The festival opens Thursday with the "Debuts" concert, hosted by Gabi Drzewiecka, Ralph Kaminski and Artur Orzech, showcasing emerging artists including Martyna Baranowska, Sara Girgis and Michał Grobelny, among others.
The opening night also features a 30th-anniversary recital by Anna Wyszkoni, joined by artists including Doda, Anna Maria Jopek and Kamil Bednarek, alongside the "Superjedynki" concert spanning multiple generations of Polish pop, with performers including Natalia Kukulska, Dżem and Majka Jeżowska.
Friday's "Premieres" concert, hosted by Paulina Chylewska and Łukasz Nowicki, will present new songs competing for audience votes, followed by a 30th-anniversary recital by Justyna Steczkowska. A second hip-hop showcase, "Hip Hop. Jedno Podwórko 2", curated by rapper Vienio, will feature DonGuralesko, Eldo, Grammatik and others, with organizers promising a surprise guest duo.
Saturday centers on "Autobiography," a tribute to lyricist Bogdan Olewicz on his 80th birthday. His songs — including Perfect's classic "Autobiografia" — will be performed in new arrangements by Krzysztof Cugowski, Doda, Natalia Kukulska and a large ensemble of Polish stars. The evening continues with "Kabareton", headlined by comedy troupe Kabaret Neonówka marking its 26th anniversary.
The festival closes Sunday with a concert celebrating rock band Lady Pank's 45th anniversary, followed by a tribute concert honoring singer-songwriter Magda Umer and poet-lyricist Agnieszka Osiecka, titled "When I'm Gone… — A Tribute to Magda Umer and Agnieszka Osiecka", featuring Hanna Śleszyńska, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Dorota Miśkiewicz and others.
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Source: PAP