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Liquid Jesus
The Koš
Měký Mozek

Dissected Flesh

In 2024, The Herbaliser Band reformed with original members Ralph Lamb (trumpet/flugelhorn), Andrew Ross (tenor/baritone saxophone-flute), Micah Moody (drums), Patrick Dawes (percussion) and James Morton (alto saxophone), Oliver Parfitt (keyboards), Conor Cotterill (bass) and DJ Ollie Teeba at the turntables. With an extensive tour planned, The Herbaliser Band will present their most iconic and well-known material from their ten-year recording career with Ninja Tune (1995-2005). They arrive in Brno with a setlist that will include Remedies, Blow Your Headphones, Very Mercenary, Something Wicked & Take London. In late 2024, The Herbaliser Band went into the studio to record all the songs the band had played live, to be used for the various radio and press requests the band had received. The studio results were so good that all the band members agreed to release these recordings on LP, CD and cassette. A special launch concert took place this June at the legendary London Jazz Cafe, and a series of concerts are planned for the end of 2025 to celebrate the release across the UK and Europe.

RNZ One of the key voices of alternative Slovak rap with a new album "Gehenna" released in May 2025. A unique combination of phonk, dark trap and emo rap. TEMNÝ RUDO Mood beats with elements of phonk and trap forming a characteristic sound resonating with the contemporary rap scene. In the spring of 2025, Temný Rudo released a new album "in memoriam".

Band Of Heysek

The Brno blues band brought back from their summer tour of Mississippi not only a new studio recording, which will be released at the turn of the year on Indies Scope, but also a new partner – Jack.

Jack Shealy

Joyless as Fvck is a Prague quartet that, instead of antidepressants, loads up massive guitar walls à la My Bloody Valentine at night and mixes them with swinging trip-hop beats in the spirit of Massive Attack. Their concert resembles mass noise therapy: a shoegaze wall of sound pours over the audience, while the unabashed lyrics validate everyday chaos. Everything is delivered with a good dose of sarcasm – it stings, but it doesn't leave any lasting effects. Olaf Olafsonn and the Big Bad Trip are instrumental stalwarts of the Czech psychedelic scene. Although their base has always been and still is mainly in the waters of psychedelic rock, for almost a decade they have been undertaking exploratory expeditions into other genres, be it progressive rock, stoner, jazz, tribal music, acoustic folk, or even black metal and avant-garde trends.

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...

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava (CZ) Francesco Lecce-Chong (USA) conductor Boris Giltburg (IL) piano Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990): Candide, overture George Gershwin (1898–1937): Rhapsody in Blue — intermission — Leonard Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story I. Prologue II. Somewhere III. Scherzo IV. Mambo V. Cha cha VI. Meeting scene VII. Cool VIII. Rumble IX. Finale Leonard Bernstein: Suite from Candide, arr. John Harmon

Lichočar was born at the end of the summer of 2018. A mandolin player was rummaging through Slavic mythology and this word popped into her head. Together with two friends, a flutist and a singer, they decided that they wanted to find out what or who could be called that. Lichočar. Is it a demon? A malicious goblin? A ghost? That's how stories began to emerge, both written and musical, inspired by one made-up word, driven by curiosity. In addition to classical musical instruments such as the guitar, flute, cello or (octave) mandolin, you can also hear instruments that are otherwise rather unusual in Moravia in lichočar songs - for example, the Indian shruti box, the Celtic harp, the Irish bodhran, the shaman drum, the brumla, the kalimba... And recently, the Turkish davul. Polyphonic female singing in various European languages or dialects is also typical for them. The band finds inspiration in old stories, mythology and folklore of different countries, but through group improvisations, searching and experimenting, we create our own music. The result is a sound that balances between folklore and alternative, between delicate melody and rawness.

BATHORY - Icons and pioneers of black metal. Few bands have influenced the metal scene as much as this one-man project of Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg, who unfortunately died prematurely in 2004. Without even performing live once, they managed to shape the direction of the genre for decades. On their first self-produced recordings, they shaped black metal, while later they remembered their roots and focused on the myths surrounding the Norse gods and Vikings, which was reflected in their later, more atmospheric music. BLOOD FIRE DEATH / A project formed in 2010 and originating from the Karlsruhe and Heidelberg area in southern Germany. With a repertoire of almost 35 songs from the BATHORY universe, they focused primarily on the "Viking" era of this legend and their fan base has been growing inexorably since then. They present the songs using organs, acoustic guitars and vocal arrangements, faithful to the original compositions.

Love Me Harder is for anyone who wants to experience an intense night out in Brno to the sound of electronic music. The event has a liberal and sexually open atmosphere, everything that both parties want and agree to is allowed. The purpose of the event is to fulfill all your “diverse desires” and spend an unforgettable night. Our goal is to create a safe space for experiences different from those that happen in everyday life, allowing visitors to gain insight into alternative ways of thinking and behaving. We will become a place where you will be free from social norms and conventions and will be given the opportunity to create your own scenario to fulfill the evening. Among other things, there are also dark rooms where you can feel completely free and not be afraid to be bold.

