“Paks” band added to Bedem Fest lineup – News

ok the field’ in the final, in front of the festival’s expert jury, the audience, and the RTS auditorium. The finalists included ‘Grešni raj’, ‘Skelet psiho manijaka’, ‘Polsky’, ‘Irina Sace’, ‘OKOT’, ‘Paks’, ‘San Guida sa Hokkaida’, ‘Vever’, ‘Switch’, and ‘Restore’ as part of the festival’s lineup.

The winners of the “Bunt Rok” festival 2025, the group ‘Paks’, secured the coveted golden statuette of lightning, a generous cash prize of two thousand euros, and the prestigious PGP RTS award – recording a studio album. Following closely behind, the second-place “OKOT” claimed the silver statuette of lightning along with a cash prize of 1500 euros, and “San Guida sa Hokkaida” took home the bronze statuette and a cash prize of 1000 euros for their third-place win.

The expert jury panel for the finals of the 9th Bunt Rock Festival included Maja Cvetković (band “E-play”), Ivan Fece Firči (EKV, Milan Madenović Foundation), Milena Agbaba (band “Repetitor”), Miloš Ignjatović (Cinema City), Milovan Bošković (band “Zemlja gruva”), director of PGP RTS and composer Vladimir Graić, and editor of the RTS Music TV channel, Ana Milićević.

Recognition was also given to outstanding individuals, with Jovana Stojić taking the title for the best vocalist, Aljoša Trkulja for the best guitarist, Aleksa Zečević for the best bassist, and Minja Vuletić for the best drummer.

The band “Paks” will have the esteemed opportunity to grace the stage at Bedem Fest following their remarkable victory at the ninth edition of the “Bunt Rok” festival. With their electrifying performance, the band showcased strong riffs, raw emotion, and an authentic connection with the audience, resonating with fans who appreciate original music and are eager to support emerging talents in the music scene.

In conclusion, the ninth edition of the RTS Bunt Rock Festival underscored the thriving rock and roll scene in Serbia, dispelling any notion that it is a relic of the past. Instead, it stands as a testament to a new era of self-aware musicians who are shaping the contemporary music landscape with their passion and creativity. The impressive lineup, talented performers, and passionate audience have solidified the festival as a must-attend event for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.