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Ivo "Spyder" Křižan - an American musician of Czech origin, has played and collaborated with many prominent musicians such as Jeff Beck, Doug Lunn, Henri Bozzie, Mitch Mitchell and others. For many years he played in black club bands, especially in California, which were a great school of rhythm and blues for him. Spyder alternates his musical activities both abroad and on the Czech music scene, and his concert promises an extraordinary musical experience.

JOLLY JACKERS A folk punk tornado straight from Hungary! Jolly Jackers is a five piece band with a lot of power and even more rock and roll! The group brings their original folk punk music colored with blues, metal and country elements.

FOGGY DUDE Foggy Dude is not a band, but a musical lifestyle based on Celtic punk. Total mandolin, violin, accordion and lyrics soaked in unhealthy glorification of alcohol and the life of electrical engineering students from Strahov. The rhythm section is also worth it: the drummer has more joints in his limbs than normal people, he is complemented by two guitars chasing pride and we have a bass player and we are not afraid to use him!

Jazz Ladies and Blue Burlesque Show. For decades, burlesque has been part of jazz and jazz has been part of burlesque. We decided to prepare a unique experience for you, where you will hear the voices of charming singers Jazz Ladies and see passionate burlesque performances, all accompanied by a live band, as it used to be in the 30s - 50s.

Brandon Ridenour (USA) trumpet Mark Dover (USA) clarinet Ahmed Alom (USA) piano George Gershwin (1898–1937): 3 Preludes I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso II. Andante con moto III. Agitato George Gershwin: I Got (Fascinating) Rhythm, arr. B. Ridenour Aaron Copland (1900–1990): Quiet City Duke Ellington / Louis Armstrong: Selections from Jazz Standards

Who doesn't know Figaro, the barber who not only gives you a beautiful haircut, but also willingly helps you with love troubles? Enjoy Rossini's brilliant melodies in a classic commedia dell'arte production directly from the Italian team.

LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 DMITRY SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141 Fazıl Say piano Brno Philharmonic conductor Dennis Russell Davies

BATCH 2025 – 4th year of Brno club festival. The biggest club event in Brno will take place on 3rd and 4th October 2025 in 13 music clubs. Program: KOSMETIK INSTITUT CARAMEL GOOD TIMES ONLY T1M3LAND CHORA SFAKION BRANKO`S BRIDGE HOLIDAYS POKOJ25

Italian singer and producer INDRA brings her unique project on the border of alternative pop. Together with drummer Ømar Balestrieri, they take care not only of live performances, but also of complete musical and artistic production. In 2024, Indra expanded her work into the audiovisual world - she wrote and produced music for the teaser of the perfume "Oracle" by the Extra Virgo brand, which was presented at Pitti Fragranze in Florence and broadcast on Fashion TV. The young singer-songwriter KVIETAH stands out in her lyrics with openness and sincerity, as well as the power of musical statements about often sad realities. She is able to share her feelings in an engaging way and at the same time grasp the essence of a situation outlined only through details. Musically, she skillfully alternates distorted alternative rock guitars, catchy pop melodies, electronic beats and pure ballad piano. It is a brilliantly mastered journey between different genres and influences. The album Díky, včely won her the 2024 Anděl Award in the Discovery of the Year category. Her duet with Lenka Dusilová as part of the Dialogy 24/25 project was nominated for the 2024 Apollo Awards.

Two nations are at war, but in the middle of the battlefield, a much more intimate drama unfolds, one that could have unexpected consequences. The Egyptian princess Amneris loves the warlord Radames. However, his love belongs to the captive Aida, who no one knows is the princess of the hostile Ethiopian country. Unbeknownst to either of them, they will soon face a choice that will decide life or death...

