He's truly one of a kind. A cliché? Perhaps. But is it accurate? Absolutely! Nigel Kennedy is a master of the four elements. He wields each of them perfectly providing the audience with an unforgettable experience. Catch him in Poznań on 29 April, where he and his band will showcase the Spiritual Connection programme as part of the upcoming edition of Ikony Jazzu.
Lively and diverse: you can certainly count on the Next Fest Music Showcase & Conference in Poznań, to be just that. Over several days, this festival combined with an industry conference offers a plethora of concerts at various city venues, alongside lectures, discussion panels, workshops, and a host of side events exploring music from all angles.
Bali is one of several thousand islands in Indonesia. Within its mere 5,600 square kilometres of land, it features highly diverse landscapes ranging from sandy beaches to pristine waters of the Indian Ocean to lush tropical forests to rugged volcanic peaks proudly towering over vast rice field terraces.
Once a symbol of defiance and nonconformity, tattoos have evolved into a mainstream form of self-expression. What was once exclusively associated with warriors, sailors, and outlaws as a badge of rebellion and individuality has now transformed into intricate works of art adorning human skin. Tattoos serve as narratives, each telling a unique story worth exploring. And what better opportunity to delve into this world than at the Poznań Tattoo Konwent 2024 coming up this March?
With the Matylda/Łukasiewicz duo alongside the band Armia, Daria Zawiałow with the Amadeus orchestra, Błażej Król and Jan Ptaszyn Wróblewski, Sebastian Riedel and Piotr Rubik, not to mention the punk scene classics at Punk Fest all scheduled to appear in Poznań this March, the month promises a whirlwind of concerts spanning a unique and diverse array of styles and genres.
Poznań's most precious historic landmark is gearing up to welcome visitors once again. Following a lengthy renovation lasting over four years, Poznań's Town Hall is finally reopening. Its oldest part, the Gothic cellars, has been off limits for 27 years! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 1-3 March, when the reopening is set to take place.
Polish music from the era of the Polish People's Republic (commonly referred to by the Polish abbreviation PRL) means different things for different people. For some, it is predominantly punk tunes from the Jarocin festival, for others it's the rock hits of the band Perfect, for others yet the classic hits of the 1960s and "70s. And although decades have elapsed since their creation, these tunes haven't lost a bit of their original freshness and energy. You can see this first-hand at the Poznański Chór Projektowy's concert where, backed by outstanding musicians, they will play The Best of PRL concert at Aula Artis.
Among his many impressive accomplishments, David Cross is best known for playing with one of the most prominent rock bands ever, King Crimson, from 1972 to 1974. This English violinist, keyboardist, and composer is set to visit Poznań to mark the 50th anniversary of recording a legendary album by this iconic group.
The Wielki Theatre is starting its first post-renovation season with two festivals, one of which, the Moniuszko Festival, already took place in the autumn, with the other, the Early Spring Ballet festival, having been scheduled for February.
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