S.P.S. (Snížená pracovní schopnost - 'Reduced Work Capacity') is a Prague punk band founded in September 1988 by former members of the group Defekt. One of the longest-running acts on the Czech punk scene, the band draws on classic punk influences - Clash, Dead Kennedys, Exploited - while writing politically engaged lyrics about Czech domestic affairs. Founding vocalist and guitarist Zdeněk Růžička is the only original member; the band has logged over 1,500 live shows, including a US tour and dates across Western Europe.
S.P.S. and The Fialky are embarking on a joint tour God Save The Punk Tour II. 2026, which will visit Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzen, Kolin, Litomysle, Pisek, Ceske Budejovice, Valasske Klobouky, Mlada Boleslav and Kralupy nad Vltavou.
During 2025, the band performed Punk & Film Turné - 12 special concerts combined with screenings of a documentary filmed in 2023-2024.
S.P.S. and The Fialky performed two sold-out shows in October 2024 at Prague's Rock Café as part of God Save The Punk Tour 2024.
Since September 2023, S.P.S. has been performing in the current lineup: Zdeněk Růžička (Krkavec) - vocals and guitar, Petr Čepelák - guitar, Jan Sklenář (Skleník) - bass guitar and vocals, Marek Vácha - drums.
The thirteenth edition of a rock festival featuring punk, metal and ska at the ruins of Vlčtejn Castle. Headliners include SPS, Cocotte Minute and other Czech bands; children under 15 free with a parent.
(3 days)
The twelfth edition of the Bez Šance Fest benefit music festival features punk-rock, ska and hardcore bands on 24–25 July in Police nad Metují. All proceeds support paediatric cancer care.
First edition of a music festival on the Island in Zdíkov featuring four Czech bands, with beer and refreshments available.
Multi-genre festival with rock roots at Dostihová dráha in Slušovice. The programme features confirmed bands including Divokej Bill, Visací zámek, Iné Kafe and others, with tickets from 490 CZK.
(2 days)
The fifteenth punk-rock festival at a public pool with a view of the water. Headliners include Visací zámek, SPS, Zputnik, The Fialky and other bands.
A punk-rock evening with bands SPS and The Fialky at the Bílej medvěd club in Plzeň.
Two legendary Czech punk bands, SPS and The Fialky, team up for the God Save the Punk II. tour, celebrating new material and a 20-year anniversary of a landmark album.
Punk legends SPS and The Fialky reunite for God Save the Punk II. SPS debut new singles while The Fialky celebrate 20 years of their landmark EP UNITED.
Punk tour featuring SPS and The Fialky, with new singles and a special set celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Fialky's landmark album UNITED.
God Save the Punk II tour reunites SPS and The Fialky for a celebration of punk rock. SPS bring new material, while The Fialky perform their landmark 20-year-old EP UNITED in full.
The 16th edition of Rock for JK Manětín offers a full-day programme with bands across rock genres. The site features a tent village and parking facilities.
(2 days)
Two-day punk rock festival headlined by Tři sestry, SPS, and other bands, celebrating the birthdays of Lou Fanánek Hagen and Zdeněk Růžička.
The tenth edition of the FO.GO Fest music festival in Lesnice, featuring a strong line-up of Czech bands and refreshments on site.