Povaleč was founded in 2006 by a group of friends. Over the years, its organizing team has undergone many changes, including generational shifts and significant expansions. However, the core principle of the orgaizing body remains unchanged: the entire team consists of friends who have known each other for many years and find meaning and joy in organizing Povaleč.
The festival’s purpose, however, is not just to bring joy to its organizers. We strive to enrich the cultural life of a beautiful village in the Karlovy Vary region and aim to do things a little differently. Povaleč is an example of how a festival does not have to be just a music festival. We offer everything from workshops, lectures, and modern art exhibitions to classical music concerts, theater, film screenings and sports. In 2018, we even hosted a unique open-air opera performance. The long-standing loyalty of our visitors allows us to curate our program freely, giving space to both well-known and emerging artistic and musical projects. Our goal is not to make a profit but to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and support the growth of a varied and high-quality cultural scene.
The festival also offers a unique atmosphere owing to its exceptional setting. After all, Valeč, where the festival takes place (see Valeč and Surroundings – link), is home to many fascinating sights, including a grand Baroque château and an adjacent garden. A significant part of the festival is held in this garden, creating a unique fusion of old and new, thus reviving the architectural and historical heritage of the Baroque town of Valeč.
The organizing body behind the festival, Festival Povaleč z.s., consists of more than fifty members. Its main goal is to continue the festival’s tradition — promoting, developing, and supporting young art. A similar philosophy guides Kulturní centrum Klubovna, a cultural center operated by some members of our organization and a long-term partner and supporter of our festival. Detailed information about the association’s structure, finances, and objectives can be found in its official statute.
Festival Povaleč z.s.
Festival Povaleč z.s. is registered under IČO: 05654335.
Council of Elders (“Rada Starších”): Antonín Střížek, Jindřich Pinc, Jan Špinka, David Boháč
The main organisers (“Intertým”): Dominik Anýž, František Špinka, Rozka Hájková, Natálie Oweyssi, Emma Kotasová, Barbora Mrázová, Vojtěch Talacko, Jakub Rataj, Martin Rokyta, Anežka Libánská
Chairperson: Dominik Anýž
Vice-Chairpersons: Emma Kotasová, Rozka Hájková, Vojtěch Talacko a Martin Rokyta
Statute: Stanovy_Festival_Povalec_zs.pdf
CONTACT
Festival Povaleč z.s.
Address: Zámecká 20, 364 53 Valeč, okres Karlovy Vary
IČO: 05654335
Bank: Fio banka, a. s.
Account number: 2701137172/2010
Mailing address: Uralská 10, Praha 6, 160 00