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Coming in at the end of August to make the summer seem that much longer, the Coke Live Music Festival is that one last hurrah before it’s back to school (or back to the office) and out of the sun. Originally taking place on the Blonia commons, last year the festival switched locales to the massive grounds of the Polish Aviation Museum, located at Al. Jana Pawla II 39.
While some of the acts are as poppy as the soda that sponsors the event, the festival tends to keep a good balance between the mainstream and the somewhat independent but not too edgy genres, throwing in a hodgepodge of Polish bands to keep things unpredictable. 2008 is a promising year for the festival, as huge stars such as Missy Elliott, Sean Paul, Timbaland, and The Prodigy have all signed up to play. The latest big act announced at the time of printing were British indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs, but several other acts are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the festival.
For those who have come from afar and would like to hear some local talent, the Polish artists featured at the festival include Indios Bravos, The Car Is On Fire, Sokół feat. Pono, Hurt, Marika, Pezet, and Afromental. Also taking the stage will be the winners of the Coke Live Fresh Noise contest, Apple Tree.
With three big stages – the Main Stage, Coke Stage and Burn Stage – a camping area, special DJ events, and the “Coke Clinic” where you can take a break and even get a massage, those attending the two days and nights of the festival will have their hands (or should we say ears) full. Tickets are priced at 150 zloty for both days (165 with camping), or 85 for each individual day, and can be found, along with more information, at the festival’s website:
www.livefestival.pl
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