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A musical-literary band that works with the work of the writer Franz Kafka in its work. It translates this into an alternative-rock form. The writer Jaroslav Rudiš and the artist and musician Jaromír 99, the authors of the cult comic strip Alois Nebel, came together to collaborate. The band plays with guitarist and producer Dušan Neuwerth and other musicians: Tomáš Neuwerth, Lukáš Morávek, Zdeněk Jurčík, Petr Weiser. The lyrics are based directly on Kafka's work. After the albums Das Schloss and Amerika, the album Der Process was released in September 2023.

Blues Boy Kings are a great blues band from the Midlands of England. They perform all over the UK and gain legions of new fans at every concert they play. This is confirmed by the fact that in 2024 they will be coming to the Czech Republic for the fourth time, this time with special guest Jeff Rich (drummer of Status Quo).

At the beginning was a short novella by the French writer Prosper Merimée about Don José, who deserted the army due to a foolish passion for a wild gypsy woman, became a smuggler and a murderer. Carmen, directed by Tomáš Pilar, returns to the original story and reveals additional layers of individual characters - the characters here are mainly people who came from completely different backgrounds. It is not just about Carmen's fleeting and unbridled love, which the jealous José cannot cope with. It is a clash of two worlds - the orderly, neat world of José and Micaëla, bound by predetermined rules, and the world of gypsies and smugglers living from day to day, without laws and controlled by momentary impulses. Their worlds suddenly intersect, but this difference causes tension and a clash that leads to the complete destruction of both of them. Neither of them is able to prevent it, because neither is willing or able to back down.

TIGRAN MANSURJAN Tagh No. 2 from the cycle Three Taghs for viola and percussion Orhnerg – Navapet Bari (Hymn – Good Captain) for baritone, choir and orchestra, a piece commissioned by the Brno Philharmonic and the Mendel Festival ARVO PÄRT Arbos for brass and percussion Wenn Bach Bienen Gezüchtet Hätte… (If Bach had kept bees…) for orchestra Berliner Messe (Berlin Mass) for choir and string orchestra Aksel Daveyan baritone Julián Veverica viola Lukáš Krejčí percussion Hard-Chor Linz Choirmaster Alexander Koller Brno Philharmonic Conductor Dennis Russell Davies

The popular band MIG 21 is a fixture on the Czech scene, which is proven not only at summer festivals, where they regularly perform during prime time, but also on sold-out tours. During the just announced autumn tour, the band will visit Brno. In addition to their proven hits, MIG 21 will also include a brand new song, and will also bring a completely new stage version of their energetic performance to our clubs and cultural venues, complete with countless surprises. “AUTUMN 25” starts on October 10 in Ostrava, will continue through Blansko, Pardubice, Říčany, Mladá Boleslav, Plzeň, Brno, Olomouc, Jablonec.

Acoustic ethno-rhyme, or music inspired by songs from the Balkans, Scandinavia, Western Europe, klezmer and Romani music, but in our own adaptations and arrangements with distinctive female vocals and choral male voices.

After a seven-year hiatus, the band got back together in the middle of last year, and the original plan to play a few shows soon turned into not only a tour, including a splashy concert at the Roxy in Prague, but also intensive studio work, which naturally resulted in a collection of songs for a new album. This will be The Prostitutes' sixth LP, released exactly ten years after their last album Zum Passer. And it will be the first release to appear on vinyl. The LP Inevitably Delayed is released on October 10th and you can pre-order it at shop.theprostitutes.cz.

TIGRAN MANSURJAN Tagh No. 2 from the cycle Three Taghs for viola and percussion Orhnerg – Navapet Bari (Hymn – Good Captain) for baritone, choir and orchestra, a piece commissioned by the Brno Philharmonic and the Mendel Festival ARVO PÄRT Arbos for brass and percussion Wenn Bach Bienen Gezüchtet Hätte… (If Bach had kept bees…) for orchestra Berliner Messe (Berlin Mass) for choir and string orchestra Aksel Daveyan baritone Julián Veverica viola Lukáš Krejčí percussion Hard-Chor Linz Choirmaster Alexander Koller Brno Philharmonic Conductor Dennis Russell Davies

Marta Jandová is a renowned singer and songwriter with an unmistakable voice. She performs all over Europe, has collaborated with a number of world stars, and recently has been focusing on her Czech repertoire and concerts with her own band. In the fall, she will embark on the FAMOUS TOUR 2025, which will feature both her most famous songs and new hits from her upcoming album.

