IRIS
IRIS writes Czech songs about what's hard to say out loud — sharp and tender at once.
IRIS is the solo project of Czech singer, producer and songwriter Irena Petříková. She writes introspective Czech songs at the meeting point of alternative pop and chanson, with occasional touches of electronica or rap. Her debut album Co oči nevidí (What the Eyes Don't See) came out in 2024; singles from her upcoming second album Srdce nebolí (The Heart Doesn't Hurt) are being released throughout 2025–2026.
Intimate live setup: vocals, keys, bass/guitar, backing tracks. The band runs its own monitor mix on in-ear monitors; for venues up to ~150 people we can also bring our own PA.
„Překvapila mě směs mnoha hudebních žánrů, kterou na albu mnohdy cítíte nejen prvoplánově, ale jaksi pod čarou. Jazz, folk, pop, alternativa a snad i trošku rapu mě nejprve trošku zarazila, ale právě na druhý poslech jsem byl překvapený, jak dobře to funguje."
"I was surprised by the mix of musical genres on this album — sometimes upfront, sometimes just under the surface. Jazz, folk, pop, alternative and a touch of rap caught me off guard at first, but on second listen I was struck by how well it all works together."
— Mirek Kobza (ČRo Olomouc)
„Málokdy narazíme na tak upřímné, za srdce beroucí písně, které by se daly přirovnat k záznamům z toho nejtajnějšího dívčího deníčku."
"It's rare to come across songs this honest and heartfelt — they read like entries from the most private of teenage diaries."
— Josef Vlček, rubrika Feedback, Headliner (11/2024)
INTIMATE FORMAT, SELF-SUFFICIENT PRODUCTION
The IRIS show works in venues for under 100 people just as well as in larger ones.
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Lineup: IRIS (vocals), keys, bass/guitar, backing tracks
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Band: Pavel Doubrava (keys), Jermu Itävuori (bass/guitar)
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Mix and monitoring: own monitor mix, in-ear monitoring for the whole band
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PA: for venues up to ~150 people we can bring our own (by arrangement)
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Set length: 45–60 minutes (longer on request)
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Load-in: 90 minutes before doors
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Soundcheck: 15 minutes
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Recommended club show start: 19:30–20:30
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REFERENCES
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Mohelnický Folkfest, Czech Republic (08/2026, confirmed)
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Klub Varšava, Prague (10/2025)
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Klubokawiarnia Presso, Cieszyn, Poland / KAM|TAM (08/2025)
MEDIA AND PLATFORM SUPPORT
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160,000+ streams on Spotify
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4× Spotify New Music Friday CZ/SK
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Spotify EQUAL CZ&SK — Do dálky (06/2025)
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iTunes Czech Alternative Chart — Nádherný svět
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Album review in Headliner magazine (Josef Vlček, 11/2024)
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Album review for Czech Radio Olomouc (Mirek Kobza)
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Interview on Větrník, Czech Radio Olomouc (Dita Wojnarová, 09/2024)
BOOKING CONTACT
Production / booking: Pavel Doubrava
E-mail: info@fakt-iris.cz
Phone: +420 731 626 524
When inquiring about a show, please include your preferred date and basic info about the venue (capacity, technical setup, type of deal).
We work with clubs, festivals and smaller intimate formats. Fees and deal types (flat fee / door deal / hybrid) are handled case by case — get in touch and we'll find an arrangement that works for both sides.
PHOTOS
Foto: Aneta Hradilová, Julie Petříková