Postmodern Jukebox, also known as PMJ, a timeless musical group founded by Scott Bradlee, will perform on September 27th at the Sono club in Brno.

The Fakers – Pearl Jam Tribute is a Brno band that brings an authentic tribute to the legendary Pearl Jam. Their performance brings to life hits like Alive, Black or Even Flow, which will take you back to the grunge era of the 90s. With real energy and a faithful sound, the band regularly performs concerts throughout the Czech Republic, offering fans unforgettable experiences.

PapírNaFest - a festival of music and entertainment in the Šlapanice City Park. The event is suitable for families with children. Admission is voluntary and the proceeds from the event go to Dobrý Anděl. The main program includes the following bands: NEČESANÁ (Šlapanice, children's group) Guitaristi z Parku (that's us, with notorious songs) Concertmaster Josef Klíč - cello magician Dědečkova volba - punk rock band 301 - punk rock KABINET - art rock

Concert by the Moravian Piano Trio as part of the celebrations of the 130th anniversary of the birth of the prominent architect Bohuslav Fuchs. A gala concert as part of the celebrations of the 130th anniversary of the birth of the prominent architect Bohuslav Fuchs, one of the key figures of interwar modern architecture. The evening will take place under the reinforced concrete structure of the Masaryk Student Home in the Masaryk Youth House, which is one of Fuchs's significant works and an example of his distinctive functionalist style. The Moravian Piano Trio is one of the leading Czech chamber ensembles. They will perform compositions by Czech and international composers, which will delicately connect architecture and music in memory of the personality who shaped the appearance of modern Brno.

The band Květy will release an EP called Chaos in the fall of 2025. It will feature a wild mix of sounds. In one song, we will be joined by a jazz-tinged brass section, one song will even be rap, and in several others, female singers that we love will appear. Everything will be released electronically and also on a cassette, the cover of which was drawn by Martin Kyšperský in 1994. Including the title "Květy Chaos EP". We are preparing a party for the band's fans for the release, where it will be possible to chat, sit with a drink, watch our videos, listen to a few songs in a semi-acoustic version with guests that we will invite, and of course listen to the EP on a large sound system and then buy and have it signed. All this at our favorite club Kabinet múz.

The second September Free Night at Melodka will bring a good dose of musical diversity! The personal indie-folk of Coubey, the philosophical post-alt folk-rock of Aljoši and the unbridled energy of the Brno Jinany will meet on stage. Come and enjoy it! At our popular Nights, we always present talented, certainly promising, and especially rising stars. We usually look for them in Brno, but we are not afraid to go further. The September Free Night will present 3 bands and not one of them should escape your attention! Admission is free, but you can support the bands with a voluntary contribution.

The QUEENIE band, one of the most successful Queen tribute bands in the world, is once again touring Czech and Moravian cities in the summer of 2025. We are pleased to announce that, due to extraordinary interest, we are adding another concert in Brno! This special evening will follow up on the successful Brno performance and will offer fans a program that will delight all lovers of the legendary music of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen. This Prague formation, known for its precise interpretation of Queen songs, has been fascinating hundreds of thousands of spectators not only in the Czech Republic but also on international stages for 19 years, and has already performed over 1,400 concerts in total. It clearly declares its quality with 7 separate concerts in Prague's O2 arena, making it the band that performs most often in this largest domestic hall. Its shows are renowned for their authenticity and loyalty to the original sound and visual style of Queen. The band, led by Michael Kluch, whose voice, movement and appearance are reminiscent of Freddie Mercury's best years, will once again take you into the magical world of Queen's greatest hits.

Brnoenfield aka Bren are synonymous with a sound combining elements of slowcore, shoegaze, blues and no wave with dark Czech lyrics. The band grew together with Kabinet MÚZ and they grew with them. The result of their joint journeys is their great album Tmou, which was released in 2024 on Kabinet Records. Bren recorded the album, illuminated by dark and suggestive emotions, at the Golden Hive studio in Prague with Michal "Amák" Šťastný. They are inspired not only by foreign performers such as Slowdive, Jaye Jayle, Swans or Nick Cave, but also by the domestic scene, such as Priessnitz. Dirty rock'n'roll and punk looking for beauty in dirt and simplicity with the new album Osmihodinový muž. “The album is a celebration of those who were forgotten during their lifetime and at the same time it is a diary entry of an observer who is looking for a piece of love and hope in all of this,” explain the Šternberk foursome. Kakktus will take you on a surreal walk through the night city to the sound of gloomy punk rock with a typical style of poems set to music about the heroes of their own stories that no one was ever very interested in.

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

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.

Sunday Chess at the Smoking Rabbit Bar.

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

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.

P/\ST

Alternative / experimental rap with a touch of hard electronica. An attempt at an overlap. Theater. Show. Movement. Hype. Two entities, one energy. If it's not loud, it's not good. Warming up frozen hands on a burning chapter. No crew, but a two-headed mace.

HRTL

Leoš Hort aka HRTL is a top performer on a modular synthesizer and the founder of the Brno-based cassette label Bükko Tapes, which releases music by Eastern European bedroom producers. He is also the stable driver of Bastl Instruments, which produces hand-made open-source music hardware.

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.