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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.

A special concert by violinist Pavel Šporcl, accompanied by a rock band that recorded his current album REBEL WITH THE BLUE VIOLIN with him. American jazz pianist and Hammond organ player Brian Charette participated in the recordings. Fans can look forward to classic rock songs, including Kashmir and Stairway to Heaven (both originally by Led Zeppelin), Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix), Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple), Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd) and the “Stoun” (I can’t get no) Satisfaction. Next up will be the Oscar-winning single by singer Billie Eilish called What Was I Made For?, which will capture the hearts of fans of all musical genres in a special arrangement by Pavel Šporcl. Other rock ballads include Let it be (originally by The Beatles), The Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel) and others. "Join me on this incredible musical journey - I believe you will love it as passionately as I do," adds Pavel Šporcl in the invitation to the concert.

Etno Brno 2025 A fusion of traditional African drums, bass, saxophone and clarinet. The band was formed in early summer 2020 and the Kumpáni combined their experience with African drumming, alternative rock and jazz. Shivanam (CZ/NZ) Shivanam are influenced by ethnic Persian and Indian classical music, Latin American, African and Australian rhythms. They have been riding the wave of dub, tribal, ritual, trance, psychedelic for 28 years.

Bounty na Leitnerku is the return of a popular tramp and folk band. Their original instrumental talent together with colorful polyphonic vocals is appreciated not only by festival visitors and their juries, but also by ordinary people around the tramp fires where they came from. Terrakota is a Central Bohemian to Prague band of enthusiastic musicians. The band was formed at the end of 2016. In terms of genre, it falls into the categories of folk-rock, folk and country, playing songs that are purely original…

After the release of his fifth studio album, Tažní ptáci, Lipo is embarking on a club tour, where his authentic signature combines with a live band and a new, more musically mature sound. Look forward to energetic concerts full of sincerity, familiar melodies and lyrics, as well as songs from the new album that have weight. Support: Adam Vopička – an exceptional singer-songwriter and producer, known from the Calm Season project and collaborations with a number of prominent performers, will bring his raw poetic debut Gral to the stages. An emotional acoustic set with a backing band promises a profound experience for all who seek authenticity and a story in music.

Adam Mišík is going on another tour, this time called There is Beauty in Chaos, which will start in the fall of 2025. You can look forward to a show full of well-known hits and completely new songs on November 7, 2025 at S-klub in Olomouc and on November 13 at Fléda in Brno! The entire tour will end in the spring of 2026 at Prague's Forum Karlín, which will be the end of this musical journey!

Based on the success of the spring part of the tour, David Koller and his band will continue in the fall of 2025! The repertoire will include the essential hits of his solo career as well as legendary songs from the Lucia era, which will be heard in new arrangements. A unique voice, a great band and an energetic concert, from one of the most prominent personalities of the Czech music scene.

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.

ConTRIOlogy, together with Tomáš Vtípil, combines folk lyrics and modernity. At Leitnerka, they will present their latest album Minulo – which is a fusion of traditional inspiration and modern form. The group is inspired by folk songs collected by Leoš Janáček in the cycle Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs. The trio combines folk tunes with their own compositional approach and improvisation. This creates a fluid musical range full of timbres and sound surfaces with a distinct emotional coloration. Individual compositions preserve the simplicity and naturalness of folk songs, which are permeated by a strong element of improvisation and sonority. The entire range is sensitively permeated by the electronics of Tomáš Vtípil, who was involved in the work both as an arranger and as an instrument.

BELLA – is already a concept and their combination of black metal, post-rock and Slovak folklore makes the band a strong darkly melancholic cocktail, whose every performance is a ritual. MÄRNØ – Neocrust blood, where spontaneity, emotions, depth and pressure are combined, all under the influence of crust, hardcore, d-beat and sometimes black metal. The new album Via Incognita is pressurized like a steamer. MACOCHA – Dark, deep and raw like the biggest abyss in Europe. Heavy-duty blackened sludge with a death metal HM-2 sound will pull you along. RANA – Post-metal, neocrust and emo hardcore with members of Udande, Adacta or Distax. Expect a real attack on feelings and emotions, their concert is an intense experience.

