48 days before the Summer Blaze in January, Jurek Owsiak announced another batch of artists who will perform at the Warsaw concert of the 33rd Grand Finale of GOCC, during his weekly radio show. On January 26th, legends of Polish alternative music will take the stage at the PGE Narodowy meadows: Sztywny Pal Azji, Mr Zoob, and the beloved Wojtek Szumański, known to the Pol'and'Rock Festival's Audience.
Mr Zoob – A Classic of the Polish Alternative Scene
Mr Zoob has been spreading positive energy for over four decades, blending rock, ska, and reggae sounds. Songs like ‘Kartka dla Waldka’ [eng. "A card to Wojtek"] and ‘Mój jest ten kawałek podłogi’ [eng. "Mine is this piece of floor"] have become symbols of the early Polish alternative scene, and their unique sound continues to attract fans of all generations. The band’s journey began in 1983 in Koszalin, and their career quickly gained momentum through performances at festivals like Jarocin and the National Youth Song Festival in Opole.
During the 33rd Grand Finale, Mr Zoob will once again prove why they’ve been celebrated on the Polish music scene for so many years. Their performance on the Second Stage of the 30th Pol’and’Rock Festival in 2024 captivated the audience, and now it’s time for more unforgettable moments during the Summer Blaze in January!
Sztywny Pal Azji – Musical Legends of Jarocin
Sztywny Pal Azji is a band that has cemented its place in the canon of Polish rock music. Their performance at the Jarocin Festival in 1986 became legendary, and songs like ‘Wieża radości, wieża samotności’ [eng. "The tower of joy, the tower of loneliness"] and ‘Nasze reggae’ [eng. Our reggae] are still sung at concerts across Poland. Their debut album ‘Europa i Azja’ is a collection of timeless hits that continue to delight both loyal fans and younger generations.
The band performed on the Main Stage of the 28th Pol’and’Rock Festival in 2022—a live recording of this concert is available in SiemaShop in both CD and vinyl editions. Their concert during the 33rd Grand Finale will be an opportunity to sing along to iconic songs and rediscover the rich history of Polish alternative music!
Wojtek Szumański – A Voice of the Generation in Acoustic Form
Wojtek Szumański is an artist whose work balances humour and emotion. His songs like ‘Ballada o cyckach’ and ‘Bez twoich wad’ have garnered millions of views on YouTube, and the sincerity and authenticity of his lyrics are winning him an ever-growing fan base. On stage, he enchants with both energetic hits and melancholic ballads.
Wojtek is well-known to supporters of the GOCC Foundation and the Most Beautiful Audience in the World. He performed at the 32nd Grand Finale and on the Second Stage of the 29th Pol’and’Rock Festival. His appearance at the Most Beautiful Festival in the World in 2023 earned him the 2024 Golden Spinning Top award. Wojtek received the award during a spectacular concert on the Main Stage of the 30th Pol’and’Rock Festival. On January 26, 2025, he will once again demonstrate why he has become one of the most exciting voices of the younger generation.
About the 33rd Grand Finale
The 33rd Grand Finale will take place on 26 January 2025, with the funds raised going towards the purchase of specialised equipment for paediatric oncology and hematology. We aim to procure:
- Oncological surgery equipment, including laparoscopic sets, surgical robots, cystoscopes, ultrasound aspirators, and mobile digital X-ray machines
- Neurosurgery tools such as neurosurgical exoscopes and bipolar coagulation devices
- Oncology diagnostics equipment, including magnetic brain mapping devices, MRI machines, and ultrasound systems
- Pathomorphology tools, such as intraoperative tomography devices, tissue processors, and scanners for histopathological analysis
- Hospice care items, including oxygen concentrators and anti-bedsore mattresses
