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Sesto Fiorentino Sesto Fiorentino (), known locally as just Sesto, is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, central Italy. History The oldest known human settlement in the area dates from the Mesolithic (c. 9,000 years ago). The Etruscan ...

, and the 2008, 2009 and 2010 editions in

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, entry to the festival will be free, although after 21:00 hours a €10 ticket will be required. The festival will continue to host both upcoming bands and internationally famous ones, and a large number of non-musical cultural events.

Stages

* Main Stage – all nights from 18 to 22 July – Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Global Stage - all nights from 18 to 22 July – Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Psycho Stage by Night - all nights from 18 to 22 July – Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Psycho Stage by Day - all afternoons from 18 to 22 July – Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Elettrowave Theatre – 20 and 21 July starting at 23:00, Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Elettrowave Club - 20 and 21 July starting at 23:00, Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Elettrowave Square - 20 and 21 July starting at 23:00, Osmannoro Sud Area - Sesto Fiorentino (FI) * Toscana Wave – from 14 to 17 July,

Lineup

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Cultwave

All non-musical events are included under the CultWave title, among which are: * Word Stage – an area dedicated to the written word; * Speak Corner – a festival area zone where authors may promote their works or publications; * Comics Wave – an area dealing with comics, this year special attention is given to the 25th anniversary of renowned Italian comics character

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; * Teatro Wave – theatre area, promoting young theatrical groups; * Art Wave – art installations distributed across the many festival areas; * Media Center - internet point,

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, blogging, etc.; * Wave Camp – a

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dealing with creator's rights, creative commons, peer to peer file sharing and online musical promotion, among other things; * Social Wave – an area for social service associations; * Second Wave – a contest organized on

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External links

Official Website
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