A great surprise for all fans of Polish heavy sound. Krzysztof Sokołowski, the undisputed icon of Polish metal and a long-time friend of the Most Beautiful Festival in the World, will appear on the Second Stage of the 30th Pol'and'Rock Festival - for the first time with solo material!
Krzysztof Sokołowski is a figure of legendary status in the Polish music scene. His distinctive vocal style, often compared to the voices of such icons as Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) and Rob Halford (Judas Priest), continues to amaze and inspire. For years, he has won the hearts of fans both as the frontman of Nocny Kochanek and the prominent voice of Exlibris (from 2012 to 2015) and Polish Metal Alliance. After Nocny Kochanek's 4 performances at the Most Beautiful Festival in the World (the band's first appearance on the Main Stage of the 23rd Woodstock Festival resulted from winning the Emerging Bands Competition), Krzysztof Sokołowski returns, this time with his solo project under the name 'Sokołowski'.
Sokołowski holds a degree in applied linguistics and, as a translator, has often found creative fulfillment in writing and translating texts. After years of keeping ideas in a drawer, he decided to show listeners another side of his musical sensitivity. Thus, the album 'Taki jak ja' [Eng. "Just as I am"] was born, which – as the vocalist himself emphasizes – presents his second (or perhaps primary?) facet.
Krzysztof's exceptional musical talent has been repeatedly recognized by Antyradio's listeners who named him "Rock Vocalist of the Year" in the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Krzysztof's new solo album marks a departure from the humorous image that has accompanied the artist in recent years. The album features 10 compositions, encompassing a spectrum of deep-seated feelings and revealing Sokołowski's previously unknown sensitivity.
30th Pol'and'Rock Festival
Formerly known as Woodstock Festival Poland, Pol'and'Rock Festival is, above all, a great musical adventure, during which the ideals of the original Woodstock’69 are brought back to life. The festival, held in Poland since 1995, will send, for the 30th time, the sounds of Peace, Love, and Music to the ether!
The audience will meet again at the former Czaplinek-Broczyno Airfield to cherish the values of freedom, brotherhood, and rock'n'roll (but not only!) between 1-3 August 2024, during the jubilee edition of the Most Beautiful Festival in the World. Among the artists who have already confirmed their performance are Celkilt, Electric Callboy, Motionless in White, Kasia Kowalska, The Warning, Less Than Jake, Myrath, Clawfinger, Sick Of It All, Flapjack, T.Love, Flogging Molly, Enej, MEUTE, Modestep, Guano Apes, Orkiestra Dorosłych Dzieci, Paktofonika Live Band, Mery Spolsky, Zenek Kupatasa and Coma.
