Lady Pank

Following a 20 July 2014 concert in Tarnobrzeg, the public-radio organiser criticised lead singer Janusz Panasewicz for mistakes, profanity and an impaired performance. Polskie Radio said it would terminate the arrangement, withhold the band’s fee and cancel a planned show in Ustka. The singer acknowledged alcohol had affected his performance and apologized.

State of the evidence

Contemporary reporting of radio statements and the singer’s acknowledgment.

Legal status — source text

Organiser’s contractual decision; no court judgment identified.

Attribution

Contested performance and contract consequences for Lady Pank.

A January 2008 summary order imposed a PLN 10,000 fine and a PLN 3,000 payment to the injured audience member. Panasewicz challenged it. On 3 September 2008, after renewed proceedings, the court imposed a PLN 13,000 fine and a PLN 3,000 payment to the woman.

State of the evidence

Contemporary reports of the summary order, objection and later judgment.

Legal status — source text

September 2008 ruling documented; no verified outcome of any further challenge.

Attribution

Personal court ruling against the singer for the bottle incident; not a conviction of the band.

Person targeted by the proceedings

Janusz Panasewicz

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

At a family-oriented concert at Wrocław’s Olympic Stadium, guitarist Jan Borysewicz exposed himself onstage, according to Polish public radio, amid reports of alcohol use. Cultural authorities subsequently suspended the band’s live performances for roughly six months, before the band returned.

State of the evidence

Polish public-radio account, local reporting and evidence of the band’s return.

Legal status — source text

Historical administrative ban ended when performances resumed; no criminal conviction of the band identified.

Attribution

A member’s onstage conduct led to restrictions on the band.