Attendees of this year's Metronome Prague can look forward to 4 outdoor stages, 3 indoor stages, 80 concerts and a rich supporting programme including quality gastronomy and bars. You can see the star-studded lineup HERE.
On Thursday 22 June, the Prague Exhibition Grounds will open at 4 pm. Visitors can look forward to a unique set by the PSH live band before the headliner of the day, the funky Jamiroquai. The rhythmic evening will be closed by the Monkey Business Spexial project with guests Dan Bárta, Ota Klempíř and Michael Viktořík from J.A.R. and then the electronic duo Bratři. The highlights will be popular Norwegian singer Aurora, the rising neo-soul and rap star Biig Piig, the singer-songwriter Aiko and the concert by Midi lidi & Laco Lučenič with a special programme dedicated to the "electronic era" of Meky Žbirka.
On Friday 23 June, the main stages belong to French modern chansonnier ZAZ, Berlin’s electro-magicians Moderat, British rockers Editors and Israeli singer Riff Cohen, who will offer a mix of rock and Middle Eastern music. Concert specials have been prepared by Slovak singer Jana Kirschner, rock band Para and domestic Zrní, whose concert will be recorded by Czech Television (ČT). Musician and producer Lazer Viking will share the stage with the iconic Moderat.
On Saturday 24 June, after noon, the audience will be delighted by Annet X, a British-Czech project of Emily Burns and Jan Ponocný, James Harries, rockers The Silver Spoons and American rock singer Sir Chloe. The most anticipated acts on the programme will be French M83 with their new album, post-punk White Lies and the increasingly popular Swedish singer Tove Lo, whose hit Habits - Stay High has been playing on the airwaves since 2013. Many other musical events are planned. Fresh winner of the prestigious Brit Awards in the "Rising Star" category Holly Humberstone is heading to Prague. Another special event is prepared by the local MYDY, including their new album, or Slovak punks Saténové ruky. On the rap scene, whose dramaturgy is under the umbrella of producer and rapper Risto Sokolovski, local rappers Pio Squad or Supercrooo will add frequencies.
An integral part of Metronome Prague is a varied accompanying programme called Metronome Fair. This year, the theme of the fair is COURAGE and includes many items. In cooperation with the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery, Metronome Prague will present a unique realization of the iconic Alien by artist H.R. Giger, the one for which he was awarded an Oscar. Together with other Czech art institutions, the organizers have prepared extraordinary outdoor installations, live and audience-oriented podcast recordings, interesting film productions and presentations of non-profit organization activities. There will also be a programme for children, theatres, workshops and various games.