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Estonia is the focus country at the largest Czech showcase festival Czech Music Crossroads
The 11th edition of Czech Music Crossroads, the largest Czech showcase festival and music conference, will take place in Ostrava from June 19 to 21, 2025. Hosted at the Poklad Cultural House, this year’s festival promises a dynamic and diverse celebration of world music, jazz, and alternative genres. With 15 exceptional performers from across the globe, it’s a must-attend event for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This year, special attention is given to Estonia and Taiwan, who are featured as the partner countries, alongside the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
In addition to the incredible performances, Czech Music Crossroads will also host a series of talks and panels led by music industry professionals. These discussions will provide valuable insights into the global music scene, making it a fantastic opportunity for networking and learning.
The festival will also shine a spotlight on the innovative contributions from Estonian artists, with three bands inspired by traditional Estonian folklore: Kuula Hetke, OOPUS and Sounds and Stories from Ruhnu Island. Read more: HERE.
“My long-term fruitful cooperation with CZ promoters and their trust to my work lead to the idea of arranging Estonian focus at Czech Music Crossroads festival. My idea was to present Estonian world music artists, who are definitely export ready, but would need an additional international exposure. This event could become an accelerator to their international career,” comments the curator Juliana Voloz.
Our events at the festival:
Thursday, 19.06
17:30–18:00 Sounds and Stories from Ruhnu Island LIVE @ Theatre Hall
19:00–19:30 Kuula Hetke LIVE @ Theatre Hall
Friday, 20.06
11:00–11:45 Panel “Focused on Taiwan and Estonia”
Participating: Indrek Migur (Tallinn Music Week), Britt Randma (Music Estonia) and Juliana Voloz (JVPromotion OÜ).
Off-Crossroads street performances programme:
17:00–17:40 Kuula Hetke LIVE @ Poklad outdoor stage
20:15–21:00 Ruhnu saare lood ja laulud LIVE @ Poklad outdoor stage
Vaata täpsemalt: SIIT
Saturday, 21.06
23:00–23:40 OOPUS LIVE @ Alšovo náměstí