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News / Press release: Colours of Ostrava No1 Colour Production and Klub - Cesty rytmu present Colours of Ostrava An international music festival Member of the EUROPEAN FORUM OF WORLDWIDE MUSIC FESTIVALS Under the auspices of Ing Evžen Tošenovský, district administrator of Moravia-Silesia and supported by the Information centre UNIC, Statute City of Ostrava, City quarters of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz, PHARE CBS, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, and the French Embassy in the Czech Republic The Festival differs essentially from other similar events held in the CR in the fact that: As the first and until now, only music festival in the CR, it became a member of the EUROPEAN FORUM OF WORLDWIDE MUSIC FESTIVALS. EFWMF (www.efwmf.org) is a non-profit association of the 44 most significant, independent European festivals which commit themselves to supporting world, ethnic, traditional and original culture from individual world nations and connecting them in cultural exchanges. Within the association, there are festivals such as Sfinks in Antwerp, Tanz und Folkfest in Rudolstadt, Germany, one of the biggest world festivals Dunya in Dutch Rotterdam, Netherlands, as well as the festival in Roskilde, Denmark. Along with Colours of Ostrava, only the Polish Crossroads Festival of Traditional Music in Krakow and the Hungarian Kalaka Folk Festival in Miskolc are East-European members of EFWMF. As is not usual, it is situated in the centre of town - in the well-known entertainment district of Stodolní street and the fairground of Černá Louka. with its innovative and, for the Czech Republic, bold repertoire, this multi-genre festival is aimed not only at the younger generation. Fans of all music styles can get their fill of world and dance music, ethnic music, and a host of celebrities from the Czech music scene, including alternative groups and artists. The diversity of genres is similarly and appropriately expressed in the name of the Colours of Ostrava Festival. Interaction with many world cultures occurs in an inviting, relaxed atmosphere across an expansive space of the open city that leaves the visitor the freedom of choice and movement, as was evident in the first year of the festival. What was the Festival´s 1st year like (12.-13.7.2002)? Over 300 musicians from more than 50 bands and 24 DJs of which 14 were foreign - i.e. Senses, Transsylvanians, Uado Taraban, Africa Mma, Carantuohill - were presented on six stages - 3 being outdoor and 3 being in club locations. Among the elite Czech artists represented were Monkey Business, Tatabojs, Buty, Hypnotix, Kryštof, Jiří Suchý + Hot & Sweet Orchestr, and others. Approximately 11, 000 people attended the Colours of Ostrava Festival over two days. Date and place The Second year of the Colours of Ostrava takes place on 11.-12.July 2003 in the centre of Ostrava, within the area of Stodolní St., Janáčková St. and the Černá Louka Fairgrounds Location of stages Area of Stodolní: Spektrum open-air Stage on the grass field between Bauhaus and Stodolní, including a roofed stage + several marquees with refreshments Stodolní open-air Stage on the parking lot near the Stodolní-Pobialová intersection, including a roofed stage + marquees with refreshments Dance open-air Stage on the parking lot on Škroupová street Boomerang Stage at the Boomerang club on Stodolní street Algida Stage at the Megamarquee near Stodolní street Elle Stage at the Sky club on Mussorgského street Area of Černá Louka: Buben open-air Stage at the Černá Louka fairgrounds, including a roofed stage + refreshment marquees Kolotoč open-air Stage a second stage at the Černá Louka fairground (opposite pavilion A) Silesia forum, Telepace open-air Stage at the Rectory garden by the Černá Louka fairgrounds Schedule So far, the following artists are confirmed: GORAN BREGOVIC WEDDING AND FUNERAL BAND (EAST EUROPE) KOSHEEN (GB) SUPPORT LESBIENS J.A.R. GOFFREY OREYMA (UGANDA) ECSTASY OF ST.THERESA TE VAKA (NEW ZEALAND) OI - VA - VOI (GB) DRUM MACHINA (PL) HEY (PL) FANFARE SAVALE (ROMANIA) BA CISSOKO (GUINEA) KORAI OROM (HUNGARY) VLASTA REDL & KAŽDÝ DEN JINAK ZUZANA NAVAROVÁ & KOA KRYŠTOF TUMBAO (PL) MONIKA NAČEVA HRADIŠŤAN SUI VESAN (SLOVAKIA) ZVA 12-28 BAND (SLOVAKIA) SLUNEČNÍ ORCHESTR JIŘÍ SCHMITZER STO ZVÍŘAT TRABAND GOTHART AHMED MÁ HLAD CABELIQUE ČANKIŠOU DIVOKEJ BILL ŠVIHADLO LÉTAJÍCÍ KOBEREC DANIEL SALONTAY & DLHÉ DIELY (SLOVAKIA) IVAN HLAS TRIO F. J. SONG & HORSKÁ KARAVANA (CHINA, CZ) DUB-O-NET NEŘEŽ TUBABU ÚDERY ÚDY DOWNBELOW NAKED FLOOR The schedule, especially regarding the dance scenes, will be specified further in upcoming press releases. Entrance fee Until 31st May 2003 389 CK Until 31st June 2003 469 CK Until 10th July 2003 499 CK On the spot 599 CK (Prices including VAT and service fees) Advanced booking in Ticketstream network (www.ticketstream.cz) starts on the 4th April 2003.