DUBIOZA KOLEKTIV

In the organizer's words:

Dubioza Kolektiv, a band from Bosnia and Herzegovina, was founded in 2003 in the midst of an economically and morally stagnating region.

They combine ska, punk, reggae, electronics and hip-hop with local Balkan influences and are uncompromisingly opposed to the nationalist establishment. Their first album "Dubioza Kolektiv" (2004) sparked enthusiasm not seen since pre-war times, and with "Firma Ilegal" (2008) they achieved fame throughout the Balkan region. They received international attention with "Wild, Wild East" (2011), which was released by Bill Gould's label Koolarrow Records. Their album "Happy Machine" (2016) deals with topics such as the Gezi Park protests and the refugee crisis and was enriched with guest appearances by artists such as Manu Chao and Benji Webbe. Today, they are one of the most popular live bands in Eastern Europe.