Bene is in Bratislava, and Dave is in Los Angeles. Over the summer, Bene sent a few of his beats to Dave, and Dave replied saying he liked them. So Bene sent over some more. Dave responded with raps of his own. The demos kept piling up until they decided, “Alright, let’s release this as an EP and do a few concerts to go with it.” The first of those concerts will be at Pohoda Festival. → read more
Come and have fun while supporting homeless people. On Sunday, December 8, from 14:00, FVLCRVM and the bands Bad Karma Boy and Muzička will play a benefit concert at the St. Vincent de Paul Night Shelter in Bratislava. Admission to the event is free, but you can help the homeless by bringing warm clothes, non-perishable food, or functioning mobile phones. You can also support them by joining the "Adopt a Bed" donation or buying Depaul merch on the spot. The charity event Doma dobre is once again organized by Pohoda Festival in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Depaul Slovakia. It will be hosted by Martin Staňo and will take place at the St. Vincent de Paul Hostel on Ivanská cesta 32 in Bratislava. → read more
His extraordinary guitar playing — fusing fingerstyle, percussive techniques, and classical guitar — has captivated millions on social media and earned worldwide recognition. At Pohoda 2025, Marcin will showcase his musical mastery and genuine joy of music with his entire band. → read more
The British band Maruja is already being hailed as the next big festival headliner. This Manchester-based four-piece fuses heavy guitars with jazzy saxophone and almost rap-like vocals. According to music critics – and us – they’re a must-see act right now. And there’s no better place to experience them than at Pohoda 2025. → read more
This year’s Pohoda did not turn out as you or we expected. The early end of the festival deprived us all of many beautiful moments, amazing concerts, and the chance to meet one another. The wave of solidarity that followed Pohoda touched us deeply, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you for all the expressions of support; they gave us the strength to continue. → read more
Icelandic band BSÍ won hearts in Slovakia after their playful song “Vesturbæjar Beach” featured in the Pohoda 2024 Aftermovie. Best friends Silla and Julius prove that even in Iceland’s gloomy weather, sunny and carefree music can blossom. → read more
→ read more
This post-punk six-piece from Britain is coming to Pohoda 2025, ready to get you moving with their electrifying live performance. Several of us on the Pohoda team have had the pleasure of seeing this young band perform live, and we can’t wait for you to experience them at Trenčín Airport. If you’re into the wild energy of Viagra Boys or the dance-punk grooves of LCD Soundsystem, DEADLETTER’s music will instantly get under your skin. → read more
Ilona Németh, an artist, professor, and curator of the Visual Stage at Pohoda, was honoured yesterday with the prestigious White Crow award. She received the award for her lifelong artistic achievements and civic engagement. Notably, she was summoned for police questioning after initiating a petition advocating for the dismissal of the Minister of Culture. The White Crow awards are presented annually to individuals who courageously stand up for truth, justice, and the public good, often at great personal risk—facing threats, legal repercussions, or career setbacks. Congratulations to Ilona Németh and the other laureates for their public advocacy and contributions to society. → read more
We couldn’t have imagined a better celebration of freedom and democracy than this artistic one. Thank you for celebrating it with us and creating an amazing atmosphere aboard the packed PINK WHALE → read more
