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create the medieval atmosphere performing in historical
suites (early Middle Ages / medieval peasantry), playing
historical melodies on traditional instruments. There
are pieces from various parts of Europe in our
repertoire, including Slavic, German, Scandinavian and
Breton melodies dated from XI to XVI century. These are
mainly old dances, historical and folk songs, in total
about one and a half hour of music.
So far, we performed on archeological festivals,
knights’ tournaments, rallies, picnics, shows, private
events, in the open air, on stages and in music clubs.
Since year 2015 we played on about 85 events in
total.
As a band we can offer a performance in the form of a
concert on stage with organizer’s sound system. Or, with
our own sound system on chamber events for approx. 50
participants. We have experience in playing evening
concerts on big stages for the audience of 1000 people,
as well as on smaller stages during the day. In
practice, an optimal performance lasts of minimum 30
minutes to maximum one and a half hour.
We’ve played numerous concerts in clubs, pubs and
restaurants. As it turns out, medieval music can sound
well not only on strongholds and castles, but also in
contemporary surroundings.
Before we entered regular scenes, our primary
environment was on historical encampments, playing
unplugged among tourists and reconstructors. We still
like making music on the premises of the event, catching
direct contact with the audience.
We are able to emphasize the atmosphere of an
event with our music. It can be an evening historical
feast, festival, ceremony, celebration or a historical
play. Sometimes it requires “humming” or “trancing” in
the background, sometimes turning up the battle
atmosphere. We can add also our addiction to encouraging
people to sing on campfires.
The pageant is a great and spectacular form of
beginning an event, transferring and gathering the
participants in a specific time and place. The bands
leads the head of the procession, giving rhythm and
setting a marching step for the armed warriors /
knighthood with banners / cavalry / officials and the
audience. We have experience in leading pageants through
the centers of towns or the areas of festivals.
We offer teaching steps for medieval and
inclusive dances with live music. This may be an
attractive point of the event program. Steps for the
dances can be learned easily and fast even by children.
We always show and explain steps in slow tempo first.
Then, we dance together with the audience while the band
accompanies us. The dances in our repertoire are: Motyle
(Butterflies), Słoma, Praczki (Washerwomen), Kender,
Maltese Dance, Belgijka, Drumul Draculi, Saltarello.
Soon also Repasseado and An Dro.
The infants are most often keen to try and touch „What
is this that makes those sounds?” For the others we
prepared stories on how music evolved in the Middle
Ages, how the music notation was invented, what are the
differences in music folklore in different regions of
Europe. Also some about our instruments, their
evolution, construction and where the pieces of our
repertoire come from. Volunteers can try to learn some
songs and rhythms.
More and more often we organize competitions, medieval
obstacle tracks, folk board and music games that can be
an interesting addition to the event program. We have
all the requisites needed and lots of ideas for
different occasions: from Viking agility games, through
strategic board games to group inclusive games.
Many pairs contact us starting with „We don’t want an
ordinary wedding…”. As a result we attended several
medieval weddings organized in castles. Here’s what we
can help you with:teaching steps for the first dance
in the form of meetings in Wroclaw
renting medieval / fantasy costumes for the guests
music for the welcoming of the bride and groom
march for the entry of the bride and groom
music for the official’s speech
music by the dinner / treatfirst dance of the
bride and groom with live music
inclusive dances with teaching for the guests
leading fun & games
leading traditional slavic wedding games
medieval “disco” with our own sound system
The cost of our participation in the event depends on
the distance from Wroclaw and number of days we’ll have
to spend. For example:
getting there, performances and back the same day /
<160 km one way
the need for accommodation and back the next day /
160-380 km one way
the need for getting there the day before, two
nights / >380 km one way
Accomodation – we hope to be offered a room,
historical tent, or a place for tourist tents by the
organizer.
Sound system – our acoustic instruments’ range is
limited. We have a wireless sound system with battery
supply, which allows us to perform on chamber concerts
in a room, in the open air, or on a small stage (for
less than 50 people on the audience). In case of
concerts on a bigger stage – please deliver our
Technical rider to the sound engineers.
Technical rider
- to deliver to the sound system’s service
Tips for cooperation
- some advice how to prepare our performance
Promotional materials: logo, photos, descriptions
- for the promotion of events
Agreement and our data -
we send it on your e-mail address
Performance booking form
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