Pohoda 2017 will host also the Israeli writer and screenwriter Etgar Keret, who is known for his unique black humour and up-to-date stories. Abroad, his books have been translated into 31 languages and many have become best sellers. In addition to many literary awards, he has been awarded Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his directorial debut Jellyfish. In the Slovak language, his collections of short stories have been published: Suddenly, a Knock on the Door (2012) and Seven Good Years (2014). Etgar Keret was supposed to come to Pohoda already in 2014, but due to the worsened security situation in Israel he did not appear. During his exclusive visit to Pohoda, he will present his new collection of short stories he has compiled specifically for Artforum. By the way, the name of the new collection is being voted for by the readers. You can join them at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/0Io0u5SYQUewx8943 → read more

Slowdive fans had to wait for band's new album for 20 years. Based on the praises from the likes of The Skinny, Clash, Consequence of Sound and many more, it was well worth waiting for. Ho99o9's debut United States of Horror is no less successful. You can listen to their crazy selection of noise genres of the last 30 years on the album or feel its energy live at Pohoda 2017. Today, a reedition of Rodrigo y Gabriela (Deluxe Edition) album has been released as well. Apart from remastered versions, it also features their live performance from the Dublin Olympia Theatre. Today has also seen the release of remixes of C Duncan songs from album The Midnight Sun.   → read more

In cooperation with Rádio_FM, on 17th of May we will hold the largest Pohoda Day_FM ever. From 8AM to 10PM, Dillon, Electro Guzzi, B-Complex, Katarína Máliková, Saténové ruky, Nvmeri, Tolstoys, Changing Faces, Panáčik, and Barcode DJs will perform in three concert studios. In the premiere, we will present the documentary “20 Years of Pohoda”, poetry will also be a part of the event (Slam Poetry, Čaj o piatej, Dano Majling), as well as dance workshops with Muzička and Fero and Barbora Morong, table football tournament and a press conference with news about Pohoda 2017. → read more

Martinus bookstore In cooperation with literarnyklub.sk will again bring to Pohoda a wide selection of great literature, discussions with authors, readings, workshops, and, last but not least, the delicious offer of Foxford café. This year, too, you will be able to enjoy the famous and popular formats such as Slam Poetry, LiteRAPtúra, and the presentation of this year's Anasoft Litera finalists. The main star of the programme will be the Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar, the author of All the Kremlin's Men published in Slovakia by Absynt. In addition to him, we can look forward to the Israeli writer Etgar Keret, while other guests are no less interesting: Irena Brežná (Anasoft Litera finalist) and two Magnesia Litera winners—Marek Šindelka and Martin Reiner. We will publish more detailed information about the literary tent programme shortly. → read more

Today, all guitar music fans are having a field day: April 28 2017 marks the release date of both Mark Lanegan and Thurston Moore’s new albums. Lanegan’s Gargoyle received 10 out of 10 from Mojo and 8 out of 10 points from Guardian, Q, The Skinny or PopMaters. Moore’s latest record Rock n Roll Consciousness also has a high score on average: It’s been praised by the likes of Spin, Mojo, Uncut or Clash. You can give both albums a listen via Spotify. In 10 weeks, you can hear this new amazing music live at Pohoda 2017. → read more

As we mentioned in the past, soil needs regular rest from demanding oil plants (sunflowers). This is one of the reasons why our agronomist team captained by Monika Satková came up with some highly-visible news: this year, the center of the festival site will be embellished by bluish flax plant and mustard with its intense yellow perianth. → read more

143 songs and almost 10 hours of great music. You can listen to the finest selection of songs by artists performing at Pohoda 2017 in our official Spotify playlist "Pohoda Festival 2017 - Artists". → read more

The up-and-coming acts on the local drum & bass scene, Changing Faces and The Prophecy, will be joining forces at Pohoda 2017. They’ve already caught the attention of Let It Roll or the prestigious UK portal UKF representatives. They will show Pohoda 2017 visitors that there is a bright future ahead of this genre in Slovakia. → read more

Band Vuraj offers traditional Belarusian music in contemporary arrangements with psychedelic effects. They record traditional folk songs on their trips across the country and then give them a new form in the studio. The praised winners of a number of Belarusian awards will be playing Pohoda 2017. → read more

We’ve teamed up with Rock for People Festival to launch a sale of combo tickets. During your festival vacation from 4rd to 8th July, you have a chance to see Foster The People, Evanescence, Die Antwoord, Paramore, Cage the Elephant, alt-J, Solange, M.I.A., Ylvis, Birdy and many more for just 130 €. → read more