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Today, when we talk about Męskie Granie, we do not have to explain to anyone what this is one of the most important musical events in Poland and why we cannot imagine summer without it. Every year the pool of tickets increases, but tickets still sell out in the blink of an eye. Sold out tickets are the hallmark of Mêskie Granie. Plus the best artists of the Polish music scene. Simply a project that runs like a well-oiled machine.
This is how it is now. And what was it like at the beginning? Let’s go back for a moment to 2010, when few people believed in the success of this venture. Most were convinced that it would be impossible to create a project based only on Polish artists, without a few diverse scenes. And yet. It turned out that the Polish music scene is extremely rich and everyone can find something for themselves there.
A festival to look forward to
15 years ago, the idea of organizing a ticketed event was also unique. We don’t remember it anymore, but at that time most open-air concerts took place, for example, as part of city days and were free. Męskie Granie brought a breath of freshness. There were never any compromises.
This unique festival tour in Poland is organized in the form of an annual summer series of concerts with the participation of Polish performers. The exception is 2020, when due to the pandemic, there was only one concert broadcast online. But let’s go back to the very beginnings, i.e. to the single “All musicians are warriors”. Representatives of three different generations met on stage – Wojciech Waglewski, Maciej Maleñczuk and Abradab – and magic happened. The piece was an announcement of a series of concerts. The role of the first artistic director was taken by the already mentioned Wojciech Waglewski and it was thanks to him that many alternative artists and musicians appeared on the Męskie Granie stage, who were not widely known, but should have been! In 2010, seven concerts were watched by a total of 23,000 people. viewers. And so the adventure of a traveling concert, the first of its kind in Poland, began.
Promotional material
Until 2014, the festival was supervised by artistic directors. In 2012, i.e. during the third edition of the project, Katarzyna Nosowska became the artistic director of the project. The following year, rapper OSTR joined it. In 2014, Męskie Granie Orkiestra was established instead of the director. The group has a different composition every year. She is responsible for the anthem of the event – an annual single promoting the tour. Since this memorable edition, the group has been performing a special concert, during which you can hear many covers of Polish songs and, of course, the annual anthem of the entire event.
Mêskie Granie is about people
Męskie Granie is the culmination of the careers of many respected musicians, as well as a chance for beginning artists and bands. In 2016, an additional Stage ¯ appeared on the route for the first time, where young and talented performers performed. Performing on a festival stage is a dream of many people. No wonder, the amazing atmosphere, emotions and simply good sound attracts crowds. Męskie Granie is, above all, about people and a guarantee of the highest quality music. Every year, fans want more good songs and the Męskie Granie team rises to the challenge. There are more concerts, we listen to catchy songs throughout the next year, until the next edition.
The musicians associated under the banner of Męskie Granie are creating an increasingly larger family. The creators themselves call the route “colony”. They’re having a great time and it shows! In every performance, in every song. Even though the route is constantly evolving, its idea has not changed. This courage in combining genres, styles and musical generations pays off. There are more and more fans every year. During the six concerts in the first edition, 23,000 people were present. viewers, and in 2023 the tour was the second largest musical event in the country. And what will it be like this year?
Special concerts, special anniversary
Ahead of us is the unique 15th edition of the only festival route of this kind in Poland. Mêskie Granie celebrates its anniversary. On this occasion, the Żywiec brand, the sponsor of the event, has prepared numerous surprises for all fans of this project and, above all, good music.
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The first birthday attraction is an undisputed hit – it has been viewed over three million times on YouTube – the song “I’m thinking ¯” by Brodki x Igo. This is a cover of the song “Nim się się, as if nothing was ever done” by VOO VOO. This is an additional song created before the premiere of this year’s single promoting Męskie Granie. Of course, we still have this year’s anthem of Męskie Granie. However, we have to wait a while longer for him.
What else do the organizers surprise us with? This year, for the first time in years, Mêskie Granie will start in Żywiec (June 28-29, Amphitheater Pod Grojcem), and will end with the grand finale… in Warsaw (August 23-24, Fort Wola – Summer Strefa Progresji). Concerts will also take place in Szczecin (July 12-13, EPSD Aeroklub Szczeciñski), Gdańsk (July 19-20, Polsat Plus Arena), Poznań (July 26-27, Park Cytadela), Wrocław (August 2-3, Pola Marsowe) and Kraków (August 9-10, Aviation Museum). As many as three orchestras will play in Żywiec: MGO 2017 on Friday, MGO 2023 and 2024 on Saturday.
“Together on the road for 15 years”
Męskie Granie has been one of the most important events on the cultural map of Poland for years, and the 15th anniversary of the iconic route is a perfect excuse to celebrate. This year, all the most important Polish artists will appear on the project stage – both those who have been associated with the event for years, as well as new, promising musicians. Over 140 artists, 19 special projects and an Orchestra of Orchestras! There is no denying that this event will be remembered throughout Poland!
