The Vallemaggia is a special place, where nature enchants with its beauty and strength. This energy, which we admire in the landscapes and watercourses, can sometimes present us with challenges. Last June, the Valley faced floods that changed the territory and affected communities. But even in these difficult situations, the people of Vallemaggia showed great determination and a spirit of solidarity. The desire to rebuild and to continue living the territory with the same affection and commitment as always prevailed. It was a moment that united people, reminding them that every experience, even the most challenging, can become an opportunity to strengthen bonds and look ahead with confidence. It is in this spirit that the 2025 edition of Vallemaggia Magic Blues takes place. The blues, like the Vallemaggia, tell stories of hard times and rebirth, of challenges and hope. Every melody, every chord, takes us on a journey of emotions and transformations. "Naturally Magic" is not only the name of this edition: it is an invitation to rediscover, in nature and in music, an authentic and primordial energy, capable of uniting and healing. Under the stars of Vallemaggia, the blues will be transformed into a moment of sharing, a call to the beauty of resilience. The notes and voices of the artists will be a tribute to the ability to face difficulties and rediscover the magic around us. The Dipartimento dell'educazione, della cultura e dello sport (DECS) of the Canton of Ticino is delighted to support, with long-standing conviction, this festival that celebrates music, culture and territory. I wish everyone a splendid edition, because music, like the Vallemaggia, is “Naturally magic!”

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Marina Carobbio Guscetti, State Councilor 
Director of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports

A passion for music and a great friend in common brought Aglientu Summer Blues Festival and Vallemaggia Magic Blues together. Right from the start a fraternal understanding was born that has been consolidated and developed over the years, uniting our specific peculiarities and creating an imaginary thread connecting the sea of Aglientu and Sardinia to the enchanting Swiss valleys.
Through our friendship, the journey of discovery of the world's great blues performers has been amplified and enhanced. The Vallemaggia Magic Blues family, the flagship of the Swiss festivals, thanks to impeccable organisation, allowed us to compare and improve in the name of our common passion. The itinerant and inclusive nature of all the small and large realities of the valley once again confirms that the road you had taken together with the late Hannes was the winning one. We are certain that this 23rd will once again be an unforgettable edition. Long live the Blues! Long live the Vallemaggia Magic Blues! With Love

Massimo Tiveddu, 
Artistic Director of the Aglientu Summer Blues Festival
SARDINIA ITALY