FIJO Cheb 2024 – programme

Foreign orchestras and dance groups: 

  • Slovakia – Nová Dubnica Wind Orchestra and Majorettes
  • Hungary – Mórii Ifjúsági Fuvószenakar Mór
  • Poland – Orkiestra Dęta Miasta i Gminy Gostyń 
  • Portugal – Associação Batoto Yetu Portugal Lisbon 

Czech orchestras and dance groups: 

  • Cheb – Municipal Wind Orchestra and Dance Group of ZUŠ Cheb 
  • Cheb – MDO Cheb Veterans and majorettes
  • Zlín – Association of Youth Wind Orchestra, z.s. 
  • Krnov – Youth Wind Orchestra ZUŠ 
  • Sokolov – Bohemian Marching Band
  • Mariánské Lázně – Youth Wind Orchestra and majorettes from ZUŠ F. Chopin 
  • Rožmitál pod Třemšínem – Youth Wind Orchestra of the Jakub Jan Ryba Music School 

The hosts of the festival:

Diana Toniková, David Petřík, Klára Štěpánková, Vladimíra Vítová

Thursday 27 June 2024

Čtvrtek 27. 6. 19:00

WE CAN'T WAIT

Before the festival starts there will be a concert for the wide public and festival participants. Two excellent bands from our region will perform - a young promising band Steven’s, which mingles elements of blues, rock and funky groove, and the legend of the Cheb music scene, Koala band.

Jiřího z Poděbrad Square

I. Festival Day – Friday 28 June 2024

Pátek 28. 6. 16:00

OPENING CEREMONY

With the participation of all orchestras and their majorette groups, town officials and invited guests.

Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad Square

Pátek 28. 6. 19:00

WELCOME TO CHEB

MDO Cheb, Slovakia, Četnická 13

On Friday evening, Cheb and Slovak orchestras will present a joint concert. Afterwards, the guest "Četnická 13" will play for your good mood.  The ensemble consists exclusively of members of the Castle Guard Music and the Police of the Czech Republic. It consists of thirteen instrumentalists and singers, Ivana Brožová and Jakub Jirů. The ensemble follows the tradition of Czech brass music and tries to interpret it in its most pure form. Their repertoire includes national, First Republic, military, Old Prague and other songs. The group has been active since 2023. The leader is a former member of the MDO Cheb, Jiří Pohnán.

Cheb Castle

Regular admission: 100 CZK
Admission for children, students and seniors: 50 CZK – purchase possible only at the venue before the event

(no strollers, bicycles, animals and umbrellas are allowed)

II. Festival Day – Saturday 29 June 2024

Sobota 29. 6. 09:00

CEREMONIAL TOWN PARADE

All the bands and their playing and dancing performers participating

Zlín, Hungary, Mariánské Lázně, Portugal, Krnov, Poland, Sokolov, Rožmitál pod Třemšínem, Slovakia, Veterans of MDO Cheb, MDO Cheb

Parade route: Májová street, Svobody Square, Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad Square

Sobota 29. 6. 13:00

THE FIRST FESTIVAL CONCERT

Mariánské Lázně, Rožmitál pod Třemšínem

Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad Square

Sobota 29. 6. 15:30

Returning to the stadium

A fun afternoon for the whole family in the company of festival participants and their guests.

Smille Band ZUŠ Cheb, Milites - flag show, MDO Cheb - Slovakia - Sokolov, Portugal, Poland, STS Magic Star Cheb, TK Stardance Chomutov, Groowe Army

Sports Complex Lokomotiva Cheb

Sobota 29. 6. 20:00

Big Band of Felix Slováček, DJ Miro Novy

The leading Czech orchestra in the field of jazz and dance music led by Felix Slováček. The Big Band consists of 17 players and plays in a classic big band line-up.

The end of the evening will belong to DJ.

Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad Square

III. Festival Day – Sunday 30 June 2024

Neděle 30. 6. 09:30

FIJO PRESENTS – Big Band ZUŠ Kraslice

A performance featuring another musical guest of our festival.

Cheb Castle

Neděle 30. 6. 11:00

THE SECOND FESTIVAL CONCERT

Poland, Zlín, accompanying programme STS Magic Star Cheb

Cheb Castle 

Neděle 30. 6. 14:00

THE THIRD FESTIVAL CONCERT

Hungary, Krnov, accompanying programme STS Magic Star Cheb

Cheb Castle

Neděle 30. 6. 20:00

MUSIC SHOW OF BRASS ORCHESTRAS AND MAJORETTE GROUPS AND CLOSING CEREMONY

Standard admission: 200 CZK
Admission for children, students and seniors 100 CZK – purchase possible only at the venue before the event

(no strollers, bicycles, animals and umbrellas are allowed in the marked area - stands and seating for spectators)

Sports Complex Lokomotiva Cheb

FIJO ON THE ROAD

SATURDAY 29.

10.00 Františkovy Lázně – march through the town – Zlín

13.30   Pomezí u Chebu – Portugal 

SUNDAY 30. 6.

10.00 Františkovy Lázně – march through the town – Portugal

Senior houses

10.00 Skalka – Slovakia

10.00 Spáleniště – Krnov

 

Change of programme reserved!

Festival organization: KC Svoboda, Za Mostní brannou 5, Cheb (part of the West Bohemian Theatre in Cheb, contributory organization)

The festival is organized with the financial support of the Town of Cheb and the Karlovy Vary Region.