When Marko Perković Thompson steps on stage, you know a spectacle is coming! This time, at Zagreb’s Hipodrome, several hundred thousand people couldn’t hide their excitement. The concert of the year kicked off with the song “Ustani sjene” (Rise, Shadows) from his new album, released on June 13, after a whopping 12 years of studio silence. Yes, you read that right – 12 years! Such a long break, and then a comeback no one expected in this style. Thompson didn’t come alone – he brought his band and an audience eagerly waiting for him.
The atmosphere was electric, and before the concert started, famous Croatian coach Zlatko Dalić shared on Instagram a sunset shot and a crowd gathered at the Hipodrome with the message “One heart, one soul, one Croatia.” Even athletes know where the real party is!
The song “Ustani sjene” didn’t just appear overnight. The lyricist, Split musician Alen Nižetić, revealed that the original version had the chorus “Oh, girl, how beautiful you are.” But as usual, ideas evolve and adapt, resulting in a song that became the anthem of the evening.
Other famous performers like Mate Bulić appeared at the concert, and the crowd wore T-shirts with Thompson’s insignia and Croatian flags. The atmosphere was so hot that people were literally beside themselves with joy.
This event was not just a concert but a story to remember. Considering ticket sales and the number of attendees, it’s clear Thompson pulled off a spectacle that will be talked about. And if you think that’s the end, wait for December 16 when Damir Urban celebrates 30 years of his career at Zagreb Arena with a string quartet. But for now, Thompson is the king of the night, and the Hipodrome is his kingdom.
If you were there or just jealous you missed it, drop a comment below – let’s see who really was there and who was left breathless! Or just share your thoughts on this spectacle. Not every day you see something like this, right?