Josef Vojtek celebrates 30 years on the musical stage and on this occasion announces his first solo tour called "JOSEF VOJTEK'S MUSICALS - A little bit rock" Don't miss the unique opportunity to experience a performance by one of the most distinctive voices of the Czech rock and musical scene. Accompanied by the famous Charlie Band, songs from musicals in which Josef Vojtek has performed will be performed. The Three Musketeers, Angelica, Cleopatra, Hamlet, Dracula, and many more. Get ready for a magnificent experience where the heart of a rocker meets the passion for musicals.

BATCH 2025 – 4th year of Brno club festival. The biggest club event in Brno will take place on 3rd and 4th October 2025 in 13 music clubs. Program: KOSMETIK INSTITUT CARAMEL GOOD TIMES ONLY T1M3LAND CHORA SFAKION BRANKO`S BRIDGE HOLIDAYS POKOJ25

PLEASE THE TREES is a fixture of the Czech independent scene known for its powerful concerts and environmental message. It was formed in 2005 in Tábor by the union of members of the band Some Other Place and singer-songwriter Václav Havelka. Since their debut Lion Prayer (2007), the band has gradually developed its sound and international presence. Their third album A Forest Affair was created during an American tour with producer Jonathan Burnsid and won the Anděl Award for Best Alternative Act. BARON CRÂNE was formed in 2014 from unbridled instrumental jam sessions. Since then, they have released several albums that are characterized by an original combination of styles and constant development. Musically, they move between jazz fusion and heavy rock, while not being bound by any specific aesthetic. The current line-up – Léo (guitar), the other Léo (drums) and Olivier (bass) – has been working since 2017. In 2020, they released the album Commotions, on which they expanded their sound for the first time with vocals (Arthur Brossard, rapper INCH) and new genre overlaps. During the pandemic, the album Les Beaux Jours was created, featuring guests such as saxophonist Guillaume Perret, flutist Robby Marshall and other musicians.

A human soul, a pure human soul! The water fairy Rusalka longs for life above the water, for love and a human soul. The Witch knows the way, but the price is high – Rusalka loses the ability to speak, but what good is speech if she is just a wave on the surface for her beloved prince... However, the world of people turns out to be cruel and full of betrayal, which even her pure love cannot overcome.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality. However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

Stay In Tune – the three of them are really in tune with each other. With the concert premiere of the album Happily Ragged, they convince the audience to stay tuned. Jiří Levíček, Luan Gonçalves and Jakub Tengler came together after the lockdown as the next incarnation of the Jiří Levíček Trio. However, their musical connection turned out to be so strong, their interests related and their approach to interpretation so “band-like” that they decided on the common name Stay In Tune. The trio logically follows Levíček’s program Stay In Tune, combining original compositions with original arrangements of standards. The project of New York organist Ondřej Pivac Greatest Hits 4000 was actually created thanks to Jazz Fest Brno. And as is known, perpetrators return to the scene of the crime.

Contemporary jazz trio based in Budapest, originally with Siklós Kornél on drums and Suke Sándor on double bass. Modern jazz compositions with elements of contemporary classical, free improvisation or even neo-soul in a unique fusion of musical inspirations. 

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality. However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

Founder and member of the star Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice will perform with his famous bandmates in the band Purpendicular. Ian Paice is a great drum icon, founder and continuous member of Deep Purple, co-writer of their greatest hits. Ian Paice is coming on tour with an excellent band to play all the essential Deep Purple hits. Better than his own original!!! Now he is coming on tour with the band Purpendicular to present his Best-Of-Classic-Deep-Purple-Show. The audience can enjoy Ian Paice in a cozy atmosphere and very close. Ian Paice will demonstrate his unique playing a few meters in front of the audience. They can listen to Deep Purple classics like "Child in Time", "Black Night", "Smoke on The Water", "Woman from Tokyo" or "Hush". And he plays with an incredibly great band. Paice is also a co-writer in the vast majority of Deep Purple's greatest hits.

