Cabinet of Muses

What started as solo experiments in the bedroom has grown into a full-fledged band project. The debut album by the group Eternity Again, consisting of singer and songwriter Barbora Cihak, Erik Petrina, Vojtěch Kouřil and Miki Papež, is a mosaic of unusual sonic ideas and at the same time a soundtrack to the everyday lives of the individual band members. The shoegaze fog is permeated by echoes of IDM, trip hop and noise rock, over which ethereal vocals reminiscent of Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine and Ecstasy of St. Theresa tower. The musician and composer, winner of the Anděl and Apollo awards, released her fourth solo album This May Be The Only Way 2 Heaven in March 2025. The raw album uses metal samples and focuses not only on topics such as mental health, but also tries to bring a sense of hope and belonging. With her previous album Gently Double A, she moved into a more aggressive and assertive sphere with a dirtier sound, but intimacy and vulnerability still remain an important element of her work.

Uncompromising melodic punk rock referring to both the tradition of '90s pop punk and the emo sensibility and hardness of hardcore punk. The band was formed in 2023 with a debut EP and first concert right before the British Neck Deep. The pop punk rock band from Italy returns to the scene after a long hiatus with new energy, fresh ideas and determination. With the latest singles Last Chapter, Nora and Zero Nine Six Four, Last Fist Hero opens their next chapter, which will result in a new album, which will be released in 2026. A shamelessly loud and addictively wild punk rock band from Brno, which was formed in 2022. They describe their style with exaggeration as "meta-punk" - a self-aware and ironic twist on the classic punk sound. Fat Summer draws inspiration from the punk of the nineties and zeros, which they mix with Eastern European spontaneity. Expect humor, irony, and a defiant temperament in every track. It's a soundtrack to rule-breaking days when every moment turns into an endless summer.

Club concert of four bands – PALPITATE, DYING PASSION, MORTIFY, ARCANUM.

Come decide who wins the crown this year!

FINAL DOSE (UK) A fierce blend of the cold malevolence of black metal and the unyieldingness of raw punk. Final Dose's origins date back to the release of a demo in 2020, followed by the full-length Void Inside (2023) and two cuts on the 4-way split album Blood Price with Prayer Position (USA), Otras (SK) and Haunting Figure (USA). PRAYER POSITON (USA) Raw blackened punk from Boston, USA. Prayer Position's sound is based on primitive black metal, raw punk and sonic extremes. A cacophony of noise torn from the chain in an atmosphere of menacing chaos.

RozpoR has been one of the prominent voices of politically engaged punk for more than 25 years. Adacta are a living legend of the hardcore crust metal scene. The Bratislava band has released 6 studio albums in over twenty years of existence, which they supplemented with two live albums last year. Igor Cavalera from Sepultura ranks Adacta among his top 10 crust bands. Sharp metal sound without unnecessary posturing. Hardcore punk band from Trenčín with members of Beton and Boiling Point!

'Pit happens in Brno' will perform: Six steps forward (Hardcore - PL Kraków) Breaking the cycle (Metalcore - Přerov) Newspeak (Valašské Meziříčí- Metalcore) Edge of Illusion (Metalcore - Nový Jičín)

NADJA (CAN/D, Southern Lord Rec.) Nadja's music is often described as ambient doom, dreamsludge or metalgaze – a distinctive sound that combines the atmospheric textures of shoegaze, ambient and electronic music with the heaviness and volume of metal, noise and industrial. KAILAS A captivating and ritualistic sound world is born at the interface of foggy ambient and distorted guitar surfaces. Dark music breathing a wide space in which intimate moments meet heaviness and transforms listening into a slow, inner pilgrimage.

meta and her noises is a twenty-three-year-old singer, songwriter and lyricist who seeks space for sincerity and strong emotions in indie pop. Her music is like a soundtrack to the moment when you come home after a long day and pour yourself a glass of red wine – intimate, poetic and uncompromisingly individual. Her work is inspired by icons such as Lana Del Rey or Lilly Allen, but meta and her noises manages to transform it into its own world full of fragility and mystery. Young singer and songwriter Johanela will present songs from her recently released album Kdo jsi ty. Johanela started out on the streets of Prague as a busker and quickly worked her way up to larger stages, including the main stage of the Prague Majáles in Letňany, the Brno Music Marathon and the Prague Sounds festival. Before releasing her first album, she collaborated with composer, organist and Grammy Award winner Ondřej Pivec.

The Šumperk band Byt číslo 4 released their debut album Čtyři stěny in May 2024, summarizing their work from the first two years of their career. The band took the album to the legendary HradyCZ festival, where they became part of the line-up last season, and in early October they launched the album at sold-out concerts at Prague's Café v lese and in their home town of Šumperk.

Maria Somerville draws on Irish ballads, post-punk, dream-pop and drone in her work. Her debut All My People built ethereal soundscapes that mirrored the real ones in Ireland. Ghostly vocals and exposed percussion returned on her second record Luster – subtle melodies, carefully constructed worlds and introspective lyrics were included in the Best New Music category by Pitchfork magazine.

With an energetic club show that encourages dancing, she will set off on a journey to 6 Slovak and 4 Czech cities to get as close as possible to fans who find summer festival hour-long concerts insufficient. Come see POLEMIC up close. Enjoy a pumped-up club program with songs that she plays only exceptionally and let yourself dance to a fair dose of SKA and REGGAE.

Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient 
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk 
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal 
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro 
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave 
... and many more ...

Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient 
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk 
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal 
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro 
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave 
... and many more ...

Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient 
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk 
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal 
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro 
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave 
... and many more ...

