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Artists of past editions

2023

Kompanie Affenherz

Traumwandlerische Angst (CH, Luzern)

Pavor, the embodiment of fear, only shows up late at night: The oversized, headless monster possesses a strange, elusive range of motion. It seems as if the advancing hands conduct the rest of the body. Impressive!

Annette von Goumoëns
Creator, Performer
Deborah Gassmann
Performer
Melinda Giger
Performer

Ansa Sauermann

Indie Deutsch Pop (DE)

With a healthy Viennese f*ck it-attitude full of rough edges, the exceptional singer songwriter performs Solo. The Dresden native, who lives in Vienna, sings about searching and finding, building up and destroying – openly, self-critically and unsparingly.

Ansa Sauermann
Vocals, Guitar , Kickdrum

Atunes Coloraos

Flamenco Music & Dance (ESP, Granada/Madrid)

Founded in the legendary neighbourhoods of Sacromonte and Albaicín in Granada, where the flamenco tradition is deeply rooted, the young, hot-blooded collective fuses music and dance into authentic, all-round Andalusian fireworks – olé!

Antonio de la Pura
Vocals
Yolanda Almodóvar
Vocals
Rubén de la Inca
Guitar
Nicola Malatesta
Guitar
Miguel Calatayud
Guitar
Tomás de Gayfa
Percussion
Silvia del Lolo
Dance
Lorena Martínez
Dance
La Niña del Cabañal
Dance
Vipy
Visual Artist

Les Bubbey Mayse

Musique Klezmer & Chansons Yiddish (FR)

The love of klezmer music and Yiddish language unites these young female musicians. They are committed to telling touching stories full of pain, anger and longing. Powerful, self-confident and emotionally charged, the collective invents a new tomorrow – infectious!

Elsa Signorile
Vocals, Clarinet
Juliette Divry
Vocals, Violoncello
Margaux Liénard
Vocals, Violin
Morgane Labbe
Vocals, Accordion

Charlotte van Otterloo

Installation (NL)

From the festival’s hustle and bustle directly into the silence of an underwater world, a brain or a small town at night? Quite possible! Stretch your head into a Dromoscope and dive into a world of carefully arranged moving objects, sounds and smells.

Charlotte van Otterloo
Creator, Artist
Marjoleine Molenaar
Artist
Rob van Gameren
Artist

Close-Act

Saurus (NL)

Saurians are extinct, aren’t they? Not quite! The imposing beasts roam around Buskers Bern in search of food. Only thanks to their leader, who has them mercilessly under control, Bern’s alleys do not sink into total chaos. Watch out!

Jurriaan de Vos
Performer
Nynke van Rijn
Performer
Eefje de Groot
Performer
Anna Zurkirchen
Performer

Cláudio Rabeca

Rabeca Brasileira (BRA, Pernambuco)

The Rabeca master sings about the joys of life and metaphors of being with the unique Brazilian fiddle. Skilfully, seductively and lustfully, the quartet meanders through the northeastern Música Popular: Frevo, Forró, Maracatu, Samba, Cavalo Marinho – Saudade!

Cláudio Rabeca
Lead Vocals, Rabeca (Brazilian Violin With 5 Steel Strings)
Rodrigo Samico
7-String Viola, Vocals
Junior Teles
Percussion, Vocals
Guga Amorim
Zabumba (Brazilian Bass Drum), Vocals

DÍRTZtheatre

Physical Puppet Theatre (FR)

Dance and puppet theater surprisingly combined – solo, duo and trio at the same time. A jealous puppet, a complex relationship and the questions: Who is in control, and who is dependent on whom? Multilayered, humorous and impressive!

Jolanda Loellmann
Puppeteer , Dancer, Artistic Director
Charlie Denat
Puppeteer , Dancer, Artistic Director

Django Jungle

Gypsy Jazz Swing (CH)

Travel with the talented newcomers through the coloratura of jazz to Paris in the 1920s – and back to the here and now. Dizzyingly fast-paced, virtuosic and mischievous, this refreshing quartet serves up swing manouche, valse musette and bossa nova.

Maurice Ruf
Guitar
Max Strässle
Guitar
Daniel Strebel
Contrabass, Vocals
Rafael Trachsel
Keys, Vocals

Djeli Ndiaye Music

Sénégal Sabar Rythmes & Danses (SEN)

These artists are griots – singers, poets, storytellers and instrumentalists by birth and profession – and delight us with the richness of traditional West African dances, mandingo songs and Sabar rhythms. Dancing and singing along highly recommended!

Mbar Ndiaye
Leader Sabar Percussions
Sankoum Cissokho
Sabar Percussions, Djembe, Vocals
Serigne Ndiaye
Sabar Percussions, Vocals
Mamadou Ndiaye
Percussions
Laye Serrere
Lion Dance (Faux Lion)
Khady Sarr
Dance

Dynamogène

XXL-Stehaufmännchen (FR)

Mr. Culbuto, a 320kg man, is dropped off at various locations by the Delivery Boy. There he waits for a playmate. He leans down, shakes hands, flirts and straightens up again as if by magic. Amusant et impressionnant!

Pierre Pélissier
Performer
Pépé Martinez
Performer

Echo Town

Bluesy Reggae Rock (UK, Cornwall)

Punchy reggae, uplifting rock, deep reverberating didgeridoo, acoustic folk, thunderous drum solos and inspirational lyrics. The two brothers have so much to offer – and much more live on stage! Dangerously electrifying energy with addictive potential!

Richard Harrison
Guitar , Lapslide Guitar, Didgeridoo, Vocals
Robert Harrison
Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Eva Quartet

World Polyphony A Cappella (BUL)

The soloists of the world-famous Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares are known for their virtuoso singing style, based on excellent technique. In search of purity and originality, they interpret traditional songs in a modern way as well – goose bumps guaranteed!

Gergana Dimitrova
Vocals Soprano
Sofia Yaneva
Vocals Soprano
Evelina Christova
Vocals Alto
Daniela Stoitchkova
Vocals Contralto

Flaira Ferro

Frevo Brazilian Global Pop (BRA, Pernambuco)

Flaira, the charming multi-talent and charismatic bundle of energy, takes you on a trip through the pulsating music and dance culture of north-east Brazil. Frevo, Capoeira, Forró, Maracatu, Côco, Caboclinho paired with Rock and Pop – yes, it works, and how!

Flaira Ferro
Vocals, Dance
Lucas Dan
Accordion, Keys
Philsen
Percussion
Milena Monteiro
Dance

François Cys

Interactive Sound Installation (BEL)

Sounds escape from an unusual arrangement of bicycles. Through various mechanisms you compress air, generate electricity and circulate water. You capture the sounds produced with a stethoscope. A mechanical-acoustic self-made experience!

Damien Léglise
Artistic Animator
Léa Tafforeau
Artistic Animator

Grant Goldie

Street Performance (Northern Ireland)

A show full of interactivity, acute absurdity and mesmerizing manipulation. Juggling takes centre stage: Grant dances in the face gravity. Funny, precise, engaging and charmingly virtuosic!

Grant Goldie
Streetperformer, Juggler

Guappecartò

Tzigane Méditerranée Italiano (IT)

Five vintage virtuosos from Naples, adopted by Paris: Listening to them, is like immersing yourself in a Fellini movie with all its cinematic wonders – excessive, earthy and generous. Italian elegance paired with French charm. Heart, pain, dynamite!

Marco Sica
Violin
Francesco Cosentini
Guitar
Claudio del Vecchio
Accordion
Pierluigi D’Amore
Contrabass
Matteo Nocera
Drums

Jamila & the Other Heroes

Psychedelic Desert Funk (PS / SYR / IT / DE)

The Berlin-based band creates diasporic sounds. Named after Jamila’s Palestinian grandmother, they fight racism with vibrant guitar riffs, Arabic percussion, Jamila’s powerful vocals and empowering lyrics. Discover the hero in you and make the world a better place!

Jamila Al-Yousef
Vocals, Percussion
Leon Sanchez
Guitar
Felix Fema” Barth
Bass, Vocals
Pierluigi Ciaccio
Drums
Salam Alhassan
Percussion

Kate & Pasi

Acrobatic Circus Show (FIN)

What to do when the book is more exciting than the other person? Handstands on Pasi’s head don’t help either, so Kate throws him off his chair without further ado. An energetic Pas de Deux with hand-on-hand acrobatics and foot juggling. Entertaining and impressive.

Katerina Repponen
Acrobat
Pasi Nousiainen
Acrobat

La Nefera

Latin Urban Rap (DOM / ARG / FR / CH)

Unique line-up, committed lyrics, distinctive aesthetics and above all – POWER! La Nefera raps her way from cumbia, reggaeton, baile funk to hip hop, trap, jazz and afrobeat with a captivating stage presence and powerful voice. A bailar y festejar – vamos!

Jennifer Perez
Vocals
Ernesto Herrera
Guitar
Victor Hege
Sousaphone, Euphonium
Florian Haas
Drums

The Langan Band

Irreverent Scottish Folk (SCO)

Celtic Folk, trad. Scottish, Eastern European Gypsy, Prog Jazz, Old-Time American? Oh yeah. But no. Simply unique, orchestral, highly virtuosic, monumental, superbly harmonised, breathtakingly emotional and intense with punk spirit – terrific!

John Langan
Guitar , Vocals, Small Percussions
Alastair Caplin
Violin
Dave Tunstall
Doublebass

Langnouerli & Co.: Open Stage/Sessions

New Swiss Folk @ "Wäbere-Chäuer" (CH)

Wäbere-Chäuer: Vaulted Cellar of Restaurant Zunft zu Webern, Gerechtigkeitsgasse 68 (Venue Nr. 23)

The Langnouerli performs in the limelight and all around something is brewing in the Wäbere-Chäuer: a gourmet menu for the ears, cooked by many chefs who don’t spoil the broth but season the soup exquisitely. Different every evening and all the way through. Play along and/​or listen!

Langnauerörgeli (= Diatonic Accordion), born 1836* in Langnau in the Emmental: Various harp makers/​Harfner and Langnauerörgeli creators have been building the so-called Langnouerli for almost 200 years. The best-known single-row, 2‑chord Härpfli with 3 basses captivates with its manageability and its special sound.

Participation / Terms & Conditions: With festival bracelet only. All musicians are welcome! Play along after consultating with the fix band, the coordinator is Thomas Aeschbacher. After max. 3 tunes, please allow other musicians a chance as well.

Langnouerli & Co.

Neue Urklänge (CH)

The inhabitants from the Emmental invented the Swiss Diatonic Accordion. Now their Langnouerli with its Schwyzerörgeli descendants and virtuoso accompanists are rocking the cellar of the Wäbere – maybe with YOU as a spontaneous player on the open stage in between?

Thomas Aeschbacher
Langnauerörgeli, Schwyzerörgeli, Cajón
Olga Albisetti
Schwyzerörgeli
Karin Widmer
Bouzouki , Violin

(THU / FRI only)

Jürg Nietlispach
Guitar , Halszither

(THU/FRI only)

Madlaina Küng
Contrabass
feat. Cécile Schmidig
Juzen, Accordion

(THU only)

feat. Karin Gwerder
Juzen

(THU only)

Luscus Pics

Analoges Fotolabor (CH, Zürich)

The huge, impressive Gwagwamobil makes a stop at the Kornhausplatz. In its luggage: handmade analog cameras and an integrated photo lab, where photos up to 1.3 meters in size can be developed. Let yourself be portrayed!

Sophie Boussole
Creator, Photographer
Olivier Boussole
Creator, Camera Maker

De Machinerie

Pedalisiertes Schildkrötenrennen (BEL)

The turtles invite you to the race of the giants. Teams of two compete against each other and pedal hard so that the giant turtles start moving. Unagitated and at the same time extremely exciting: Who will win? Cheering is encouraged.

Arne Cremers
Artistic Animator
Amelie Denayer
Artistic Animator

Compagnia Macramé

Acrobatics & German Wheel (IT / FR)

Two bodies merge, merge into figures and dissolve again. Smooth movements, perfected choreographies, extended by a large double ring, which sometimes takes two people in itself. Contemporary dynamic acrobatics!

Tiphaine Rochais
Acrobat
Daniele Sorisi
Acrobat

The Mysterious Magical Alchemists

Magische Psychologie (CH, Luzern)

Mr. Chiovelli and Mr. von Luc are psychologists, magicians and cocktailers at the same time. Enter a mini-world of magic elixirs: tell your troubles and be cured by a magic show combined with a drink tailored to you.

Mr. Chiovelli
Magician
Herr von Luc
Magician

Compagnie Paris Bénarès

Giant Camel (FR)

From the vast desert to the narrow old town: Majestically, the huge camel moves through the alleys. The sheer appearance of Chamôh tells of wanderlust and foreign smells. When it lowers its head from a height of 5 meters, you might even be able to pet it.

Olivier Nunge
Artist
Candice Garderet
Artist
Loïc Esnault
Artist
Gildas Gautier
Artist
Etienne Pylypiw
Artist

Quatuor Stomp

Acrobatic Street Comedy (CAN)

Circus and comedy mixed explosively: The Canadians present a fast-paced show with a human pyramid, tons of flips and complicated jump rope figures. And you can always roll the dice: The number of dice decides the next act.

William Poliquin-Simms
Director, Acrobat
Antoine Morin
Acrobat
Vladimir Lissouba
Acrobat
Jérémy Saint-Jean
Acrobat

Ray Coen

Live Acoustic Jukebox (IRL, Sligo)

There’s room for three people in the mini-pub. Ray will fiddle, play and sing the song you have chosen by rolling the dice – personally for you from the 121 songs listed, such as trad. Irish, Elton John, David Bowie, Steely Dan, Pearl Jam or who knows? Sláinte!

