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The band has been active on the independent music scene since 2015. Their debut album, *The Last Summer*, received positive reviews from critics and listeners alike, as did their second album, *Ten Years Later* (2022). For the EP French Ship, they collaborated with producer Yasha96. Compared to their previous work, they place greater emphasis on electronic elements and synthesizers; guitars and trumpets have taken a backseat, and the sound is more straightforward and focused on vocal melodies. Known for their intimate concert atmosphere, they’ve prepared a new stage design for their shows based on last year’s recording.

foto: Natálie Hofmanová

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.

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.

Trnava-based punk artist Denis Bango has been making waves on the Slovak and Czech music scenes for several years now. Raw, honest lyrics and genre-hopping have been central to his work ever since the albums Zabijem sa! and Cigán. His latest album, Mrtvá revolúcia, brings him two steps closer to his long-term vision than his previous efforts. An experimental text titled Manifest mrtvé revolúcie was released alongside the album, which encapsulates the concept of the entire project and is freely available online. Denis performs live with members of the KVLT CREW—VKTRD, Paris, and, most recently, drummer Jakub Spiszak.

foto: Romana Kovacs

The renowned Disco Scientist, known as Ventolin, was conceived in the mind of anthropologist David Doubek back in 2007. His high-energy show is brought to life by a diverse array of instruments, such as old samplers, analog synthesizers, and archaic drum machines. Ventolin is a lover of the primitive sound of Detroit techno, Italian disco, and an Indian disco style called “šrumbabumba” from the 1880s, played primarily by clapping one’s hands on a bald head.

foto: Michal Zahornacky

Laszlo is a 27 year old DJ and producer from The Netherlands, having released on labels such as STMPD, Monstercat and NCS. His music centers around immersion and exploration, with a current focus on drum and bass. Laszlo is also working on a new project called 'Melli Way', of which some tracks might end up in his set.

Broken beats alternating with a deep bassline, eventually giving way to grime or jungle. This duo isn't afraid to combine the seemingly incompatible—or to break things apart right where you least expect it.

A local DJ from Prague who mixes various genres depending on the event. For the past few years, he’s been most into wobbly, low-end heavy, tribal, or Latino-influenced sounds and everything around it—and his set at the B stage at Povaleč will follow in exactly this spirit.

Zazitech is a Founder queer rave collective eerie.collective and Fuchs2 resident.
Hailing from Slovakia's dynamic east, she seamlessly blends genres, crafting a sound that's both nostalgic and innovative. She has a musical selection spanning across several genres, but she always comes back to her beloved groove techno. Her beats are relentless and come with a guarantee of a somewhat cathartic yet irresistibly dancy journey.

Žofie Eder is a DJ, producer, and visual artist. In her sets, she blends hypnotic and tribal techno with hardgroove, old-school influences, and elements of trance or deep tech minimal. Her own productions and vocal work are also characteristic of her sound. She is a co-founder of the ryzg.records label.

Under the name idyla, sets are created where rave intensity meets a sensitivity for atmosphere. They range from deep, hypnotic passages and accelerating trance motifs, all the way to intense rhythms on the border of psytrance and tekno.

Thrilled by the boom of the dance scene in the late 90s, he bought turntables in 2000 and never left them since. Except many hours played at open airs and in clubs, he also invited many exceptional names to rock the Czech dancefloors and wrote stories of several important places in Brno and Prague. His passion for discovering new music and influencing the taste of listeners does not subside even after 25yrs of djing. Currently, he devotes all his energy to the Prague listening bar and bistro Tendance.

Naive new wave songs somewhere between a campfire and a bad disco. The now-defunct band quietly disbanded in December 2024. But it’s a bit like a zombie, it just can’t seem to bring itself to die completely. Years later, it gets back together for one night to open a gateway to the past and welcome everyone who happens to find themselves at their concert into a lost paradise of sentimental lyrics and eternal carefreeness.

The alternative rap project is formed by Malej Péťa, eljel, and Abster. Following their debut album Krajina života, they continue developing a shared sound built on dark, melancholic beats, melodic lines, and dense polyphonic vocals. Their music drifts between everyday reality and pathos, replacing misogynistic rap clichés with endless questions about the meaning of existence, wistful atmospheres, and folk-like playfulness. At the beginning of the year, they released ¨jen se leje¨ as their first full-length album.

William Valerián & Nadnárodní Divadlo is the band led by actor and musician William Valerián. He assembled a group of musicians whose personalities clearly demonstrated the necessary passion to participate in this musical project, which draws on jazz, rock, metal, rap, and electronic music. All band members share the following: a love for beer, for laid-back vibes, for the thousandth cig, for September and October and November and other months, for cream rolls, and above all for songs that bring it all together in one big musical blast. The Stage of Nadnárodní divadlo means the world. Mom and William Valerián are always right.

A blend of jazz and electronic music? We love it. Live instruments played by masters, paired with dance beats, a club sound, and a party vibe. That’s the Polish quartet Sedno, who are coming to us from Wrocław. We believe that all listeners will be satisfied—both music analysts pondering harmonic progressions and admiring instrumental sophistication, and musical hedonists who don’t worry about a thing and just let themselves be carried away by the energy radiating from the stage. Both approaches are valid, and Sedno excels at both.

Vellocet Roll is one of the leading names on the contemporary Czech indie scene. On their album Freedom Colony, they expand on post-punk, art rock, krautrock rhythms, and psychedelia, developing them into a more open, collectively conceived form. Their music alternates between hypnotic grooves, raw energy, and unexpected moments of quiet, evoking the feeling of a nighttime stroll through the city full of unexpected encounters. The band builds on a strong rhythmic foundation, shifting moods, and a distinctive atmosphere that blends experimentation with rock’s directness.

It started as a joke. It’s still a joke. But you’re going to have a blast. The two best vinyl DJs far and wide play everything—from David Bowie to Wabi Daňek.
DJ Aleš spins nothing but rock classics™. He’ll present his selection of rock hits—which kicks off the festival every year—to all the “Bíťáci,” not just those on four wheels. Folkáč Johy is his longtime partner, whose range is (un)believably broad—from blues and funk to country. Come say “Ahoy!” to them!