The young singer-songwriter stands out in her lyrics for their openness and sincerity, as well as the power of her musical statement about an often sad reality. Kvietah shares her feelings in an engaging way and at the same time manages to grasp the essence of a situation outlined only through details. She alternates between distorted alternative rock guitars, catchy pop melodies, electronic beats and pure ballad piano.

November 2nd are now resonating like never before. After winning the Anděle, the band shifted their sound to modern, layered indie pop and immediately resonated with their first new material – on radio and with critics. Reviews speak of the world sound and the band's breakthrough era. The spring tour will be the first opportunity to experience this new sound live. On it, November 2nd will combine contemporary songs with a strong older rock repertoire from the Anděle-awarded album. They will appear on stage in a complete lineup: Alexandra Langošová (vocals), Roman Helcl (guitar), Jakub Vejnar (bass guitar), Roman Vícha (drums) with guest Congolese-Colombian singer Zaira. An intense concert.

LIK hails from Stockholm and was formed in 2014. Their name means "corpse" in Swedish, which perfectly describes their rough, raw style. The founding members (Tomas Åkvik, Niklas "Nille" Sandin, Joakim "Myre" Antman and Chris Barkensjö) are seasoned veterans who have previously worked in bands such as Katatonia, Grave and Bloodbath, which gave the band a sense of experience and professionalism from the start.

Michael Krásný is a singer, entertainer and above all musician, the court bassist of the legendary jazz trumpeter Laco Deczi, with whom he has been collaborating in his band Celula New York since 2012 not only as a sideman and singer, but also as a producer of his albums and projects (e.g. Symphonic Ballads, Proton). Immediately after accepting Deczi's engagement, he moved to New York, where over the years he has developed from busking on the streets of Manhattan to iconic playing in the subway, to performing not only on the club and bar scene, but also to collaborating with major world-famous artists, such as New York singer and award-winning jazz pianist Peter Cincotti, with whom Michael has played several of his world tours. His energetic and sensual playing electrifies audiences at premium venues and events around the world. His sensitively woven compositions integrate a wide range of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, jazz, soul and Latin American rhythms. It combines impeccable professionalism, a love of music and a constant commitment to innovation.

Vltava is one of the most unique Czech music groups and a popular fixture on club and festival stages. Their colorful songs full of imagery and infectious musical energy reliably reach listeners of all generations! The current concert program is based on popular songs from the famous album "Marx Engels Beatles" on the occasion of its recent release on LP. This is a unique opportunity to experience the energy of the late 90s and hear live songs that have been missing from the classic band's playlist for many years!

New York noise rock trio A Place To Bury Strangers has been captivating audiences with their blend of post-punk, noise rock, shoegaze, psychedelia and avant-garde music for two decades. After a sold-out Brno premiere, they are now returning to Kabinet MÚZ accompanied by electronic darkwave icons Kontravoid.

Tomáš Havlen will release his debut album Last Night is a Different Life, and Lichnovský and his band will perform together.

Punk-engaged post-synth rap from Slovakia. Dance vibes with an underground sound and lyrics that reflect current social issues. "It's going to be a little bit special because we're going to play at venues that are more intimate, but they're places that are very, very important to us and that's why we'd love for you to come," say Berlin Manson about the upcoming tour.

Punk-engaged post-synth rap from Slovakia. Dance vibes with an underground sound and lyrics that reflect current social issues. "It's going to be a little bit special because we're going to play at venues that are more intimate, but they're places that are very, very important to us and that's why we'd love for you to come," say Berlin Manson about the upcoming tour.

Without a doubt, one of the most prominent figures of the Czech hardcore punk scene with roots in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, with a focus on the legendary and now defunct DIY punk scene with Vrah. In addition to playing or having played in the bands Telefon, Chorobopop and Uštkni, he also performs solo and the genre he plays, with exaggeration, describes as his "experiment in the field of political disco".

Brno concert Dub from the ground at the Cabinet of Muses.

Veronika Valová is a talented songwriter and singer whose work is on the border between indie-pop, soul and folk, which can also reach Generation Z. However, with her mature work, she is building a fanbase across generations and as part of her premiere spring mini-tour, she will appear for the first time with her band at Café v lese!

Faze is a hardcore punk band with psychedelic influences.
Taking the best elements from psych and Japanese hardcore while combining them with newer hardcore bands that somehow have been around for ten years like S.H.I.T. Oaf, and the brain (canadian classics). While Faze fits in with the greatest, some of the songs sway like a boat thats filled with the driving paintbox or destruction unit parts, unrelenting and fast while still being mesmerizing. Like driving a supercar from Rene Levesque all the way to the 40 on Saint Laurent a la 200 KPH, Faze is Montreal itself seen at speeds way too fucking fast.

V nočních můrách ztělesněné postavy v děsivých kostýmech plující směs zvuku halucinačních rituálů. Pouštní, sluncem sežehlá psychedelie, post-apokalyptický šamanismus a temný lo-fi ritual folk, který je originální jako samotný vizuál živých vystoupení Ak’chamel. Kapela je autorem zhruba patnácti kazet, tří dlouhohrajících desek a několika enigmatických VHS videokazet. Ak’chamel často vystupují na významných festivalech na obou stranách Atlantiku, přičemž si vysloužili ohlasy od médií jako VICE, Consequence, The Wire a mnoha dalších. Temná a smysly strhující koncertní podívaná poprvé v Brně!

1914 is a Ukrainian metal band founded in 2014 in Lviv. From the beginning, they have built a distinct identity thanks to their thematic focus on the First World War – the year in the name refers to its beginning. Their work is not just a musical interpretation of history; the band combines authentic stories, archival materials and military symbolism with the dark atmosphere of extreme metal.