Ray Coen
Guitar , Fiddle, Vocals

Regime

Hip Hop (UK, Wales)

They are back with a big bag of bangers! Influenced by Rage Against the Machine, Dead Prez or The Roots, Regime really heat things up with strong melodies, driving beats and committed political lyrics. Heavy dancing and partying for free thinking people – Yeah!

Jez Jo King
Vocals
Alan Nguyen
Guitar
Oriol Frexia
Keys
Charlie Davidson-Howel
Bass
Theo Grimshaw
Drums

Siselabonga

Afro Experimental Kwaito Pop (RSA / ZIM / CH)

Siselabonga is a collaborative platform that aggregates music from West and South Africa with occidental sounds. Half organically, half synthetically, World Music clichés are skilfully bypassed and the audience is transported into danceable realms with relish.

Nongoma Ndlovu
Keys, Vocals
Fabio Meier
Percussion

Tankus the Henge

Gonzo Rock'n'Roll (UK, London / BRA)

Musically and visually, this wild troupe from London seems to have sprung from an early 20th Century travelling show, the charismatic front man from a Terry Gilliam movie. Their show is like sitting on a small boat in the stormy sea. No land in sight, party ahoy!

Jaz Delorean
Piano, Vocals
Tim Fulker
Guitar , Vocals
James Wade-Sired
Trombone, Vocals
Joao Mello
Sax, Vocals
Joao Tarborda
Drums
Dan Hipkin
Bass

Teatro Lata

Musiktheater (CH / PER)

Robi and Rico are the outsiders of the school and attract trouble almost magically. But together they are strong, and reinvent themselves with the help of music and become the coolest guys in class. An empowering story for a young audience.

Gustavo Nanez
Actor, Musician
Dominik Blumer
Actor, Musician

Teatro Matita

Crazy Puppets & Live Music (SLO)

Jack-of-all-trades Matija is an exceptional master of puppetry: interactive, funny and accompanied by live music, he tells the story of a writer without ideas with his various puppets, which are driven by animation mechanisms, among other things. Brilliant!

Matija Solce
Director, Puppeteer
Miha Arh
Musician

TonCa Duo

Cosmic Acoustic Groove (USA / DE)

The transatlantic duo convinces with a lot of talent, impressive craftsmanship, their very own groove and fascinating percussive style. They create a magical atmosphere with their exclusively self-composed instrumental and vocal tunes.

Tony Kaltenberg
Guitar , Ukulele, Vocals
Carsten Hormes
Bass Guitar, Vocals

Triplette

Kindertheater (CH, Luzern)

One day Mona catches a beautiful fish and takes it home with her. He becomes her best friend, but the fish becomes more and more homesick for his lake. A story about friendship and letting go told with dance and music.

Irene Wespi
Performer
Sylvie Kohler
Performer
Judith Michel
Performer

Trukitrek – CLIC

Sci-Fi Puppet Show (ESP)

Puppetry, acting and projection combined in the most refined way! A retro-futuristic dystopia of a not too distant future, where the smartphone dominates society. Will we one day be able to store our souls on our hard drives? Up-to-date and brilliant!

Please note:

  • from 12 years on
  • basic English
  • no wheelchair access
  • entry with festival bracelet only

Trukitrek – Jukebox

Musical Puppet Cabaret (ESP)

Remember? Jukebox has been here before – at the very first Buskers Bern! Now they are back with their refreshing, highly amusing cabaret show: Living puppets present the greatest hits of all time. Still as ravishing as 20 years ago!

Magda Mañé
Creator, Actor, Puppeteer
Josep Piris
Creator, Actor, Puppeteer
Lu Pulici
Creator, Actor, Puppeteer

Têtes de Mules

Mini Splatter Puppet Show (FR)

Finally Serge and Zola stop in Bern with their burlesque puppet theatre and present a circus show of the bloody kind: The best of the worst will be on display – blood splatters to the back rows. En piste les artistes, death awaits you!

Angela Neiman
Director, Performer, Puppeteer
Baptiste Eliçagaray
Director, Performer, Puppeteer

WolfWolf

Garage Punk Blues Trash (CH, Nidwalden)

Terrible: They are wolfwolfin’ again… howl at graves and thirst for blood, go to hell and climb to heaven. My goodness, how beautiful is this! Beautifully creepy. We warned you, now it is too late, now you have to go through it. Time to say hello!

Reto Eller
Guitar
Marcel Frank
Vocals, Drums

Zakouska

Virtuoso Balkan Mediterranean Jazz (FR / CH)

With enormous joy and imagination in playing, the quartet sails from one Mediterranean port to the next: Marseille, Heraklion, Athens and Istanbul. Salty and lively serenades from Crete, string orgies and tavern devilries – a highly virtuoso travel diary!

Elodie Messmer
Violin
Aline Haelberg
Violin, Lyra
Fabian Bucher
Guitar
Arthur Bacon
Accordion

THU / FRI only

Stélios Lazarou
Flute

FRI / SAT only

Zero en Conducta

Poetic Puppet Theatre (ESP / MEX)

Tied to a wheelchair, Brigitte travels in her mind to times long past: She meets her former, great love and herself as a young girl. An incredibly expressive, fascinating performance with dance, theater and puppetry. World class!

José Antonio Puchades (Putxa)
Director, Dancer, Puppeteer
Julieta Gascón Roque
Director, Dancer, Puppeteer

Zélie Barrett

Puppet Strip (FR)

Curtain up for Zélie Barrett and her scuffed suitcase. Boudoir or stage? No matter! From it emerges the luscious Madame Rita, who enchants you with erotic striptease. Two ladies you should not miss!

Emeline Thierion
Puppeteer

2022

Áirc Damhsa agus Ceoil

Irish Trad. Music & Dance (IRL)

Áirc Damhsa (Irish = dance) agus Ceoil (Irish = music) from the rough North West of Ireland have all grown up immersed and deeply rooted in the traditions of Irish culture. Now directly from the pub to Bern’s alleys: authentic, full of life and bursting with energy – Sláinte!

Aideen Burke
Dancer
Tara Noone
Dancer, Vocals
Ryan Sheridan
Dancer, Bodhran
Jack Hughes
Dancer
Ray Coen
Fiddle, Guitar
James Wickham
Accordion

Angel María Torres y sus últimos Mamboleros

Mambo Mexicano (CH / MEX)

Fashion trends come and go. Only the Mexican mambo, the moustaches and pom-pom hairstyles of this combo outlast all the stylistic whims of show business. Cool as always, hotter than ever, languidly seductive. Swing your hips – caaaaaliente!

Pedro el Loco” Corazón, Máximo Líder
Vocals
Don Cedric Cerealis
Congas, Vocals
Tercito el Coltrán” da Costa
Tenor Sax
Marco el Sostenido Once” Avispa
Trumpet
Forti el Fuerte
Trumpet
Señor Papa Bolívar
Trombone
Manolo el Reloj” Fronteras
Guitar
Juan el Pastor” Casio
Keyboard
Huélo el Chofer” de Zurigo
Double Bass
El Lobo Corredor
Percussion
José de los Pinos
Drums

Ars Nova & Assurd

Musica Popolare Napoletana (IT, Napoli)

An exquisite fusion of musical heavyweights from southern Italy: four voices and numerous instruments present old, Neapolitan villanelles, serenades, tammurriate, work and emigration songs as well as original compositions – a sensually beguiling firework!

Cristina Vetrone
Vocals, Accordion
Lorella Monti
Vocals, Percussion
Marcello Squillante
Vocals, Accordion
Gianluca Fusco
Vocals, Guitar
Michelangelo Nusco
Violin, Trumpet
Vincenzo Racioppi
Mandolin
Bruno Belardi
Double Bass
Antonino Anastasia
Percussion

Ayom

Brazilian Tropical Afro Fusion (BRA / ANG / IT / GR)

Funaná, Carimbó, Coladeira mean nothing to you? Then pack your dancing shoes and let yourself be whisked away! Ayom are irresistible musical navigators who cross the Atlantic on the routes of the African diaspora, from Brazil, Angola and Cape Verde to the Mediterranean.

Jabu Morales
Vocals, Percussion
Alberto Becucci
Accordion
Ricardo Quinteria
Guitar
Francesco Valente
E-Bass
Timoteo Grignani
Percussion
Walter Martins
Percussion

Compagnie Bakhus

Breakdance (FR)

The passion for dance and hip-hop of the five performers is palpable: Through precise, synchronous movements they create poetic figures, which are torn apart in the next moment by energetic breakdance elements. Acrobatics and rhythm merge into a fiery body game! Street dance at a high level.

Sami Loviat-Tapie
Dancer
David Owel
Dancer
Camille Masia
Dancer
Gaddiel Mbumba
Dancer
Marius Fanaca
Dancer

Bare Jams

Pop Reggae Soul (UK, Bristol)

They are big fans of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Bob Marley or The Cat Empire and fuse reggae, dub, soul and pop into a groovy sound. Thanks to their stage presence, good humour and positive energy are transmitted as if by magic. Don’t just sway – dance away!

Ollie Coombes
Vocals, Guitar
Josh Parmenter
Keys, Vocals
Jake Heath
Sax
Seb Skelly
Trumpet
Dave Tyler
Bass
Sam James
Drums

Baskery

Americana Banjo-Punk (SWE)

The queens of banjopunk, three Swedish sisters by the name of Baskery play a combination of classic roots music and Americana’ with a twist of rule breaking punk. They turn this much loved style of music on it’s head with style and playfulness – woohoo!

Greta Bondesson
Banjitar, Drums, Vocals
Stella Bondesson
Double Bass, Vocals
Sunniva Bondesson
Guitar , Vocals

Charlotte van Otterloo

Interactive Installation (NL)

Together, chase a metal ball through a tricky maze! You have to roll around the mechanical obstacles, catch the magnetic ball lift and solve the puzzle with the gears. The oversized wooden marble run invites you to play!

Charlotte van Otterloo
Creator, Artist
Rob van Gammeren
Artist
Marjoleine Molaar
Artist

Clown Susi

Clown (CH, Däniken)

Susi brings a wealth of clowning and improvisation experience – no show is like the other. She takes out all kinds of magic, mischief and music from her suitcase and spontaneously creates with love and wit new stories about absurd everyday situations.

Susanne Keller
Streetperformer, Clown

Divano Dromensa

Gypsy Journey (FR, Montpellier)

Estelle and Vassili tell stories from the Black Sea to Paris in frenzied rhythms. Their brilliant travelling companions are the manouche guitar, the Greek bouzouki, the Russian accordion and the Romanian Gypsy fiddle. Deepest nostalgia meets highest virtuosity!

Estelle Panné
Vocals, Guitar
Vassili Tcheretski
Accordion
, Vocals
Alexandre Zuanon
Guitar , Bouzouki
Nicolas Ortiz
Violin
Camille Wolfrom
Double Bass

Exoot

Rolling Lobster (NL)

The oversized Lobster embodies the fusion of robotics, mechanics and electronics. Based on 3D puzzles and controlled as if by magic, he develops his own personality. A wink to robotics, a search for closeness.

Tristan Kruithof
Performer, Technician

Fer à Coudre

Postapocalyptic Universe (FR)

On Münsterplatz, fertilised by city dirt, a metaphorical landscape of mechanical plants and a moving illuminated water fountain flourished virtually overnight. Machines breathe and mechanics grow – cheers to the fantastic hybrid life form!

Sophie Belotte
Creator, Performer, Costume Designer
Manuel Charnay
Creator, Performer
Jonathan Charnay
Creator, Performer
Stephane Najma
Creator, Performer

Fraser Hooper

Interactive Comedy (NZ)

Fraser skilfully mixes improvised interaction and brilliant comedy to create a hilarious show – including a stunt duck, human fish and a boxing match. Who dares to compete against the award-winning New Zealander? A performance also for the stomach muscles!

Fraser Hooper
Streetperformer

Les Géants du Sud

Walking Puppets (FR)

Fantastic creatures of the swamp and forest world are hunting humans at the Buskers – because humans are their elixir of life. With their nice appearance they seem harmless – but appearances are deceptive. Watch out!

Luc Bertron
Creator, Performer
Collin Bertron
Creator, Performer
Kounouz Meddeb
Creator, Performer
Sophie
Creator, Performer

Havana Acrobatic Ensemble

Acrobatics (CUB)

Concentrated energy: The acrobats whirl through the air, somersault over the jump rope and shine in other disciplines. Technical virtuosity merges with Cuban temperament. A firework of acrobatic skills!

Neoglys Arzola Rodriguez
Acrobat
Humberto Javier Coureoneaux Alcántara
Acrobat
Edenia Hernández Ledesma
Acrobat
Yorbanis Martínez Palmero
Acrobat
Eddy Enoide Napoles López
Acrobat
Sheila Suárez Yero
Acrobat

Javier Aranda

Touching Minimal Puppet Theatre (ESP)

With Vida”, Javier succeeded in creating a jewel and an exciting exploration of traditional puppetry: his hands transform into touching characters – an amazing, captivating, intimate and amusing reflection on life. Simply impressive!

Javier Aranda
Puppeteer

Jelena Popržan

Experimental Vocal & Nu Sounds (AUT, Wien / SRB)

Incredibly virtuoso, charismatic and precise vocal and viola acrobat, original arranger/​composer, vocal wonder and performer with comedy talent and political commitment. Stylistically she can’t be pigeonholed, from old to world music to Viennese cabaret – stunningly brilliant!