Čokl is a band made up of people from Prague and beyond. Its members come from different musical backgrounds, but they share one common obsession: loud noise!
Short, explosive sets that leave no sole unscuffed and no shirt dry. Controlled instrumental chaos, kick-started by aggressive vocals and driven by pure anger and frustration with today's world.

This girl alt-pop band from Ústí nad Labem blends a melancholic atmosphere with Czech lyrics and a delicate, emotional energy that oscillates between fragility and rawness. They naturally build a community of like-minded artists around their music and enjoy collaborating with others outside the music scene as well. They released an animated music video for the single Hlasy Meluzín in collaboration with Julie Kyryljuk and Viktor Klemša. For the track Probouzíš se, they collaborated with producer Aid Kid, and the music video was shot on analog film by Radim Vaňous. Meluzína is currently working on recording their debut album.

Controlled destruction and self-destruction will tear the pants off the Povaleč festival crowd for the second time. Just a year ago, it seemed that this cult Prague-Brno quartet would never step onto a stage again. But they rose from the ashes like a mythical phoenix, ready to show once more what hardcore punk is all about.
“Anger is energy” is the refrain of one of their songs, and they prove that they truly live by this mantra. Massive riffs, unstoppable drums, and emotion-fueled vocals — that’s Matter Tua. So fucking remember it!

A Prague-based rapper with Vietnamese roots sensitively and rawly explores themes of identity, the periphery, and personal transformation in his lyrics. His work is an authentic account of finding one’s place among cultures and social classes. Themes of poverty, changing life circumstances, and personal identity intersect here with the need to express himself without putting on a show. For his album *I Want to Feel Safe* (2024), he won the Vinyla and Apollo awards for Album of the Year and was also nominated for an Anděl Award.

Emir owns a Michelin-starred restaurant in a small town in a small country, and life couldn't be better. Until František sweeps through town, bringing with him the scent of smoked ham from the big city. What happens when the breeze of the big city blows into a small town? What will it do to little Tomík? And what breed is that damn cat, anyway?

Cogito, ergo sum.

A pleasant hangout where you can meet plenty of new friends, not only at the festival. Don’t worry, it will be relaxed and we won’t pressure you into anything.

Duet or solo? Start practicing in front of the mirror at home, because traditional karaoke is back again this year at E bar!

Out there, everything is changing. These are tough times, and one crisis follows another. The weight of life bears down on all of us, without exception. And that’s why there’s this talk show—after which everything will be all right again. If not in the world, then at least within ourselves.

A completely ordinary, down-to-earth talk show. Sometimes uncomfortable, but at other times cheerful and playful. Underpinned by the creators’ wisdom and humanity. Punk sweeps away the weight, opening the door to catharsis. At times, no one will know what’s going on. But in the end, relief and a sigh of relief will set in.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Do you write? And do you want to show it off to the world? Or do you just want to share your passion (not only) for literature with your friends? Or maybe you’d like to share your favorite passage from a book or your favorite author with everyone? Then stop by Čítárna, where anyone who asks for it gets a chance to speak during Open Mic.

A band made up of three friends, which has undergone many transformations over its twelveyear history, is returning to the stage with a new sound. The party synths from their EP The Dinner is Served have been replaced by an indie lineup of guitars and drums. In their original songs and their uniquely interpreted covers, they sing about love, growing up, mental health, and friendship.

You can never have enough alternative pop! Especially when it sounds as fresh as it does with the band teige, whose debut album *Květiny nonstop* won over the hearts of listeners and critics alike and earned them a nomination for the Vinyla Award. Emerging from the Kutná Hora music scene, teige moved to Prague, expanded to five members, and, following their success on Radio Wave’s “Startér,” are now heading to “Povaleč.”
In their music, they reflect on the time between late adolescence and their expectations for life outside their small hometown. Their Czech lyrics are complemented by a melancholic soundscape that blends synthesizer pads with guitar lines and distinctive female vocals.

foto: Táňa Lvovská

From drag queen to queen of Czech queer pop. David Daniel, aka Miss Petty, creates futuristic dance-pop that tackles topics such as body positivity, breaking down stereotypes, and activism in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Czech Republic in an entertaining way.
Miss Petty first appeared at Povalec in 2023, when she performed her now-iconic song “Teplo a Mír.” And this year she’s returning with even bigger news—Povalec will host the festival premiere of her brand-new live band, meaning familiar music with a fresh twist and new energy!

This Berlin-based psychedelic band draws inspiration from Slavic and Celtic folklore.
Their live performances are intense, physical, and deeply immersive—drawing the audience into a shared trance of freedom and release. They tour throughout Europe and have performed twice at Glastonbury. Last year, they released the album *The Buzz*, filled with friendship, love, and the vibrant energy they spread around the world. They recorded it analog and live at their own Berlin studio, Sundown Studios.

photo: Dominik Friess

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.

Acid Row is a band that straddles the line between stoner rock and grunge, alternating between psychedelic passages and heavy riffs, as well as more straightforward, metal-influenced, or even punk-inspired moments. Since 2012, they’ve been on stage almost constantly—touring is a fundamental part of their existence. This is evident in their live performances, where high energy meets the band’s tight chemistry. In recent years, they’ve drawn attention with, among other things, their album *Poisoned Mind*, which won an Anděl Award.

Blending the best of UK bass dance music in a pot with a sprinkling of Slavic salt. Big bass gon shake dat ass – when the big man’s behind the decks, the energy is undeniably contagious. Young Aesthete is the founder and curator of Bratislava's popular Jašenie party series, operating between Bratislava, Berlin and Prague. In his DJ sets, he fuses his own production and exclusive DJ edits, moving fluidly across UK garage, bass, dub and breakbeat sounds. His background as a percussionist in the Berlin–Slovak band Tolstoys strongly shapes his DJ approach, defined by dynamic mixing, rhythmic precision and a pronounced focus on percussion. He has supported artists such as Ahadadream, Sicaria, Badger, Eliza Rose and JAEL.

