Festivals is our long view of multi-day chaos, where scenes overlap, schedules blur, and the scale changes how music is felt. From muddy fields to city showcases, this section documents festivals as lived environments, not just line-ups on a poster.
Reports, interviews, galleries, and moments that only make sense when thousands of people are in the same place at the same time. If it’s here, it happened on site, somewhere between the first wristband scan and the last exhausted walk home.
It has been the third year that I am covering the Mystic Festival in Gdansk. This festival is our magazine’s lifeblood. Standing as one of the most significant events in the Tri-City area, alongside Open’er. Four days of blistering metal for every conceivable taste, set against the gritty, […]
The Third Day of the Sea You Festival continued the trend of excellence from the previous day, presenting another diverse and high-quality lineup of bands that truly showcased the city’s musical talent. Each act brought something special to the stages, embodying the city’s vibrant music […]
Sea You Music Showcase is a three-day festival held in Gdańsk, Poland, and concluded that last Saturday with a series of workshops, panels, and concerts by Tri-City musicians. Years after years, we managed to see what Tri-City has the best to offer. And this event […]
Last Saturday night marked the kickoff of the Mystic 2024 season with Samael as the headliner. But it would be a mistake to dismiss the 2 support bands as Shining hit the spot with a jaw-dropping Jazz Metal performance, and Yoth Iria cranked up the […]
Sea You Music Showcase is an annual musical extravaganza held in Gdańsk, Poland, spotlighting the cream of the city’s burgeoning music scene. Spanning electronic beats, hip hop, and indie rock, this showcase attracts a global array of music enthusiasts. Over the previous years, attendees have […]
Inside Seaside Festival’s Debut Gdańsk, a city steeped in history, culture, and resilience, welcomed a new addition to its musical events – the Inside Seaside Festival. Nestled within the confines of the Amber Expo, a venue more accustomed to trade shows than musical events, the […]
As the sun rises on the fourth and final day of the Mystic Festival, I find myself in a curious state of happiness and exhilaration. Yet, fatigue fails to dampen my spirit; it’s been a marathon of musical ecstasy that my body gladly endure. Surprisingly, my legs are holding up better than expected, free from the agony of past festivals. And, thankfully, this year has spared me the dreaded festival sickness that haunted my memories.
Arriving at the third day of the Mystic Festival with a renewed sense of anticipation, I could feel the sun gradually cooling down, setting the stage for an unforgettable day of music. Bands like Soen, Lost Society, Planet of Zeus, Eyes, Lucifer, and many more were lined up, promising exceptional performances that would leave a lasting impact on the crowd. As a dedicated fan of metal, I knew I was in for a treat.
