Brutal Assault vol. 13, Jaromer (20km north of Hradec Králové)

14-16 August 2008

For all three days: (Pre-sale) 1050CZK (Gate)1200CZK

www.myspace.com/brutalassaultcz 

This summer the dark, atmospheric, casements and ramparts of Josefov 's18^th century army fortress will play host to the three day onslaught of heavy metal and thrash that is Brutal Assault vol. 13. This epic “Open Air Festival Of Extreme Art” begins early Thursday afternoon (with the campsite open from 3pm Wednesday) and continues through to late Saturday night. With headlining acts such as Cradle of Filth, Soilwork, and Paradise Lost, playing across two stages, fans with be grateful that the event’s organizers have most thoughtfully allowed its attendees to have Sunday, the Lord’s day, serve its full potential as a day of rest.

Mystic Sk8 Cup, Stvanice Island

July 4-6

Tickets: 3 day ticket: 800Kc

www.mysticskatecup.cz

First held in 1994, Prague's Mystic Skate Cup festival is an epic three day event showcasing the finest international skateboarding talent. With $30,000 prize at stake, this contest is certainly nothing to be sniffed at. The competition consists of two events: The street-style competition takes place on a state-of-the-art street course designed specifically for the Mystic Cup; and the vert competition which takes place on an outdoor vertical ramp. Drawing over 200 professional skaters from all reaches of the globe, The Mystic Skate Cup is Europe's premier skate contest. And in true Czech festival style, live music, DJs, great food and even graffiti exhibitions will accompany the main event. If you can only catch one day, head down on Sunday for the semifinals, the finals and the huge Mystic Skate Party. Overall The Mystic Skate Cup is a wheely good festival. Sorry.

Bažant Pohoda, Trenčín

18 - 19 July

1099 - 1699 SLK

Fat Boy Slim, The Streets, Editors, The Wombats, Tinariwen, The Toasters, Tosh Meets Marley, Unkle, Pendulum

www.pohodafestival.sk

Slovakia’s premiere music festival began in 1997 when 140 tickets were sold but 2,000 people rocked up to watch four Slovak, three Czech and one Russian band play. Pohoda, which means easy (chilled) in Czech and Slovak, now attracts serious names, The Pixies appearance in 2006 arguably being the high point thus far. For some eclectic Pohoda pre-sounds, listen to Pohoda Radio on the festival website and acquaint yourself with headliners and local talent alike. Prague rockers The Prostitutes have been getting fanmail from Slovaks since signing up for the festival, and they are just as excited: “Fact is that this is one of the most acclaimed, biggest and most important festivals in the region,” explains guitarist Martin Destroyer. “Expectations are higher that the Sun!” And the sun shines hotly on the expanse of airfield that has been home to the fest since 2004. So go take it easy in the fields of Slovakia, and witness a slice of true rock n’ roll as The Prostitutes play Friday night in Moravské Budějovice, Saturday at Pohoda, and then leave immediately for a 9pm slot in Austria. “36 hours, 1100 km, 3 festivals, 30 degrees, 8 guys, one van, no AC. I was always bad at chemistry,” Martin admits, “but this definitely could explode.”

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