This year, the duo Biftech & Keetah will prepare a lighthearted set full of heavy sounds from the British Isles. Raised by the ShunkaCrew collective, they have played at countless parties. From dubstep through hard house and speedy garage, they will guide you through the beginning of the evening.

SMB is part of the Loudsilentboys crew in which he takes part in organizing, production and DJing. As a DJ SMB blends Garage, Hard House and 90s raw and bitter UK sounds. His sets are usually a freestyle of whatever he likes at the moment, but they are made up from a long list of deeply researched tracks.
Together with the talented DJ Eye See Cue, they will take care of Friday night. Her sets are dominated by a UK Garage sound packed with bass-heavy grooves, bouncy beats, and feel-good energy.

Czech DnB legend Akira has been DJing since the late 1990s. He’s an integral part of Friday night at the Povaleč festival, and every year after his set, a crowd of fans (and fangirls) waits for him, eager to take a photo together. Akira’s range covers all styles of DnB, from smooth liquid funk to modern dancefloor sounds, techstep, and neurofunk. He also regularly plays bass music, UKG, and breaks.
"I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear"

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.

MNDT is a product of the Povaleč underground and a love for bass, feeding hungry ears every year primarily with UK sounds. Two top-tier insecure dudes with USBs full of fire.

Jesse and Theo, originally from Belgium and France, created their duo Raketa95 during COVID period, spending that extra spare time digging through music and mixing.
They are the co-founders of the collective & label Soft Limits, aiming to invite and introduce to the Prague scene a variety of artists from different music genres.
Constantly evolving, Raketa95’s sets mix high energy with eclectic picks, from electro, break & techno, with a few unexpected twists.

A Prague indie-dance band somewhere between a long Saturday night and a Sunday afternoon, between a club and a stroll. Dance-oriented electronic music played with live instruments, house grooves, and an indie vibe. Like a rave with the sun shining down on it.

A band that blends noise, psychedelia, and melody. Guitars and synths, a raw sound, and songs about the world’s tragedies—songs you can dance to just as easily as you can meditate to.

Maryana is a singer with striking energy and a gift for catchy melodies, creating original music in both Czech and English. She writes her own lyrics and music, blending pop with other genres and a modern sound. On stage, she is joined by a tight-knit band made up of professional musicians and students from the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory.

The Prague-based duo, currently creating music in a basement studio, has already released two singles, Rain for You and Hearts of Steel, with the latter winning this year’s Startér competition. The sound of their songs remains true to a sense of melancholy, but the emotions they evoke are left up to the listeners. Genre labels are too restrictive, so the breadth of their sound at a concert might even come as a surprise.

The work of Prague-based musician and director Karolina Beranová is ever-changing and richly diverse. Together with her band, she can captivate with passion and confidence while also moving audiences with fragility and sincerity. In the EP My Movies, where she reflects the life of a filmmaker, she invites us to become the main characters of our own story.

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.

The Prague-based noise-psychedelic band SLUT, whose roots date back to the early ’90s, last performed at Povalec three years ago, when they presented material from their then-newly released album *Spirit of Brotherhood*. This year, they’ll be bringing new tracks from their brand-new album *Soul Booster*, and by all accounts, we can once again look forward to their distinctive hypnotic, heavy-hitting sound—sometimes likened to a steam locomotive at full speed.
Slut represent one of the most substantial offerings of alternative rock coming out of the Czech Republic. The fewer overtly catchy melodies there are, the greater the depth of their carefully crafted atmosphere.
Heavy guitar tones define the gravity of their current work, which is not so much a continuation of their hardcore beginnings as it is a distinctive brand of rock with elements of industrial and post-metal. In their grime and rawness, Slut are at the same time a colorful manifesto of a solid identity, set against the gray reality of our impersonal and sterile world.

Dvě Slunce is an experimental rap project by friends František and Tomáš. In 2025, they released the concept album SOMA, on which both the sound and themes move further away from established rap conventions. Even though soma means body in ancient Greek, the album primarily explores mental states and the experience of them. The second part of the album offers an escape into virtual worlds of thought, imagination, books, or films. The music works with shifting tempos, dynamics, and variety, creating the perfect guide through descriptive lyrics and fantastical worlds.

This band blends alternative rock and classic Czech big beat music with a touch of synthesizer-driven sounds. Their raw guitar energy, enriched by distinctive textures and unconventional compositions, offers a welcome escape from the monotony of everyday life. Their Czech-language lyrics explore stories from ordinary life, existential themes, and reflections on current events shaping the world around us.
Expect catchy melodies, immersive sonic landscapes, and an atmosphere as thick as fog drifting across the surface of a lake.

Two lads. One microphone. Infinite possibilities. Freestyle comedy rap with no brakes, no script, and no guarantee of mental stability. Absurd rhymes, stoner philosophy, and improvisation so spontaneous that even they can barely keep up. Part stand-up, part rap battle, part collective hallucination. Come find out why everything makes sense and at the same time, nothing does. Budli budli.

Kids from Sudety who make music for money so they can go on vacation to Slovakia. The Teplice trio combines folk, alternative pop, and rap with fast beats. On their debut album Bída a lesk, they confidently work with Czech lyrics and uncompromising, unexpected musical twists. They scream quietly and draw the audience into their world, the world of Sudeten children.

An instrumental screamo band from Plzeň, founded toward the end of the last millennium, has been making waves on the scene since ’97. The music of this all-male boy band features noticeable elements of post-rock, math rock, and San Diego-style music. Everything is shrouded in a highly dynamic and, at times, even captivating synthesis. These sonically dissonant collages offer a moment of silence—not just on important metaphysical topics. Or perhaps not.

Hopsen returns to Povaleč from the future with his sixth album Sprej Času and a brand new sound. A story that could move even Jimmy Kugelblitz himself will guide you through everything you need to find in it. Epic adventure, storytelling, hip-hop, jazz, and breakcore all in one. To complete the whole show, his amigo Vivace Soundsystem and live drums are coming along too. They say no synth is safe when he’s around.

