Festival Povaleč

Their music is like a scattered mosaic that someone has put back together, and the result is even better than the original. Vojdi love and create intricate compositions, shifting motifs, and unconventionally broken rhythms. It all fits together like the gears in a clockwork mechanism. Different sizes, different numbers of teeth, but it works. Math rock, indie, prog rock, or shoegaze—that’s roughly how you could categorize it. Experimentation, instrumental noise textures, self-irony, and a sense of detachment. The perfect thing for those who seek musical originality and aren’t afraid of rawness.

A man with a bizarre name and even more bizarre lyrics, who defies every expectation of how a rapper should behave, look, and speak. Originality and unpredictability that is MC Gey.
Jakub Rafael, a Czech rapper, poet, graphic designer, illustrator, and writer, rose to prominence with the group Actionday Crew and the label Ty Nikdy, and has won two Anděl awards for rap. His lyrics stand out for their vivid imagery, dark humor, and frequent use of double meanings and vulgarisms. They tackle controversial topics, include references to the hip-hop scene, and criticize small-town mentality, prejudice, and empty clichés.

The iconic band is celebrating its 30th anniversary! When the album *Ohmophonica* was released in 1996, Ohm Square were the first of their kind in the Czech Republic. What began as a one-off collaboration between Czech producers and British singer Charlotte “Charlie One” Fairman gradually evolved into one of Prague’s most distinctive electronic bands, known for blending live instruments with electronic energy and soulful vocals. The band will bring their classic songs to life while also showcasing new material—even after three decades, they remain just as progressive and vibrant as ever.

Lo-fi science music for snails blends surf rock with psychedelia, shoegaze, and garage rock energy. Ecstatic melodies, dreamlike worlds, playful songwriting, and meticulous production define this five-piece band, which has been active on the European scene since 2021. A contagiously laid-back atmosphere, a playful approach to sound, and delicate melodies that tell imaginative stories form the musical world that Island Mint has built from the ground up in their own image. Their latest album, Slun, was released last fall.

photo: Pavel Sajner

Markéta Janoušková - violin

The podium belongs to the violin in its purest form. Renowned Czech violinist Markéta Janoušková, appreciated for her velvety tone, technical virtuosity and original dramaturgy, will present a program that connects the music of three centuries - from the Baroque to the present. Markéta, as a soloist and chamber player, performs on prestigious stages throughout Europe and her interpretations are captivating with their ability to combine deep musicality with expressive immediacy.

Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria (Goldberg variations)
Ursula Mamlok - From my Garden
Georg Philipp Telemann - Fantasia no. 7, TWV40:20
Jacques-Alphonse de Zeegant - L'Astre Bleu
Jiří Janoušek - Myjavian melodies, Folkloric melodies
Sergej Prokofjev: Sonata for violin solo D major op. 115

Markéta Janoušková (violin)

Czech violinist Markéta Janoušková is recognized for her artistic versatility as a soloist and chamber musician. She regularly performs at leading international festivals and prestigious venues including the Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Konserthuset Stockholm, and Wigmore Hall, where she appears as a resident artist with the Smetana Trio.

An acclaimed recording artist, she has released the solo album L’Astre Bleu and participated in the complete recording of Miloslav Kabeláč’s violin works. Her collaborations include artists such as Josef Suk, Shlomo Mintz, Albrecht Mayer, and Charles Olivieri-Munroe.

A graduate of the Prague Conservatory, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, she is also the founder and artistic director of the crossover project FolkloreClassic, connecting classical and folk music traditions.

Leoš Hort is a modular synthesizer performer and the founder of the Brno-based cassette label Bükko Tapes, which releases music by Eastern European bedroom producers. HRTL’s music has evolved from classical instruments to modular synths, shifting from post-witch-house toward repetitive rhythms with rich melodic and sonic elements, a shifting atmosphere, and playful structures. His live performances, just like his recordings, are improvised and 100% hardware. House with an ’80s vibe, fluorescent techno, or dark, bubbling beats. HRTL never plays the same thing twice.

The five-piece band stands out for its intimate vocals, captivating lyrics, and colourful instrumentation, and isn’t afraid to blend genres. They’ve gained touring experience not only in Czech and Slovak clubs but also through regular performances abroad.
Following the EP Strange Shaped Flowers, where they combine influences of folk and Americana, comes the more electronic EP Silver Thing and last year’s debut album Tell Me When You Pass The Sun. On their new album, they aim to blend the various styles they have explored on previous recordings and capture the energy of their current lineup.

foto: František Javorský

Prague-based DJ and producer Magenta is one of the key figures in the Czech underground bass music and grime scene. His name is synonymous with the raw energy of the British sound—in both his dynamic sets and punchy original productions, he effortlessly fuses grime, dubstep, bassline, and UK garage.

Over the years, he has become one of the most prominent local promoters of broken and straight bass beats. He is known for his uncompromising selection, technical precision behind the decks, and frequent collaborations with leading names in the Czech rap and electronic scene. His performances promise a heavy atmosphere and an intense experience for all fans of the genuine UK sound.

For the first time ever, Povalec will feature a band that was already a cult favorite 20 years ago, back when this festival didn’t even exist yet. And now, the fresh recipients of the Anděl Award will take the stage on Saturday at Áčko, the main stage, to show everyone what post-metal is all about.
Since the 1990s, Lvmen have been synonymous with pure darkness. Their music is a carefully constructed collage of emotions, silence, and sudden sonic explosions. Samples from *Markéta Lazarová* and other classic films break up repetitive passages that lull listeners into a trance, only to subsequently crush them with a massive wall of guitars.

vgtbl.pl, a hyperpop-jazz-punk duo from Poland, combines surreal visuals with a global post-internet sound. Their debut album Vegetables Worldwide is a chaotic musical blend. Brazilian funk, gabber, smooth jazz, and punk energy collide and spin into something juicy, unpredictable, and alive.