It all started more than thirty years ago in the legendary London club Splash, just a short walk from King’s Cross station. At a time when the British guitar scene was searching for new directions, one of the most distinctive paths was carved out by the band gathered around singer Skin. Their unique blend of alternative rock, metal, punk and unmistakable political energy turned Skunk Anansie into musical iconoclasts unafraid to speak their minds. At the center of it all stands Skin — a charismatic frontwoman with a voice that can whisper or roar, instantly commanding any audience.
Skunk Anansie are renowned for their incredibly intense live shows, where the raw power of music, emotion and visual energy merge into one electrifying moment. Hits like Weak, Hedonism, Charlie Big Potato and Because of You sound even sharper and more urgent live — always carrying the unmistakable signature of a band that has never compromised its identity or attitude. Czech audiences have witnessed this more than once, most recently at Prague’s SaSaZu, where Skin even took the opportunity to crowdsurf. In Ostrava they will also arrive armed with their new album The Painful Truth, which has received very positive reviews, not least thanks to the production by David Sitek.