An urbanized young guy from a village and a bored Brno native! Live drums with guitar, synths, and a raw sound reveal the dark side of live electronic music. 1flfsoap creates dance sets with unpredictable endings. Two guys (Janík and Palán) whose rhythms have been in sync for a long time, thanks to a simple MIDI cable. A duo that wants to drive the stench of electroswing out of the cities! 100% improvisation, 200% rave!

DJ Zøzz returns from the depths of consciousness. At your feet, he lays his sonic trophies, oh blessed one. Primal rhythms, the pulse of a mathematical jungle shot through with adrenaline. Razor-sharp hats piercing the vast plains of the Infinite. Melodies you remember from the womb, oh sovereign one. Pure, raw pressure and energy—a ritual for all disciples of techno-shamanism. Accept these offerings, oh immortal.

A ruthless director prepares a series of acting and improvisation challenges that the actors must complete in front of the audience. Will they rise to the occasion in this merciless test, or will they go up in smoke like a piece of paper? For the first time, we’re bringing this show directly from the Divadlo v Řeznické to the Povaleč Festival!

An old armchair, a cup of coffee, and a journey to the cemetery.

*Maryša?* is an original debut production created as a graduation performance at the Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy. Through various forms of storytelling, it explores the connections between the stories of fictional women and those of real women. It asks where the author’s artistic licence ends and a genuinely lived experience begins.

Last year we faced massive interest of visitors.. so we are opening our gate again to welcome you in our workshop. It is located in the house of former forestry administration just under the castle terraces. Large celar is possibly of baroque origin. During the tour will go briefly through the history of the place, spot unique vulcano features… And focus mainly on what’s going on now – fruit processing and fermentation for our distillery production. The tour is free; the tasting costs 100 Kč per person.
Meet directly in front of the metal gate marked “Kvasírna,” Valeč 2.

Acoustic, surreal buskers who found instruments in their hands and so had no choice but to play and sing.

Tereza Kocholatá is a Czech artist who works across the fields of music, film, and installation. After moving to England to study art and find a way to afford to be an artist without making excuses, her visual projects naturally gave way to music. For her, the voice is her primary instrument, and songs are a space where feelings can remain unresolved. In her work, she prioritizes intimacy, rawness, and humanity over perfection and spectacle. As an instinctive nonconformist, she remains distrustful of authority and close to those who challenge it.

We are a loose-knit group of musicians united by our love of music and our experience living on the streets or working with homeless people.

Our repertoire includes well-known Czech and Romani songs that we love to play for our own enjoyment and that of others. Come sing or dance with us.

A group of four promising musicians will showcase the charm of their original music, which is traditionally infused with the energy of hard rock and soft metal—but, quite exceptionally, without the use of electricity, taking a peaceful acoustic approach instead.

This spring, two musicians (Mikuláš Tichý and Boban) met in Valeč—both of whom love and play Dylan’s music and draw inspiration from his work. It turned into a good-natured music contest and jam session that’s definitely worth repeating—and where else but on the Busker Stage at Povaleč?

Unsolicited interpretations of the poetic works of Richard L. Kramár, a “Donatello” of the Slovak language, in the form of musical-recitation reconstructions of both real and fantastical versions of the master’s opuses across many languages, personas, and eras.

A French-Czech musician who has been playing the guitar, singing, writing his own lyrics, and setting poems to music since he was fifteen.

A musical group of girls and boys who perform historical songs about well-known and lesser-known events and figures from Czech and European history. Their music is based on solo vocals combined with choral singing, accompanied by guitar, percussion, flutes, accordion, brumle, niněra, and famfrnoch. They have released the albums *Let’s Fight, Hussites!* (2016), *Álíb aroh* (2021), *Christmas and Pirate Songs from the Year One-Two* (2023), and *The Bangerovci* (2025). The “Goráls” concerts are not just about education, but above all about entertainment.

Three students from HAMU will explore the principles of improvisation, working with impulses and intuition. Blending movement, spoken word, sound, and music, they will guide participants in learning how to act, respond, collaborate, and create together. The result will be a playful and lively experience. The workshop will culminate in a collective original performance that will become an organic part of the evening's Baroque Revel.

A pleasant hangout where you can meet plenty of new friends, not only at the festival. Don’t worry, it will be relaxed and we won’t pressure you into anything.

Dear wanderers, wayfarers, and all visitors of Povalec!

Pray accept our invitation to a Baroque Masquerade Ball, where music, dance, and splendour shall unite in one unforgettable evening.

Upon your arrival, you shall be welcomed with a goblet of divine Ambrosia, followed by a festive banquet accompanied by the enchanting sounds of opera. The evening shall be graced by a ceremonial opening dance, and at the stroke of midnight, a long-guarded surprise shall at last be revealed.

Pray attire yourselves for this extraordinary occasion with all the elegance and magnificence befitting a courtly celebration. Should you wish to elevate your appearance still further, an evening dressing chamber shall be prepared before the festivities begin, where you may complete your splendid attire.

Honour our Masquerade Ball with your presence, and allow yourselves to be transported, if only for a single night, to an age of Baroque grandeur and unbridled merriment!

Starter is Radio Wave’s talent scout. We help bands that aren’t afraid to rally their fans, as well as those who have always hated clickbait.

“It was getting dark, and a light breeze blew over the ocean current heading toward the low foothills.”

Plav, the monthly magazine for world literature, is back at Povalec! This time, it focuses on contemporary literature and political tensions in modern-day Italy. A theatrical performance in the spirit of opera. The popular duo of literary and performance “smugglers,” Messo & Mucil /mesˈso e muˈtʃil/, will blend Italian and Czech. Accompanied by the sounds and noises of their memories of an Italy irretrievably lost and one that never existed, they will perform with the beach ensemble údk.

The event is made possible thanks to the support of the State Cultural Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. Illustration by Finn Stiller. Quotations from Stefan D’Arrigo’s *Horcynus Orca*.

Vulvas, semen, physicality, body hair, friendship, orgasms, discharge, p0rno, stereotypes, sex, lust, fetishes, and breaking down sexual taboos. Your favorite feminist killjoys, Zuzana and Terézia, without shame. We’re banishing the devil!