Jelena Popržan
5-String Viola, Voc, Loop, Mouth Fiddle (Maulgeige), Vocals, Loop Station, Mouth Fiddle

Joshua Monten

Dance Performance (USA / CH)

Joshua Monten’s new show is an unconventional pas de deux bet­ween bodies and printed text. A mash-up of fancy footwork, pulsing rhythms and playful word games. The results range from the simple to the sublime, wish a dash of absurdity.

Joshua Monten
Choreographer
Angela Demattè
Dancer
Katharina Ludwig
Dancer
Jack Wignall
Dancer

Klängbus

Selfmade Klangwelt (CH, Biel)

The bus is a playground for a wide variety of sound objects. Some have already been tried and tested, others have just been invented. Not completely controllable, the alienated everyday objects develop a life of their own. An unparalleled visual and acoustic experiment!

Philipp Läng
Sound Artist

Langnouerli & Co.

Neue Urklänge (CH)

The inhabitants from the Emmental” invented the Swiss Diatonic Accordion. Now their Langnouerli” and virtuoso accompanists are rocking the cellar of the Wäbere” – with YOU as a spontaneous player on the open stage in between. For more Information check also: Langnouerli im Wäbere-Chäuer.

Thomas Aeschbacher
Langnauerörgeli, Schwyzerörgeli, Cajón

Thu – Sat

Nina Dimitri
Vocals, Guitar , Charango

Thu, Fri

Geri Zumbrunn
Double Bass

Thu, Fri

Andy Gabriel
Violin

Sat

Simon Dettwiler
Langnauerörgeli, Schwyzerörgeli

Fri, Sat

Langnouerli Sessions at Wäbere-Chäuer

Open Stage ()

The Langnouerli” performs in the limelight and all around something is brewing in the Wäbere-Chäuer: a gourmet menu for the ears, cooked by many chefs who don’t spoil the broth but season the soup exquisitely. Different every evening and all the way through. Play along and/​or listen! // Langnauerörgeli (= Diatonic Accordion), born 1836* in Langnau in the Emmental: Various harp makers/“Harfner” and Langnauerörgeli creators have been building the so-called Langnouerli” for almost 200 years. The best-known single-row, 2‑chord Härpfli” with 3 basses captivates with its manageability and its special sound.

Magobolla

Roaring Giant Lizard (IT)

Washed up with the Aare, incubated by the summer heat, two tyrannus cubs recently hatched from two oversized eggs in Eichholz. Now the baby dinosaurs have found their way into the Old Town. Roaring and hungry, they roam Bern’s alleys. Keep your distance recommended!

Stefano Bono
Performer, Creator
Sergio Mannucci
Performer
Dario Buffa
Performer

Micromégamondes

Artisanal Game Universe (FR)

At the fair of the future you will find the game Unviersum by Micromégamondes: The mechanical embodiment of our imagination catapults you directly into the orbit of pleasure. Come, be amazed, join in the excitement and play!

Adrien Grimaud
Performer
Caroline Blin
Performer
Thérèse Partiot
Performer
Gauthier Mesnil-Blanc
Performer
Marie Storup
Performer
Martin Fitte
Performer

Mirakolo

Balkan Jazz (CH, Biel / SLO)

Mirakolo convinces with a highly explosive blend of virtuosity and precision. This band from Bienne combines sleight of hand with familiar rhythms and challenges the audience with their unique mixture of danceable Jazz and Balkan grooves– simply miraculous!

Gregor Krtschek
Trumpet
Hannah Zingg
Vocals
Hanna Marchand
Sax
Tom Gasser
Bass
Philippe Ducommun
Drums

Native Young

Afro Folk Dance Pop (ZAF, Kapstadt)

Back at Buskers Bern: The award winning collective was born in the townships of South Africa and convinces by a fusion of anthemic uplifting vocals, psychedelic Folk and raw African rhythms. Experience and share their unique community spirit and pure emotion, laugh, cry and dance!

Yannick Wilde
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Kalimba, Harmonica, Percussion
Mohau Moahloli
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Sphiwe Kubone
Vocals, Drums, African Percussion

Compagnie O quel Dommage

Sarcastic Comedy (BEL)

A baby doll with a human head and an overstrained mother put up with each other and take the mother-child relationship to extremes. Analogies with real people or facts are certain. A first-class short play, soaked in black humour and very strong in mime.

Estelle Beuguin
Actress
Justine Moreau
Puppeteer

Les P'tits Bras

Aerial Acrobatics Comedy (FR)

Behind the scenes is in front of the scenes – and there is pure chaos. Punching artists, costumes flying around, screaming managers. Combined with people whirling through the air at a height of 12m. Great comedy mixed with top-class trapeze art.

Sophie Mandoux
Trapeze Artist
Raphaël Gacon
Trapeze Artist
Birta Benonysdottir
Trapeze Artist
Lucas Bergandi
Trapeze Artist
Francis Roberge
Trapeze Artist
Nicolas Cautain
Trapeze Artist

Pierre Omer's Swing Revue & Lalla Morte

Crime-Jazz Swing (CH, Genf / FR, Paris)

Inspired by the swing era of the 30s and 40s and peppered with original compositions solidly grounded in R’n’R, jazz and folk, the three gentlemen in tuxedos mix an explosive dance cocktail. Special guest: dancer and fakir woman Lalla Morte from Paris.

Lalla Morte
Fakir, Dancer
Pierre Omer
Vocals, Guitar
Christoph Gantert
Trumpet, Vocals
Julien Israelian
Drums

Die Rote Zora

Naturjodel & Bergruf (CH, Bern/Zug)

The three women break down boundaries: the original music and chant/​yodel of the Muotataler Juz” and the Appenzeller Zäuerli” with its natural tones and polyphonic pure vibrations are enriched by the trio with improvisations. Vibrating and spherically enraptured!

Barbara Berger
Vocals
Christine Lauterburg
Vocals
Natalie Huber
Vocals

Les Sales Gosses

Cabaret Chanson Française (FR, Rennes)

Two charming kids – a mischievous accordionist and a violinist with a sweet voice – reshape the world in guinguette” (old French tavern) style. Their comic-poetic compositions exude sometimes also a touch of Brazil and maple syrup. Be surprised!

Marie-Amélie Viver
Vocals, Violin
Silvère Vauléon
Vocals, Accordion

Schorsch & Oskar

Berndeutscher Chanson-Schabernack (CH)

Across all styles and with various instruments, the four musicians sing about the curious adventures of Schorsch and Oskar, about quiet farts and the sock monster. Funny lyrics and catchy melodies – not only for the little ones!

Rena Hauser
Vocals, Accordion, Clarinet
Sophie Aebersold
Vocals, Ukulele, Guitar , Contrabass
Simona Grossenbacher
Vocals, Percussion
Anuschka Strässle
Vocals, Ukulele, Guitar , Contrabass

The Sheiks & Sophisticated Rascals (only Fri+Sat)

More than Swing & Dance (only Fri+Sat) (CH, Zürich/Luzern)

Swingful Joy! Intoxicated by the jazz of the early days, the seven musicians stagger through timeless hit material and blithely mix in original compositions. Presented with resounding joy of playing and a pinch of Dada. Hey, the roaring 20s have only just begun, right?!

Valerio Lepori
Trombone
Benjamin Danech
Trumpet
Roger Greipl
Sax
Theo Känzig
Guitar
Tobias Künzli
Keys
Jonas Künzli
Double Bass
Flavio Viazzoli
Drums
feat. Monika Krzesniak
Dancer

Fri, Sat

feat. Yvonne Barthel
Dancer

Fri, Sat

This Maag

Interactive Ski-Comedy (CH)

Skiing in Bern’s alleys or becoming an iceberg in the middle of summer? Everything is possible with This Maag! Alpine madness mixed with interaction and a good dose of comedy. A show to melt away.

This Maag
Streetperformer

Campanyia Toti Toronell

Interactive Object Theatre (ESP)

In just a few minutes, you stage great literary classics for one or two people on the suitcase theatre stage. The director sits in the headphones and guides you. A very amusing self-service theatre that puts simple everyday objects in the spotlight.

Toti Toronell
Performer
Maria Gallardo
Performer

Treptow

Alternative Deutsch Rock (DE, Berlin)

From Vienna to Dushanbe, from Rome to Manama, Treptow exports their German-language edgy guitar music to the rest of the world. Songs between big city romanticism and pub dance, with a voice that invites you to a glass of whiskey and a cough drop. Berlin, ick liebe dir!”

Philipp Taubert
Vocals, Guitar
Lukas Lindner
Drums

Twisted Fairground

Interactive Art Installation & Robotic Puppetry (ESP, Barcelona / UK / CHI)

Basura (Spanish) = rubbish. Face Basuringo – a primordial force with a voice, carrying an inherent knowledge from the depths of human existence…the enormous world we label as disposable.

Matt Knight
Performer, Concept
Sebastian Jara
Technician, Electronical Engineer, Programmer
Maria Camps
Performer, Theatrical Director
Seba Weibon
Performer

Uusikuu

Vintage Sounds of Finland (FIN / DE)

Uusikuu (= New Moon) are one of the most intriguing interpreters of Finnish tango. Also, their vivacious humppas, swaying waltzes and jazzy foxtrot pieces tell the stories from the land of a thousand lakes. Old dance songs with new dynamics – the new moon arises anew!

Laura Ryhänen
Vocals
Mikko Kuisma
Violin, Vocals
Norbert Bremes
Accordion

Whiskey Moon Face

Unique Alternative Folk (UK, London / USA)

The band name says it all… a pinch of New Orleans old-time jazz, a touch of Klezmer – excellent, original contemporary bohemian folk from the London underground! Louisa’s stunning vocals and the gently hallucinatory lyrics delight and touch deeply.

Louisa Jones
Vocals, Accordion
Dakota Jim Ydstie
Double Bass
Ewan Bleach
Sax, Clarinet

Wille & the Bandits

Slide Blues Roots (AUS / UK)

From the biggest stages to Buskers Bern: The Bandits delight us with their award-winning new album, a blend of blues and roots with a psychedelic touch. Stunning lap-slide guitar, beguiling voices, haunting Hammond organ – gentle and powerful, simply magnificent!

Wille Edwards
Vocals, Guitar
Matthew Gallagher
Organ, Guitar
Harry Mackaill
Bass
Matthew Partridge
Percussion, Vocals

Zélie Barrett

Puppet Strip (FR)

Zélie Barett spontaneously turns up with her battered suitcase. Boudoir or stage? It doesn’t matter! Out of it emerges the voluptuous Madame Rita, who captivates and enchants you with her erotic striptease. Hopefully you will also meet these mysterious ladies!

Emeline Thierion
Puppeteer

2019

Alikindoi Flamenco

Tablao Flamenco (ESP / ARG)

Traditional flamenco reduced to its essence: The hot-blooded troupe tell and dance the stories of the Andalusian people, marked by longing and passion. Be inspired by the austere elegance and sharpen your palms –olé!

Ramón Tato” Piñas
Vocals
Laura Santos
Vocals
Rubén Flores
Guitar
Oscar Puig
Percussion
Juan Heredia
Dance
Betiana Barros
Dance

Ariel Kolly

Steinbalance (CH)

Mit grosser Konzentration balanciert Kolly Stein auf Stein – Figuren jenseits der Gesetze der Physik. Spitz steht auf Spitz, gross steht auf winzig. Kein Stein zu sperrig, um nicht Teil der Figur zu werden. Zum Staunen und selber Ausprobieren.

Ariel Kolly
Sculptor Durchgehend Auf Dem Münsterplatz, Auch Zum Selber Steine Stellen

Assurd feat. Chiara Carnevale

Musica Popolare Napoletana (IT)

This is exactly how Naples feels: sensual, emotional and dirty-beautifully beguiling! For almost three decades, Assurd have been leading into the middle of a full life with their powerful, guttural voices and bringing the musical heritage from southern Italy into the present.

Cristina Vetrone
Vocals, Diatonic Button Accordion
Lorella Monti
Vocals, Percussion, Nacchere (Castanets), Tamburello (Italian Frame Drum), Dance
feat. Chiara Carnevale
Vocals, Percussion, Tamburello (Italian Frame Drum), Tammorre (Italian Frame Drums), Dance

Baxli

Kunstinstallation (CH)

Auf acht Metern Höhe: ein atmosphärisches Konstrukt aus Metall, Holz, Stoff und Licht. Am Tag durchbricht der Unterbau aus Metall die organische Struktur eines Vogels, in der Nacht verwandelt sich die Installation in luftig leuchtende Objekte.

«Heinrich & Henriette»Ramon Trachsel: idea, creator Thomas Hediger: creator Martina Maurer: creator Simon Küng
Creator

Breeda CC

Floating UFO (DE)

Traue deinen Augen, wir haben Besuch! Werde Zeuge einer Begegnung in friedlicher Absicht: Exoplanetare Wesen schweben auf Forschungsinvasion mit ihrer Antigravitationsmaschine durch deinen Tag X. Faszinierend dadaistisch.

«Erstkontakt» Breeda CC: creator, artist Hike Wehner
Artist Unterwegs Um Den Münsterplatz

Claudia Masika

Afro Fusion (KEN / SEN / CH)

The young, multitalented Claudia Masika embodies pure African charisma. With a huge portion of positive energy, great songs, a groovy band behind her and two new albums in her luggage, she conjures up a smile on everyone’s face and rhythm in your legs. Let’s dance!

Claudia Masika
Vocals
Heiri Ruf
Guitar
Matthias Lauber
Saxes, Vocals
Chris Pinter
E-Bass
Willi Hauenstein: percussion, vocals
Percussion, Vocals
Omar Diadji
Drums

Compagnia Baccalà

Mime-Clown Circo (CH)

Influenced by cinema aesthetics, lovable and extremely poetic, two stubborn mimes conquer their place on stage to perform a captivating Pas de Deux” with subtle gestures, trapeze art and the finest slapstick. Expressive and highly amusing!

