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Inka Schneider is a journalist and host of the popular talk show "DAS" on NDR television. On the red sofa in Hamburg, she has been interviewing prominent guests from entertainment, politics and science for 20 years. The journalist was born in Rüsselsheim. After a year as an au pair girl in Paris, she studied social and business communications at the Berlin University of the Arts. This was followed by a traineeship at WDR in Cologne. Inka Schneider made a name for herself as a presenter and reporter for the ARD Morgenmagazin and as a correspondent in the ARD Washington studio in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. For years she moderated the media magazine ZAPP and in the SWR program "Ich trage einen großen Namen" (I carry a big name) she has been part of the guessing team for 10 years. Inka Schneider was a scholarship holder of the RIAS Berlin Foundation and the German Marshall Fund for Young European Leaders. She lives in Hamburg and Berlin and is married to Sven Kuntze. 

Lenn Kudrjawizki (*1975 in Leningrad, Soviet Union) is an internationally established actor, musician and bestselling author. He grew up in East Berlin, where he studied violin, singing and acting at an early age and was already performing on stage at the age of six. As an actor, he has appeared in over 50 film and television productions, including award-winning works such as The Counterfeiters (Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film) and major Hollywood productions such as Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit alongside Kevin Costner, as well as roles in The Transporter Refueled, Vikings, Babylon Berlin, Unorthodox and as an inspector in the ARD crime series Der Kroatien-Krimi.

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David Orlowsky, internationally acclaimed clarinetist and multiple ECHO Klassik award winner, captivates audiences with his emotional playing and synesthetic depth. Daniel Stelter, one of Germany’s most sought-after guitarists, moves effortlessly between jazz and pop. Tommy Baldu, a creative sound designer and seasoned live performer, adds rhythmic finesse and sonic variety to the mix. The starting point is their album Petrichor, which translates eleven distinct scents into music – from wet earth to sunscreen. But the journey continues on stage: improvisations, new compositions, and unexpected twists turn each concert into a multi-sensory experience. This music tells stories, evokes memories, and creates moments beyond words – intense, poetic, and unforgettable.

Anastasia Troska studied musical theater at the Berlin University of the Arts and has performed at the Luisenburg Festivals as well as notable theaters like the Neuköllner Oper Berlin and Theater Magdeburg. In 2017, she was a finalist in the German National Singing Competition.

Janko Danailow has been a singer and entertainer on international stages for over 20 years. He played leading roles in musicals such as Der Medicus and That’s Life, with a strong focus on swing, pop, and rock.

Carlos Quiroz, pianist and producer from Argentina, has been based in Berlin since 2008. He completed his music studies in Buenos Aires and collaborates with a wide range of artists across genres.

Moe Jaksch is an experienced double bassist and producer who has performed with legends like Chuck Berry and Nena. He also produces film and commercial music in his own studio.

Founded in 1999, DDC is one of the most renowned breakdance crews in the German-speaking world. Combining breakdance with modern artistry, they have won numerous awards. The crew has toured worldwide, performed at major festivals, and produced over 300 shows, including "Breakin' Mozart." DDC is known for gala shows, TV appearances, and large live events. In 2013, they founded their own company and also provide talent development at the DDC Factory. Since 2023, their tour program "Breakin' Circus" has been on the road.

Alexandra Gomez is a communications expert, designer and yoga teacher. After studying economics and communications and completing a traineeship, she worked as a press officer and PR consultant in Germany and abroad for TUI, Hapag-Lloyd, the property industry and the Ministry of the Interior, among others. Her interest in holistic approaches led her to several years of yoga teacher training at the Yoga Academy Berlin in the tradition of Dr Swami Gitananda. Here, thousands of years of yoga philosophy are combined with modern science - an approach that she continues today in university teaching: With "Creativity and the Body", she developed a new type of university program that combines holistic physical education with course content for the first time. As part of a research cluster for sustainable design strategies, she is currently investigating how people can meet the particular challenges of individual professional fields by practicing mindfulness. As head of a yoga school, Alexandra Gomez runs courses, workshops and personal training sessions; her classes are certified by health insurance companies.

Felix Eckardt (born 1975 near Hamburg) is a contemporary German painter known for his atmospheric urban and landscape scenes. He studied painting in Hamburg and Madrid, and his work has been exhibited internationally—in cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt, and Zurich—as well as at art fairs including Art Karlsruhe and Kunst Zürich. He is represented by galleries such as Gudberg Nerger (Hamburg) and Samuelis Baumgarte (Bielefeld). In 2022, his widely acclaimed art book Lichtarbeit was published. Contributions in DIE ZEIT along with features on ZDF, NDR, and Phoenix underline his established reputation. His studio in Hamburg also serves as a vibrant venue for art and music events.

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Felix Eckardt, born in 1975 near Hamburg, is recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary German painting. In his artistic practice, he combines traditional techniques with a distinctive painterly style that strikingly captures urban life, light, and atmosphere. His works shift between realism and dreamlike detachment—defined by bold color palettes and a refined sense of emotional depth. Eckardt studied painting and illustration at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and expanded his studies at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid. International residencies and work periods in cities such as London and New York broadened his perspective and left a lasting mark on his visual language.His works have been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Germany and abroad—including Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Zurich—as well as at international art fairs such as Art Karlsruhe and Kunst Zürich. As a core artist of renowned galleries like Gudberg Nerger (Hamburg) and Samuelis Baumgarte (Bielefeld), his paintings enjoy wide visibility in the contemporary art world. In addition to his exhibition work, Eckardt has published several monographic art books—most recently the critically acclaimed Lichtarbeit (2022), which includes literary contributions by acclaimed authors such as Eva Menasse, Leif Randt, and Bernd Ulrich. In 2020, Die ZEIT published a series of his paintings as part of the Dekameron Project, bringing his work to a broad literary and cultural audience. His artistic approach has been featured in German media including ZDF, NDR, Sat.1, and Phoenix—further underscoring his status as a contemporary painter with a unique and recognizable style. His works are held in numerous private collections and continue to inspire an international following. His Hamburg studio has also evolved into a cultural hub, hosting concerts and art events that regularly draw large and enthusiastic audiences.

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