MOSHPIT is a podcast that brings together voices often left out of public debate, giving them space to comment on current social issues, all with a touch of humor. Covering a wide range of topics and perspectives, the podcast also reflects the language and sensibilities of Generation Z. MOSHPIT is produced under Deník Alarm, the most widely read progressive newspaper in the Czech Republic. Each episode features a rotating lineup of guests and young hosts, with direction by Klára Bělíčková.

Often referred to as the “American Nile” or the “hardest-working river in the western United States”—the Colorado River, known for its flow through the Grand Canyon and the monumental Hoover Dam, among other things—is undeniably a vital river on which more than 40 million people, including residents of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and other cities, directly depend. Water from the river enables Americans to prosper, produce food, and transform an arid region into a veritable oasis. However, due to intensive human use, the river has not flowed into the ocean for several decades, and the current water shortage is creating a complex situation for the seven U.S. states that depend on the river and for Mexico, where the river has its delta.

The lecture traces the historical development of water allocation from the river and then addresses the current issue of water scarcity in the western United States. Through a case study, it offers insight into the complex issue of freshwater use, which can serve as a catalyst for recognizing its value—not only in the United States, but also in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in the world.

The lecture will be given by American studies scholar Jeroným Vnouček, who has visited the western United States and explored the topic of the Colorado River in his bachelor’s thesis.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Gaudium Pragense is a Prague mixed choir with a long tradition and a strong emphasis on high-quality choral singing, which is committed to music from the Renaissance to the present. Today, the choir is moving from its strong Baroque base to a broader and more diverse repertoire, in which it wants to discover less frequently performed compositions that you will not hear at concerts.
Since autumn 2024, the choir has been led by František Loder, a young conductor and representative of the emerging generation, who brings new energy and artistic impulse to its activities. His goal is to continue the tradition of the choir and at the same time develop it towards a lively, exploratory and listener-attractive program.

J. S. Bach - Cantata Wachet auf BWV 140 (selection)
G. Fauré - Cantique de Jean Racine
H. B. Gardiner - Evening Hymn

The mixed choir is directed by František Loder

Ludmila Pavlová / violin, Filip Kudelásek / guitar

A young, spirited duo with a fresh, light repertoire. Duo Affettico (Ludmila Pavlová - violin, Filip Kudelásek - guitar) is distinguished not only by its temperament, but also by its ethereal nature. They are not afraid to perform original arrangements of well-known and lesser-known compositions, but they also find their taste in classical, audience-tested works. However, on Friday evening, a relaxed musical program full of more popular and non-classical hits awaits us.

Program:
A. Pärt – Fratres
A. Piazzolla - Verano porteño
B. Bartók - Romanian dances
F. Tarrega - Capriccio arabe
G. Bacewicz - Polish capriccio
The Beatles - All you need, Yesterday/Present tense
J. Williams – Schindler's list
A. Piazzolla - Nightclub
M. Ravel - Kaddish
A. Piazzolla - Escualo, Oblivion, Libertango
J. Massenet - Meditation Thais

Ludmila Pavlová (violin)
is a Czech violinist who performs both solo and in chamber ensembles on Czech and international stages. She is currently completing her doctoral studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and has won an Excellent grant competition focusing on pedagogy, psychology, and physiology. In addition, at the age of 18, she founded the Podkrkonošské hudební léto festival, which celebrates the joy of music every year, and a year later, she released her debut CD with pianist Stanislav Gallin. Ludmila became the absolute winner of the International Violin Competition in honour of Master Vasa Příhoda "New European Talents" and the winner of the Bohuslav Martinů Competition with the prize for the best interpretation of the works of Bohuslav Martinů and the prize of the Jaroslav and Zorka Zich Foundation. She also won the Gold Medal with High Distinction at the 4th Manhattan International Music Competition in June 2019. Ludmila plays a historical instrument that she received as a gift from a Viennese sponsor, and recently made her debut with it at the famous Musikverein with a Ravel sonata.

Filip Kudelásek (guitar)
graduated from the conservatory in Pardubice under Petr Saidl. During his studies, he performed at international guitar festivals (e.g., Kytara Kutná Hora, Guitar Festival Mikulov, etc.). He is also a member of the organizing team of the Kutná Hora Guitar Competition with master classes. He has participated in many international courses and seminars under the guidance of leading personalities in his field such as Marco Socías, Zoran Dukić, Tatiana Stachak, Stefan Schmid,t and Johannes Monno.
He actively performs as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Worthy of note is his collaboration with the renowned Apollon String Quartet, with whom he has already performed numerous concerts
He is currently studying at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in the class of Petr Saidl and Pavel Steidl.

Klára Černá is completing her studies in new media and comparative literature at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. She has recently published in Tvar, Divadelní revue, A2, Listy, Revue Prostor, and Andergraund Rivista, with translations by Martina Mecco. In addition to writing and proofreading texts for Psí víno, she is also a photographer. She is a member of the sound collective údk. She is surely working on something right now that could already be finished.

There are countless books in the world. However, there are far more that have never existed and never will. And it is precisely because of them that a community of researchers has emerged—men and women who, using their precise tools and methods, explore, unearth, and examine these books so they can share them with the public in the form of quotes and excerpts. After all, it would be a great shame if you could never read even a single line from nonexistent books.

Come listen to the author read the most interesting quotes that researchers share in the Facebook group or on the Instagram profile “Quotes from Nonexistent Books.”

A return to the sources, to Vřídlo and its surroundings. A journey through the past and the present, fragments from old towns, forgotten villages, the Ohře River basin, and mountainous landscapes. Glory born of water and stone. Poetry, prose, essays, stories, journeys. Traces and echoes from elsewhere. A reminder that our region is not just Karlovy Vary and Valeč.

There will also be wafers available on site.

