Musicians from the rock genre and poets will share the stage in Ekaterinburg
On September 13, 2026, the cultural landscape of Yekaterinburg will be transformed as the Ural independent label "Paper" hosts the "Paper" Festival. This unique event promises a fusion of rock music and poetry, gathering six Ural rock bands and local poets on one stage.
The lineup includes well-known acts such as Rottvrot, Politeness, As Always, Skepsis, Subdeers, and the somewhat unconventional Dick Pig. Four poets from the "Vobla" poetry club will also take part in the festivities.
The festival will take place in a courtyard setting at the Museum of Underground, providing an intimate and engaging atmosphere for the performances. In addition to the live music, the event will feature a poetry competition, offering a unique opportunity for winners to collaborate with experienced Ural musicians. The winning composition will be recorded and released on the Ural independent label "Paper".
The "Paper" Festival aims to dispel myths about punk culture and demonstrate that punk rock is about creation, engagement, self-expression, and depth. To further this goal, a lecture on punk culture will be held, with experts discussing the origins and key meanings of punk culture.
The festival is a significant event in the upcoming Year of Ural Rock, which is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026, as reported by "Regional Newspaper". For those interested in attending, local event listings, official festival websites, or cultural news sources closer to the event date are recommended for up-to-date and accurate descriptions of the "Paper" Festival's background and significance.
At the "Paper" Festival, scheduled for September 13, 2026, attendees can expect a blend of home-and-garden ambiance, with the event taking place in the courtyard setting of the Museum of Underground, and an exciting lifestyle experience as they immerse themselves in live music, poetry, and the punk culture phenomenon, including performances by renowned bands like Rottvrot and Politeness, as well as local poets from the "Vobla" poetry club. Furthermore, the entertainment lineup will also feature a music competition, providing a chance for winners to collaborate with Ural musicians and have their winning compositions recorded and released on the "Paper" independent label.
