Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discover rare releases and expand your collection with CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records that are hard to find in traditional music stores.

About the Fair

independent music scene in Poland, like everywhere else, has been growing rapidly in recent years, with many small record labels releasing a wide range of albums in various styles, from punk rock to experimental electronic music. However, due to the limited production of these records, it can be challenging for artists to reach a broader audience through traditional music stores. Instead, these albums are often only available online or directly from the distributor.

To address this issue, Indie Labels Fair was set up to support these independent record labels. The Fair is in line with the concept of the Different Sounds festival, as most of the performers who have participated in the festival are signed with independent label

For yet another year, independent music labels from across Poland will gather at East of Culture – Different Sounds to take part in Indie Labels’ fair.

Previous editions of Indie Labels’ Fair drew large crowds — music lovers had the chance to buy records directly from the labels, chat with the people behind them, and explore the latest releases from the independent scene.

This year’s exhibitors will include Gusstaff Records, Kilogram Records, Bocian Records, Antena Krzyku, and Don’t Sit On My Vinyl, among others.

Indie Labels’ Fair: 4 and 5th July 2025 at 16.00-22.00.

About the Festival  

Each year, the East of Culture – Different Sounds festival takes audiences on a musical journey to a realm where sound defies convention. It’s an invitation to discover artists who challenge genre boundaries, address meaningful issues, or simply evoke emotions and experiences that linger long after the final note fades,

In a world where music festivals often chase fleeting trends and popularity metrics, Different Sounds remains a space for seekers—those in search of genuine encounters and musical epiphanies. It’s a refuge for true music lovers and a rare opportunity to connect with artists from around the globe for whom music is more than entertainment—it’s a profound form of expression.

This year’s performers: : Voivod, The EX, The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis, PETBRICK, Maria W. Horn, Butch Kassidy, Mitsune, MaidaVale, Emmeluth’s Amoeba, Zamilska, Raphael Rogiński & Iztok Koren, Ivo Shandor & The Gozer Worshipers, Flower & Pines, Newa, NFNR, Ela Orleans, Dopey Monkey i gości  and representatives of  the Stone Tapes label: Laraaji, Lee Ranaldo & Leah Singer and Yonatan Gat.

The East of Culture – Different Sounds festival offers more than just music; it’s a unique chance to explore compelling literature from Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic states through the East Express series, published by Workshops of Culture. This year’s festival will feature nine book premieres, each accompanied by author talks and literary discussions. These new titles promise to delve into the intimate corners of memory, expand the boundaries of imagination, and reflect on diverse human stories—whether historical, fictional, or forgotten.

Admission to the festival remains free, with more announcements coming soon!

More information: https://nck.pl/projekty-kulturalne/projekty/wschod-kultury

East of Culture – Different Sounds  
3–6 July 2025  
Lublin, Błonia near the Castle

Organisers: The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, The National Centre for Culture, the City of Lublin, Workshops of Culture in Lublin.
East of Culture – Different Sounds Festival is actively championing gender equality in the music industry as part of the Keychange network.

The Mayor of Lublin, Krzysztof Żuk has assumed Honorary Patronage

Media Patrons: Trójka – Program Trzeci Polskiego Radia, Polityka, Onet, TVP Kultura, nowamuzyka.pl, TVP 3 Lublin, Polskie Radio Lublin, Gazeta Wyborcza, Kultura Enter

Sponsors: Browar Zakładowy, Strabag Sp. z o.o.

East of Culture – Different Sounds Festival is actively championing gender equality in the music industry as part of the Keychange network.