Břetislav Lvovský: Romance for double bass and piano Miloslav Gajdoš: Zingaresca for double bass and piano David Anderson: 7 Double Bass Duets Jules Massenet: Meditation from the opera Thais, arranged for double bass and piano Giovanni Bottesini: Passione amorosa for four double basses Johann Sebastian Bach: Arioso Thomas Tomkins: Robin Hood's Dance Giacomo Puccini: Nessun dorma from the opera Turandot Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 6 Fazil Say: Memleketim for voice, piano and double bass orchestra Johann Strauss: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka Stefan Schäfer: Rookie Arie Malando: Olé guapa Tony Osborne: Kick Start Miloslav Jelínek – double bass, Marcela Jelínková – piano, Marek Švestka – double bass, Bohuslava Çavuşoğlu-Jelínková – vocals BRNO DOUBLE BASS ORCHESTRA

The Jackal Years is set in Prague's Dejvice in the late 1950s, living peacefully in its "small town" way in the shadow of the red star at the top of the International Hotel. One day, a young man named Bejby bursts into the world of parents living with the everyday worries of early socialism and their children, whose sense of the "outside world" is determined by the exotic contents of the hotel's trash cans. The innocent dustman causes a stir with his eccentric clothing and passion for "unknown" rock and roll rhythms; the youth are thrilled and the parents despair. Bejby's appearance, amplified in the story by the rock and roll hits of Ivan Hlas, which have now become popular (such as Jednu mi fotr požiadě, Na kolena or Rock'n'roll pro Beethovena), thus marks a key turning point in the lives of a generation of boys. The popular story of dreaming about a different, better world beyond the limits of a desperately gray reality appears on the stage of the Music Stage in our original production and musical adaptation. It is directed by Stanislav Slovák.

American RATCHET DOLLS draw on the spirit and explosive energy of vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll. Formed in 2014 in Texas, the band has built a reputation for their high-energy and uncompromising performances – they play over 100 shows a year. Their new album BRING THE NOIZE captures the intensity of their live performance and continues to gain attention around the world, including support from Eddie Trunk (SiriusXM – Hair Nation / Trunk Nation). During the ongoing BRING THE NOIZE TOUR, Ratchet Dolls also supported the legends Faster Pussycat and Enuff Z’Nuff during the North American legs, thus solidifying their position as modern bearers of the rock’n’roll legacy. Brno band TORTUGA ANGELS, this is music that smells like quality rum. Catchy melodies full of emotions, distinctive singing with noble harmonies and predatory guitar riffs. All of this will be presented to you by the five-member band Tortuga Angels, chasing the Rock'N'Roll horizon.

A piano virtuoso, who is characterized by two things that make him stand out from the crowd of his colleagues. Firstly, the close connection between music and body language and visuality in general. Secondly, the intellectual, one could even say philosophical, overlap of each work he creates. Koki Nakano was born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Japan. After graduating from music high school at Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, he enrolled in the composition department of Tokyo University of the Arts. He has performed recitals in such prestigious locations as the Louvre and Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Cadogan Hall in London and Lincoln Center in New York. He released his first album Lift in 2016 in collaboration with French cellist Vincent Segal on the French label Nø Førmat!.

Pavel Haas Quartet (CZ) Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959): String Quartet No. 3, H. 183 I. Allegro II. Andante III. Vivo Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957): String Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 26 I. Allegro II. Intermezzo III. Larghetto IV. Waltz (Finale) — intermission — Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): String Quartet No. 14 in A flat major, Op. 105, B193 I. Adagio ma non troppo. Allegro appassionato II. Molto vivace III. Lento e molto cantabile IV. Allegro non tanto

The Prague Cello Quartet will arrive in Brno's Semilasso in October. The four-member musical group will perform with the aim of creating a better environment for children of all ages from Žabovřesky and the surrounding area. Proceeds from the Benefit Concert will go to the Salesian Youth Center in Brno - Žabovřesky, where they will be used to improve the space and facilities for children of all ages. The Salesian Center has been hosting various activities for children and adults for 30 years, and the Great Hall and its facilities are currently being renovated, which also serves as a cultural center not only for the local community.

