United Islands of Prague opens the Prague festival season, more than 100 artists from all over Europe will arrive
From May 1 to 4, Prague’s islands and dozens of clubs throughout Prague will be part of a varied load of unheard musical tones. The traditional United Islands of Prague music festival takes place here. During this year’s four festival days, the audience will be able to listen to the greatest musical discoveries of the European twenty-seven countries. Artists from France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Slovenia, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden or the Faroe Islands will perform outside the domestic scene. In addition to musical discoveries, visitors can also enjoy interesting workshops, lectures, live podcasts, talks and sports activities. The festival is traditionally free for all visitors.
United Islands of Prague will take place in Prague for the twenty-first time this year. During four days, more than a hundred artists from all over Europe will perform on the stages. On Wednesday, May 1, for example, a Polish singer and producer will gradually appear on the stage Baasha Slovenian pop-rock band LPS or Hungarian Freakin’ Disco, whose music has such power that it shoots visitors into space. The Czech scene will be represented by the rock band Glad For Today. The second day of the festival will focus mainly on domestic talents, which the United Islands will give space through the club night. This year, it will spread to 10 different stages across Prague’s clubs. In addition, there will be a concert against xenophobia on Strelec Island Symphony for Humanityon which he will also perform, among other things Ben Cristovao and Sofian Medjmedj. Friday’s program will bring music fans a varied palette of performers across Europe. For example, the Irish indie-pop duo will certainly be among the biggest foreign attractions 49th & Mainthe German team carries great expectations Lonely Spring, who plays hyperkpunk and was in the German Eurovision final, shitpunks have the potential to be a sensation Joe & The Shitboys from the Faroe Islands, and the band Good Times Only will carry the domestic music banner, for example. The final day of the festival – Saturday, May 4th, will be primarily characterized by daring bookings and talents who are currently selling out club halls across the country. Among them undoubtedly belongs, for example, a native of Starče in Vysočín Horns and the recent winner of the Angels McGeewho last year moved and excited the fans and professional community with the sensitive record “About Dad Who Fell Asleep”, the djent-core sensation will also get a chance to draw more attention to himself Several.
“I believe that after the festival we will all add new musical discoveries to our playlists this year. I am convinced that the music program this year is perhaps the best in all these years. I am glad that we have invited young dramaturgs who are closest to our audience to our team. I believe that this year’s festival will really find something for everyone,” says Martin Voňka, producer of the United Islands of Prague festival.
From May 1 to 4, the artists will perform on 23 stages, either on open stages on Strělecké ostrov, Slovanské ostrov near Žofín or on Janáček nábřeží, or in 10 clubs, to which the Thursday club scene is also returning this year. For the first time ever, the festival will visit, for example, Ďáblic, Holešovice, Palmovka, Anděl or Jižní město. Traditionally, it will be played at, for example, Jazz Dock, the Chapeau Rouge club or the FAMU club.
During all festival days, the popular non-musical program Islands of Inspiration will not be missing. This year, the dramaturgy of the entire non-musical program was undertaken by the team of the association Thanks, that I can, which is behind, for example, the traditional event held every year on November 17 on Národní třída. The presentation of the embassies as part of the celebration of 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU, live podcasts, a special exhibition Opráski českí historje, staged readings with Adam Gebrian, Ladislav Zibura and many others or a great debate about twenty years without borders are definitely worth mentioning. Interesting organizations, human rights initiatives, associations from Prague 1, workshops, museums and cultural institutions will also get their space. There will also be a rich gastronomic offer, food trucks and bars with a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
“We are glad that the United Islands of Prague festival invited us to create a non-musical program. When implementing it, we use our many years of dramaturgical experience and put it together in such a way that it is as beneficial as possible for visitors of all age categories.” adds Ester Valtrová, program manager of the association Thanks, that I can, to the creation of the non-musical program.
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United Islands is an international music multi-genre festival that has been held in Prague since 2004. The festival is held every year without admission and presents new musical discoveries. In addition, it offers a rich non-musical program which, in addition to entertainment, reflects current social issues. The program of the United Islands of Prague festival will take place in the historical center on the Prague islands. Entrance to the festival is free for everyone, both as part of the concerts and the non-musical program.
