Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy

Polish charity organisation founded in 1993 by Jerzy Owsiak. Also known as WOŚP, or Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. WOŚP holds an annual fundraiser in January called Finał WOŚP in many Polish cities and beyond, where bands usually play. In summer WOŚP organises the Pol'And'Rock Festival, previously known as Przystanek Woodstock. See also Fundacja Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy.