Concert for the Attentive: Go_A, FVCK_KVLT and Michael Kocáb + Karpatské chrbáty
Since 2006, the Concert for the Attentive has traditionally taken place on the anniversary of the beginning of the Velvet Revolution - 17 November. This year it will take place at the Primatial Square in Bratislava. It starts at 5 pm and the admission is free. Symbolic will be the concert of the legendary Michael Kocáb or Ukrainian Go_A, while FVCK_KVLT will bring artistic view of contemporary Slovakia.
16. October 2023
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The evening will be hosted by Bene, who will open the concert with Roland Kánik. Jakub Pružinský will also perform. Jana Kovalčiková, Samuel Kováčik, Zuzana Fialová and 17 youth and student organisations and initiatives will give speeches during the breaks between the concerts. After the concert, visitors will have the opportunity to dance at the Piaggio Silent Disco.
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5 pm – 5:10 pm Bene and Roland Kánik
5:10 pm – 5:40 pm Michael Kocáb and Karpatské chrbáty
5:40 pm – 5:50 pm Jana Kovalčiková / Samuel Kováčik (Vedátor) / Announcement of KROK VPRED (A Step Forward) 17 youth and student organizations and initiatives
5:50 pm – 6:20 pm Fvck_Kvlt
6:20 pm – 6:30 pm Zuzana Fialová / Jakub Pružinský
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Go_A
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Piaggio Silent Disco
Go_A (UA)
Electro-folk phenomenon and one of Ukraine's most popular bands, Go_A combine authentic Ukrainian vocals, modern electronic dance beats, African percussion and guitar drive. Their performance was also a success at Pohoda Festival, where they performed in 2022. Formed in 2012, they achieved recognition by winning the award for the best Ukrainian song of the year in 2015 with the track "Vesnianka". A year later, they released their debut album, "Idy na zvuk". They represented Ukraine at Eurovision with the song "Shum", coming fifth overall and second in the audience vote. This marked the first time in Eurovision's history where a song was performed solely in Ukrainian. "Shum" also climbed to the top of the Spotify Viral Global chart and became the first Ukrainian song to enter the Billboard TOP 200.
Michael Kocáb a Karpatské chrbáty (CZ, SK)
Michael Kocáb, a Czech musician from the famous band Pražský výběr, was an active participant in the Velvet Revolution. He facilitated meetings between dissidents and the authorities and, at the age of 35, took on the role of the head of the parliamentary commission responsible for the expulsion of Russian troops from Czechoslovakia. At the Concert for the Attentive, the band Karpatské chrbáty, led by Braňo Jobus, will join him to perform songs by Pražský výběr along with a few of their own. Karpatské chrbáty have been active since 1982 and hold a legendary status in the Slovak alternative music scene.
FVCK_KVLT (SK)
FVCK_KVLT, the trap project led by Denis Bango, also known for his involvement in the punk band The Wilderness and as a co-creator of the musical programme for the Garage at Pohoda Festival, has gained significant attention. His debut album "Kvlt Teachings" in 2019 made waves in the Slovak music scene, and his latest release, "Cigán" solidified his position at the forefront of the underground rap. His lyrics and performances are brimming with spontaneity and raw punk energy.
After the concert, visitors will have the opportunity to dance at the Piaggio Silent Disco. Dance hits from the past decades will be played by Dj Džbán, Berry M, Vondro and Semtam.
"I take great pride in the programme we have put together for the Concert for the Attentive. Michael Kocáb is not only an exceptional artist but also a brave individual who has stood up to the Russian occupying forces, and also thanks to his efforts they left our country. Given the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, I feel it is crucial to provide a platform for Ukrainian art once again. We previously hosted Go_A at Pohoda, and their performance was incredibly powerful. I have confidence that they will deliver a fantastic show at Primatial Square. Of course, I am also eagerly anticipating Denis Bango's project, FVCK_KVLT, who will provide a commentary on the current situation in Slovakia,” says Pohoda's Michal Kaščák about the programme. About the concert itself he adds: “Thanks to the results of the recent elections, the Concert for the Attentive has regained its relevance, similar to its first edition. Additionally, as the supporters of the Communist Party of Slovakia are planning to discredit this pivotal moment in our modern history at SNP Square, our concert will serve as a response to their rally. I hope that as many attentive individuals as possible will gather at Primatial Square."
This event is brought to you by Pohoda Festival and Bratislava Cultural and Information Centre, with support from the Bratislava City Foundation and media partners RTVS, Rádio_FM, Aktuality.sk, Startitup, Obkec and Citylife.
The concert has received a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway through the EEA Grants as part of the "Keeping up the Freedom" project, co-financed by the state budget of the Slovak Republic www.eeagrants.sk.
The Concert for the Attentive is a part of the Festival Against Violence, jointly organized by Pohoda Festival, Biela vrana, Central European Forum, and BKIS - Bratislava Cultural and Information Centre.
We look forward to seeing you on November 17 in Primatial Square in Bratislava.