Rafał Chwała

Artistic Director of East of Culture–Different Sounds

By education, cultural studies, filmmaker.

By occupation, cultural manager, producer of artistic events, working at the Workshop of Culture in Lublin.

Over the past several years, he has co-created such events as the Night of Culture in Lublin (long-time music curator), the film series City Movie and Cinema under the Stars, the literary and musical series Book It! and the concert series of Different Sounds Zone.

Together with Robert Kuśmirowski, he created the Died Moroz Convention – the only winter outdoor event in Europe that is a mix of music and contemporary art.

Currently, he is primarily involved in programming, booking, planning, producing and organizing events, with East of Culture – Different Sounds festival remaining the most important for years.