Live Report

Live Report is our record of nights spent in front of stages, in packed rooms and open fields, watching bands turn songs into something louder, messier, and more human. These are firsthand reports, written after the lights come up and the sweat dries, shaped by what actually happened rather than what was promised.

Live Report

Globaltica 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Music Without Borders

Globaltica 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Music Without Borders

This year, from July 17 to 20, the Globaltica Festival of World Cultures celebrated its 20th anniversary in Gdynia, in the serene glades of Kolibki Park, surrounded by magnificent trees that shield us from the noise of the busy city. What began in 2005 inside […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Still Forever Young: Rod Stewart’s Unstoppable Live Show

Still Forever Young: Rod Stewart’s Unstoppable Live Show

At nearly 80 years old, Sir Rod Stewart took to the stage last night with an energy that would put many younger artists to shame. His gravelly voice still carries that unmistakable punch, his stage presence remains magnetic, and his wit – as British as […]

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 […]