The Blues Aperitiv 2024 jury had a much more difficult task than in previous years. While usually roughly the number of bands that shine during the competition then appear on the imaginary podium, this year any of the seven finalists could have won without any exaggeration. Více...

The Blues Aperitiv competition show will start on Saturday at 7 pm at the House of Culture in Šumperk. The international jury led by Blues Alive program director Ondřej Bezr has selected The Bad Week, Robert Kordylewski Trio, Noises From The Swamp, Reverend Killjoy, Navratil Brothers, Back to Roots and Kiero Grande for the final. Více...

We are announcing the first confirmed names of this year's lineup. American drummer and guitarist, Grammy and multiple Blues Music Awards winner Cedric Burnside, American blues singer-songwriter, winner of numerous Blues Music Awards and three Grammy nominations Eric Bibb, brilliant Miami guitarist and Blues Rock Artist of the Year 2023 Albert Castiglia, prominent American singer-songwriter and rock singer Chuck Prophet and many others will play in Šumperk. Více...

The Blues Aperitiv music competition for new blues and blues-based talent is open to all bands or musicians, regardless of country of origin. The main attraction for the winners is the opportunity to perform at the Blues Alive 2024 festival, which this year takes place from 14-16 November. The deadline for entries is March 1. Více...

The 27th edition of the Blues Alive festival ended on Sunday, November 19, at dawn. It was a ground-breaking year in many ways and, according to the overwhelming majority of visitors' reactions, it was also extremely successful. Více...

This year's edition will also offer a unique one-off concert project celebrating the birthday of The Rolling Stones frontmen. Honza Ponocný will pay tribute to the rock greats with other leading musicians of the Czech scene. It will be primarily a performance of the composers' mastery of songs from their solo albums. Více...

We are announcing the full line-up for this year's festival including the biggest stars. In addition to the previously announced performers such as Tommy Castro, Alvin Youngblood Hart and Bernard Allison, we are adding more big names from around the world. Více...

The 24th edition of the Blues Aperitiv talent contest was successfully held on 15 April 2023 in the large hall of the House of Culture in Šumperk. Více...

Seven talented bands have been selected by an expert jury for the final of the Blues Aperitiv competition, which will take place on 15 April at the House of Culture in Šumperk. The bands Amiya (Poland), Back To Roots (Czech Republic), Cold Licks (Czech Republic), Dark Leaves (Poland), Her Memories (Slovakia), Kiero Grande (Slovakia) and Readymade Backsliders (Czech Republic) will perform live. Více...

We have added the names of five more stars who will perform at Blues Alive on November 16-18, 2023. Again this year, festival-goers can expect a diverse mix of the best of what can be heard on the world blues scene today. Last year's successfully established second stage under the name Jam Stage will be elevated to a full festival stage, where international stars will also play. Více...

The 24th edition of the Blues Aperitiv competition is intended for blues and blues-based talents regardless of their country of origin. The main attraction for the winners is the opportunity to perform at the Blues Alive Festival, which takes place November 16-18, 2023. Více...

This year's edition brought several successful innovations, but most importantly, once again, a large portion of great blues. We are already announcing the names of the first five performers and opening pre-sale tickets for the 27th edition of Blues Alive, which will take place on November 16-18, 2023. Více...

In total, nearly forty music acts will perform at the House of Culture and other venues in Šumperk this year. We also offer a second festival stage called Jam Stage. Concerts will be complemented by a painting exhibition, jam sessions, listening programs, a masterclass by Jontavious Willis and a film screening. The big news is the opening of a permanent exhibition of the Blues Alive Hall of Fame. The festival is sold out, only tickets for the accompanying events are available. Více...

In total, over 35 local and international performers will perform during three days in the House of Culture which this year for the first time will also offer a second festival stage, and at other venues around Šumperk. The concerts will be accompanied by a photography exhibition, jam sessions, listening sessions, masterclasses and film screenings. Více...

The American singer Sugaray Rayford cancelled part of his European tour (which was to include a performance at Blues Alive), but the good news is that we managed to get not only a star of comparable size, but also one of the great legends of the contemporary blues scene: pianist and singer Anthony Geraci with his band The Boston All-Stars. Více...

Joining the previously announced names on the 26th Blues Alive program are one of today's greatest soulblues singers Sugaray Rayford, brilliant guitarist and acclaimed songwriter Carolyn Wonderland, and world-renowned Hammond organist Delvon Lamarr and his trio. Více...

On Thursday April 21st, 2022, the Olomouc Region Award for Lifetime Contribution to Culture was presented in Olomouc. Více...