Camilla Pessi
Performer
Simone Fassari
Performer

Compagnie Paris Bénarès

Walking Giant Bird Puppet (FR)

Unterwegs auf einem Riesenvogel suchen drei Entdecker ein neues Zuhause. Anmutig und gemächlich reiten sie auf Oîsoh durch Berns Gassen – der neugierige Vogel kann es nicht lassen, die Leute zu necken und seinen Schnabel in jedes offene Fenster zu stecken.

«Les Eclaireurs» Etienne Pylypiw: performer Gaëtan Grimaud: performer Loïc Esnault: performer Nicolas Soulié
Production

Da Motus!

Fusing Dance Performance (CH)

Die beiden androgynen Endzeitwesen verschmelzen mit Fassaden, Treppengeländern und Arkaden. Von nirgendwo her kommend verschwinden sie ins Nirgendwo hin. Präzise einstudierte Bewegungen, erweitert durch freie Improvisation – verwirrend, raffiniert, eindrücklich.

«urbanthropus» Antonio Bühler: choreographer Brigitte Meuwly: choreographer, dancer Ismael Oiartzabal
Dancer

Dominic Lacasse Compagnie

Human Flag Circus (CAN)

Award spoiled and crowned with two Guinness world records, these excep- tional artists seem to float weightlessly and effortlessly, horizontal as human flags on a flagpole. The couple stage a poetic love story with elegance, humour and breathtakingly powerful acrobatics.

Dominic Lacasse
Acrobat
Karen Goudreault
Acrobat

Duo Kaos

Bicicletta acrobatica (IT / GTM)

Duo Kaos stage a poetic world full of wheels and balance, played by two idiosyncratic characters. Aggression and attraction result in the perfect combo of clowning, elegance and impressive acrobatics on a bike.

Giulia Arcangeli
Acrobat
Luis Alejandro Paredes Sapper
Acrobat

Faut Qu’Ça Guinche

French Festive Rock (FR)

The name of the band is what it’s all about: It’s wild and all about dancing (guincher = dance, shake a leg)! This energy-packed, young troupe from Grenoble invites you to a big fest of witty chansons, festive swing, wild tavern rock and driving turbo-ska.

Lucien Dupire
Vocals
Florian Desbiolles
Guitar
Sébastien Louiso
Violin
Romain Jamard
Accordion
Paul Cura
Double Bass
Justin Chaussegros
Drums

Figurentheater Klatt

Handtheater mit Livemusik (DE)

Dumpu and Dinki, two hands, are like day and night: Dumpu grumbling and grim, Dinki cheeky and playful. In the interplay between curiosity and re- jection, sensitively and precisely accompanied by live rhythms, they slowly approach each other. Will they become friends?

Anne-Kathrin Klatt
Puppeteer
Anja Füsti
Percussion

Jack Wise

Streetperformer (IRL)

Magic, ventriloquism, sword swallowing, mind-reading – Jack Wise ma- sters all disciplines and mixes them with a pinch of audience interaction to a perfect cocktail. How exactly does he make bottles disappear or pictures come alive? Because he can!

Jack Wise
Magician, Comedian

Katharina Lienhard

Rasantes Erzähltheater (CH)

This cat gang have the devil under their skin: tricking watchdog Johnny, stealing pizza, monkeying about… Only the littlest one” is still too small to make great pranks, the others say. That’s why he cunningly tries to prove he’s one of the greats.

Katharina Lienhard
Storyteller, Performer

Le Fil à la Patte

Hinkelstein-Gnome (FR)

Kleine Gestalten, beladen mit einem riesigen Hinkelstein, streifen verwundert durch Bern’s Gassen – wer sind sie und woher kommen sie? Und ist der Hinkelstein nicht die geballte Ladung ihrer Träume, die sie mit sich herumtragen? Triff sie und staune mit ihnen!

«Fonrasic & Vulkaö» Olivier Mignot: puppeteer Anne-Gaëlle Ponche: puppeteer Benoit Cormorant: puppeteer Laurent Mouchaut
Puppeteer Unterwegs Rund Um Den Münsterplatz

Les Fils Canouche

Creative Gipsy Swing (FR)

Sons of poodles (= Caniche)? Maybe not. Manouches (= Gypsies”)? In spirit very much. And on stage definitely highly virtuosic interpreters of modern Jazz Manouche, tireless jazz researchers and fiery Piazzolla and Django Aficionados. What a groove, my god!

Xavier Margogne
Guitar
Maxime Perrin
Accordion
Samuel Thézé
Bass Clarinet
Stéphane Cozic
Double Bass

L’Chaim

Gypsy Circus Klezmer (NL / IT / SYR)

The colourful troupe from the Netherlands sing in seven languages and mix Balkan and gypsy music to an infectious klezmer cocktail. Music for dancing, laughing and crying – best all at the same time. L’Chaim – a toast to life!

Valerio Lorenzoni
Sax, Vocals
Myrthe van de Weetering
Violin, Vocals
Wijbrand Luth
Bouzouki , Vocals
Ghaeth Almaghoot
Clarinet
Pepijn Noordhuizen
Accordion
Just Lavooij
Double Bass, Vocals
Polle van Gijzel
Drums, Percussion

Madame Baião

Forró Música e Dança (BRA / ESP)

Four women on the Forró stage – a rarity! They pay homage to the greats of the genre such as Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos or Jackson do Pandeiro with great care and sensitivity. Festa brasileira with a stunning dance show. Follow the triangle, join the party and dance!

Ana Cláudia Paschoal
Vocals, Bass, Percussion
Jabu Morales
Vocals, Zabumba
Carla Suzart
Vocals, Bass, Percussion
Mercedes Aizpurua
Vocals, Accordion
David Bosco
Dancer
Maria Ilha
Dancer

Martin Harley & Cekka Lou

Blues & Americana (UK / IT)

This dynamic duo presents raw, original Slide Guitar Blues & Americana com- bined with cogent songwriting at the highest level. Virtuoso Roots Sound from the Mississippi Delta, enwrapped by the elegant and sassy feminine Italian charm of the double bass player – world class!

Martin Harley
Vocals, Guitar , Slide Guitar
Alessandra Cecala Cekka Lou”
Double Bass, Vocals

Megahertz

Beatbox Burlesque (FR)

The two outlandish characters explore voice and body and lead into a trashy universe of beatboxed virtuosity and physical theater. Only limit: the imagination. Laughter guaranteed!

Julien Tempéré
Vocals, Beatboxing
Nasser Chebbi
Beatboxing

Michael Hatzius

Puppencomedy (DE)

Finally – a contemporary witness of the Big Bang comes to Bern. The lizard wittily tells of the emergence of earthly species and draws parallels to today’s world politics. Questions allowed – improvisation is the great passion of Hatzius.

Michael Hatzius
Puppeteer , Comedian

Murray Kyle

Shamanic Sacred World Roots (AUS)

From the creative epicentre of Byron Bay this renowned troubadour has over 15 years of performing experience. His music comes straight from the heart, endearing him to audiences around the globe who have experienced his sound in spiritual ceremonies as healing medicine.

Murray Kyle
Guitar , Loop Station, Beatboxing, Kalimba, Double Chamber Flute, Tambourine, Shakers, Ocarina

Native Young

Afro Psychedelic Pop (ZAF / IT)

The award winning music collective was born in the townships of South Africa. A constantly evolving tapestry of culture, emotion and melody – their sound blends indigenous African sounds with raw electronica and uplifting anthemic vocals.

Yannick Wilde
Vocals, Guitar , African Kalimba, Harmonica
Mohau Moahloli
Vocals, Guitar , African Marimba
Macri Maria
Electronic Drums, Synthesizer, Vocals

Opal Ocean

Universal Acoustic Guitar Power (NZ / FR)

Leaving all genre boundaries behind, this duo from down under fuse flamenco and rock techniques, virtuoso guitar melodies and infinitely fast percussive rhythms to create their very own world of sound. Nuevo Flamenco Rumba or Acoustic Progressive Flamenco Metal?

Nadav Tabak
Guitar
Alexandre Champagnat
Guitar

Regime

Reggae Hip Hop (UK)

Many great bands get their start in Bristol, and Regime is one of them. Influenced by Rage Against the Machine, Dead Prez and The Roots, they turn up the heat with strong melodies and politically charged lyrics. Dancing for free thinking people – Yeah!

Jez Jo King
Vocals
Connor McKenzie
Guitar
Charlie Davidson-Howell
Bass
Uri Green
Electronics, Percussion
Theo Grimshaw
Drums

Rächt Extrem

Minimal Mundart Räp (CH)

The strangely weird duo – masters of understatement – sing dialect chansons about the emptiness of everyday communication, the pitfalls of urination, side leaps and the weak little muscles of our political arm. In short: everything for the healing crack in our self-image.

Sebastian Steffen
Vocals, E-Guitar
Mathias W. Schmid
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Simone Felber’s iheimisch

Neue Schweizer Volksmusik (CH)

Join the young trio in their research: Where do original and natural sounds come from? Can new sounds become original sounds, foreign sound become homeland sound? How difficult is it to leave one’s musical homeland? When does something foreign become native and vice versa?

Simone Felber
Vocals
Adrian Würsch
Swiss Diatonic Accordion
Pirmin Huber
Double Bass
Rafael Jerjen
Double Bass

Sitting Duck

Slapstick Comedy (BEL)

At the festive opening of the Bar Chiringuito Paradise, everything just goes awry: suddenly the counter burns, the bottles fall off the shelf and the champagne becomes a slide. Excellent, precise and very funny Slapstick!

Gonzalo Alarcón
Performer
Joris Verbeeren
Performer

Smith & Smart

Old School Hip Hop (DE)

The smallest and also best band of Berlin” make disgustingly honest nevertheless stupid Hip Hop from the family underground. Tight turntable technique, sometimes dadaistic or a cozy gymnastics party, definitely critical and cheeky – but urgently danceable.

Maxwell Smart
Mc
Robert Smith
Dj

Tara Fuki

Intimate Cello Vocal Experimental (Tschechien)

Two women, two voices, two cellos and a very intimate sound. Their music for two wooden bodies interlaced by caressing sound of Polish language weave a fragile web of tones which, by a wave of a bow, can change into a dangerous trap – touching and fascinating.

Dorota Barova
Cello, Vocals
Andrea Nazir
Cello, Vocals, Hang

Théâtre de la Toupine

Recycling-Spielwelt (FR)

Von Weitem sehen sie aus wie seltsame Kreaturen, wie Monster aus einer anderen Zeit. Durch die grossen und kleinen Spieler/​innen erwachen die recycelten Materialien und das Treibholz zu neuem Leben: visuell eindrücklich, physisch fordernd, psychisch erquickend.

Tripotes la Compagnie

Wippen-Akrobatik (BEL / ESP / CH)

Bodies, whirling through the air, hand-to-hand acrobatics and precisely spit-up balls – the international company offers artistry with a pinch of comedy at a high level. Explosive creativity on a seesaw!

Gianna Sutterlet
Teeterboard Artist
Julio Calero Ferre
Teeterboard Artist
Dani Torralbo Pérez
Teeterboard Artist

Tuuletar

Vocal Folk Beatbox Hop (FIN)

Who missed these vibrant Goddesses of The Wind (= Tuuletar) and vocal forces of nature last year? They combine archaic-traditional Finnish folk tradition and modern Hip Hop with beatboxing – pure a cappella. Enchan- ting, unique and outstanding!

Venla Ilona Blom
Vocals, Beatboxing
Sini Koskelainen
Vocals
Piia Säilynoja
Vocals
Johanna Kyykoski
Vocals

Vesselil

Nordic Vocal String Folk (DNK)

Yes, Danish language can really beguile sensually! No wonder, because this women’s trio build a bridge between traditional and contemporary Nordic folk music with an incredible amount of flair and skill. Original arrangements, powerfully and sensitively presented.

Maja Aarøe Freese
5-String Cello, Lead Vocals
Clara Tesch
Violin, Viola, Vocals
Elisabeth Dichmann
Violin, Vocals

Ça va valser

Grande Fête Accordéon (FR)

The name says a great deal – but by no means all: dance party, street theatre, choreographed and interactive musical extravaganza! Unplugged but on fire, the six accordionists once again ignite the asphalt and their audience in the capital. Dance, Bernese bears!

Corentin Restif
Accordion
Aude Combette
Accordion
Olivier Perrin
Accordion
Julien Chenet
Accordion
Géraldine Pignol
Accordion
Gaëtan Bouillet
Accordion

Joshua Monten

Dance Performance (USA / CH)

Joshua Monten’s new show is an unconventional pas de deux bet­ween bodies and printed text. A mash-up of fancy footwork, pulsing rhythms and playful word games. The results range from the simple to the sublime, wish a dash of absurdity.

Joshua Monten
Choreographer
Angela Demattè
Dancer
Katharina Ludwig
Dancer
Jack Wignall
Dancer

Klängbus

Selfmade Klangwelt (CH, Biel)

The bus is a playground for a wide variety of sound objects. Some have already been tried and tested, others have just been invented. Not completely controllable, the alienated everyday objects develop a life of their own. An unparalleled visual and acoustic experiment!

Philipp Läng
Sound Artist

Native Young

Afro Folk Dance Pop (ZAF, Kapstadt)

Back at Buskers Bern: The award winning collective was born in the townships of South Africa and convinces by a fusion of anthemic uplifting vocals, psychedelic Folk and raw African rhythms. Experience and share their unique community spirit and pure emotion, laugh, cry and dance!

