IMT Smile were formed in the early 1990s in Prešov and quickly became one of the most distinctive bands on the Slovak music scene. Founded by brothers Ivan and Miroslav Tásler, the band broke through in the mid-1990s with the song Nepoznám, which dominated radio airplay and opened the door to their debut album Klik-Klak. Early on, IMT Smile established a strong position and were named Discovery of the Year at the annual awards of the Slovak Association of Authors and Performers.
With the albums Valec and Nech sa páči, IMT Smile confirmed their instinct for melody and lyrics that resonate across generations. Songs such as Opri sa o mňa, Ľudia nie sú zlí and Veselá pesnička are now staples of Slovak radio. Live, IMT Smile have the rare ability to unite an entire audience into a single voice – naturally, without grand gestures, but with an emotional pull that works every time. At Colours of Ostrava, they will bring the atmosphere of concerts that feel like a long-standing tradition back home.