It’s unbearably hot, forests are burning, festivals are being canceled. The wives of billionaires are giving investment advice to the poor. The poor applaud the rich so they can get even richer. Everyone is drenched in sweat. In a huge, scorching parking lot, we worship a gigantic car and, one by one, stick our heads into the exhaust pipe to cool off. The Minister of Culture sits in an air-conditioned car with tinted windows, revving the engine. Everyone applauds. Children and retirees cool off in inflatable pools. We’re getting blisters; a cyclist is being sacrificed. A totally realistic satire told from the perspective of moles. Or maybe something completely different. In any case, an apocalypse — the Book of Revelation for the age of oligarchs.
(Commissioned by: Ministry of Culture)

It all started with the song “Dinosaur,” which became a viral hit and racked up over a million streams. Friends Vojta and Damián followed up on that success with the EP *Noční tramvaj 93* (Night Tram 93), which evokes a ride from Berlin to Lazarská and explores the feelings of a late-night journey home, telling stories of the strange fates of people getting on and off the tram, and of relationships that are perhaps more fragile in the early morning hours than ever before.
They already performed at Povalč in 2023, acoustically on the Busker Stage, but this year they’ll take the stage as an expanded four-piece band, joined by drummer Václav Švestka and bassist Ondra Volf.

These nomads with roots in the Czech countryside honor and artfully blend classic American country with the wildness of their hearts. They convey the stories etched into their faces and souls like wrinkles through dark songs that envelop listeners and never let them go.
They made their debut in 2021 with their first full-length album, *The Shining*. Exactly two years later, they released their second studio album, *The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough*. The banjo, trumpet, and piano take their approach to country music a step further.

foto: Jan Hromádko

The Tchendos, a group of “Žižkov kids,” have been making the rounds on the music scene for quite some time now. They don’t offer any cheesy pop, but you can look forward to modern, electronic underground music. They’ll play songs from their latest album, *The Tchendos Meet the Universe…*, as well as tried-and-true older hits with a fresh twist. As is their custom, they won’t mince words this time either and will comment on the state of affairs in their own unique way.

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.

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

They share a love of soccer and theater, and they make electro alternative hip-hop, even though only one of them grew up on hip-hop. They create independent music videos, organize concerts in bizarre venues, and raise money for Ukraine so they can once again give their friends nothing but their music for Christmas. Last year they released an album whose title suggests that, even in their prime, they’re already experiencing a midlife crisis.

We remember Lišák not only over a shot at the Béčko bar, but also behind the decks on the Béčko stage. His former crew (Killya, Toffa, FDP) will put together some tracks and play a set as a tribute to a friend without whom Povaleč just wouldn't be Povaleč.

Adelight is an Olomouc native and a breakbeat muse since 2002. In her sets, she seeks out an atmospheric sound, which she blends with more energetic, straighter beats in the spirit of a subgenre called tech-funk. This style has gained great popularity on club dancefloors, something Adelight has witnessed firsthand over more than two decades of playing across the entire country.

Evil Nine from Brighton are among the iconic names of the British electronic scene. Since the late 90s, the duo of Tom Beaufoy and Pat Pardy have been blending breakbeat with electro, rock rawness, and bass energy. The Evils are the creators of hits like Restless and Crooked, which featured Aesop Rock. Their sets are intense, genre-spanning, and always built on a strong groove. They range from club euphoria to darker and dirtier moods, all the way to borderline rock bangers.

More than 25 years on the scene, more than 25 years dedicated to breakbeat. Kaplick & Saku were there at its local beginnings when the genre was just being born, and to this day, they remain among its most prominent ambassadors. They have played hundreds of club nights and festivals both at home and abroad. They remember the legendary broken beat events at Roxy under the Breaksome banner, as well as the regular Dobrejk Večery at Cross Club. And above all: for more than two decades, they have been broadcasting their Breakbeat Conference show every two weeks on Radio 1. Their sets bring together breaks, UKG, bass, electro, acid, and broken techno—always with an emphasis on groove and energy. One thing hasn't changed in those 25 years: their love for broken beats. And that is most likely eternal.

DJ and producer active for over 25 years with a broad musical range, who focuses in his Mustakillah Studio on, among other things, collaborations with musicians, vocalists, and MCs from the UK and around the world. He is known for his refined musical taste and his flair for creating an atmosphere with his selections in all possible forms, whether in danceable or experimental moods. In previous years, he has performed not only locally but also in clubs across Europe and Japan. One of his earlier productions was a collaboration with legends Rebel MC (aka Congo Natty), Ghetto Priest (Asian Dub Foundation), and Adrian Sherwood of On-U Sound.

One of the founders of the Kinetix sound system, which ran the B stage at Povaleč for 9 years, leaving a significant mark on it. Pendapon will guide you through a diverse techno set featuring a clear bassline and a story underpinned by acid.

DJ and producer TNC is a product of the early days of the Czech underground techno scene. For twenty years, he has been performing at parties and festivals both locally and abroad. In his sets, he combines elements of house, techno, and minimal. Thanks to his natural feel for music, he transforms carefully selected tracks into a story that won't let any lover of straight beats stand still. Fans of meticulously crafted sets should definitely not miss his performance!

a_lead is a new presence in the Czech party scene, a DJ under construction. Romanian born Adela, Prague based, is a music lover, dance floor regular, who only started playing couple of year ago, after having spent many years on the other side of the DJ booth. Now, from behind the booth, a_lead is slowly perfecting her DJ-ing craft. Clean driving beats, sneaky sounds, groovy baselines, playful elements like melodies or vocals is the sound a_lead loves. "Where four-to-the-flour meets syncopated beats"

This multigenerational ensemble, featuring a distinctive and diverse horn section, carries on the Hanspaul musical tradition and its natural blend of rock ’n’ roll, blues, reggae, and ska. The band draws on its own lyrics, a sense of humor, lively energy, and an atmosphere that feels just as at home in a pub, on the street, or on stage. A closed bar means about as much to them as closing time does, because they simply haven’t finished telling their story yet and they don’t feel like sleeping. Their music is playful, straightforward, and positive, and the audience starts moving to it before they even have time to figure out what the abbreviation OOZ actually stands for.