Yannick Wilde
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Kalimba, Harmonica, Percussion
Mohau Moahloli
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Sphiwe Kubone
Vocals, Drums, African Percussion

Rum Buffalo

Vaudeville Blues Space Rock (UK / POR)

2018

Baye Magatte

Afropop & Mbalax du Sénégal (SEN / CH)

Der senegalesische Sänger, Perkussionist und Tänzer Baye Magatte Ndiaye überliefert gemeinsam mit seiner hochkarätigen Band Geschichten in westafrikanischer Griot-Tradition. Althergebrachtes verschmilzt mit modernem Pop, Jazz und Funk zur ultimativen Mbalax-Tanzparty!

Baye Magatte Ndiaye
Vocals, Percussion
Roman Hosek
Guitar
Paul Thierry Oliveira
Keys
Emanuel Schnyder
Bass
Max Ndiaye
Percussion
Nar Ndiaye
Drums, Percussion

Black Blues Brothers

Afro Akrobatik (KEN)

Dynamik auf hohem Niveau: Die fünf Kenianer wirbeln Salto schlagend durch die Luft, bauen Menschenpyramiden und tanzen Limbo, bis es nicht mehr tiefer geht. Eine geballte Ladung explosiver Energie, enormer Sprungkraft und beeindruckender Leichtigkeit.

Bilal Musa Huka
Acrobat
Seif Mohamed Mlevi
Acrobat
Ali Salim Mwakasidi
Acrobat
Rashid Amini Kulembwa
Acrobat
Hamisi Ali Pati
Acrobat

Burni Aman

Hip Hop Rap (ZAF / CH)

Live entfaltet die Wahlbernerin aus Südafrika ihr volles Potenzial: Sozialkritische englische Texte der Hip Hop-Künstlerin und Wortschmiedin treffen auf fette Beats der tighten Band – rau und sensibel-verletzlich zugleich. The Roots und Lauryn Hill lassen grüssen…

Burni Aman
Vocals, Spoken Word
Crosby Bolani
Vocals
Dominik Baumgartner
Guitar
Toni Schiavano
E-Bass
Kevin Chesham
Drums

Cie Pipototal

Folie Machines Roulantes (FR)

Cirk biZ’arT

Cabaret Comedy Trash (FR / USA)

Die schräge Dreierkombo setzt auf Selbstironie, eigenwillige Charaktere und perfektionierte Mimik. Auf dem Progamm: imperfekte Zauberkunststücke, Boxkämpfe in Slow-Motion und zwielichtige Levitationsversuche auf hohem Niveau. New-old circus cabaret at its best!

Laurie Roger
Performer
Rémy Bombled
Performer
Jonah Katz
Performer

Claude Hay

Blues & Roots (AUS)

Seine Musen heissen Betty, Stella, Lucie, Loretta & Jeri…Die charismatische One Man Band aus Downunder baut all seine Gitarren selber und kreiert mit Hilfe des Loop-Geräts einen satten Band-Sound: eine erdige Mischung aus treibendem Rock-Blues und Booty shakin’ Funk.

Claude Hay
Vocals, Double Neck Guitar And Bass (Handmade By Claude), Drums

Close-Act

Walking Saurus (NL)

Cocanha

Cants Polifonics a Dançar (FR)

Drei stimmgewaltige Musikerinnen aus Tolosa (Toulouse) erwecken uraltes Liedgut in okzitanischer Sprache zu neuem Leben. Mit Händen, Füssen und Saiten-Tamburin unterstreichen sie in kantigen Rhythmen die tänzerische Natur des polyphonen Gesangs – a dançar!

Caroline Dufau
Vocals, Tamborin De Còrdas, Hands, Feet
Lila Fraysse
Vocals, Tamborin De Còrdas, Hands, Feet
Maud Herrera
Vocals, Tamborin De Còrdas, Hands, Feet

Don Kipper

London Balkan Klezmer (UK / CYP)

Traditional Music from North East London? Die 7‑köpfige Combo schöpft aus der reichen kulturellen Vielfalt im Nordosten der Musikmetropole: Das Repertoire aus trad. Klezmer‑, Roma‑, griechischer und türkischer Musik widerspiegelt die pulsierende Energie dieses Melting Pots.

Dunja Botic
Vocals
Josh Middleton
Accordion
Daniel Gouly
Clarinet
Andrew Gorman
Violin
Tim Karp
Guitar
Jamie Benzies
Bass
Tim Doyle
Drums

Duo kwitsch-kwetsch

Musikalisch-Clowneskes Theater (CH)

Mit Magie und Witz bringt das Duo kwitsch-kwetsch das junge Publikum zum Gigelen und Staunen. Zauberkunststücke und das eigensinnig gespielte Akkordeon ergänzen sich perfekt!

Susanna Dill
Accordion
Gabriele Ochsenbein
Performer

Duo un Pie

Comedy-Akrobatik (ARG)

Zwei Seeleute, eingeschifft am Hafen der Fantasie: Sie ist eine ausgezeichnete Artistin und Tänzerin, er ein verrückter Träumer. Zusammen haben sie die Hand-auf-Hand Akrobatik perfektioniert und bringen frische Zirkus-Comedy nach Bern!

Ivanna Winter
Acrobat
German Cortez
Acrobat

Figurentheater Matou

Vogelpuppen mit Livemusik (CH)

Johnny Spatz ist empört! In Papa’s Nest sitzt eine exotische Wellensittich-Dame mit ihrem komisch-nervigen Küken. Matou schildert mit Humor und Können, unterstrichen von Live-Musik, die Hochs und Tiefs einer Vogel-Patchwork-Familie.

Mariann Amstutz
Puppeteer
Reto Ammann
Accordion, String Instruments, Percussion

Food Fest

Gastroperformatives (CH)

Jyoti Supernaturel

Magic Universe (FR)

Jyoti zieht durch die Welt, sammelt magische Geheimnisse, Bewegungen und Geräusche. Er perfektioniert Illusionstechniken und das Spiel mit Glaskugeln, eignet sich uralte schamanisches Wissen an und zeigt sein Können in einer hypnotisierenden Show. Magie wird Wirklichkeit!

Kristian Vare
Juggler, Illusionist

Katlehong Footlockers

Pantsula Street Dance (ZAF)

Pantsula – viel mehr als ein Tanz! Entstanden während der Apartheid in den Townships Südafrikas als Ausdruck für brisant Politisches. Stylish gekleidet überzeugen die Jungs aus Johannesburg mit perfekt choreografierter, super-flinker Beinarbeit zu Euro-Techno-Pop. Energie pur! Mit der freundlichen Unterstützung vom SüdKulturFonds

Teele Rashaba
Team Leader, Dancer
Teboho Moloi
Choreographer, Dancer
Katleho Koloba
Dancer
Teboho Moreki
Dancer
Thato Mokgoshi
Dancer
Katleho Thipenyane
Dancer

Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow

Folk from the British Isles (UK)

Das Duo präsentiert eigene sowie traditionelle, sorgfältig arrangierte Songs und lädt ein zu einer musikalischen Reise durch die britischen Inseln. Beide sind herausragende Virtuosen auf ihren Instrumenten mit einem feinen Sinn für Musikalität und Showmanship – don’t miss it!

Kit Hawes
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Aaron Catlow
Vocals

Kollektiv Super Nice

Jukebox–Performance (CH / FIN)

Kopfhörer-Disco

Kopfhörer-Disco (FR / CH)

Le Fil à la Patte

Hinkelstein-Gnome (FR)

Kleine Gestalten, beladen mit einem riesigen Hinkelstein, streifen verwundert durch Bern’s Gassen – wer sind sie und woher kommen sie? Und ist der Hinkelstein nicht die geballte Ladung ihrer Träume, die sie mit sich herumtragen? Triff sie und staune mit ihnen!

«Fonrasic & Vulkaö» Olivier Mignot: puppeteer Anne-Gaëlle Ponche: puppeteer Benoit Cormorant: puppeteer Laurent Mouchaut
Puppeteer Unterwegs Rund Um Den Münsterplatz

Les Fils du Facteur

Chanson Francophone Festive (CH)

Poetische Chansons zum Nachdenken und Schmunzeln – mit einem Hauch Melancholie festlich serviert. Die jungen Autodidakten nehmen sich nie zu ernst und kreieren in unbändiger Spielfreude ihr eigenes Off-Road-Band-Universum. Alors, on danse, les Welsches?

Emilien Colin
Vocals, Accordion, Keytar (Petit Piano)
Sacha Maffli
Vocals, Guitar
Antoine Passard
Drums

Magic Ramba Trash

Interaktive Soundwelt (CH)

Make Plain

Alternative Folk (CH)

Auch ennet dem Gotthard vermögen die Tessiner Multiinstrumentalisten grosse Gefühle zu wecken mit packender Bühnenpräsenz und eigenem Stil. Die Klangreise von Folk-Pop bis Rock’n’Roll erinnert auch an Mumford & Sons, Bob Dylan oder Neil Young – rock on, ragazzi!

Andrea Zinzi
Guitar , Vocals
Luca Imperiali
Drums, Keys, Vocals

Maurizio Presidente!

Swing Chanson Jazz Afrobeat (FR / IT / POR)

Diese Band aus Berlin hat entweder viele oder keinen Präsidenten: Weltoffen und verspielt setzt sie sich über alle Grenzen hinweg. Zu diesem süffigen Mix mit funky Bläsersätzen und swingendem Gypsy-Jazz wippen die Füsse ganz von alleine. Feel-good vibes – Groove for president!

Christophine Huet
Ukulele, Lead Vocals
Pier-Paolo Bertoli
Accordion, Spoken Words
Davide Provenzano
Trumpet, Lead Vocals
Gonçalo Mortagua
Sax, Vocals
Sylvain Bouysset
Contrabass
Pier Ciaccio
Drums

Minitheater Hannibal

Grimmige Märchen (CH)

MiraMundo

Barcelona Connecting Cultures (BRA / IT / ESP / MEX)

Gelebte Völkerverbindung ohne Identitätsverlust: Der begnadete brasilianische Singer Songwriter Luiz navigiert die wahrhaft kosmopolitische Band gekonnt durch die Musikwelt. Lass dich sehnsuchen von Flamenco, Gypsy, Samba, Bossa, Italianitá, Irish Fiddlern und Mariachis!

Luiz Murá
Vocals, Guitar , Charango, Viola Caipira
Jabu Morales
Vocals, Percussion
Agostino Aragno
Violin, Vocals
Ernesto Vargas
Doublebass, E-Bass
Bianca Godoi
Drums

Monsieur Doumani

Twisted Cyprus Folk (CYP)

Was für ein Sound! Dieses Trio bricht alle Hörerwartungen auf mit dem ungewöhnlichen Line-up und mit modernen Arrangements, geschärft mit punkig-jazzigen Akzenten. Und dies bei allerhöchstem Respekt für ihre zypriotische Musiktradition – einzigartig dringlich!

Antonis Antoniou
Tzouras (3 Doppelsaiten, Verwandt Mit Bouzouki), Stomp Box, Vocals
Demetris Yiasemides
Trombone, Flute, Vocals
Andreas Skordis
Guitar , Vocals

Pataphysisches Institut Basel

Experiment/Installation (CH)

Pikzpalace

Crazy Street Performance (BEL)

Frischer könnten die Produkte am fahrenden Metzgereistand nicht sein – die Geschwister Bacul bereiten sie direkt vor der Kundschaft zu. Beine und Köpfe fliegen im Sekundentakt, Innereien quellen über die Ablage – ein Winnie-Pooh-Burger oder Barbie-Cue gefällig?

Greet Verhoeven
Actor
Eric Peeters
Actor
Wouter Bories
Actor

Pulcinella

Jazz Omnivore (FR)

Four down-sized circus musicians started a band packed with theatricality. It is clear that this is a foursome that thinks it’s an orchestra… The gifted musicians from Toulouse serve up jazz with a dash of rock, tango and musette for omnivores.

Florian Demonsant
Accordion
Ferdinand Doumerc
Sax, Flute
Jean-Marc Serpin
Double Bass
Pierre Pollet
Drums

PuntMoc

Physical Theatre (ESP)

Das Werkzeug der drei Brüder ist nichts als ihr Körper: In ständiger Metamorphose werden sie zu Gegenstand, Energie, Tier und erzählen pantomimisch mit surrealistischem Humor simple Alltagsgeschichten. Ausserordentlich originell und superamüsant!

GagsOnTrix!” Hector Boada Ferrer
Actor
Juli Boada Ferrer
Actor
Guillem Boada Ferrer
Actor

Red Button

Recycling Automaten-Abenteuer (ESP)

In den 12 ausrangierten Röhrenfernsehern sind verschiedenste Kurzgeschichten, inspiriert von B‑Movies, Monstern und Comics, zu bestaunen. Gebaut aus recycelten, mechanisch animierten Spielzeugen erzeugen sie eine eigene, faszinierende Welt. Unbedingt sehenswert!

Marc Costa
Artist, Creator
Sara Torroella
Artist

Rumba de Bodas

Afro Latin Funk (IT)

Super Power – der Name der brandneuen CD ist Programm: Die Partyband aus Bologna feiert ihr 10-Jähriges und überzeugt mit einem flamboyanten Mix aus Funk, Cumbia, Merengue, Swing, Latin Vibes und Upbeat Ska. Satte Bläsersätze, umwerfende Sängerin – hot as chili!

Rachel Doe
Vocals
Elia Conti
Trumpet, Guitar , Percussion
Guido Manfrini
Saxophon Bariton & Alto
Francesco Giammarella
Saxophon, Clarinet
Mattia Franceschini
Keyboard, Synthesizer
Giacomo Vianello Vos
Bass, Vocals
Alessandro Orefice
Drums

Samuelito

Streetcomedy (CH)

Keine Show ist wie die andere: Samuelito improvisiert auf hohem Niveau, was das Zeug hält – nichts und niemand ist vor ihm sicher! Zudem hat er eine Drohne, die das Bienensterben stoppt, und eine Oma, die rockt. Lachen garantiert!

