About:
COLOURS OF OSTRAVA is an annual music festival that takes place in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The festival features a diverse lineup of performers from a range of genres, including rock, pop, electronic, and world music. Past headliners for COLOURS OF OSTRAVA have included Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Chemical Brothers, and Imagine Dragons.
Famous For:
COLOURS OF OSTRAVA is famous for being one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in Central Europe. It is known for its eclectic lineup of performers and unique atmosphere, with a mix of indoor and outdoor stages and a variety of other activities and experiences on offer.
Creation Purpose:
The festival was founded by Zlata Holušová in 2002. The festival was created as a way to bring more attention to the city of Ostrava and to showcase the region's rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Fun Facts:
COLOURS OF OSTRAVA is held at Dolní Vítkovice, a former industrial site that has been transformed into a modern cultural center.
In addition to music performances, the festival also features a range of visual arts installations, theater performances, and other cultural events.
The festival attracts tens of thousands of attendees from around the world, making it a truly international event.
Impact On The Music Industry:
The festival's commitment to promoting cultural diversity and heritage has helped to raise awareness of important social issues and reinforce the value of cultural exchange and understanding.
Festival was scheduled from 14 Jul to 17 Jul 2011 (3 day(s)).
Colours of Ostrava takes place in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Here is the full address of the festival: Dolní Oblast Vítkovice, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Yann Tiersen, Dubioza kolektiv, Swans, MONO, Blackfield.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
blues
classical
alternative
indie
alternative rock
experimental
indie rock
post-punk
atmospheric
garage
garage rock
instrumental
post-rock
acoustic
ambient
art rock
avant-garde
blues rock