Mat213
He wears his arrogance on his sleeve, with ironically self-parodying lyrics that hold up a mirror to today’s society, and a sound that fuses hyperpop, rap, and folk. His latest album Nesu Oheň—in his own words—is for people who sit on benches and drink just to get drunk. The fast tempo puts you in a trance, but if you really listen to the words, you will hear Mat213 reminiscing about the last beautiful summer, or raging against politicians for building cities that clearly aren’t made for people. He’s a hyperpop outsider making music for people who don’t want to feel like people. A sad boy hiding his sensitivity and melancholy behind absurd, tragicomic lyrics—because admitting he is serious would probably just make him feel awkward.
Bert and Friends
There’s really no need to introduce Berta and Friends to our lounging, seaside-loving audience — after all, they’ve been sailing the Czech Sea for nearly a decade now. And guess what? They’re finally docking in Valeč to spread their good vibes! I’m jumping for joy: Yo-ho-ho!
Transmitter (UK/DE)
This German-British crew has the potential to absolutely wreck the stage—in the best way possible. Expect a breakbeat explosion in the form of a live DJ set, fused with pounding drums and loud, in-your-face vocals. Whatever you do, don’t miss these maniacs. It’s gonna be pure mayhem.
pistole (DE)
pistole is a one man arpeggiator driven techno thing with live drums and a bunch of keyboards from Hamburg but originated in the music scene of Chicago. Highly energetic, very danceable, progressive and with a slight punk attitude. With his audio-reactive live visuals and the TV sets a pistole show is a diy-immersive dance party.
Kvietah
Magdalena Fendrychová, also known as Kvietah, writes songs in various genres – from rock-influenced and pop to world music. In her lyrics, she uses imagery from everyday life to express emotions and also touches on political themes that resonate within society. Kvietah performs in different formations – this year, she’s coming to Povaleč with her full band! foto Martin Fendrych
Už jsme doma
Music like the one played by UJD is hard to find anywhere else. It is wild in a punk way, urgent, yet the composition is complex and elaborate with timeless lyrics. The typical features are the trumpet sound, the incredible tempo and the live performances filled with intense energy and humor. This is perhaps the reason why the band as well as their audience don’t seem to get any older.
Madhouse Express
Psychedelic fuzz and raw rock’n’roll collide in the Prague quartet Madhouse Express, who, in just a few years, have cemented their place as an undeniable powerhouse in Czech psychedelia and the beating heart of the scene. Get ready for a mind-bending theremin solo!
Fotbal
The collective Fotbal fuses post-punk energy with elements of kraut-rock, math-rock as well as psychedelia. The tight four-piece keeps further securing their reputation of one of Czech’s most authentic musical acts with their two elaborate releases Moon Landing Revival and Why Is This Happening To You as well as with their live performances. The band’s rhythm section uncompromisingly creates a hypnotic yet novel and surprising basis that is complemented by complex guitar lines and strange synthesiser sounds. All is tied together by the reverb soaked vocal.
Gambrz Reprs
You probably know these guys in their plush onesies and if you don't, you definitely should. They've been stirring up trouble on the Czech rap scene for a few years now, and this year they're bringing their catchy raps about Parma’s bars to Povaleč. Don’t miss out on this rock’n’roll rap show packed with energy and beer-fueled truths!
HIHIHAHAHOLKY
Rappers and performers Alena Novotná and Štěpánka Todorová, together with producer and live DJ Matěj Šíma, form a group with the unmistakable name Hihihahaholky. Their sound is an experimental fusion of words, rap, and custom-made beats, ranging from smooth jazz to hard-hitting trap. Alena and Štěpánka started shaping the band's vision by exploring the world of femininity, which gave birth to their pink, supergirl alter egos - bold, playful, and unapologetically unique.
Stříbrný Rafael
Stříbrný Rafael (Silver Rafael) was just an entirely normal guy. No, seriously! Completely normal! But he tried. And that’s why, at every meeting of his homeowner’s association, he made sure to ask at least one constructive question. And let’s be honest, Povaleč and a homeowner’s association meeting are pretty much the same thing, just with baroque-style backdrops.
August 31
The story began with the duo Pysh Pash and live music in Prague's bars and cafés. Through organic additions and friendly connections, the current project August 31 was born. Fans of cowboy guitar riffs, Amy Winehouse, whiskey-soaked ballads, smoky atmospheres, and chords with the numbers 7 and 9 will find something to enjoy. The songs are about love, sharing the burden of depression, and riding on night buses.
Samoty
Samoty carries a guitar case in one hand, with a thumb out on some backroad in the middle of nowhere. Their worn-out boots and a beat-up notebook stuffed with scribbled lyrics in the back pocket tell stories of long days, cheap coffee, and music written under open skies. The duo is spinning stories of solitude — two weathered cremonas pouring out modern-day campfire songs, dusted with blues and streaked with rock’n’roll grit.
Agstashe
Behind the name AGSTASHE stands a 21-year-old composer, producer, singer, and rapper. With an American father, it’s no surprise that he creates exclusively in English. Honestly, we don’t think there’s anyone else on the Czech scene who delivers English-language rap quite like this - humble, but with a real American sound which he brings to local ears.
Franz Skafka
Show Franze Skafky blends music with elements of stand-up and performative drinking. His lyrics touch on the Czech National Revival as well as a grudge against Hanspaulka. He mixes flowery Czech boom bap with diverse beats that slip into techno depending on how many beers have been consumed.