Extrema Motofest - EXT #13

by Ricardo Q.T. Rodrigues - Brasil

I have now had the opportunity to cover 12 editions of this event in Extrema (MG). It is one of the events I most enjoy photographing, both because of my affinity for music and the peaceful atmosphere that the gathering provides.

It all started in 2011, with the dream of the then director of culture Pablo Farina, who at the time was president, in Minas Gerais, of MC Águias Dragões de Fogo and Motoclube Canelas Secas, with the support of the Municipal Government of Extrema. In 2012, the MCs Caminho Estreito and Route 381 joined, and a year later, Maltas de Aço, Anjos do Destino, and Guarás reinforced the team.

The first edition had a small structure, but already had the format that it maintains today: three days of music. From then on, the meeting only grew, becoming one of the largest in the country and attracting motorcyclists from all over Brazil.

The event has a camping area, food court, product and service tents, motorcycle stands, and two stages for non-stop music. The structure is impressive, as are the numbers: more than 500 motorcycle clubs have already attended the gathering, and more than 300 tents occupied the camping area in a single edition.

Handpicked musicians and high-caliber bands, such as Titãs, Barão Vermelho, Dinho Ouro Preto, Camisa de Vênus, Nenhum de Nós, and Biquíni, have already performed on the stages of Extrema Motofest.

We also cannot forget the performances by various artists who wander among the tables to the delight of the audience, the photo panels, the fireworks display, and the humanitarian aspect, with the collection of warm clothing and food.

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EXT photo magazine #13

Link to online interview on YouTube - by MAP.

Ricardo Q.T. Rodrigues on EXT.