Kilkim Žaibu Explained

Music Festival Name:Kilkim Žaibu
Location:Joniškis, (1999–2009) Varniai, Lithuania (2010–2014)
Žagarė, Lithuania (2015)
Varniai, Lithuania (2016–2021) Ukmergės r.sav.,Lithuania(2022-present)
Years Active:1999–present
Dates:June, July
Genre:black metal, death metal, pagan metal, heavy metal, folk music
Founders:"Pikuolis" club
Website:http://www.kilkimzaibu.com

Kilkim Žaibu (from Lithuanian "arise/soar with the lightning"[1]) is an extreme metal festival in Lithuania, held annually since 1999. The festival distinguishes itself from other major metal festivals by incorporating the shows of metal aesthetic-related performers such as medieval folk bands and historical reconstruction clubs, as well as a blacksmith and artisan market.[1]

From 2010, the festival has taken place at in the town of Varniai, Lithuania. Before that, it had been happening at "Plūgo broliai" in Joniškis, Lithuania.

Between 2000 and 3000 people visit the festival annually from various countries. Bands have performed at Kilkim Žaibu festivals from Australia, Norway, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Germany and neighbouring countries.

Kilkim Žaibu 19

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 28–30 June 2018.

Kilkim Žaibu 19 lineup:!Thursday!Friday!Saturday
        • Cunabula Deceitome Juodvarnis
  • Mentor

Kilkim Žaibu 18

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 29 June - 1 July 2017.

Kilkim Žaibu 18 lineup:!Thursday!Friday!Saturday
  • Valkyrja
  • Bossk
  • Au-dessus
  • Pulse of Nebulae
  • Extravaganza
  • Ugniavijas
  • Murder One / Dani Divine
  • Pekla
  • Rāva

Kilkim Žaibu 17

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2016.

Kilkim Žaibu 17 lineup:!Thursday!Friday!Saturday
  • / Romuvos
  • Rasa Serra ir Saulius Petreikis
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Gyvata
  • Rana

Kilkim Žaibu 16

The festival took place in Žagarė, Lithuania on 26–27 June 2015.

Kilkim Žaibu 16 lineup:!Friday!Saturday

Kilkim Žaibu 15

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 20–22 June 2014.

Kilkim Žaibu 15 lineup:!Friday!Saturday!Sunday

Kilkim Žaibu 14

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 21–23 June 2013. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 14 line-up:!Friday!Saturday!Sunday
  • Obelija
  • Sen Svaja
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Ontrēp

Kilkim Žaibu 13

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 22–24 June 2012. Line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 13 line-up:!Friday!Saturday!Sunday
  • Crypts of Despair
  • Juodvarnis
  • Agonija

Kilkim Žaibu 12

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2011. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 12 line-up:!Thursday!Friday!Saturday
  • Kovarnis
  • Din Brad
  • Ugniavijas
  • Vilki
  • Marga Muzika
  • Krynica
  • A. Smilgevičiūtė ir grupė Skylė
  • Negură Bunget
  • Liepsnojantis Šerkšnas
  • Ugniavijas
  • Kovarnis

Kilkim Žaibu 11

The festival in 2010 year first time took place at lake Lukstas in Varniai, Lithuania on 11–12 June 2010. The lineup:

Kilkim Žaibu 11 line-up:!Saturday!Sunday

Kilkim Žaibu 10

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 12–13 June 2009. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 10 line-up:!Friday!Saturday
  • Nycticorax
  • Argharus
  • Root
  • Infernal War

Kilkim Žaibu 9

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 7 June 2008. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 9 line-up:!Sunday

Pre-2008 history

The bands that have performed at this festival since 1999 include:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kuenstler . Erika . Dreseris . Sarunas . Kilkim Zaibu Festival 2019 Preview . June 20, 2019 . Metal Temple . May 12, 2019.