Author: Yannick Chauvet

Hanabie, Storm into Gdańsk with Harajuku-Core Chaos

Hanabie, Storm into Gdańsk with Harajuku-Core Chaos

In 2023, they sold out Warsaw’s Hydrozagadka. By summer 2024, they had an ocean of new fans after a blistering set at Mystic Festival. This autumn, Tokyo’s unstoppable Hanabie are back, and this time, they’re aiming for the big rooms. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, […]

Dropkick Murphys Bring the Punk Spirit to Warsaw, with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Haywire

Dropkick Murphys Bring the Punk Spirit to Warsaw, with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Haywire

Mark your calendars: Monday, October 27, 2025 at Progresja, Warsaw, will be a night to remember. The legendary Dropkick Murphys are coming, and they’re bringing a full arsenal of high-octane punk energy, along with powerhouse support from Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Haywire. […]

Zorza: A New Cultural Pulse, Powered by T-Mobile

Zorza: A New Cultural Pulse, Powered by T-Mobile

Zorza is a space where music, art, and people come together in a one-of-a-kind moment. These are the artists you already know, but here, you’ll discover them anew through groundbreaking collaborations and specially created performances that will never happen anywhere else. Supported by T-Mobile, Zorza […]

When the Train Finally Stopped: Ozzy Osbourne (1949–2025)

When the Train Finally Stopped: Ozzy Osbourne (1949–2025)

The Prince of Darkness takes his final bow, and a generation mourns the sound of rebellion. July 22, 2025 – It was a warm, heavy evening in Gdańsk. One of those humid summer days where the air clings like sweat and memory. In my garden, […]

An Evening with Heilung in Wroclaw

An Evening with Heilung in Wroclaw

Last Thursday, I stood inside the monumental Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, surrounded by people whose eyes were full of quiet excitement. We were all about to take part in a pagan ceremony – something old, something deep, something very powerful. I had seen Heilung once […]

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 […]