Samuel Stahel
Streetperformer

Sandra Rehder Tango Trio

Tango Puro (ARG)

Sandra Rehder aus Mendoza verkörpert den Tango der selbstbewussten Frauen von heute: kraftvoll und sehr ausdrucksstark, zärtlich bis vulgär, verhalten bis dramatisch, glamourös und verspielt. Getragen wird sie von zwei genuinen, hervorragenden Tangueros. Pasión eterna!

Sandra Rehder
Vocals
Gustavo Battaglia
Guitar
Pablo Yamil
Bandoneon

Schorf

Theater (CH)

Señor StetS

Eccentric Lonely Orkestar (DNK / ESP)

The Langan Band

Glasgow World Folk (UK)

Can a Celtic folk rock trio from Glasgow generate this kind of emotional intensity and combine music from the Scottish Highlands with Balkan and Gypsy while retaining a punk spirit? Yes, and how! Extreme virtuosity, excellent harmonies – utterly breathtaking!

John Langan
Vocals, Guitar , Cajón, Small Percussions
Fatih Ebrem
Guitar
Alastair Caplin
Violin, Vocals
Dave Tunstall
Double Bass, Highland Pipes, Vocals

Triktek GmbH

Tavolata (CH)

Tuuletar

Vocal Folk Beatbox Hop (FIN)

Who missed these vibrant Goddesses of The Wind (= Tuuletar) and vocal forces of nature last year? They combine archaic-traditional Finnish folk tradition and modern Hip Hop with beatboxing – pure a cappella. Enchan- ting, unique and outstanding!

Venla Ilona Blom
Vocals, Beatboxing
Sini Koskelainen
Vocals
Piia Säilynoja
Vocals
Johanna Kyykoski
Vocals

Utopian Witness

Performativer Rundgang (CH / DE)

Viertaktmotor

Neue Schweizer Volksmusik (CH)

Getrieben von Fern- und Heimweh rattert Viertaktmotor quer durch den Morast der Neuen Schweizer Volksmusik. Dabei halten die vier Buben Ausschau nach romantischen Magerwiesen, dem sagenhaften Alpenglühen aber auch nach urbanen Betonwüsten und versprayten Schrottplatzmauern.

Nayan Stalder
Hackbrett (Dulcimer)
Raphael Heggendorn
Violoncello
Laurin Moor
Contrabass
Kaspar Eggimann
Accordion

Vołosi

Klassik World Jazz Fusion (POL)

Die Kampfstreicher aus Polen“ (SRF Kultur) hatten die grosse Ehre, die WOMEX 2017 in Katowice zu eröffnen. Zwei klassisch ausgebildete Brüder entzünden mit drei Volksmusikern aus den Karpaten ein musikalisches Feuerwerk, das Grenzen und Kategorien sprengt. Virtuosisimo!

Krzysztof Lasoń
Violin
Zbigniew Michałek
Violin
Jan Kaczmarzyk
Viola
Stanisław Lasoń
Cello
Robert Waszut
Doublebass

Vrang

Norwegian Folk Music (NOR)

Unglaublich, wie gekonnt das Trio aus Oslo allerlei Töne streichend, zupfend und singend zu einem wunderbar sanften, kraftvollen Klangteppich zu verweben vermag! Erlebe die typisch Norwegische Hardangerfiedel und Leier in traditioneller und neuer Volksmusik hautnah. Der Norden ruft!Mit freundlicher Unterstützung der Königlichen Norwegischen Botschaft

Maja Gravermoen Toresen
Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle (Violine Mit Resonanzsaiten), Vocals, Lyre (Leier, Antikes Zupfinstrument), Mandolin Tuva Færden: Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle, Vocals, Lyre Jon Hjellum Brodal: Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle, Vocals

Zero en Conducta

Pantomimisches Tanztheater (ESP / MEX)

An ihren Rollstuhl gefesselt, fliegt Brigitte mit ihren Gedanken in längst vergangene Zeiten: Sie trifft ihre verflossene, grosse Liebe und sich selbst als junges Mädchen. Eine unglaublich präzise Performance, ausdrucksstark und faszinierend, Weltklasse!

Trashhh!!!” José Puchades (Putxa)
Performer
Julieta Gascón
Performer
David Maqueda Pavo
Assistant Director, Technician

fluchtpunkt Szenografie

Szenografische Intervention (CH)

Äl Jawala

Oriental Brass & Big Beats (DE)

Magischer Crossover aus flirrenden Balkan Bläsern und unwiderstehlichen Grooves. Eine aussergewöhnliche Live Band, die ihre pulsierende Energie direkt auf ihr Publikum überträgt. Jamaican Dancehall, Oriental Voodoo, Tropical Gypsy, Balkan Trance – Kulturschock tanzbar!

Stefanie Schimmer
Vocals, Alto Sax Krischan Lukanow: Tenor Sax, Backing Vocals Ben Krahl: Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals Daniel Pellegrini: Drums, Didgeridoo, Backing Vocals Markus Schumacher: Percussion, Keys, Backing Vocals

2017

Adaya

Psychedelic Celtic Folk (CH / USA / NL)

Das aussergewöhnliche Line-up der Folkband mit dem melodischen Mexiko-Bass und den Ambient-Gitarren-Riffs lässt aufhorchen. Adaya’s psychedelischer Celtic Groove trägt uns fort auf die grüne Insel mit Blick auf den wilden Atlantik. A pint of Guinness, sláinte!

Adaya Lancha Bairacli
Vocals, Guitar , Banjo
Moniek de Leeuw
Fiddle
Buck Curran
E-Guitar
Corinne Windler
Drums
Aaron Goldsmith
Guitarrón (Mexican Acoustic Bass), Sitarbass

Albin Bruns NAH Quartett

Neue Volksmusik (CH)

Albin Brun zählt zu den herausragenden Figuren der Neuen Volksmusik. Die Eigenkompositionen seines NAH Quartetts klingen zugleich fremd und vertraut – lebendige und unmittelbare Musik voller Drive und Poesie. Tausend und eine Alp – virtuos, verspielt und berührend.

Albin Brun
Schwyzerörgeli (Swiss Diatonic Button Accordion), Composition
Andy Gabriel
Violin
Marc Unternährer
Tuba
Andy Aegerter
Drums

Baumon &

Jukebox! Soul:Afro:Elektronik (CH / DE)

Elektronische Musik vom Feinsten das erste Mal bei Buskers Bern! Drei Tausendsassas, jeweils im Duo: Simon Baumann (> Stephan Eicher, Mario Batkovic, Serie Ray Donovan, Remix für Marvin Gaye) mit herausragendem Florian Favre und Berliner Techno-Koryphäe Fabian Kalker.

Baumon
Drums, Electronica
Florian Favre

nur DO+FR

Fabian Kalker
Electronica

nur SA

CLASSYCOOL

Klassik (UK / HUN)

Ist klassische Musik nur in Abendkleid und Anzug zu geniessen? Nicht in der Vorstellung dieser virtuosen Streicher/​innen. Mit hochansteckender Spiellust und Freude bringen sie bekannte Werke der Klassik originalgetreu auf die Strasse. Rock me Amadeus.

Laci Olah
Violin
Elona Laurie
Violin
Sally Wragg
Viola
Ezme Gaze
Cello

Clouds

Folk Singer-Songwriter (UK / IRL)

Einer von Irland, einer von England. Seit 15 Jahren diskutieren und spielen sie zusammen – ein musikalischer Friedensprozess: von Irisch und Englisch Trad über Rock bis Punk mit einer feinen Auswahl von Eigenkompositionen. In a heartbeat from Folk to Floyd!

Ian Bordley
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Ukulele
Ray Coen
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle

Compagnie Mobil

Pannen-Comedy (NL)

Sein Ziel: die Frauenwelt beeindrucken. Seine Voraussetzungen: perfekt – er hat alles, was man dazu braucht: einen Schnauz, fancy Kleidung und das Wichtigste: ein cooles Auto. Leider geht ziemlich alles schief – Feuer hier, unkontrollierbare Hupgeräusche da und Rauch überall… Erobert er seine Herzdame?

Aat Dirks
Performer
Merel Voorsluis
Technician

Compagnie Pelele

Bissiges Kasperlitheater mit Livemusik (FR)

Eines Tages wird der griesgrämige, geldgierige Don Cristobal aus seiner Routine gerissen: Eine Frau stürzt ihn in Liebesnöte und Kinderprobleme. Die preisgekrönte Produktion setzt auf Satire, Tempo und Livemusik. Kasperli bitterbös!

Paz Tatay
Puppeteer
Marie de Nazelle
Puppeteer
Christophe Sabatié
Musician

Demain on change tout

Riesen-Vogelmensch & sein Orchester (FR)

Violinen, Hörner, ein Käpt’n und ein Händler begleiten den reisenden Vogelmann. Musik ist sein Atem, Tanz seine Sprache und Interaktion seine Begabung: Wo immer die kurlig-bunte, musizierende Truppe auftaucht, saugt sie das Publikum in ihre faszinierende Welt hinein.

Florent Maton
Musician
Marwen Kammarti
Musician
Pierre Chaumié
Musician
Gino Dominique-Bilheur
Actor, Musician
François Fablet
Actor
Sarah Letouzey
Puppeteer
Max Gillet
Puppeteer
Pascaline Vion
Technician

Duo Laos

Acrobalance & Tango (ARG / ESP)

Augenzwinkernd zieht sich die Liebelei des bärenstarken Tollpatschs und der strengen Grazie durch die Tango- und Balletteinlage und endet schliesslich in einer fulminanten Hand-auf-Hand Nummer. Die zwei gegensätzlichen Figuren harmonieren perfekt – Gravitation ade!

Mercedes Martin Garcia
Acrobat, Dancer
Pablo Raffo
Acrobat, Dancer

Electric Circus

Puppen Animations-Elektronik (NL)

Bedächtig zieht der weitgereiste Clochard Dirk mit seinem ganzen Hab und Gut bepackt durch die Gassen. Ab und an beglückt er mit einem Drehorgelspiel. Spätestens wenn er seine Hand nach etwas Münz ausstreckt, wird klar – irgendwie stimmt da was nicht…

Mirjam Langemeijer
Inventor, Performer
Fred Abels
Inventor, Performer
Rolf Meesters
Inventor, Performer

Figurentheater Margrit Gysin

Puppen-Erzähl-Theater (CH)

Schule im Affenland: Logisch gelten dort andere Regeln als in den Schulen, die wir kennen. Zum Beispiel lernt man dort Bananen essen. Wer am hässlichsten isst, bekommt die beste Note. Willkommen im Schlar-Affen-Land!

Margrit Gysin
Storyteller, Performer

Forró Miór

Forró Música e Dança / Latin Jazz (IT / ARG / ANG / BRA / DE)

Forró verwandelt die behäbigen Berner Gassen in heisse Strandpromenaden von Fortaleza oder Recife — ein brasilianisches Tanz- und Musikfest! Gemixt mit Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Cumbia und Milonga wird die Show zur explosiven Latin-Sause erster Güte — a gozar!

Nicolas Farruggia
Vocals, Guitar
Aldo Milani
Sax
Alberto Becucci
Accordion
Walter Martins
Triangle
Timoteo Grignani
Zabumba (Bras. Basstrommel), Pandeiro (Bras. Tamburin)
Atila Alves Silva
Dancer
Serena Kirst
Dancer

Frietcowboys

Interaktive Fritten-Kanone (NL / UK)

Ein echter Cowboy holt seine Fritten nicht im Pappkarton, er schiesst sie selber! Ziel mit der Pommes-Kanone auf das mit Pianosaiten bespannte Gitter — zerstückelt fällt die Kartoffel direkt in die Fritteuse und wird gebruzzelt: ultra-fresh, high velocity chips!

Bart Sabel
Creator, Cowboy, Potato Manager
Tara Downs
Cowgirl, Chips Specialist, Chips Specialist

GEORG TRABER

: Hikohki Gumo – Poetische Stock-Performance (CH)

Hikohki Gumo“ (japanisch: Kondensstreifen). Ein weisser Stock tanzt und fliegt, zerteilt sausend den Raum. Zu zwölft zusammengeschnürt oder ins Gewandgesteckt, schaukeln die Stäbe beinahe schwerelos. Ein Balanceakt, circensische Erfindung alter Tradition.

Georg Traber
Creator, Performer

Gabriela Mendes & Band

Trad. Musik aus Kapverden (CPV)

Die abgelegene Inselwelt vor Westafrika ist die Wiege der melancholischen Morna, der schnellen, tanzbaren Coladeira oder des überschwänglichen Funaná. Gabriela bringt das reiche Spektrum der traditionellen kapverdischen Musik auf Berns Strassen — saudade e alegria!

Gabriela Mendes
Vocals
Antonio Vieira
Keys, Cavaquinho
Paulo Bouwman
Guitar
Francelino Silva
Bass
Walter Matos
Drums

Goronwy Thom

Street Comedy (UK)

Die kontrolliert chaotische Show des talentierten Komikers — bekannt vom Buskers 2015, Garaghty & Thom“ — ist gespickt mit schwarzem Humor und hervorragender Improvisation inkl. Zirkustricks: Er beansprucht alles und jede/​n, so wie es ihm gerade passt.

