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| | | | | Dilated Peoples announced for Woodstock Festival Poland
The artists came together in the 1990s, and their first album was released in 1997. They became a fixture on the touring circuit and garnered attention in the underground hip-hop community. 2004 brought collaborations with Kanye West, Xhibit, and John Legend. The rappers remained independent and faithful the their distinct style and went on to produce a socially engaged album 'Directors of Photography' in 2014.
Dilated Peoples are true veterans of hip-hops stage, with their sound characterized by the innovative use of DJ's skill and hard-hitting socially aware rhymes.
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| | | | Nine Treasures announced for the Second Stage
This five peace group plays a tantalizing mix of folk music and heavy metal. The band has been formed in 2010 in Beijing and went on to capture the attention of metal fans worldwide. Nine Treasures won Open Air Wacken Metal Battle finales and their music has been featured in all major festivals in China.
Nine Treasures use traditional Asian instruments, such as balalaika and mix it with contemporary heavy sounds. Their latest EP, released in 2015, titled 'Galloping White Horse' is a an example of how well the ancient tradition of overtone singing can be mixed with heavy metal sounds.
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| | | | Jerzy Stuhr to give a talk at AFA this year
Jerzy Stuhr is a legend of Polish cinema and theatre. His prolific acting and directing career spans genres and generations. The actor has worked with the greatest contemporary directors such as Wajda and Żuławki and has directed theatre plays and feature films himself.
As a writer he does not shy from personal topics, but he also shares his views on art, culture, and health. Stuhr is a true man of letters and arts, and the meeting with his will be an inspiring, thought-provoking experience.
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Academy of the Finest Arts, or AFA, offers a unique space, tailored for inspiring discussions and conversations with the well-loved and respected artists, politicians, journalists, activists.
The Academy also holds concerts on what is now known as the Academy of the Finest Arts' Night Stage.The Night Stage hosts a variety of acts and attracts the audience with its intimate atmosphere and mellow mood.
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Wrocław Preliminaries results are here
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Woodstock Festival Poland Preliminaries is a chance for the up-and-coming bands to compete for a spot in the festival's line-up.
First semi-finale concert left the Jurors impressed with the music and stage personalities they have encountered there! The public rocked out in a true Woodstock spirit. The decision was tough, but we now know who is going to perform at the final concert in Poznań.
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| Their distinct rock sound and mischievous lyrics caught the attention of the judges and public alike. Their performance was full of energy. |
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Their melodic and rhythmical anthems are an example of mature sound and clear creative direction the band has taken from the very onset.
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| Their characteristic psychodelic sound is difficult to mistake, and their live performance was full of energy and true rock and roll spirit. |
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| | | Woodstock Festival Poland
Woodstock Festival Poland is a huge free summer music festival held in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland. The festival is a non-commercial event. This year it will take place on 14 - 16 July.
The Festival is organized by the NGO Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation to acknowledge all volunteers and supporters who take part in the annual Grand Finale fundraiser in January. The mission of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is supporting healthcare in Poland, and the festival serves as a demonstration of gratitude for everyone involved in the nationwide fundraiser.
This year's line-up includes: Apocaliptica, Tarja Turunen, Bring Me the Horizon, Vintage Trouble, DragonForce, Chemia, The Rumjacks, Luxtorpeda, Living Colour, The Hives, and Molotov.
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Contact:
Krzysztof Dobies
Press Secretary of GOCC Foundation
e-mail: rzecznik@wosp.org.pl
Press Office for GOCC
tel. 695 870 020
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