Good old Tříokáč, who fell from the eleventh dimension straight onto the stage. He landed right in the middle of three archetypal creatures. Live synths, fractal guitar, beats, screams, drums, a dash of didgeridoo, but above all, RAP. An autobiographical inner journey interwoven with psychedelic experiences, visions, dreams, and fictional stories. Thoughts, wisdom, a fashion show, an attempt at humor. A classic post-esoteric project.

The Prague-based nu-metal band Sunblind is coming to Povaleč to inspect the quality of the mosh pit and the beer. They’ll be channeling their energy into big sounds, hard sounds, ice spice, good vibes, an even better mood, discounts at Albert, the environment, and rare bird species.

This experimental musician transforms feelings of anxiety, panic, and l’appel du vide into playful, dystopian, dense techno-pop with manic, fairy-like energy. Also perfect for damp cave revelries and baroque stages, making it ideal for Valeč. Will one of the statues make its way under the stage? Or will it perhaps join the dancers and choir right on stage? We wouldn’t be surprised at all.

An Austrian alternative stoner rock quartet that combines heavy riffs, dynamic grooves, and psychedelic textures into a powerful sound. Since their inception, they have established a solid foothold in the European underground scene thanks to their high-energy live shows and polished recordings. Swanmay is an uncompromising and atmospherically intense band.

DnR is a band trying to bring back the era when Tony Hawk, Need for Speed, and Jackass were cool. This nu-metal onslaught has adapted to the modern age, mixing electronic, trap, and drum’n’bass flavors into their sonic stew.
Proudly carrying the legacy of early-2000s chaos, DnR have also gone through their own internal conflicts, but eventually settled on a four-member lineup. Two rappers are backed by guitar and drums, complemented by massive samples.

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

Samoty play for the lost and the searching.
Samoty play for lonely hearts.
Samoty are everywhere, yet always stand apart.
Samoty bring relief.
Samoty come and go.
Samoty play rock ’n’ roll.
And this year, with a full band.

This Prague-based music project brings together songwriters from two generations, blending electronic music, vocals, rap, and two trombones into a distinctive sonic landscape. Their work exists at the intersection of spoken-word poetry and electroacoustic music, creating a unique atmosphere driven by emotion, authenticity, and the energy of live performance.
The band's signature sound emerges from the synergy of expressive original lyrics, immersive electronic textures, and the unconventional use of brass instruments. The result is an original musical experience that combines intimate lyricism with an intense live presence.

Do you like Tame Impala, Foals, or Harry Styles? The Brno-based indie-pop band KULE brings you exactly that global sound—but with Czech lyrics. Come hear their “Perfect Plan” to make you dance, even if you originally came here just to lie down in the grass.

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.

Melancholic indie rap with elements of club synth-pop, diary-like snippets celebrating the mundane, the city at night, and ever-present nostalgia. Pokoj25 is like the soundtrack to a morning return from a party, a memory of your first summer job, an MP3 player with a forgotten playlist, and everything we wanted to get done but didn’t.

The all-female improv group God Save the Drama Queen takes its name from a well-known punk band. Their improv performances are a real blast that will get any festival audience fired up. It’s a theatrical ride—a verbal free-for-all interspersed with songs, dances, and boundless energy. New characters take their place on the imaginary throne, bringing with them new stories that view the world from a female perspective. Nothing is off-limits, nothing is too much, and nothing is too little. In their improvisation, they sensitively strive to respond to the present moment and incorporate into the performance whatever is happening around them at that very instant.

The girls give free rein to all their ideas and emotions, allowing them to blossom in the safe environment of their shared performance

Custom-made soundtrack:

The music for the performance was composed by Tanita Yankova. The actresses play the individual tracks themselves right on stage, without knowing in advance what will be played. They react spontaneously to the music, which serves as an impulse for immediate creativity and a lively, one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Cast: Pavla Vítek Sedláčková, Alžběta Nováková

Music: Tanita Yankova

Metoděj & Dozer will take the stage without a script, without prepared lines, and without any idea of what will happen. The only thing that’s certain is that a one-of-a-kind theatrical performance will unfold.

You can look forward to a theatrical improv full of humor, unexpected twists, and live music. Not even the musician accompanying the actors will know in advance what’s going to happen. Every performance is unique. Each one happens only once.

You can find out more about the project “The Secrets of the Universe” at saysomething.cz.

We will walk through baroque Valeč and the surroundings. We will visit the calvary with a breathtaking view. The walk takes about an hour. The meeting point is in front of the castle.

Last year we faced massive interest of visitors.. so we are opening our gate again to welcome you in our workshop. It is located in the house of former forestry administration just under the castle terraces. Large celar is possibly of baroque origin. During the tour will go briefly through the history of the place, spot unique vulcano features… And focus mainly on what’s going on now – fruit processing and fermentation for our distillery production. The tour is free; the tasting costs 100 Kč per person.
Meet directly in front of the metal gate marked “Kvasírna,” Valeč 2.

Last year we faced massive interest of visitors.. so we are opening our gate again to welcome you in our workshop. It is located in the house of former forestry administration just under the castle terraces. Large celar is possibly of baroque origin. During the tour will go briefly through the history of the place, spot unique vulcano features… And focus mainly on what’s going on now – fruit processing and fermentation for our distillery production. The tour is free; the tasting costs 100 Kč per person.
Meet directly in front of the metal gate marked “Kvasírna,” Valeč 2.

We invite you beyond the boundaries of the ordinary world.
Let the light caress you, gaze into the flames, and let Blackout Paradox guide you through the landscape of a fiery spectacle.

The fire show will take place on the grassy area below the summer house.

The Classical Guitar: From the Baroque Era to the Present

Depka s pěnou—the Konvalinka brothers, sometimes with a drummer, but here just the two of them with guitars.... At our first concert last April, we were described as a unique combination of talent (the younger one) and volume (the older one). Since then, to our own surprise, we’ve written a small stack of songs about things we haven’t experienced or don’t want to experience. Fortunately, we can also pick up the tempo a bit, so the listener doesn’t drown in that depression—there’s a little bit of that beer foam on top.

