
Jan Bendig
Concert by Czech musician Jan Bendig at O2 universum in Prague.
Jan Bendig (born 14 February 1994 in Hradec Králové) is a Czech singer of Romani origin who rose to fame with a fourth-place finish on the first season of Česko Slovenská SuperStar in 2009. He has since built a solo career blending pop with Romani influences, collaborating with artists such as Lucie Bílá, Rytmus and Ewa Farna, and his YouTube catalogue has surpassed 230 million views. In December 2024 he nearly sold out the O2 universum in Prague, marking fifteen years in the music business.
Jan Bendig announced his return to O2 universum on October 17, 2026 with a new spectacular show.
Bendig released the single "Westside" in collaboration with Slovak rapper Kalim.
Czech Radio Wave broadcast the audiobook of Bendig's autobiography Roma boy: The Story Doesn't End.
Bendig nearly sold out O2 universum in Prague and celebrated fifteen years on the music scene with an almost three-hour show.
Police closed the case of a flour attack at the Czech Nightingale 2023 awards ceremony with the conclusion that the incident was pre-arranged; both perpetrators faced a fine for the offense of false explanation.