And that’s not the end of the surprises. On the occasion of the 15th edition of Mêskie Granie, fans of the project will be in for a real treat – Mêskie Granie Orkiestra from previous years will return to the stage! This is the only chance to hear again the repertoire prepared for previous editions. Selected orchestras will be heard during Friday concerts. This year, the following will be presented to the audience again: Mêskie Granie Orkiestra 2023: Igo, Mrozu, Vito Bambino, Mêskie Granie Orkiestra 2020: Daria Zawia³ow, Król, Igo, Mêskie Granie Orkiestra 2017: Brodka, Rogucki, Ørganek, a tak that Mêskie Granie Orkiestra 2015: Mela Koteluk, Fisz, Tomasz Organek, Smolik.
During the grand finale in Warsaw on Friday evening, you will be able to see the Orchestra of Orchestras, which will perform the anthems of Męskie Granie from 2010-2024! Its members will include: Wojciech Waglewski, Maciej Maleñczuk, Abradab, Spiêty, Fisz, Leszek Mo¿d¿er, Katarzyna Nosowska, Marek Dyjak, OSTR, Brodka, Smolik, Mela Koteluk, Tomasz Organek, Piotr Rogucki, Krzysztof Zalewski, Igo, Daria Zawia³ow, B³a¿ej Król, Vito Bambino, Apple Blossom, Mrozu. At the end of Saturday’s concerts, this year’s Mêskie Granie Orchestra will play, the composition of which will be announced in the coming weeks.
The organizers know how to have fun, so there is one more surprise. A special event will be the Club Stage, which will debut during the finale of the tour in Warsaw. Club Stage, an initiative aimed at bringing current electronic sounds closer to listeners. The following people will play on the Club Stage: 2K88, An On Bast, Catz ‘n Dogz, Deas, Earth Trax, Julek Ploski, Krenz, Penera, Sarapata, Zima Stulecia feat. Envee “Transmisja do Maceo Wyro”.
Promotional material
During the entire tour, the Main Stage will feature: Anita Lipnicka, Artur Rojek, Bartek Królik, Brodka, Daria Zawia³ow, Daria Ze ¦ląska, Dawid Tyszkowski, Igo, Jakub Józef Orliñski & Aleksander Dębicz “#LetsBaRock”, Jan Emil Młynarski & Brass Federation featuring Anna Rusowicz, Kacperczyk, Ka¶ka Sochacka, Kortez, B³a¿ej Król x GOD (Gorzowska Brass Orchestra), Kwiat Jabłoni, LUC; Rebel Babel Film Orchestra – music for the film “Ch³opi”, Łona x Konieczny x Krupa, Matylda/Łukasiewicz, Mela Koteluk, Mery Spolsky, Miuosh x Ensemble ¦ląsk “Pie¶ni Wspó³czesne Epilog”, Mrozu, Nosowska, Nosowska /Król, Ørganek MTV Unplugged, CKOD: Mêskie Granie Łącznie, PRO8L3M, Rubens, Spacer Po Warszawie project – Robert Cichy; Guests: Ania Dąbrowska, Robert Gawliñski, Natalia Nykiel, Baranovski, Kev Fox, Piotr Zio³a, Karolina Czarnecka, Barbara Wroñska, Magda Dubrowska, Ugorna, as well as Spięty, T. Love, Tomek Lipiñski, Vito Bambino, Voo Voo and Leszek Mo¿d¿er, Wodecki/Pater, Zalewski and Zalia. The list is really long! Męskie Granie has gathered all the most important names in one place. After all, we’ve been “on tour together for 15 years.”
The following people will play on Stage: Beskres (by Kamp!) feat. Bokka, Reni Jusis, Bisz, Cheap Tobbaco, Coals feat. Hubert., DIMoN, Generacja Jazz: Rejoin, Twoosty Mayonez, USO 9001, Grubson, Gypsy And The Acid Queen , Homo Twist, Hoshii, Hubert., Ignacy, Immortal Onion x Micha³ Jan, Ivo, Jakub Skorupa, Yet, Kara¶/Rogucki, Kasia Lins feat. Walu¶KraksaKryzys, Kathia, Kêpiñski; Kowalonek, Kim Nowak, Kosmonauci, Kuba Dąbrowski, Lor, Marcelina, Marcin Masecki Trio, Matecki, Miêtha, M³ynarski Masecki Fortet x Kuba Wiêcek x Henryk Wars, Mùlk, Obijalski, P.Unity, Patrick The Pan, Pietrucha / Zalewska, Projekt WOW (Waligóra, Odoszewski, Wolas), Renata Przemyk feat. Dagadana, Rozen, Skalpel AV Set, Skubas, Smolik // Kev Fox, Swiernalis, Tacet (By Wojtek Urbañski), Tektonika x Kuba Wiêcek, The Stubs, Tomasz Makowiecki, USO 9001, Verde, VHS, Wiktor Waligóra, Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet featuring Fisz, B³a¿ej Król and Zuta.
Promotional material of the ¯ywiec brand, sponsor of the Mêskie Granie route.
Source: Gazeta
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