Muff, like her TV character of the same name, can be restless and a little mischievous, and she can also turn it up a notch like the famous guitar effect of the same name. Whatever art comes from Iceland, it is always "different". This applies to literature, film, visual arts, but perhaps most of all to music. And therefore also to the ADHD quartet.

Marek Raček je slovenský pesničkár a básnik. Na koncertnej scéně působí od roku 2018. V říjnu 2024 vydal debutový album Dušepremietači, ku kterému byli vydané singl Dušepremietači a Nočná. V jeho textech dominují slovné hračky, které balancují na hranici absolutních rýmov, hudba je charakteristická gitarovým projevem. Buď kráčame do světla, nebo svět do tla!

Siena Root is a Swedish rock band that draws inspiration from the late 1960s and early 1970s – an era when rock was raw, unbridled and experimental. The band formed in Stockholm in the late 1990s and has since established a strong presence on the European music scene. Their signature sound is made up of massive organs, distinctive guitar lines, thick bass riffs and dynamic rhythms, often complemented by bluesy vocals and psychedelic elements. Siena Root sees their music not just as a nostalgic return to their roots, but as a living and constantly evolving organism. The band’s name symbolizes their approach – “Siena” as a warm, earthy shade, and “Root” as a reference to the deep roots of their musical style. Since the beginning of the new millennium, the band has been regularly performing throughout Europe and is known not only for its energy on stage, but also for its openness to collaboration - various musicians often guest on live performances and studio recordings, which brings additional genre layers and color to their work.

We approach Gilgamesh, the Sumerian king, who dives to the bottom of the ocean for the plant of eternal life. What will he return with from his distant pilgrimage? Cathartic situations create a spark, the necessary intensity that allows us to gain insight into the inner world. Diving into unknown depths requires courage. But being courageous does not mean not being afraid. It becomes inevitable to search for what was in the beginning and in the process find passion but also the beauty of the ordinary, vibrating unrest, pleasure and death, humility and cohesion. An ancient epic broken in half. Quieter heroes emerge from the cracks. Sensitive hearts. Brave souls who fall deep to take off. The performance is recommended for audiences 15+. It also warns viewers that the performance uses a strobe light and loud music.

For nearly two decades, Dub FX and Woodnote have been using frequencies and resonance to awaken minds and elevate spirits. From September to December 2025 they will be on tour yet again throughout Europe to perform and bring together people who believe in music’s power to inspire change and spark awareness.

This isn’t just another tour. It’s the launch of the Open Secret Society, a movement built on transparency, unity, and the idea that music can expand minds and challenge the status quo. Unlike the secret societies holding humanity back, this community is about openness and genuine connection.

As part of this movement, Dub FX is launching a new record label, 3rd-Eye-Q, with his wife, Sahida Apsara. The label will be a space for music that resonates on a deeper level—a home for artists who want to create meaningful, authentic music that moves the soul.

One of the first projects to be released on this label will be ‘Open Secret Society’, a collaborative album between Dub FX and Woodnote. This album embodies the spirit of the movement—challenging boundaries, awakening consciousness, and uniting people through sound. Open Secret Society will be available throughout the tour, and those attending the shows will have the chance to pick up a copy directly from the artists.

If you’re a music lover craving authentic art and feeling disillusioned by the shallow offerings of mainstream culture, know that you are not alone—you are already part of a growing movement. Now is the time to come together in our mission to heal society from the influence of the old guard. By attending our gatherings, you actively contribute to a ripple effect that spreads light and positive energy.

