Colours of Ostrava: ‘Challenges have accelerated’
Incoming artistic director Filip Košťálek troubleshoots artist fees, the generation gap, new ticket-buying behaviours and more
News By Lisa Henderson | 23 July 2025
Colours of Ostrava’s incoming artistic director Filip Košťálek has given his analysis of the festival landscape, following the 22nd edition of the Czechia event.
The Czechia festival took place last weekend in Ostrava, the country’s third-largest city, with acts including Sting, Shaggy, Iggy Pop, Justice, Snow Patrol and The Chainsmokers. Additionally, the event featured the world premiere of an audiovisual concert by acclaimed film composer Jung Jaeil (Parasite, Squid Game), who performed live with a local…
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