The concert by Maciej Lipina, promoting his latest album “Południowy,” turned out to be not only a musical event, but also a multidimensional artistic experience. “Południowy” sounded here as if it had reached exactly where it belonged — a space that carries the same kind of sensitivity from which this album was born. Here, in …
The third day of the great blues celebration at KATO Blues FACES had a special character — this time it resonated not only at 13 Staromiejska Street, but also on the airwaves of Radio eM 107.6 FM. On Monday evening, a special edition of the program Stories Written with Blues took place, hosted by editor …
KATO Blues FACES was on fire again — quite literally. Red. Chirowski & Pan Wydro proved that their nomination for the European Blues Challenge 2026 is no coincidence, but the result of consistency, talent, and stage authenticity. From the very first sounds, it was clear that this evening would be a celebration of blues. The …
Katowice is about to become the European capital of blues. From April 11 to 19, the city will pulse with music, meetings, workshops, and accompanying events that will create a unique atmosphere around the European Blues Challenge 2026. KATO Blues FACES has prepared as many as 9 days of an intense and diverse program that …
We announce the results of the blues bands competition! Six bands will perform during the European Blues Challenge Katowice 2026. KATO Blues FACES has announced the results of the blues bands competition, whose aim was to select artists performing during the accompanying events of the 14th edition of the European Blues Challenge in Katowice. From …
We have a story to share with you that still moves us deeply. For a long time, we had admired Aga Krysiuk’s work — her paintings created on vinyl records, which we had seen at many events, both large and more intimate. They always made us stop for a moment. They always left an impression. …
An exceptional time lies ahead. The European Blues Challenge in Katowice is one of the most important blues events in Europe, and at KATO Blues FACES we have prepared nine intense days of concerts, meetings, premieres, workshops, and shared celebration. It will be a marathon that will go down in the history of our venue. …
We have another beautiful story we would like to share with you. During this year’s Good Music Fair “Wszystko Gra” at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, we met two exceptional artists: Jerzy Grunwald and Janusz Hryniewicz. Jerzy Grunwald is a legend of big beat and folk rock, the leader of the band En Face, …
The artists returned to Katowice for the second time, and the audience’s anticipation was palpable even before the first note. As soon as the musicians appeared on stage, it became clear that something truly special was about to happen. The venue was filled to capacity, and from the very first minutes, the atmosphere pulsed with …
On Friday evening, the stage of KATO Blues FACES transformed into a space filled with emotion, sincerity, and musical freedom. Marek “Makaron” Motyka and Arek Zawiliński — two artists who have followed their own paths in the world of blues and acoustic music for years — joined forces to create a concert that will …