Dušan Vlk and Berlin Manson will perform on November 7, 2025 in Fléda, Brno.

Mike Parker's professional music career began at the age of 17 playing funk and rock gigs in New York clubs. Since then, he has toured Europe and America, playing over a thousand concerts and festivals from Holland to Romania and New Orleans to Estonia. He has recorded 4 albums of original songs, with critics describing his music as "an ingenious synthesis of all musical genres" and "a mix of post-bop, indie rock, avant-garde and some inclinations towards modern classical", with influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane and David Bowie to Thelonious Monk, Maurice Ravel and A Tribe. For his latest project, the Mike Parker Trio, he is joined by long-time collaborators Wojtek Lichtanksi on alto saxophone and Max Olszewski on drums. The trio performed throughout 2024, appearing on stage in Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland.

Wohnout are inviting the Brno branch of the Union of Czech Bohemians to the legendary SONA. The playlist will consist of the biggest hits, but there will also be songs that listeners are not yet familiar with.

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.

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.

The personality and work of Franz Kafka have inspired and provoked the expression of creators of many artistic genres, literary scholars and experts, as well as the general reading public, not only in the period of increased interest around the centenary of the writer's death. His work has gained immense popularity and recognition, and his stories, full of absurdity and existential questions, have influenced modern literature and film. Kafka is today considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century, and his work and life remain a source of inspiration and exploration for generations of readers, literary critics and artists across genres.

Hollow Ship is a four-piece psychedelic rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden, known for their dynamic fusion of early British psychedelic sounds, Afro-rock rhythms, and jazz-infused improvisation. The band was founded by multi-instrumentalist and producer Thomas E. Frank and guitarist Vincent Vensal, and was rounded out by drummer Mårten Magnefors and bassist Donovan von Martens. Their music is characterized by elaborate instrumental storytelling, organic live energy, and a willingness to push the boundaries of genres.

From Chelmsford in Essex to the Fleda stage – RAT BOY is finally coming to Brno! The band around Jordan Cardy has already toured the world (USA, Japan, China) and collaborated with Tim Armstrong (Rancid). Their concerts are a mix of infectious energy, punk chaos, rap influences and Britpop melodies that will immediately pull you in. The new album “SUBURBIA CALLING” is a return to their roots - back to the streets and the mood of Essex. The album mixes 90s indie, Britpop and ska-punk, reminiscent of The Clash, Blur or The Specials, but in their own cheeky and contemporary style. RAT BOY officially operate as a full-fledged band – four friends who give off maximum energy on stage and their concerts are always one big party. For the first time in Brno – RAT BOY at Fleda. Joining: RABIES (Brno) / domestic skate-punk with new album HIGH ON SUGAR!

Joint club concert of SoVS and Early Times.

Singer Anna K., who has been active on the Czech music scene for over 30 years, is embarking on the final tour for her award-winning album Údolí včel. She received the Anděl Award for the title track, and the entire album has earned acclaim from fans and music critics alike. The tour follows a series of sold-out concerts and will offer not only songs from the album Údolí včel, but also a cross-section of the best from the singer's entire career. The concerts will be complemented by an original stage by sought-after set designer Marek Cpin, known for his ability to create installations that perfectly underline the musical experience. Don't miss your last chance to experience Údolí včel live - an unforgettable evening awaits you!

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.

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.

With a spiritual concert in the Brno Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the GAUDEAMUS Brno Choir will commemorate two important musical anniversaries this year: the 180th anniversary of the birth of the French composer Gabriel Fauré and the ninetieth anniversary of the contemporary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. The soloists will be excellent young singers - soprano Tereza Zimková and baritone Tadeáš Hoza, both members of Collegia Vocale 1704 and guests of opera stages and concert stages both at home and abroad. The choir director, the chief organist of the Brno Cathedral and the top organ virtuoso Petr Kolař will co-perform on the organ.

