# Helena Englert faces criticism as music gigs expand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/helena-englerts-opener-festival-debut > Updated: 2026-08-02T09:49:18.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 6. In mid‑June 2026 Helena Englert marked her 26th birthday with a playful puddle‑video and announced a new single, “Przy Tobie”, slated for release on 26 June. The promotion added visibility to her upcoming slot at the Open’er Festival, a placement that sparked early nepotism accusations because she had only three singles and a modest Spotify following. On 1 July she made her Open’er debut on the Flow Stage, performing her four released tracks and previewing material for a forthcoming album. The set, noted for its energetic choreography and a distinctive white‑shorts outfit, was quickly shared online. Viewers divided over her vocal experience and the fairness of her inclusion, while some praised her stage presence. A TV interview on 21 July featured veteran actress Paulina Holtz, who referenced Englert’s festival appearance and framed it as part of a broader career transition. Two days later, social‑media backlash intensified, with critics linking her Open’er slot to her parents Jan Englert and Beata Ścibakówna and claiming she displaced more seasoned newcomers. Englert responded that criticism is a cost of her work and announced further performances at the Męskie Granie festival in August, including shows in Wrocław and Warsaw. The August 2 concert again divided opinion, with some lauding her energy and others reiterating nepotism concerns. Simultaneously, she expanded her TV profile, joining the Polish “Dancing with the Stars” season and starring in series such as “#BringBackAlice” and the drama “Pokus”, underscoring a dual push into music and screen while continually confronting the “nepo‑baby” narrative. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Helena Englert’s early start and recent Męskiego Grania performance spark nepotism debate Helena Englert, who started acting at two, faced renewed nepotism criticism after her recent Męskiego Grania concert, amid a budding music career and a recent theatre graduation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helena-englerts-early-start-and-recent-mskiego-grania-performance-spark-nepotism-debate ### 2026-07-27: Helena Englert draws online criticism over Open’er and Męskie Granie festival slots Helena Englert’s debut Open’er Festival show and upcoming Męskie Granie dates sparked online accusations of nepotism linked to her parents Jan Englert and Beata Ścibakówna. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helena-englert-draws-online-criticism-over-opener-and-mskie-granie-festival-slots ### 2026-07-21: Polish actresses Paulina Holtz and Helena Englert discuss long‑running TV role and online criticism Paulina Holtz reflects on her decades‑long role in “Klan” and theatre work, while Helena Englert responds to online criticism and nepotism accusations as she prepares for “Dancing with the Stars”. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-actresses-paulina-holtz-and-helena-englert-discuss-longrunning-tv-role-and-online-criticism ### 2026-07-07: Polish actress Helena Englert expands music career and TV presence Helena Englert, daughter of famed actors, is pursuing a music career as Hela, performed at Open’er Festival, and will appear on Poland’s “Dancing with the Stars”, while addressing nepotism criticism. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-actress-helena-englert-expands-music-career-and-tv-presence ### 2026-07-02: Helena Englert’s Open’er Festival debut sparks online debate Helena Englert debuted at Poland’s Open’er Festival, performing on Flow Stage and prompting a wave of mixed social‑media reactions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helena-englerts-opener-festival-debut-sparks-online-debate ### 2026-06-14: Helena Englert to Perform at Open'er Festival as She Announces New Song on Birthday Helena Englert, daughter of Jan Englert, will play at Open'er Festival despite a short discography, and on her 26th birthday announced a new song “Przy Tobie” with a viral puddle video. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helena-englert-to-perform-at-opener-festival-as-she-announces-new-song-on-birthday --- Cite as: Helena Englert faces criticism as music gigs expand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/helena-englerts-opener-festival-debut