Alternativa Festival

Czech international alternative music festival in Prague. Started in December 1993, operated by Unijazz organization & magazine. There exists also Malá Alternativa sub-festival. ALTERNATIVA, first held in 1993, is an international festival of alternative music in Prague. The event offers not only artistic and progressive rock music, but also includes jazz or modern classical music. While a large part is dedicated to experimental electronics, festival has also opened itself to alternative forms of dance music and ethnic rhythms. Visitors have the opportunity familiarising themselves with minority music genres representing high artistic quality and creative approaches. The majority of groups, performing at the festival, are among the world’s best. Besides foreign and leading domestic groups new Czech groups are given the opportunitiy to present themselves on their own stage. A panel of experts finally selects the most interesting project.