It feels strange writing these words, but here I am – life is full of surprises. It’s been 15 years since the first Illuminandi rehearsal took place. When me and Aleksander Kozioł started the band, I don’t think any of us had the slightest idea it would survive for such a long time, record and release albums, shoot a pretty epic video, travel throughout Europe… For these past 15 years I have been giving away most of my “free” time and energy to the band. I’ve been putting my heart and soul into it – hardly anything was more important than practising, rehearsing, writing songs, handling the “business”… It was a great time – a time of friendship, sharing a mutual passion, personal growth, meeting amazing people, facing and solving problems… a time of dreams coming true. These memories will always be a source of immense pride and joy for me. However, right now I am at the stage in life where I feel I really need to focus on my other interests and face the challenges I have been neglecting due to the amount of time that being a part of Illuminandi required. This is why, with a heavy heart, I would like to tell you that I have decided to leave the band. I have thought this through and made the decision with the band’s full support. I know I am going to miss music, but I really feel this is the price I must pay for my personal and professional growth. I would like to give my sincere thanks for those amazing 15 years to all, both past and present, official and unofficial, Illuminandi members: Alek, Tonia, Patrycja, Olek, Szymon, Janusz, Papirus, Krzysztof, Regina, Tomasz, Bulba, Melon, Radosław, Paweł, Kuba, Zawilec, Mariusz, Agata, Orange & Podły. I’d also like to thank everyone who supported me on my musical journey – you know who you are! My regards go to all the bands, organisers and amazing people I was privileged to meet at shows, festivals, rehearsals… Perhaps one day we shall meet again!