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  Acoustic Pop/Folk

  Ian Hooper

  Ian Hooper is the lead singer of the band Mighty Oaks and began his solo career in 2021 with Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert. Born in Washington State, he grew up near Seattle, studied in Portland and Munich, and moved to Germany at the age of 21. Originally, he aimed for a career in politics and completed an internship in the Bundestag in 2006, but later decided to pursue music instead. In 2010, he founded Mighty Oaks in Berlin with Claudio Donzelli and Craig Saunders. After releasing several EPs, they broke through in 2014 with Howl. The band went on to release three albums, tour with Kings of Leon, and perform worldwide. In 2022, Hooper released his first solo single Here to Stay, followed by his debut album in 2023. In 2024, the band made a comeback with an album and tour. In 2025, Hooper will release new solo music and tour with Mighty Oaks in the summer.

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  Folkpop

  OSKA

  With her soulful voice and poetic lyrics, which tell personal stories and timeless emotions, singer-songwriter OSKA creates a unique sound that oscillates between folk and pop, touching the hearts of her audience. In 2020, the Austrian artist made a significant breakthrough by signing her first record deal with the Canadian label Nettwerk. The following year, she released her critically acclaimed debut EP Honeymoon Phase and received numerous awards, including 2 Amadeus Austrian Music Awards and the prestigious Music Moves Europe Talent Award. Her debut album My World, My Love, Paris garnered international attention, and she quickly became a sought-after artist with a packed schedule. In addition to her own tours, the charming singer-songwriter has opened for artists such as Tom Odell, Milow, Stu Larsen, HAEVN, and Matt Simons, winning the hearts of audiences across Europe. In the summer of 2024, she had the honor of opening all four sold-out shows for the British superstars Coldplay at the Wiener Ernst-Happel-Stadion. During a trip to Sicily in 2023, OSKA began writing new songs, marking the beginning of her upcoming second album Refined Believer (released June 20), which is set to be the most personal of her career.

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  French Pop

  WOODY

  Big voice, big songs—that’s what Woody is striving for, following in the footsteps of the great English and American divas. Woody has always lived through music. From experimenting with piano, guitar, and cello at six to shaping her sound between Paris and London, she’s always been drawn to emotion and storytelling. Now 23, she’s carving her own path as an independent artist, blending organic and electronic elements into something raw, soulful, and deeply personal. With a powerful, mesmerizing voice that leaves a mark, Woody brings every word to life. For her, music isn’t just about sound—it’s about connection. Every lyric, every melody is a piece of her story, meant to resonate in yours. Currently working on her second EP, she’s just getting started.

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  Mental Magic

  Sonambul

  Roman von Thurau, born in 1967, comes from the far north. After starting a psychology degree in Hamburg, he discovered his true passion for the stage and the art of magic. He learned the craft of illusionism from a Polish master and completed training in NLP and hypnosis. Vivian, who grew up in Tehran, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo, completed her art studies at FH Hamburg. Always fascinated by the mysterious, she met Roman von Thurau in 2000, and both quickly realized they complemented each other perfectly. As the artistic duo Sonambul, they have since developed unique stage performances that combine intelligent and entertaining experiments in mental magic with Vivian's expressive drawings. Roman von Thurau and Vivian create their own full-length theater shows, touring Germany, and have participated in numerous national and international TV productions. The best part: they can combine their profession with their passion for traveling! After numerous performances in places like the USA, India, Singapore, Cape Town, Marrakech, Bahrain, and the seven seas, their longing for foreign lands, new cultures, and inspiring encounters remains. Roman von Thurau and Vivian live in Berlin, Lisbon, and the Algarve.

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  Classical Music

  Kammerfunk

  With violin, clarinet, cello, and accordion, kammerfunk draws masters from different eras out of their reserves. This unique ensemble allows Bach to meet Mahler and arranges encounters between Johann and Richard Strauss. Their musical journey takes them from the Classical period through the Balkans to the Middle East and back to the coziness of Viennese wine taverns.

  In their diverse repertoire Viennessence, the four musicians focus on the musical essence of the often-cited "capital of music." The charming playfulness of these musicians surprises the audience with unprecedented intensity, offering a refreshing perspective on Vienna's musical legacy.

  The international ensemble consists of three musicians from the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and a solo accordionist. With their experience and distinctive instrumentation, kammerfunk creates a unique sound. In a playful approach to tradition, the ensemble presents both well-known and rarely performed works.

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