Author: Anna Pawelek

Small Stage, Big Message – Forest Festival’s Bold Debut

Small Stage, Big Message – Forest Festival’s Bold Debut

Just one week after Brasswood in Opera Lesna, Forest Festival took place for the first time. Organized by the Baltic Artistic Agency BART in partnership with the iconic Opera Lesna and supported by Energa Group (ORLEN), this new event offered a sustainable, intimate, and locally […]

Live from Brasswood 2025: Music, Trees, and a Bit of Magic

Live from Brasswood 2025: Music, Trees, and a Bit of Magic

Last weekend, somewhere deep in the forest, under the warm and humid Polish summer skies, I found myself surrounded by glowing lights, music, and thousands of smiling faces. We had all come for the same reason: to dance, to listen, and to feel something real. […]

Gramy dla Zwierzaków: When Punk Meets Paws

Gramy dla Zwierzaków: When Punk Meets Paws

Some gigs remind you why live music is more than just entertainment – it’s a tool for change. Friday 20th of June at Stary Maneż was one of those nights. Under the banner “Gramy dla Zwierzaków” (“We’re Playing for the Animals”), the crowd came not […]

Layers of Light and Sound: Schiller Live at Stary Maneż

Layers of Light and Sound: Schiller Live at Stary Maneż

Last Saturday night, I went to see Schiller live at Stary Maneż in Gdańsk. For those who don’t know, Schiller is a German electronic music artist, also known as Christopher von Deylen. His style is very atmospheric – sometimes ambient, sometimes a bit trance or […]

Mikromusic Shines at Stary Maneż with Emotional New Material

Mikromusic Shines at Stary Maneż with Emotional New Material

Mikromusic, formed in 2002 by Natalia Grosiak and Dawid Korbaczyński, has carved out a unique space in the Polish music scene by blending elements of jazz, trip-hop, pop, and folk into a distinctive and emotionally resonant sound. Over the years, they’ve cultivated a loyal following thanks to their […]

“Przed Zmierzchem” – Chrust’s Album Release Concert at Echo Sfera

“Przed Zmierzchem” – Chrust’s Album Release Concert at Echo Sfera

On the evening of April 12th, Echo Sfera became the beating heart of something very special – the long-awaited release concert for “Przed Zmierzchem“ (Before Dusk), Chrust’s newest album. It is the latest chapter in the band’s musical story, following their self-titled debut album from […]

An Enlightening Evening with Snatam Kaur in Stary Manez

An Enlightening Evening with Snatam Kaur in Stary Manez

Snatam Kaur, the American singer, songwriter, and author, is known for her deeply spiritual and meditative kirtan music. Rooted in the Sikh and Kundalini Yoga traditions, her music is a form of devotion, a way to connect with something higher. Raised in an environment rich […]

Chrust Releases “Przed Zmierzchem” Ahead of Their Forthcoming New Album

Chrust Releases “Przed Zmierzchem” Ahead of Their Forthcoming New Album

Chrust has kicked off this year with a bang! They’ve already taken part in the Eurovision 2025 national preselection and submitted their entry to Must Be the Music Polsat. Up next is their premiere concert featuring material from their second album (Chrust – Przed Zmierzchem […]