On one stage: Elektrïck Mann – a raw powerhouse, a rap-punk salvo without mercy. Nikola Mucha – the uncompromising voice of a generation that doesn't give a f*ck about anything or anyone.

Brno singer-songwriter, lyricist, Moravian voice of BEAT radio, founding member of the Brno bands Lidopop and Zadáci, author of lyrics on the album Tulák po hvězdách by the Brno legend Progres 2, author of songs for B Side band, author of lyrics for the band Škaredá holka, author of several theater performances for children, on which he collaborated, for example, with Petr Skoumal, presenter of music festivals. The accompaniment to the songs is created right in front of the eyes and ears of the amazed audience on a device called a looper.

It's often said that the best bands are the ones that keep surprising you over and over again, in the most exciting ways. That's something Finnish rockers The Rasmus have been doing since their major label debut, and they take this creative responsibility very seriously. If you've listened to any of their albums, you can hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars with futuristic electronics and pop melodies that will find their way into the heart of any music fan. This has made them one of Finland's biggest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning countless awards.

Yasha 96 Jáchym Kovář started making music at the age of thirteen, as a dubstep producer with the nickname Dubstract. Together with Robert Kříž, he founded the synthpop DIY group JayRõ within his own community label Oddity Records. The dreamy solo debut was created over 5 years in Berlin and Prague under the producer supervision of musician Nèro Scartch, a member of the Prague electropop band MYDY. “I’ve known Nèro for a really long time. He’s one of the important people in my life and I value him not only as a musician and producer, but above all as a friend. I wanted to make the album with him because it’s very sensitive and personal for me. Nèro knows who I am and the stories the songs tell,” explains Jáchym Kovář. Rondeveu Rondeveu is a solo project from Berlin, created by an up-and-coming artist influenced by the post-punk scene and alternative rock of the early 21st century. His music is melancholic, heartbreaking, but also full of energy. Do you remember the alternative phase of adolescence era? Rondeveu is exactly that.

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.

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.

With the enthusiastic approval of Vladimír Mišík, the rock legend's bandmates continue to perform in a slightly modified lineup and with Olin Nejezchleba at the microphone. More than 2 years after the end of the concert activities of the legend of Czechoslovak rock, Vladimír Mišík, the musicians from his band ETC... decided, at the instigation of many fans, to continue to play a selection of songs from the ETC era in concert. Lineup: Pavel Skála – guitars Olin Nejezchleba – vocals Pavel Bohatý – vocals Jiří Zelenka – drums, vocals Vladimír Pavlíček – violin Jakub Červinka – guitars Pavel Novák – bass

The members of the Rolling Stones Revival Brno love the ringing guitar sound, Pilsner beer and Keith Richards, who claims about his unique guitar playing style: “you have five strings, two fingers and one asshole.” It’s not enough to imitate the Stones. There has to be pure authentic energy. Joy. Thrilling fun that will absorb everyone on stage and in the audience. Rock’n’roll! Laďa Kruta / Mick Jagger Radim Zelina / Keith Richards Richard Měřínský / Bill Wyman Karel Brožek / Charlie Watts Jan Růžička / Ronnie Wood

The academic rap unit will perform in Brno.

Verdi's Aida is one of his masterpieces, which contains none of the guaranteed ingredients of a romantic Italian opera - love, jealousy, political intrigue, large choral scenes and inevitable tragic death. Of course, this also includes a great singing cast, in this case Csilla Boross, Sung Kyu Park, Luis Cansino, Aleš Jenis and others. This will also be the first time that our company will collaborate with our junior ballet company NdB2 on this production. It was Verdi who usually chose the themes to be set to music, but in this case the offer came from outside. The opera was originally commissioned by the Egyptian viceroy Isma´il Pasha for the opening ceremonies of the Suez Canal and for the newly built Cairo Opera House. The productions usually focus on the secret lovers Radames and Aida, but what if we looked at the whole story through the eyes of Amneris, whose love for Radames is determined to win her at any cost, unaware that the price will ultimately be human lives, including the life of her chosen one?

