Thompson concert in Šibenik opens with 'Bojna Čavoglave'; over 27,000 attend

Marko Perković Thompson, a prominent Croatian singer known for his patriotic anthems, drew a crowd of over 27,000 people for a concert at Šubićevac Stadium in Šibenik. The event, held on August 4, coincided with the anniversary of Operation Storm, a pivotal military campaign in Croatia's War of Independence.

As announced, Thompson opened the concert with his song "Bojna Čavoglave." He explained on Facebook that he has begun every concert since 1995 with this song, as it symbolizes the time when Croatia was defended, liberated, and defended against "Yugo-communist and Serbian fascism." He stated the song represents the courage of Croatian defenders and the values of the modern Croatian state.

The singer greeted the audience warmly, expressing his pleasure at being in Šibenik and seeing their cheerful mood. He acknowledged the city's historical significance during the Homeland War and paid tribute to his former comrades from the 134th Drniš Brigade of the Croatian Army. Thompson became emotional when speaking about those who did not survive, emphasizing the importance of remembering and cherishing their memory.

The concert also featured the song "Anica, Kninska Kraljica." Thompson concluded his address by stating, "It's time for celebration, we came here to celebrate tonight," before performing "Bog i Hrvati" (God and Croats). Earlier, some audience members lit flares as they awaited the singer's appearance, adding to the charged atmosphere of the patriotic gathering.