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The upcoming edition ofEast of Culture – Different Sounds in Lublin (July 2\u20135) is set to chart a sonic path through the contemporary scenes of Georgia and Ukraine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This year, the festival invites audiences into an immersive space where medieval polyphony intersects with modular synthesis, and Eastern mysticism is recontextualized through Western pop-culture tropes. Our mission is to spotlight avant-garde movements that defy categorisation, showcasing artists who are currently disrupting local algorithmic trends and reshaping regional identities. We are particularly focused on genre-fluid projects that filter traditional roots through modern technical sensibilities, constantly seeking \u201cdifferent sounds\u201d to redefine the regional zeitgeist.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s musical lineup final additions:<\/p>\n Nina Eba<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A solo project from the Ukrainian-born, Graz-based DJ, producer, and vocalist. While rooted in electronic music, Eba eschews rigid genre boundaries in favor of an eclectic, high-energy fusion. Her live sets and studio work are a kinetic blend of drum \u2018n\u2019 bass, heavy electro, breakbeat, and hyperpop. With a heavy emphasis on multi-media visual integration, her Lublin performance will feature material from her 2024 LP Morpho and its international remix counterpart, Re:Morphix.<\/p>\n Heinali & Andriana \u2013 Yaroslava Saienko \u2013<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0This formidable Ukrainian duo brings their landmark \u201cHildegard\u201d project to Lublin\u2014a deep dive into the liturgical compositions of Hildegard von Bingen. The performance serves as a bridge between traditional Ukrainian vocal techniques and cutting-edge modular synthesis. By processing medieval melodies through a complex architecture of oscillators and sound generators, the duo creates a singular sonic environment. Having graced the stages of Primavera Sound, Le Guess Who?, CTM Berlin, and Unsound, this is a must-see for fans of experimental soundscapes.<\/p>\n The B17\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Hailing from Batumi, this Georgian duo is renowned for high-octane sets that blur the line between live performance and club culture. Integrating live percussion with a gritty electronic backbone, The B17 navigates the intersection of dubstep, industrial, drum \u2018n\u2019 bass, and techno. Their aesthetic is heavily informed by pop-culture iconography\u2014drawing from comic books, gaming, and post-apocalyptic cinema\u2014resulting in a powerful synthesis of Eastern mysticism and Western \u201ccodes.\u201d<\/p>\n These artists join an already stacked programme. Previously announced acts include:<\/p>\n Backengrillen<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 A powerhouse collective uniting members of the iconic Swedish group Refused with the uncompromising free jazz titan Mats Gustafsson. The project masterfully synthesizes punk, hardcore, and noise with high-velocity jazz improvisation<\/p>\n Therapy?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Hailing from Larne, Northern Ireland, these guitar-noise legends have been a constant force since 1989. For many fans of alternative rock and metal, Therapy? represents the gold standard of the genre.<\/p>\n Dead Bob<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 the latest project from John Wright, the drummer and co-founder of the legendary Nomeansno. While punk rock provides the rhythmic foundation (much like his work with NMN), Dead Bob fearlessly pushes past traditional genre boundaries.<\/p>\n Kap Bambino<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A French duo founded in 2001, Orion Bouvier and Caroline Martial (Bordeaux) craft electronic music deeply rooted in alternative sensibilities. They have taken the European club and festival circuit by storm with their abrasive, high-energy set<\/p>\n D\u00e4lek<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 An American outfit from Newark, active since 1998. They deliver a visceral fusion of heavy, industrial beats, old-school rap delivery, and socially conscious lyricism, with stylistic experiments ranging from jazz and noise to metal.<\/p>\n Tramhaus<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 A Rotterdam-based post-punk force currently regarded as one of the most vital acts in the global guitar-alt renaissance.<\/p>\n Leila Bordreuil & Drew McDowall\u00a0<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0A duo committed to deep sonic exploration. Bordreuil is a New York-based cellist and composer; McDowall is a Scottish legend of the European electronic avant-garde and a long-time member of the cult groups Coil and Psychic TV.<\/p>\n Sun Ra Arkestra<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 The legendary intergalactic collective founded in the 1950s by Herman Poole Blount (Sun Ra). Their performance is a cosmic tapestry of jazz, blues, electronics, swing, and space rock, all governed by the spirit of free improvisation.<\/p>\n Mats Gustafsson & Kimmo Pohjonen<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Gustafsson is a Swedish saxophonist considered one of the most prolific and respected figures in the modern independent scene. He is joined by Pohjonen, an accordion virtuoso known for his idiosyncratic style and revolutionary approach to composition.<\/p>\n Drank<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 A duo featuring Ingrid Schmoliner (piano) and Alex Kranabetter (trumpet\/electronics), both leading figures in the vibrant Austrian experimental and improvised music scene.<\/p>\n The 2026 edition also serves as a deep dive into the creative potential of the Polish underground:<\/p>\n Furia gra kino<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 One of Poland\u2019s most creative forces. Their latest project pairs their signature sound with haunting cinematic imagery of vintage Silesia.<\/p>\n Marcin Masecki & Boleros<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 A piano virtuoso and arranger who navigates classical and contemporary worlds with equal ease. He presents his latest project, Boleros y M\u00e1s.<\/p>\n YANA<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Joanna Bie\u0144kowska, a Gda\u0144sk-based pianist and composer. Her work elegantly bridges the gap between classical strings and ambient electronic textures. Only Mess & go\u015bcie<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A genre-blurring collective rooted in hardcore and post-punk. They will be joined on stage by special guests including \u0141ukasz J\u0119drzejczak, Moriah Woods, and Tadeusz Cie\u015blak.<\/p>\n
\nMarking the 19th edition produced by Warsztaty Kultury and the 13th under the Wsch\u00f3d Kultury (Different Sounds) banner\u2014a collaborative initiative by the National Centre for Culture, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and the cities of Lublin, Bia\u0142ystok, and Rzesz\u00f3w.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHinode Tapes \u2013 A trio from the Tricity indie scene operating at the intersection of jazz, electro-acoustic improvisation, and ambient.<\/p>\n