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Sanok hosts second Avanti SoundSystem brass band festival

The second edition of the New Generation Orchestras Festival – Avanti SoundSystem 2.0 took place in Sanok from August 7 to 9, 2026. Organized by the Sanok Youth Brass Band Avanti Foundation in cooperation with the PRO ARTIS Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the event brought together various musical groups from Poland and abroad, including three orchestras from Ukraine.

The three-day festival featured performances from ensembles in Wasilków, Suchowola, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Lviv, Vodohrai, and Oleksandriia. Highlights included a colorful parade through the city streets to the Main Market Square, a joint concert involving all participating bands, and parade drill demonstrations. The event concluded with stage concerts showcasing the dynamic and modern side of traditional brass instruments.

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Avanti Sound System · Ministry of Culture and National Heritage · PRO ARTIS Association · Sanocka Młodzieżowa Orkiestra Dęta Avanti · Sanok