Albin Brun plays his own compositions on the Schwyzerörgeli in a distinctive, soulful manner. Often, the melodies carry a cheerful melancholy, evoking a sense of both homesickness and wanderlust. The wide world he has traveled with his music feels as much at home in his instrument as do the beloved mountains.

Born on Vancouver Island, Canada's west coast, where rainforests meet the ocean, Andrea grew up amongst bears, whales and ancient cedars. Her visceral, poetic songwriting, her voicing straight from the marrow, and the palpable sense of connection felt at her live shows highlight Andrea's work as an artist.

Ariane Von Graffenried's lyrics shift from the concrete to the poetic and back again, sometimes in German, sometimes in English, sometimes in dialect. She is a storyteller of the secret and the hidden, a reporter from the rough yet elegant underbelly of the fashionable, a literary weaver of the provincial underground.

Basil Anliker has a fine sense for language and the sound that carries it—an unmistakable tone that runs through his work. He is a cornerstone of the scene. With a powerful voice and sharp lyrics, he raps in dialect about people on the brink, both rough and wistful. The melancholic artist reflects on life and death, being a precise observer and razor-sharp lyricist.

Blathnaid Fischers Harp music invites you to sit back and just enjoy the moment. She lets her fingers fly, making the harp sparkle with a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary music.

Brigitte Hirsig tells fairy tales, improvises stories, and creates captivating illustrative soundscapes with her voice and words. There is laughter, tears, and wonder. No dusty fairy tales, no dripping morals, no false romanticism—no, what you encounter is life in the form of images. Witty, touching, clever, and profound."

Christoph Simon captivates with his calm presence, diving into witty and absurd situations while also contemplating philosophical thoughts about life and humanity. His work is a wonderful amalgam of humor and melancholy, modesty and honesty, blending small tragedies with a "glass is half full" view on life.

Alexandre Pelichet enjoys the tragicomic, the humor that lies behind all the seriousness of life. Through humor, life becomes even more worthwhile, lighter, a beautiful thought even more beautiful, and the complicated suddenly becomes quite simple. The stories he tells aim to merge the mind and heart.

"The musical universe of Anna Känzig knows no bounds. She loves to experiment with various musical styles and feels at home in multiple genres, but her favorite home remains folk. With her crystal-clear voice, she tells her stories wrapped in songs, the beauty of which resonates long after the concert has ended."

Aude Pivôt enjoys combining the past and present with her cello, from Bach to contemporary composers. With gentleness and authenticity, she draws inspiration from nature for her improvisational explorations, accompanying herself with her voice. Upon request, she also plays in a duo with violin or piano.

Benedikt Meyer is a historian and cabaret artist. He shares curious stories from the past, convinced that people back then were just as absurd, clumsy, strange and endearing as we are today. The result is poetic time travel and humorous history lessons.

With imagination and sensitivity, Bluescht reinterprets traditional folk songs, adding their own pieces and natural yodeling. Seraina Clark’s versatile vocals both touch and surprise, while Hannes Fankhauser’s creative double bass accompaniment complements beautifully. Bluescht radiates an infectious joy and authenticity, bringing a refreshing, uplifting energy to their music.

Caroline Chevin offers her audience deep insights into her very personal emotional world. This is her strength. With her personality and enthusiasm for life and music, she has the ability to captivate others and transport them into a magical world for a moment of happiness.

Clíodhna Ní Aodáin's cello is the sound of her soul. She plays the old melodies of Ireland and Scotland with a beautiful presence that touches the heart. Her voice is equally enchanting—ranging from vocalizations to songs and stories, all delivered with the soft accent of her hometown, Dublin.

Ana Oltean once said, "As a child, I always wanted to have a warm, full flute sound. I worked for years, searching and searching..." Ana still searches; she finds and searches again. Her sound, her love for classical music and beyond, and her determination to convey this love make Ana’s performances special.

Anna Trauffer is a fine magician who not only sings while playing the double bass but also creates music with everything else at her fingertips: glasses, an old zither, or a music box. With her interpretations of traditional folk songs, she irresistibly captivates everyone, from the very young to the old.

Barbara Gasser kreiert mit dem Cello, der Stimme und einem bunten Instrumentarium akustische Reisen. Geräusche und Klänge verweben sich mit Volksliedern und klassischer Musik. Mit einem guten Gespür für Spannungsbögen lässt sie innere Hörbilder entstehen. Intim und direkt.

Whether she improvises freely or tonally, interprets a solo composition by Bach, Prokofiev, Ysaÿe, or plays (folk/church) songs: Bettina Boller’s soulful performance touches, comforts, entertains, and inspires—it feels good.

A musical ping-pong - playful, touching, quirky and tender at the same time, the two Bernese musicians Damaris Brendle and Florian Weiss play pieces from their current repertoire.

Whether it's music from the 19th century, Spanish romantic works, or folkloric modernity, Christian Buck transports listeners into the world of classical guitar with its rich colors and melancholic beauty. In a small and intimate setting, the guitar's charm is strikingly developed: with profound playing and attentive listening, the musician enchants his audience.