led by VVV [Trippin’you], a trio from Móstoles known for their blend of radical electronics, mákina, jungle, and post-punk attitude. Their live performance included ‘Invierno Nuclear’, one of their most recognisable tracks. The band, which has performed at festivals like Sónar and BBK, added a powerful electronic accent to the day.
Other performances included Bernal, who presented an emotional guitar-driven set with ‘Alivio intermitente’, and Ortopedia Técnica, whose urgent sound and sharp guitars resonated through their song ‘Mírame’. La Rate Timide brought a unique mix of energy and irony with ‘Verano Rápido’, while local group Hayara contributed to the line-up with ‘Septiembre Azul’. The main stage was closed by Panalero, who performed at the main stage for the first time after previously entertaining audiences during vermouth sessions.
The programme extended beyond concerts. In the Ke Kaña Es Cultura space, Mechudo and Hilo performed, while the artistic proposal featured Isa Muguruza, Fundación Amanecer, Robertini, McGossin, Olga García Calvo, and Indie Life by MI. This selection once again connected the festival with various disciplines and forms of creation, accommodating cultural proposals that coexist with music.
The programming continues until Monday, 9 November, with Ke Kaña Es Cine, featuring a screening of ‘La ironía del amor’, a film by Chandler Levack, at the Multicines Guadalajara in collaboration with the Alcarreño Film Club.
Maintaining its self-managed and non-profit character, the Ke Kaña Festival aims to bring independent proposals to Guadalajara and support cultural creation in its various expressions. The Super 8 Cultural Association expressed gratitude for the support from the Guadalajara City Council, Cervezas Arriaca, Kids&Us, Fisioterapia Crecer Juntos, Grow Shop Green Doctor, papelería De toda la vida, and cerrajería Antonio Martínez, as well as the involvement of artists, bands, technical teams, volunteers, collaborating spaces, and the public.
“The support of everyone contributes to keeping alive an independent cultural project that is built collectively and, despite the challenges faced in recent years, remains standing,” said David Sánchez Condado, known as ‘Triki’, president of the Super 8 Association and the festival's driving force. “This year’s success gives us wings to think about the next edition, which we promise will be memorable.”
