The festival uses the energy from the electric grid, generators, and solar power. We aim to reduce the amount of generators as much as possible, and, thanks to the cooperation with ZSE, we are able to do so by building temporary transformer stations. As a result, we cover up to 40% of the energy used at the festival from the fixed power distribution. In addition, ZSE helps us to lighten up the main festival areas with solar lamps. → read more

This time, the body of the exclamation mark bears a quote from French scientist and Nobel Prize winner, J. L. Monod, and artist Rudolf Sikora added these words: “We are here, on our Earth – dependent on each other: a man depends on a man! If we are against each other, we will not be able to manage the future, yet the Earth will remain—without us...”  His work shakes, warns, and encourages to think about what is waiting for us in the future... → read more

Farmers grow different kinds of tomatoes in their greenhouses. Each farm grows a different variety of tomatoes ranging from large tomatoes to sweet small cherry tomatoes. Greenhouses are modernly built and meet the strictest criteria for growing tomatoes. More information is available here: www.ovozela.sk/cerstve-spravy/clanok/zastavte-sa-v-nasom-stanku-na-pohode-a-ochutnajte-nase-paradajky → read more

Viktor Frešo will exhibit a life-size installation at Pohoda that has not yet been presented in Slovakia. The artwork The Birth of the Niemand by Viktor Frešo consists of 16 large sculptures on a square pedestal. They represent a whole range of negative emotions that people try to hide in their lives, such as maliciousness, inferiority complex, and unhealthy self-confidence. → read more

Our production crew does a large amount of kilometres at the airport. This year, everything’s going smoothly thanks to quick transfer on Dema electrobikes. In addition to speed, the green aspect is also important, as we can use cars to a lesser extent thanks to electric bicycles. → read more

Our new partner Yamaha Music will arrive to Pohoda by Yamaha Drum Camp. You can share your passion for music or discover your hidden talent there. In addition to drums, professional drummer Simon Edgoose (UK) will be there to teach you basic and more challenging rhythms and transitions. The number of places for Drum Camp is limited, therefore be sure to sign up at Yamaha's tent for the hour that suits you best. More info here:  www.facebook.com/events/1052857678245311  → read more

For the 13th time, there will be an interactive music and dance programme at Nay Dance House. In addition to great performers – dance instructors, musicians, and singers, "the festival inhabitants" will play an important part as well – small, big, courageous and shy, those who are beginners at dancing and also those who belong to the imaginary major league in their genre. All of this will be offered in cooperation with our partner NAY and under the watchful eye of Fero Moronga, the curator of the dance programme. → read more

Citroën takes care of the mobility of Pohoda organizers all year round. The company will present a zone with a varied line-up full of popular artists, interviews, quizzes, workshops, stand-ups and historic veterans mapping 100 years of Citroën's inspiration. In addition, a search competition awaits you – all you have to do is watch the live streams closely and find a car on festival site. → read more

The Orange zone will be about fun, freshening up, experiences from concerts taking place at Orange stage, but it will also offer shade and hide you from crowds. It will provide you with power for your phones – 24-hour long assisted charger spots, electric sockets for smartphones self-charging and external power banks, as well as a quick "mobile" help – an emergency phone – which is free to use for emergency calls if you lose your phone and need to contact your friends on and off site. In addition, there will be competitions, relax and space for discussions and workshops just like every year. → read more

Michal was born on Independence Day and for almost half of his life, he has been organizing an independent festival, which has gradually become the biggest event of its kind in Slovakia. Michal, similarly to Pohoda, brings together a number of people he gained with his contagious positivity. The joy of todayʼs occasion is multiplied by the fact that Pohoda 2019, thanks to you, sold out already a week before opening the gates. That is also the reason why we thank you all very much for this first beautiful gift; we look forward to seeing you and band Lola Marsh and us wish Michal all the best :) → read more