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Olympic is heading to Brno for one of its Bombardák tour stops.

UNWOUND (USA) The band that defined the post-hardcore sound of the 90s is returning to the stage after more than two decades! Born in 1991 during the Riot Grrrl and grunge boom, Unwound shone from the brightest corner of the underground with their biting and experimental spirit. As one of the key names of the Kill Rock Stars label, they completely changed the rules of the game with the album Future of What. During their ten-year existence, the band also released their material on iconic labels such as Gravity, Troubleman Unlimited and Matador, before going silent in 2002. FVTVRE Echoes of the early “San Diego sound” with members of Sunshine, Clou, 50m Znak and others. The mutual chemistry of four charismatic figures creates a poisonous noise-punk cocktail.

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Slovak punk rock legend Davová Psychoza, who has been on the scene for 38 years, is going on a club tour in autumn 2025 after three years. One of the most inspiring bands to emerge from the Czech-Slovak punk incubator is returning to Brno on November 17, 2025 to the Kabinet MÚZ club! Travex is a young band from Bratislava that keeps their ears tickling with tricky punk. Vocals that cut through the air, fast guitar riffs and drums more precise than atomic clocks. All this is complemented by songs by the band Problém 5.

Dub Pistols grew out of the big beat explosion of the mid-nineties. A reaction to the formulaic house music, where thanks to the wonders of sampling technology they could incorporate literally anything into a dance tune. Inspired by the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, Barry Ashworth and Jason O'Bryan began creating dense beats and their bombastic single "There's Gonna Be A Riot" was signed to Concrete Records, a subsidiary of DeConstruction. Their debut album Point Blank was released in 1998 and other recordings were not long in coming.

Come enjoy a concert that takes you into the stories of Zaun and Piltover through iconic songs from the Arcane series. The music that forms the heart and soul of this world will come to life as performed by the Czech Live Symphony Orchestra, offering a unique experience full of emotion, tension and breathtaking harmony.

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata in E minor BWV 914 Leoš Janáček: Sonata I. X. 1905 "Z ulice" Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 28 Sergei Rachmaninov: Morceaux de fantaisie op. 3 Johann Sebastian Bach / Ferruccio Busoni: Chaccone in D minor BWV 1004 Jan Schulmeister – piano (laureate of The Cliburn Junior Competition Dallas 2023)

DOROTA BAROVÁ TRIO (album release Song for Me) Singing cellist Dorota Barová is known to the music audience primarily for her work in the bands Tara Fuki, Vertigo, Tugriki, Aneta Langerová and also for her collaboration with Josef Ostřanský (Kuzmich Orchestra), Lenka Dusilová, Beata Hlavenková and others. On her new album, Dorota has set poems by her close friend, artist and poet Míša Vejnarová to music. With the musical collaboration of Miroslav Chyška on guitar and Miloš Klápště on bass, this has resulted in a profound album on which Dorota sings mostly in Czech for the first time. Moncello Moncello is a project of Monika Bucharová's original music. The combination of singing, looping, cello and other instruments/sounds offers a trip to the landscape of the inner world, which connects psychological themes, existential questions, but also playfulness and wit. Monika has a diverse study and work background, from which she draws and connects the worlds of psychology, music therapy, and her own introspection into one.

A loose group of musicians who are happy to play anything. The main part of the repertoire consists of folk and country music, but we also like to delve into folk songs, swing or jazz. The more daring ones also try classical music.

The Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is a project that allows young talented musicians – students or recent graduates of music schools accepted on the basis of a selection procedure – to gain orchestral experience in a professional ensemble. In this way, the Philharmonic educates new generations of players who may one day join its ranks. The OAFB has been operating for six seasons and its fruits are already evident: some of its graduates are already members of our orchestra, others regularly return to help out. The importance and value of this experience for the artistic growth of young musicians and for the future of the orchestra is therefore unquestionable.

Framus Five is one of the most important bands in Czech rock history. The band's origins can be traced back to 1963, but the real history under its current name dates back to 1967, when the current guitarist Michal Prokop first stood up to the microphone as a singer. It temporarily ceased its activities twice, once in 1971 and then in 1990, when leader Michal Prokop entered politics. In 2006, after the release of the album First Time Last Time, Framus Five fully resumed its concert activities with the following line-up: Michal Prokop – vocals, guitar, harmonica Jan Hrubý – violin Pavel Marcel – guitar Andy Čermák – keyboards Zdeněk Wimpy Tichota – bass Pavel Razím – drums Jiří Šíma – saxophone Roman Němec – trumpet

Dálach brings fresh Irish traditional music. He draws inspiration from archive recordings, creates his own instrumental sets and creatively arranges his songs full of captivating melodies. Lua A unique concert after 6 years. Songs from Ireland, but also other island countries and beyond, simultaneously and fresh. The word lua is like the music of this band – it has many different meanings.

Sabor Latino – combo is a Brno band that focuses mainly on the interpretation of traditional Cuban dance music. Although the group is composed mainly of Czech musicians, it manages to create a wild atmosphere full of unbridled energy, which is so typical of Latin America. It plays its songs with passion, but also with great erudition and knowledge supported by the constant study of Cuban musical styles. The band's repertoire includes well-known and less well-known songs from the history of this genre. The group approaches them with respect and dignity, on the other hand, it is not afraid of its own arrangements or its own unique perspective on this beautiful music.

Multiple winner of the Anděl music award, singer LENNY is embarking on an extraordinary tour, where she will be accompanied by her band and the string quartet UNIQUE QUARTET. They are following up on a very successful concert at the Municipal House in Prague, where they performed a specially adapted repertoire of the singer together with the Unique Orchestra. For this occasion, new arrangements have been created, which visitors to this tour in various corners of the Czech Republic will have the opportunity to hear and see. Lenny's songs will be performed as you have never heard them before. Lenny will present herself not only as a successful singer with an original voice and author, but also as a pianist who will accompany herself on the piano in many songs.

POLY NOIR & The Holy Spirit Smugglers Poly Noir is a dark country / noir western project by guitarist and singer Poly from the metal-crossover stalwart INSANIA. The first songs were written in 2018 and Poly admits to influences from dark Mohicans such as Enio Morricone, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave or the "poet of doom" Cormac McCarthy.

MILAN URZA A poet with a guitar, known as the frontman of the band První Hoře and a writer. After the successful debut album "Málem bych zvýzku" he is preparing his second solo album full of inner folk ballads. In his work he continues the best of the Czech and foreign songwriting tradition à la Leonard Cohen or early Jaromír Nohavica. He plays primarily for those who like to immerse themselves in authentic, personally tuned music with poetic lyrics.

A mysterious, gloomy house in a secluded area outside the city near a cemetery. Here lives the somewhat peculiar Addams family, whose members delight in creepy and morbid humor. Their favorite color is black and they consider death to be the most beautiful thing in life. However, the Addams family's daily, terrifying routine changes drastically when young Wednesday brings her new boyfriend Lucas. Lucas' parents are also scheduled to visit this demonic household, and Wednesday, who is in love and has been replaced, demands that her relatives behave normally. Like normal people - that is, completely different from what they are used to. The members of the strange Addams family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip by Charles Addams, and their stories were then published in The New Yorker magazine for five decades until the author's death in 1988. Charles Addams drew over 1,300 comic strips during his life.