Morning/afternoon with country song

Blending Beatlesque melodies with a folky sensibility and rootsy Americana vibes, Rustic Revue is all about honest, good old-fashioned songs. Formed after the chance meeting of Slovak songwriter Jacob Arthur and Indonesian musician Pandu Arga in a Toronto music store, the project started its life as a folk duo, releasing their fully unplugged debut EP in 2025. Shortly after, Arthur relocated back to his hometown of Bratislava and reformed the project as a four-piece, with Arga remaining a long-distance collaborator. With a new sound merging acoustic vibes with electric grit, Rustic Revue is currently working on their first full-length album while enchanting audiences with their dynamic live shows. On the Buskerstage, Jacob Arthur will present their songs in a solo acoustic set, returning to the project's folky roots.

Original music inspired by the era of Bob Dylan and Neil Young

Planeta Anna plays songs for wandering through the countryside and for those moments when you’re sitting in the grass, just listening. This Czech-Mexican band blends indie pop, folk, and rock with lyrics in both Czech and Spanish. Their music evokes a sense of distant lands, family stories, the Mexican sun, and Czech forests. Gentle melodies give way to the band’s energy, which is rooted in powerful lyrics and authentic expression.

A DJ set that starts with house and evolves into other genres depending on the crowd's vibe. HOUSE, BASS HOUSE, UK GARAGE...

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.

Irena Troupová / soprano, Jiřina Marešová / organ positive

A stellar matinee full of baroque music and improvisation.

Music for a while… music for a while, music for pleasure, for kind consolation and encouragement, music that mourns and exults, music capable of expressing every emotion, positive and negative. It can sing anger and sorrow, joy and quiet composure. It resonates with notes composed by ancient masters and gives space for your own interpretation, finishing with ornaments and improvisation.
Let yourself be carried away by the music of Henry Purcell, Claudio Monteverdi, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Claudio Merula and others. Internationally renowned soprano Irena Troupová and leading Czech organist Jiřina Marešová will present baroque evergreens in a strictly stylish and improvisational guise, passacaglia, ciaccona, ground, and most importantly, a whole range of emotions.

Welcome to the magical world of baroque gems!

Irena Troupová
The leading Czech soprano Irena Troupová first gained international renown in the field of historically informed interpretation of early music. Since the 1990s, when she lived in Berlin, she has performed on stages throughout Europe, collaborating with T. Hengelbrock, H. Arman, J. Riffkin, the Orpheon ensemble, La Morra, etc., and in the Czech Republic with J. Tůma, B. M. Willi, the Ensemble Tourbillon, Musica Florea, and many others. She has gradually expanded her scope to include romantic and modern song and operatic work. She has performed in the cycles of the FOK, Czech Philharmonic and PKF with conductor J. Hrůša, and has repeatedly participated in the Prague Spring, Janáček May, Concentus Moraviae festivals, etc. She participated in the internationally awarded recording of B. Martinů's opera "Le jour de bonté" for the Arco Diva label, for which she also released a complete set of songs by Viktor Ullmann (Schwer ist's, das Schöne zu lassen), orchestral songs by Geraldina Muchová and a complete set of songs by Hans Winterberg. She enjoys experimenting with her voice and therefore also collaborates with ensembles for contemporary music (BCO with P. Šnajder, BERG Orchestra, Prague Modern, Ostravská banda, etc.) and with contemporary composers - M. Kopelent, J. Dušek, P. Koeszeghy, M. Štědroně, P. Kotík and many others. She also devotes herself to the legacy of interwar composers (Schulhoff, von Hannenheim, Herschkowitsch, Klein, Krása, etc.) in concerts at home (recitals at the Prague Spring, Eternal Hope, etc. festivals) and abroad (Bayreuth, Berlin, Munich, Vienna).
Irena Troupová currently teaches at JAMU in the Department of Organ and Historical Interpretation and is a sought-after lecturer at international early music courses.

Jiřina Marešová
She studied organ at the Prague Conservatory (prof. Josef Popelka) and at the Faculty of Music of the Academy of Music in Prague (doc. Jaroslav Tůma), and continued at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg with prof. Wolfgang Zerer. She received her doctoral degree from the Academy of Music. Jiřina is a recognized specialist in baroque music, historical instruments and organ improvisation – which earned her a significant award at the Schlägel competition in 2004, as the only female finalist. In 2006, she made it to the semi-finals of the Prague Spring competition.

She works as a teacher at the Academy of Performing Arts and the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and is actively involved in teaching within the Czech Philharmonic. She performs in concerts at leading festivals (Smetana's Litomyšl, Český Krumlov) and in a number of other concert cycles, collaborating with Collegio Mariano, Ensemble Damian, Musica Florea and other ensembles. She records for Czech Radio and Czech Television.

She enriches her work with improvisational projects connecting music with visual arts, dance and literature (The Little Prince, The Temple Full of Flowers, Kafka's Metamorphosis, The Stations of the Cross, etc.).

For more than two decades, Peeni Walli Sound has been one of the pillars of the Czech reggae and sound system scene. The Prague-based crew was formed in 2003 at the legendary Cross Club and, throughout its history, has performed at hundreds of events not only in the Czech Republic but also across Europe and beyond. Their sets offer a diverse cross-section of reggae music—from ska, rocksteady, and roots reggae through dub to contemporary dancehall. Starting in 2024, you can hear them every other Friday on Radio 1, where they cover the latest news from the world of reggae and dancehall on their show RAM DANCE.

Federální Guláš is a poetry group that was founded in 2023 in Plzeň. It brings together creative-minded people of all ages from Plzeň and the surrounding area. The group organizes cultural events in Plzeň and performs at events elsewhere as well. Every year, Federální Guláš organizes a poetry festival, and as part of the festival, they have published collections of original works.

A restless soul originally from Smržovka but now rooted in Prague, driven by a desire to explore the world. He published a collection of his own works under his name with Adolescent Publishing, and for the same publisher, he illustrated Anna Kotvalová’s book Etapy with collages. He has also published in magazines, online, via teletext, by telegram, and—in his early years—on the doors of café restrooms. He is currently not active.