Martinů Voices (CZ) Lukáš Vasilek (CZ) choirmaster and piano Mikhail Pashayev (AZ) drums Motherless Child (arr. Craig Hella Johnson) Ain't That Good News! (arr. William Levi Dawson) Soon Ah Will Be Done (arr. William Levi Dawson) Deep River (arr. Henry Thacker Burleigh) Ev'ry Time I Feel de Spirit (arr. Henry Thacker Burleigh) Steal Away (arr. Henry Thacker Burleigh) Let Me Fly (arr. Robert De Cormier) We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace (arr. William Appling) Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down (arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory) Nobody Knows de Trouble (arr. Henry Thacker Burleigh) By an' By (arr. Henry Thacker Burleigh) Down by the Riverside (arr. Robert Rice) Hold On! (arr. Moses Hogan) Freedom Song (Robert Kyr) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (arr. Dale Adelmann)

We approach Gilgamesh, the Sumerian king, who dives to the bottom of the ocean for the plant of eternal life. What will he return with from his distant pilgrimage? Cathartic situations create a spark, the necessary intensity that allows us to gain insight into the inner world. Diving into unknown depths requires courage. But being courageous does not mean not being afraid. It becomes inevitable to search for what was in the beginning and in the process find passion but also the beauty of the ordinary, vibrating unrest, pleasure and death, humility and cohesion. An ancient epic broken in half. Quieter heroes emerge from the cracks. Sensitive hearts. Brave souls who fall deep to take off. The performance is recommended for audiences 15+. It also warns viewers that the performance uses a strobe light and loud music.

Dushe je startující tříčlenná folková kapela, která propojuje jemné melodie, autentické texty a upřímnou hudební energii. Hrajeme srdcem pro všechny hledající, zamilované, veselé, smutné i bláznivé dušičky.

Concert of singer Nadi Válová and NV band: With respect to Eva Olmerová, in honor of the exceptionally talented, our excellent jazz singer and chansonnier. Concert of singer Nadi Válová accompanied by the NVband band, piano Martin Rufer. The artistic magic of Nadi Válová will fully absorb everyone who is a spectator at the concert, then you become a part of it and voluntarily let yourself be transported into the world of love, loss and hope. Come and you will get an experience with a capital Z. Naďa has been singing Eva Olmerová's songs publicly for more than 20 years and has experienced them truly under her skin.

Benefit Ballet Gala In October, the Janáček Theatre will host an exceptional artistic project with an extraordinary social impact. The third annual ballet gala in support of the Masaryk Oncology Institute will be held on the NdB stage, featuring ballet stars from the most prestigious European theatres. The project was created with the aim of improving the quality of care for cancer patients. Events like this not only raise funds to provide and support treatment, but also spread awareness of cancer and inspire solidarity among people. Ballet art has the power to touch the hearts of viewers and convey an emotional message, which is why it is an ideal tool to support such a purpose.

One of the most prominent figures on the current young Czech music scene, Sofian Medjmedj, is embarking on an autumn tour of the largest cities in the Czech Republic.

Smack One is back in the studio after a year of writing and preparing and is stronger than ever. You can see for yourself how it all evolved during one of the trips. Of course, there will also be tunes from the latest Champions League album, which was released in collaboration with one of the best MCs in the world named P Money, and there will be a cross-section of the most important from Smack's journey full of light and darkness. Anyone who was at the show knows that this is not a rap concert, but a rave set, where up to 30 tracks will be played and they all fit together precisely, because Tony P is behind the mix and Smack One is on the microphone. There are no trips like Trips, the purest ones will be served to you by A51 Sound this fall. This is the first year of the legendary tour, be with us.

Benefit band concert at the Smoking Rabbit.

Natisa Gogol started her musical journey at the age of five – she already knew clearly that she wanted to become a singer. A year later, she entered a music school, where she completed a ten-year program. She then continued her studies at a music school in her native Dnipro. A year later, she moved to Kiev, where she entered the College of Variety and Circus Arts, which she successfully completed. She further expanded her education by studying pedagogy at the university, earning a teacher’s qualification in her field. Although music was often considered a frivolous and unprestigious profession in her environment at the time – and her parents initially disagreed with this choice – Natisa felt a strong inner calling. She gradually realized that music was not just her passion, but her true life mission. She feels that she has inherited it – and that she is here to fulfill it.