The person behind Across Worlds

Petra Hradilová

Founder & Director · Across Worlds

More than 20 years working across music, culture, international cooperation and cultural development.

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Portrait of Petra Hradilová, founder of Across Worlds.

Experience

2026 →

ACROSS WORLDS

Founder · Director

Building an independent international cultural platform connecting people, ideas, cultures and opportunities.

2026 →

ACROSS WORLDS

Founder · Director

Building an independent international cultural platform connecting people, ideas, cultures and opportunities.

2014–2026

CZECH MUSIC CROSSROADS

Founder · Director

Founded and led an international showcase and professional platform connecting Czech and regional artists with music professionals from around the world.

2014–2026

CZECH MUSIC CROSSROADS

Founder · Director

Founded and led an international showcase and professional platform connecting Czech and regional artists with music professionals from around the world.

2012–2026

ART&LIFE FESTIVAL IN THE STREETS · OSTRAVA

Founder · Director

Founded and led a free international festival bringing music, performance and cultures from around the world into Ostrava’s public spaces.

2012–2026

ART&LIFE FESTIVAL IN THE STREETS · OSTRAVA

Founder · Director

Founded and led a free international festival bringing music, performance and cultures from around the world into Ostrava’s public spaces.

2012–2013

BIBLION · PRAGUE

Manager

Management of an independent book publishing house and its cultural activities.

2012–2013

BIBLION · PRAGUE

Manager

Management of an independent book publishing house and its cultural activities.

2006–2011

TEMPL MUSIC CLUB · OSTRAVA

Founder · Owner · Manager · Programmer

Running an independent music club on Ostrava’s Stodolní Street — from programming concerts and working with artists to managing the everyday life of the venue.

2006–2011

TEMPL MUSIC CLUB · OSTRAVA

Founder · Owner · Manager · Programmer

Running an independent music club on Ostrava’s Stodolní Street — from programming concerts and working with artists to managing the everyday life of the venue.

c. 2006–2010

COLOURS OF OSTRAVA

Club & Church Stages · Management & Programming

Programming and managing the festival’s club and church stages across Ostrava, including two distinctive church venues in the city centre.

c. 2006–2010

COLOURS OF OSTRAVA

Club & Church Stages · Management & Programming

Programming and managing the festival’s club and church stages across Ostrava, including two distinctive church venues in the city centre.

2004–2011

THE ANGEL MOUNTAIN TRUST · OSTRAVA

Manager

Organising music conferences, creative workshops and concerts.

2004–2011

THE ANGEL MOUNTAIN TRUST · OSTRAVA

Manager

Organising music conferences, creative workshops and concerts.

2001–2004

LANGUAGE EDUCATION · OSTRAVA

Deputy Director

Management of an organisation focused on English-language education.

2001–2004

LANGUAGE EDUCATION · OSTRAVA

Deputy Director

Management of an organisation focused on English-language education.

2000–2001

VZÁJEMNÉ SOUŽITÍ · OSTRAVA

Project Development

Writing and developing projects, including European-funded projects, and working with the Roma community.

2000–2001

VZÁJEMNÉ SOUŽITÍ · OSTRAVA

Project Development

Writing and developing projects, including European-funded projects, and working with the Roma community.

1999–2000

ZŠ MATIČNÍ · OSTRAVA

English Teacher

And yes — it all started in a classroom.

1999–2000

ZŠ MATIČNÍ · OSTRAVA

English Teacher

And yes — it all started in a classroom.

International

Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals (FWMF) · Long-term Board Member

UPBEAT · Board Member · 2024–2025

WOMEX 2026 · Panelist · Cultivating Resilient Music Ecosystems from the Ground Up

Long-term international work with festivals, artists, clubs, agents, export offices, cultural institutions and professional networks across Europe and beyond.

Education

1996–2000 · UNIVERSITY OF OSTRAVA · FACULTY OF ARTS

English Language & Catechetics · Master’s degree

Behind the experience

It began with a question. And a yes.

A music club. A festival in the streets. Encounters that opened doors. The story that led to Across Worlds.

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Across Worlds, z. s.

Ostrava · Czech Republic