Goronwy Thom
Streetperformer

Guy Verlinde

Roots & Blues (BEL)

Obwohl der Flame nie Baumwolle pflückte, klingen seine Geschichten nach Weite, Schmerz und Hoffnung: In a world of plastic and virtuality, people want real things“. Eine authentische, emotionale und hochenergetische One Man Band — Balsam für Blues-Seelen.

Guy Verlinde
Slide Guitar, Weissenborn Guitar, Resonator Guitars, Vocals, Harmonica, Suitcase Drums

Hot Club of Dublin

The Jazz Age Tango (IRL / ARG / FR / RUS / HRV)

Die irisch-internationale Band Hot Club of Dublin’ reanimieren den Elan des The Jazz Age Tango’, der in den frühen 1930er Jahren den Geist des Hot Club de France’ geprägt hat.

Fintan Gilligan
Guitar , Vocals
Oleg Ponomarev
Violin
Drazen Derek
Guitar
John Gilligan
Double Bass, Vocals

Jorge da Rocha

Electro-Acoustic Fusion (POR)

Was alles möglich ist, wenn Kontrabass und Loopstation mit einer sphärischen Stimme kombiniert werden! Jorge’s One Man Universum kreiert magische Momente mit Eigenkompositionen sowie Ohrwürmern von Björk über Radiohead bis Massive Attack. Spacig!

Jorge da Rocha
Double Bass, Vocals, Loop Station

Katerina Tsiridou & Rebétiko Band

Rebétika & Smyrneïka (GR)

Mezze, Retsina & Ouzo, parakaló! In den 1920ern brachten Flüchtlinge den Smyrneïka aus den orientalischen Cafés von Izmir/​Smyrna nach Athen, wo er auf die Lieder der dortigen Subkultur, den Rebétika, traf. Athmosphärisch dicht, authentisch, modern interpretiert — Weltklasse!

Katerina Tsiridou
Vocals, Baglamas (Mini-Bouzouki)
Thodoris Xintaris
Bouzouki , Vocals
Nikos Protopapas
Guitar , Vocals
Dimitris Gkinis
Accordion
Evi Kanellou
Percussion

La Gâpette

Chanson Folk Rock (FR)

Always protected by their gâpettes (berets), with their chansons muzouches”, this quintet mixes styles from musette, manouche and rock. Profound and enthusiastic lyrics right from a Breton bistro – un hommage plein d’énergie à l’humanité.

Rodolphe Cornier
Vocals
Hélène Provost
Accordion
Pierre-Luc Martin
Banjo, Guitar
François Minous
Sax
Gaël Ros
Contrabass
Dominique Berlan
Drums

Los Grumildos

Puppen-Bordell (PER / ESP)

Vom Rotlichtmilieu in Lima inspiriert, verkörpern die mechanisch angetriebenen Grumildos mythische, moralfreie Wesen. Saufend, sich paarend und tanzend bevölkern die Aussenseiter ein begehbares Miniatur-Universum. Liebevoll-grotesk und eindrücklich.

Ety Fefer
Creator
Pepperino Oligor
Technician

MIN KING

Mundart Funk Soul (CH)

Ein musikalischer Versuch mit erheblichem Risiko: heisser Funksoul in Nordostschweizer Mundart. Doch ein begnadeter Schreihals und seine hochkarätige Band heizen leidenschaftlich ein und lassen alle Zweifel sofort verdampfen. Geht ab wie der Rheinfall.

Philipp Albrecht
Vocals
Philipp Labhart
Trumpet

DO+SA

Niklaus Hürny
Trumpet

FR

Roger Greipl
Sax
David Aro
Keyboards
Boris Aebischer
Guitar
Andreas Penkov
Bass
René Albrecht
Drums

Merlin Puppet Theatre

Puppenirrsinn (GR)

Gefangen in ihren Gewohnheiten dümpeln die schrägen Charakteren in ihren trostlos modernen Wohnungen vor sich hin, bis sie schliesslich auf gewalttätige Weise von ihren Obsessionen befreit werden. A puppet theory for the human nothing“ — höchst beeindruckend!

Dimitris Stamou
Director, Puppeteer , Performer
Demy Papada
Puppeteer , Performer

Mory Samb & Djam Rek

Afro Worldmusic (SEN / CH)

Aufgewachsen in einer senegalesischen Griot-Familie wurde Mory mit Musik, Gesang und Tanz getränkt. Beim Weitergeben der Geschichten mit Ngoni, Trommeln und Gesang unterstützt ihn nun seine hochkarätige Band. Herz & Sinne öffnen, Hüfte kreisen und Freude teilen!

Mory Samb
Vocals, Ngoni (Afrik. Laute), Dumdum
Manuel Siebs
Percussion, Vocals
Claudio von Arx
Sax
Lukas Wyss
Trombone
Tobi Diggelmann
Keys
Jürg Schmidhauser
Bass
Samuel Baur
Drums, Vocals

Nina Burri

Schlangenmensch (CH)

Kann man sich die Ohren mit den Füssen zuhalten? Oder sich mit den Zehen kämmen? Für Nina Burri kein Problem! Die gebürtige Bernerin erlernte die Kunst der Kontorsion in China und beeindruckt nun als Schlangenfrau die ganze Welt.

Nina Burri
Contortionist

Nobody Reads

Indierock Garage Blues (CAN / CH)

Das Trio zelebriert eine charismatische Mischung aus widerspenstigem Indie-Rock, balladesquem Americana Blues und treibendem Soul – zwischen harter Realität und absurden Träumereien. Einzigartige Stimme gepaart mit unbändiger Spielfreude — ansteckend!

Sarah Reid
Vocals
Nick Nobody
Guitar , Backing Vocals
Florian Haas-Schneider
Drums

RAST

Video-Mapping (CH)

Seit Jahrhunderten sind die Figuren über dem Portal des Berner Münsters starr. RAST bringt Bewegung ins jüngste Gericht, erweckt blutrünstige Höllengestalten, törichte Jungfrauen, gierige Teufelsfratzen und den Schnäbizwicker zum Leben und erzählt ihre Geschichte neu.

Adrian Demleitner
Creator
Anna-Pierina Godenzi
Creator
Birgit Pfister
Creator
Jacqueline Schnyder
Creator
Julia Geiser
Creator
Michael Grimm
Creator
Michelle Benz
Creator
Nadja Matti
Creator
Samuel Hagnauer
Creator
Elux Nano
Mapping

Rebel Academy

Interaktive Audio-Installation (CH)

Rebel Radio

Umherziehende Kopfhörerdisco (FR / CH)

Die Stimme in deinem Kopf schickt dich auf eine Mission ohne gute Gründe, wirft dich mitten in die grosse Revolte der kleinen Dinge. Denn erst die Forderung nach Dingen verleiht diesen Bedeutung. Belanglosigkeiten, tanzt für mehr Beachtung, dies ist eure Chance!

Pascal Thalmann
Host
Marion Zurbach
Host

Regime

Reggae Hip Hop (UK)

Many great bands get their start in Bristol, and Regime is one of them. Influenced by Rage Against the Machine, Dead Prez and The Roots, they turn up the heat with strong melodies and politically charged lyrics. Dancing for free thinking people – Yeah!

Jez Jo King
Vocals
Connor McKenzie
Guitar
Charlie Davidson-Howell
Bass
Uri Green
Electronics, Percussion
Theo Grimshaw
Drums

San Salvador

World Music A Cappella: Polyphonie Occitane (FR)

Nein, weder Mittelamerika noch Cumbia… Die je 3 jungen Frauen und Männer aus dem Dörfchen Saint Salvadour (San Salvador auf Okzitanisch) elektrisieren mit 6 Stimmen, 12 Händen, 2 Trommeln und 1 Tamburin – poétique, rythmique & magique. Hühnerhaut garantiert!

Thibault Chaumeil
Vocals, Percussion
Gabriel Durif
Vocals, Tambourine, Compositions, Arrangements
Eva Durif
Vocals
Marion L’Herbeil
Vocals, Percussion
Laure Nonique-Desvergnes
Vocals
Sylvestre Nonique-Desvergnes
Vocals, Percussion

Shishko

Oriental Groove Rock (ISR / DE / FR / USA)

Shishko (= dick in Türkisch) resp. fett ist v.a. der Sound dieser Multikulti-Combo: Dem hochansteckenden Mix von Arabisch‑, Balkan‑, Rock- und Funk-Einflüssen kann sich kein Tanzfüdle entziehen — weder in der von der Band favorisierten Homebase Goa noch in Bern.

Moshe Zehavi
Guitar
Joy Tyson
Vocals
Madhav Harridas
Sax
Ahmed Eid
Bass
Lior Belaish
Drums

The Sporthorses

Bastelelektro (CH)

Die Sporthorses galoppieren als Trash-Band mit selbstgebauten Instrumenten durch die elektronische Steppe. Königin ihres Instrumentariums ist die Guggenheim Box: Lichtschranken, hinter denen sich ein Sammelsurium an pferdestarken Klängen verbirgt. Abgefahren!

Andrea Kirchhofer
Vocals, Fiddle
Jonas Guggenheim
Banjax, Bass
Léa Ebert
Box
Leonie Herlach
Box
Pascal Rüegger
Vocals, Guitar

Tombs Creatius

90 Sekunden Solo-Reise (ESP)

Knapp jede zweite Minute verschwindet jemand im Trailer von Tombs Creatius — dort beginnt eine faszinierende, mysteriöse Reise zum Ich und zu der fragilen Grenze zwischen Leben und Tod. Eine eigen- und einzigartige Erfahrung!

Toni Tomas
Creator, Actor

Tombs Creatius

Interaktiver Spielpark (ESP)

Geschick, Koordination und auch etwas Glück sind gefragt, um es gegen die 25 holzigen, weitgereisten Monsterchen aufzunehmen. Farbenfroh laden sie zum Spiel und fordern Jung und Alt heraus.

Toni Tomas
Creator, Actor

Zero en Conducta

Poetic minimal Puppetshow (ESP / MEX)

All den Dreck hinter sich lassen und ein grosser Star werden, das wünscht sich der kleine, einsame Müllsack Poubelle“. Witzig, ausdrucksstark und mit einfachsten Mitteln erzählt Zero en Conducta die letzten Minuten von Poubelles Leben, bevor das Schicksal zuschlägt.

José Puchades (Putxa)
Performer
Julieta Gascón
Performer
David Maqueda Pavo
Assistant Director, Technician

Zipfelmutz

Drachen-Expeditions-Berichte (CH)

Welche Wesen wohnen eigentlich im Wohlensee? War nicht das letzte 1. August-Feuerwerk auf dem Gurten das Werk eines Drachens? Der weltberühmte Forscher Dracoflaco deckt diese Mysterien auf und berichtet über seine haarsträubenden Abenteuer. Spannung garantiert!

Joachim Flach
Storyteller & Adventurer

volDaan

Mind-cracking Illusion (NL)

Ein Widerspenstiger in einem Loch trotzt der Schwerkraft, die plötzlich ihre eigenen Regeln erfindet. Während 10 Minuten bereitet einem der Verstand Kopfzerbrechen, spielt Streiche und vermischt die Wirklichkeit mit Illusion — it makes your world flip!

Daan Mathot
Creator, Performer
Jan Joost Alberts
Performer

Ça va valser

Grande Fête Accordéon (FR)

The name says a great deal – but by no means all: dance party, street theatre, choreographed and interactive musical extravaganza! Unplugged but on fire, the six accordionists once again ignite the asphalt and their audience in the capital. Dance, Bernese bears!

Corentin Restif
Accordion
Aude Combette
Accordion
Olivier Perrin
Accordion
Julien Chenet
Accordion
Géraldine Pignol
Accordion
Gaëtan Bouillet
Accordion

Exoot

Rolling Lobster (NL)

The oversized Lobster embodies the fusion of robotics, mechanics and electronics. Based on 3D puzzles and controlled as if by magic, he develops his own personality. A wink to robotics, a search for closeness.

Tristan Kruithof
Performer, Technician

Joshua Monten

Dance Performance (USA / CH)

Joshua Monten’s new show is an unconventional pas de deux bet­ween bodies and printed text. A mash-up of fancy footwork, pulsing rhythms and playful word games. The results range from the simple to the sublime, wish a dash of absurdity.

Joshua Monten
Choreographer
Angela Demattè
Dancer
Katharina Ludwig
Dancer
Jack Wignall
Dancer

Tankus the Henge

Carnival Rock'n'Roll Ska (UK)

Musically & visually, this wild outfit is like something sprung forth from a London fair of times past, the charismatic front man as though from a Terry Gilliam film. This grabs you – like being in a little boat in a churning sea. No land in sight, party ahoy!

Jaz Delorean
Vocals, Keys, Accordion
Tim Fulker
Guitar , Vocals
George Simmonds
Trombone, Vocals
Joseph Lancaster
Trumpet
Tom Sinnett
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jamie Shaw
Drums, Vocals

2016

Balkanophonia

Balkan World Music (SRB)

Blind Butcher

Wave Rock’n’Roll Disco Punk (CH)

Cia Delá Praká

AcroDance & Hang (BRA)

Des Fourmis dans la Lanterne

Glowing Puppet Theatre (FR)

Die Duoten

Rhythmischer Jonglagen-Trash (CH)

Electric Circus

Puppen Animations-Elektronik (NL)

Fatras

Chanson poétique et festive (FR)

Figurenkombinat

Betten-Performance ()

Flying Buttresses

Walking Puppetry Performance (UK)

JON KENZIE

Blues Singer-Songwriter (UK)

Jolly & the Flytrap

Electric Polka (CH)

King Porter Stomp

Ska, Dub Reggae, Afrobeat, Funk (UK / NL / IRL)

La Mal Coiffée

World Music A Cappella: Polyphonies Occitanes (FR)

La Malette

Miniature Puppet-Blues (URY)

Leïla Martial & Valentin Ceccaldi

Kammer-Nu-Jazz (FR)

Lotta & Stina

AcroBalance (FIN / )

Marey

Indie Pop Folk (CH)

Minitheater Hannibal

Grimmige Märchen (CH)

Nakupelle

Slapstick-Clown (USA)

Ohrbooten

Gyp Hop (DE)

Pikzpalace

Crazy Street Performance (BEL)

Pulcinella

Jazz Omnivore (FR)

Four down-sized circus musicians started a band packed with theatricality. It is clear that this is a foursome that thinks it’s an orchestra… The gifted musicians from Toulouse serve up jazz with a dash of rock, tango and musette for omnivores.

