Dawid Podsiadło, one of Poland's standout musical talents, is set to establish his own music festival titled Zorza, scheduled for 2025 across six major cities. The festival aims not only to entertain but also to innovate within the cultural scene, promising entirely new performances and collaborations from some of the country's most notable artists.
On February 11, 2025, Podsiadło shared the news via social media, declaring Zorza as both "a new, innovative cultural format" and aspires to merge music with various other artistic expressions. The music festival is expected to showcase works created explicitly for the event, providing audiences with fresh experiences.
The initial lineup for the festival is intriguing and star-studded. Artists set to perform include Kaśka Sochacka, Artur Rojek, Kacperczyk, Kortez, Sokół, Fisz Emade, and Paulina Przybysz. Each of these artists is known for their significant contributions to the Polish music scene and will present unique and exciting projects, making it clear this festival will differ from traditional music festivals.
Podsiadło emphasized the variety and uniqueness of the event, stating, "Każdego dnia pojawią się ponadto zupełnie inni artyści i artystki," highlighting the daily change of performers. This structure heralds the festival as something truly refreshing for concert-goers.
The Zorza festival will take place over two days at each location: June 6-7, 2025, in Poznań; June 27-28, 2025, in Wrocław; July 11-12, 2025, in Warsaw; July 25-26, 2025, in Kraków; August 15-16, 2025, in Gdańsk; and finally, August 29-30, 2025, at the Lotnisko Muchowiec (Muchowiec Airport) in Katowice.
Ticket sales have already generated excitement. Pre-sale begins on February 12, 2025, for users registered with the Allegro Smart! program at 1 PM, and for T-Mobile customers (registered under the Magenta Moments program) at 6 PM. General sales will open on February 13, 2025, at 12 PM via the official ticketing platform eBilet. Ticket prices range from 249 PLN for single-day access to 449 PLN for two-day passes, with service fees included.
Dawid Podsiadło expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, saying, "Zorza to nowy, innowacyjny format kulturowy, który połączy muzykę z innymi dziedzinami sztuki..." Reflecting his aim for the Zorza festival to spark creativity and engagement between artists and audiences.
This festival emerged after Podsiadło's successful stadium concert tour, marking his venture beyond traditional performances and showcasing something more collaborative and artistic. With Zorza, attendees can expect unique collaborations, such as Podsiadło performing with Artur Rojek, where they will cover songs from the iconic band Myslovitz, emphasizing the nostalgia and musical heritage.
The festival scene aims to mix music with other forms of art, presenting various projects striving to create valuable artistic dialogue. Podsiadło noted, "Możemy stworzyć przestrzeń, w której wymieszają się wszystkie odcienie sztuki," which indicates his vision of creating a multi-faceted cultural experience.
With six incredible cities lined up for the Zorza festival and the promise of unique performances and configurations each day, this event stands to be not only remarkable for fans of Dawid Podsiadło but for all of Poland's music lovers. This festival marks the beginning of what is anticipated to be a series of cultural milestones, as Podsiadło has hinted at more events, potentially including another festival edition planned for 2027.
Such initiatives highlight Podsiadło's commitment to the evolution of music festivals within Poland, aiming to offer fans unprecedented experiences combined with elements of surprise and artistic depth. It's safe to say, Zorza is one festival fans won’t want to miss!