Author: Yannick Chauvet

The Subways Celebrate 20 Years of “Young for Eternity”

The Subways Celebrate 20 Years of “Young for Eternity”

Twenty years ago, The Subways burst onto the UK indie scene with “Young for Eternity“, a riotous debut that sounded like it was made for sticky pub floors, festival mosh pits, and the front row of teenage rebellion. Now, two decades on, the Hertfordshire trio […]

Inside Seaside 2025: Royel Otis Bring the Waves to Gdańsk

Inside Seaside 2025: Royel Otis Bring the Waves to Gdańsk

Inside Seaside has just confirmed their Saturday headliner for 2025, and it’s a name I didn’t expect to see in Gdańsk so soon: Royel Otis. The Australian duo has been quietly carving their own path in the alt-pop world, and this autumn they’ll bring their […]

Dream Theater at Opera Leśna – A Legendary Band in a Magical Place

Dream Theater at Opera Leśna – A Legendary Band in a Magical Place

On the cool evening of June 23, 2025, the Opera Leśna in Sopot, Poland, played host to a night that many in attendance will remember for years to come. It marked not just a return of the iconic progressive metal band Dream Theater to the […]

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 […]

Forest Festival 2025: A New Musical Tradition Blossoms in the Heart of Sopot’s Forest

Forest Festival 2025: A New Musical Tradition Blossoms in the Heart of Sopot’s Forest

This summer marks the launch of Forest Festival 2025, a new highlight on Poland’s cultural calendar. Set in the iconic Opera Leśna (Forest Opera) in Sopot and powered by Energa, the festival promises a sensory blend of music and nature, aiming to establish a tradition […]

Gallery: Mystic Day Three – Endurance Test

Gallery: Mystic Day Three – Endurance Test

Saturday Endurance Test The final day, and you could feel the mileage in everyone’s bones. The fatigue started to take its toll on my body – but when you’re happy, this is just a vague feeling. And it was easily forgotten. Bad Touch gave us […]

Gallery: Mystic Day Two – Heavy Weather, Heavier Sounds

Gallery: Mystic Day Two – Heavy Weather, Heavier Sounds

Friday Heavy Weather, Heavier Sounds Stray From The Path hit the stage with the kind of explosive energy that instantly wakes you up better than coffee ever could. It was still early, but they played like it was midnight and the world was ending. Their […]

Gallery: Mystic Warm-Up Day – The Day That Started it All

Gallery: Mystic Warm-Up Day – The Day That Started it All

Wednesday The Warm-Up Day That Started it All Jerry Cantrell lit up the Park Stage and wasted no time proving why he’s still called the God of Grunge. The Alice in Chains legend delivered a set full of grit and soul, his riffs crashing like […]

Hellfest 2025 on ARTE: Metal from Clisson to Your Couch

Hellfest 2025 on ARTE: Metal from Clisson to Your Couch

Once a year, the sleepy town of Clisson in western France becomes the loudest place in Europe. Hellfest is back – and so is ARTE Concert, ready to bring the fire straight to your screen. From June 19 to 22, 2025, ARTE will livestream a […]

Four Days Of Metal And Bliss – A Photographer’s Journal From Mystic Festival 2025

Four Days Of Metal And Bliss – A Photographer’s Journal From Mystic Festival 2025

This year, the weather was a bit more complicated than usual – colder winds, heavier clouds, and rain that insisted on being part of the lineup. Waterproof shoes and jackets weren’t just smart choices – they were my ticket to survival the 4 days of […]

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 […]

Metallica Set to Shake Silesian Stadium in 2026

Metallica Set to Shake Silesian Stadium in 2026

Brace yourselves for a night of thunderous riffs and legendary energy. On May 19, 2026, the iconic Metallica will ignite the stage at Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland, with the support of French metal powerhouse Gojira. As part of Metallica’s M72 World Tour, this concert […]