In recent years, Nate Smith has become one of the most watched and influential drummers of his generation. It's not just because he's focused on creating a series of viral videos that have racked up millions of views, among other things. He's simply remarkable in every way.

Iconic British hip-hop and electronic music pioneers Stereo MC's are heading to the Czech and Slovak Republics as part of their "True to Life Tour". Following a successful return to the stage, which kicked off with an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's popular show in January, the band will present an energetic show full of hits that defined the 90s era. The band will be fronted by charismatic singer-songwriter Rob Birch, who is the main face of the entire band. Stereo MC's are probably best known for their international top 20 hit single "Connected", which was released in 1992 and was taken from the album "Connected" that same year. The album reached #2 in the UK Albums Chart and also contained the aforementioned hits ‘Step It Up’, ‘Creation’ and ‘Ground Level’ and led to the group winning two Brit Awards for Best Group and Best Album in 1994. As childhood friends and neighbours, Rob and Nick formed Stereo MC’s in the mid-1980s, the pair’s music inspired by their combined love of early hip-hop, funk and electronic music.

Szidi Tobias sings from the heart what is both expressed and hidden in the words of her husband Petr Lipovský. As she says about herself: "At concerts, I am myself and the team I want to be. Hymns and psalms about love, hope and joy. The one who understands gives us the most." In the music of Milan Vyskočáni, there is a playfulness of melodic transformations and a surprising diversity of genres. Blues, folk, jazz and chanson. Jewish crying, gypsy laughter, Hungarian passion and tenderness. The composition of music is a challenge for the band, which holds them together not only in the notes, but also in the energizing joy of playing together for many years. For decades, they traveled together throughout Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia. They went to their fans from Karlovy Vary to Kráľovský Chlmec to bring people together, to find ancient truths in the words of Petr Lipovský at concerts, to hear the diverse music of Milan Vyskočáni and the soulful singing of Szidi. Lyrics and music are what hold together "like water to flour."

One of the greatest jazz legends still active, and one of the most important and influential saxophonists of the genre, celebrated his 87th birthday in March this year. Charles Lloyd has covered virtually the entire history of jazz since his professional debut in the first half of the 1950s.

Mobb Deep is an American duo from New York City, consisting of rapper and producer Havoc and rapper Prodigy. The duo rose to fame in the 1990s as highly critical representatives of the hardcore hip hop subgenre.

BOB WAYNE (Seattle/Nashville USA) Raw, honest and pure country balancing on the border between humor and dark reality. Bob Wayne's singing style is often compared to the late Johnny Cash, and his songwriting style to Kris Kristofferson. Bob Wayne brings a kind of neo-Cash vibe and energy to the current wave of authentic country music renaissance. On his latest album 13 more Truckin Songs with songs like "Space Trucker", "Truck Driving Woman" and "Trucking for Jesus" he brings a truck full of trucker classics in a distinctive neo-country style. MUNLY J MUNLY (Denver, Colorado USA) A key figure in bands like Slim Cessna's Auto Club, The Lupercalians, The Lee Lewis Harlots, Denver Broncos UK, The Road Home and many others. Munly J Munly represents the significantly darker moods of American country and will perform solo as a very special guest.

The Balladist is a Brno pop group that mixes elements of electronica and rock. The five-member lineup around singer Lukáš Vincler is not afraid to push genre and sonic boundaries and explore the depths of the soul through introspective lyrics.

The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, offering participants a playful and experiential insight into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose which type of workshop you are interested in.

Workshop types: How to do ballet How to do ballet MOVEMENT How to do ballet ARTISTIC How to do ballet MUSIC

At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.

Charismatic singer with an unmistakable voice Václav Noid Bárta will perform his Christmas concert in Brno! Over the years, he has collaborated as a composer, arranger and singer in the field of popular and rock music, for example with Lucie Bíla, Bára Basiková, Helena Vondráčková, Kamil Střihavka, Lucie Vondráčková and others. He is a leading soloist of the Karlín Music Theatre, where he excelled in the musicals Carmen, Aida, Lucie, The Addams Family, Bonnie and Clyde, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sister in Action.

The Old and New concert will feature compositions by contemporary Brno composers, written for the Musica Poetica ensemble and Ensemble Frizzante. At the same time, compositions by Renaissance and Baroque composers will also be performed. Program: M. Štědroň, M. Jakubíček, O. Kyas, M. Flašar, G. Ph. Telemann and others. Performing Musica Poetica Ensemble: Jana Janků - mezzo-soprano, Lucie Lukášová - baroque flute, Martin Flašar - baroque violin, Kateřina Stávková - viola da gamba, Kamila Dubská - harpsichord Ensemble Frizzante: Eva Daňhelová - soprano Veronika Slavíčková - mezzo-soprano Petr Pytlík - tenor Jakub Herzan - tenor Martin Kotulan - bass

CITY OF CATERPILLAR (USA, Level Plane / Relapse Rec.) At the beginning of the millennium, City Of Caterpillar, together with screamo bands such as Pg. 99 (with whom they are also connected by mutual members), Majority Rule, Planes Mistaken For Stars and others, moved hardcore into previously unexplored territories. LA PROSPÉRITÉ The domestic guest of the evening will be La Prospérité from Hradec Králové, who have started moving again after years! KOMBI João Kombi - is a Brazilian musician and producer who has been active on the Brazilian independent scene since the 90s. In addition to his work in the band TEST, with which he played over 1,000 concerts in 28 countries, he is also dedicated to his solo experimental drone project Kombi.

Come play. Drums, keyboards, guitar and microphones will be on site. Bass combo too. We will be happy to plug in and sound up other instruments.

The autumn concert is in the spirit of the beautiful tradition of our opera company, which is the performance of large vocal-instrumental works, where the great choir and orchestra of Janáček's opera NdB can present themselves outside their classical opera repertoire. This time, it will be conducted by the new chief conductor Robert Kružík, and the evening will belong to one of Antonín Dvořák's exceptional works. His Requiem is one of the most beautiful arrangements of this mass for the dead, although in this case Antonín Dvořák was not inspired by death, but by a much more prosaic reason - the work was commissioned by a music festival in Birmingham, England, and it was Dvořák's London publisher who suggested the mass for the dead. Dvořák therefore conceived it more as a reflection and assessment of the past half century of his life and at the same time as an expression of his relationship with God. The Requiem, divided into two parts, is one of Dvořák's most profound works. Freed from external pomp and composed in a form without closed musical numbers, it is a confession of the composer's view of death.

At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.

The Young Gods (CH)

Legendary Swiss industrial-rockers The Young Gods return with their 14th studio album, Appear Disappear, due out in June 2025 on Two Gentlemen. On this occasion, the trio, who are celebrating 40 years of their career this year, announce a highly anticipated European tour, which will include The Young Gods at Fleda on November 12th. The guitars are ready and sharpened. The Young Gods, in the rhythm of a galloping world that is spinning out of control, aim and strike with renewed force. From the first second of Appear Disappear, the six-string rushes through space, baring its fangs in an electric howl. The trio returns to its most aggressive roots and revives the art of sonic warfare. In a time when war is everywhere.

The band Springtime has been around since the 1980s. Its repertoire includes mainly folk and non-folk classics from the 60s and 70s, such as Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver or Creedence Clearwater Revival, and even the Beatles or Smokie. It sings mainly in English, but at concerts it also performs Czech in songs by Brontosaurs, Rangers and other Czech performers.

We invite you to a unique concert by two exceptional pianists and composers – Ondřej Brzobohatý and Ondřej Brousek! These lifelong friends will combine their musical mastery on the stage of the Sono Centrum in Brno. Come and enjoy an evening full of virtuoso piano playing and unforgettable melodies! How would “Osudová” sound if Beethoven were an optimist? Why do we cry at banal film dialogue? What is “inappropriate” music? That you can’t really laugh at classical music? Can “Duel of Pianos” have a winner? These questions will be answered in style by the duo Brousek – Brzobohatý, who have prepared an unforgettable evening full of musical jokes with two pianos.