Florian Demonsant
Accordion
Ferdinand Doumerc
Sax, Flute
Jean-Marc Serpin
Double Bass
Pierre Pollet
Drums

SARSALÉ FLAMENCO

Flamenco Música y Baile (ESP)

Sandra Rehder Tango Quartet

Tango Argentino (ARG / URY / CH)

Schüpp

Berndeutscher Halbrock (CH)

Sedaa

Mongolian meets Oriental Music (MNG / IRN)

Silberen

Kammerjuuz (CH)

TOF Théâtre

Subtiler Puppenthriller (BEL)

Tcha Badjo

Gypsy Jazz & Tap Dance (CH / FR / CAN)

The Beez

Querbeet Folk-Pop (AUS / DE / USA)

The Langan Band

Glasgow World Folk (UK)

Can a Celtic folk rock trio from Glasgow generate this kind of emotional intensity and combine music from the Scottish Highlands with Balkan and Gypsy while retaining a punk spirit? Yes, and how! Extreme virtuosity, excellent harmonies – utterly breathtaking!

John Langan
Vocals, Guitar , Cajón, Small Percussions
Fatih Ebrem
Guitar
Alastair Caplin
Violin, Vocals
Dave Tunstall
Double Bass, Highland Pipes, Vocals

The Penny Black Remedy

Americana, Punk, Folk & Ska (UK / USA / HRV / POL)

Wakouwa Teatro

Clownerie mit Schabernack (CH / ARG / CH)

tonneCtion

Akro-Theater mit Tonne (DE)

Šuma Covjek

Balkan World (BIH / ALG / CH)

Fraser Hooper

Interactive Comedy (NZ)

Fraser skilfully mixes improvised interaction and brilliant comedy to create a hilarious show – including a stunt duck, human fish and a boxing match. Who dares to compete against the award-winning New Zealander? A performance also for the stomach muscles!

Fraser Hooper
Streetperformer

2015

3 DAFT MONKEYS

Celtic Gipsy Folk (UK)

Attentat Fanfare

Balkan Folk Brass (FR)

BENCE SARKADI

Budapest Marionettes (HUN)

Barto

Clown acrobatique (BEL)

Black Smoke Medicine Show

Therapies & Entertainment (CH)

Ceska, Cesko & Yoko

Fussreflexzonen-Massage (IT)

Compagnie Sôlta

Jonglage artistique (FR / BRA)

Concrete Mountain

Hard Appalachian Folk (UK)

Eclecta Forever

Eclectic Performance Pop (CH)

Fatima Dunn

One Woman Orchestra (CH)

Figurentheater Eigentlich

Theater mit Mensch & Puppe (DE)

Fischermanns Orchestra

Experimental Jazz World Brass (CH)

Forró Afiado

Forró Música e Dança (BRA / ESP)

Garaghty & Thom

Street Comedy (UK)

Geschwister Küng

Innovative Appenzeller Streichmusik (CH)

Glashorster & Kamp

Heavy Loaded Walking Act (NL)

Göksel Yilmaz Ensemble

Arabic, Turkish & Kurdish Music (TUR / HUN / DE / NL)

Katakrak

Recycling Spiel-Objekte (ESP / IT)

Katakrak (ESP/IT) - Recycling Spiel-Objekte

Recycling Spiel-Objekte (ESP / IT)

LE DUE E UN QUARTO

Baby-Puppen auf Strasse und Bühne (IT)

La Gâpette

Chanson Folk Rock (FR)

Always protected by their gâpettes (berets), with their chansons muzouches”, this quintet mixes styles from musette, manouche and rock. Profound and enthusiastic lyrics right from a Breton bistro – un hommage plein d’énergie à l’humanité.

Rodolphe Cornier
Vocals
Hélène Provost
Accordion
Pierre-Luc Martin
Banjo, Guitar
François Minous
Sax
Gaël Ros
Contrabass
Dominique Berlan
Drums

La Voce delle Cose

Interactive Object Theater (IT)

Nakupelle (USA)

Slapstick-Clown, The Trap (USA / )

Nieuw Lef

Minuten-Erleuchtung (NL)

Papst & Abstinenzler

Zwielichtiger Mundartpop (CH)

Saltamontes

Höigümper-Worldmusik (CH)

Shabari - Voice of the Universe

Kosmische Analyse (IND)

Styleacrobats

Acrobatic Dance-Show (CH)

Tama Trio

Musica Popolare dal Mare (IT)

Tony Clifton Circus

Freaky Walking Performance (IT)

Troubas Kater

Mundart Rap Folk Balkan Pop (CH)

Undercover Hippy

Reggae Hip-Hop Acoustic (UK, Bristol)

Voices of Africa

A Cappella Traditional Music & Dance (ZAF)

Walking Matilda

Walking Act (CH)

Yosuke Ikeda

Pantomime & Magic (JPN)

Zapjevala

Folk from near & far (CH)

Zirkusschule Bern

Kinderzirkus (CH)

Divano Dromensa

Gypsy Journey (FR, Montpellier)

Estelle and Vassili tell stories from the Black Sea to Paris in frenzied rhythms. Their brilliant travelling companions are the manouche guitar, the Greek bouzouki, the Russian accordion and the Romanian Gypsy fiddle. Deepest nostalgia meets highest virtuosity!

Estelle Panné
Vocals, Guitar
Vassili Tcheretski
Accordion
, Vocals
Alexandre Zuanon
Guitar , Bouzouki
Nicolas Ortiz
Violin
Camille Wolfrom
Double Bass

Joshua Monten

Dance Performance (USA / CH)

Joshua Monten’s new show is an unconventional pas de deux bet­ween bodies and printed text. A mash-up of fancy footwork, pulsing rhythms and playful word games. The results range from the simple to the sublime, wish a dash of absurdity.

Joshua Monten
Choreographer
Angela Demattè
Dancer
Katharina Ludwig
Dancer
Jack Wignall
Dancer

Tankus the Henge

Carnival Rock'n'Roll Ska (UK)

Musically & visually, this wild outfit is like something sprung forth from a London fair of times past, the charismatic front man as though from a Terry Gilliam film. This grabs you – like being in a little boat in a churning sea. No land in sight, party ahoy!

Jaz Delorean
Vocals, Keys, Accordion
Tim Fulker
Guitar , Vocals
George Simmonds
Trombone, Vocals
Joseph Lancaster
Trumpet
Tom Sinnett
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jamie Shaw
Drums, Vocals

Wille & the Bandits

Slide Blues Roots (AUS / UK)

From the biggest stages to Buskers Bern: The Bandits delight us with their award-winning new album, a blend of blues and roots with a psychedelic touch. Stunning lap-slide guitar, beguiling voices, haunting Hammond organ – gentle and powerful, simply magnificent!

Wille Edwards
Vocals, Guitar
Matthew Gallagher
Organ, Guitar
Harry Mackaill
Bass
Matthew Partridge
Percussion, Vocals

2014

ADRIAN SYKES

Artist in Residence (UK)

BETINKO SOCIAL MUZÍK ORKESTAR

Bolero Polk’n’Roll (CH)

COLOMBOLOCO

Mestizo Echo Mediterran (IT / ESP)

COMPAGNIA ZiBa

Slapstick Romanze (IT)

DELINUS

Flugzeug Disco Party (NL)

DROMOSOFISTA

El Cubo Libre – Teatro Musical (IT / ARG)

DYNAMOGÈNE

XXL Stehaufmännchen (FR)

DYNAMOGÈNE

Monsieur Culbuto – XXL Stehaufmännchen (FR)

Delinus

Mini-Taxibus (NL)

EVELYN & KRISTINA BRUNNER

Junge Schweizer Volksmusik (CH)

FAUT QU'ÇA GUINCHE

Fête Française Guinch'n'Roll (FR)

Faut Qu’Ça Guinche

French Festive Rock (FR)

The name of the band is what it’s all about: It’s wild and all about dancing (guincher = dance, shake a leg)! This energy-packed, young troupe from Grenoble invites you to a big fest of witty chansons, festive swing, wild tavern rock and driving turbo-ska.

Lucien Dupire
Vocals
Florian Desbiolles
Guitar
Sébastien Louiso
Violin
Romain Jamard
Accordion
Paul Cura
Double Bass
Justin Chaussegros
Drums

GEORG TRABER

Poetische Stock-Performance (CH)

GIROVAGO E RONDELLA

: Manoviva – Hand-Puppen Theater (IT)

GUAPPECARTÒ

Tzigane Méditerranée (IT)

JULIAN SARTORIUS

Drumming (CH)

KARIBU KENYA ACROBATS

Afro Akrobatik (KEN)

KATE WRIGHT

Ding Dong, Yvonne Calling! – Circus Comedy (AUS)

KIDNAP ALICE

Bluegrass Folk Soul (UK)

KLAPPARAT

Tribute to Adolphe Sax (CH)

KOMPANÍA

Rebétika & Smyrneïka ()

L.O.V.E feat. RAISER & JONES’N’BONES

Hippy Hop - Happy Rap (CH)

LIGHTNIN' GUY

Roots & Blues (BEL)

LOUISA LYNE & DI YIDDISHE KAPELYE

Yiddish Poetry (SWE / BIH / LVA)

PEDRA PRETA

Brazil World Groove Jazz (BRA / IT / CH)

Perhaps Contraption

Progressive Brass Art Rock (UK / IT)

ROSARIO SMOWING

Swing Argentino (ARG)

RUFINO

Mini-Bauchtheater (IT)

SARSALÉ FLAMENCO

Flamenco Música y Baile (ESP)

SENMARU & KYOUJI

Edo-Daikagura-Jonglage (JPN)

SWISS BEATBOX MASTERS

Beatbox (CH)

TEATRO PAN

Imbuteatro – Flüster-Poetik (CH)

THE CARNY VILLAINS

Circus Folk Showband (UK)

THEATER MAX

Puppen- und Schauspiel (CH)

TIHAREA

A Cappella Malagasy (MDG)

TOBI VAN DEISNER

gigaBALLONgantisch – Ballon-Comedy (DE)

Undercover Hippy

Reggae Hip-Hop Acoustic (UK, Bristol)

VINCENT DE ROOIJ

Flugboot (NL)

ČAČI VORBA

Karpatisch Gypsy Fusion (POL)

Exoot

Rolling Lobster (NL)

The oversized Lobster embodies the fusion of robotics, mechanics and electronics. Based on 3D puzzles and controlled as if by magic, he develops his own personality. A wink to robotics, a search for closeness.

Tristan Kruithof
Performer, Technician

Fraser Hooper

Interactive Comedy (NZ)

Fraser skilfully mixes improvised interaction and brilliant comedy to create a hilarious show – including a stunt duck, human fish and a boxing match. Who dares to compete against the award-winning New Zealander? A performance also for the stomach muscles!

Fraser Hooper
Streetperformer

2013

ANDERSCHT

Hackbrett-Folk (CH / )

Alex Barti

Marionettenshow (DNK / )

BUENOS AIRES SWING KIDS Y QUINTETO FABULOSO

Lindy Hop Dance & Swing Band ()

BUSKERS BERN

Torterie (CH)

CARLO MAVER

Bandoneon Solo (IT)

DADO

Absurd Street Clown (CAN)

DAVID STRICKER

Steinskulpturen (CH)

DOGHEAD

Robodog (UK)

FAELA

Mestizo (SWE / BIH / ARG / CHI)

FIGURENTHEATER LUPINE

Figurentheater (CH)

FUNNY BONES

Street Comedy (JPN / UK)

GUIXOT DE 8

Recycling Spiel-Objekte (ESP)

HUDAKI VILLAGE BAND

Karpaten-Dorfmusik (UKR / AUT)

JON KENZIE

Blues Singer-Songwriter (UK)

KETSURAT

Karelische A Cappella Worldmusik (FIN)

LE COUP DE FOUDRE

Hochspannung (FR / CH)

LE DUE E UN QUARTO

Baby-Puppen auf Strasse und Bühne (IT)

LE REX

Street Jazz (CH)

LOYKO

Virtuos Violin (RUS)

NILSA

African Hop-Pop Reggae ( / MOZ / CH / IT / DE)

PIANOCOCKTAIL

Cocktail-Piano (CH)

RESIDUAL GURUS

Organic Rhythm (ESP)

ROIKKUVA

Seiltanz Objekttheater (FIN / CH)

RUFINO

Mini-Bauchtheater (IT)

SHE'KOYOKH

Klezmer (UK / SRB / USA / GR)

SHEELANAGIG

Gypsy Folk Jazz (UK)

THE BAGHDADDIES

Turbo Folk Ska (UK)

THE BOX FEAT. DIRTY HANDS

Beatbox Jonglage Breakdance (CH)

THE FARANAS FEAT. BABA SALAH

Afrobeat (MALI / SEN / CH)

THE VENDETTA ORCHESTRA

Razorblade Deathfolk (IRL / CH / ESP / IT)

THOMAS BLACKTHORNE

Fakir (UK)

TOBARICH DUO

Akro-Balance (CHI)

TOMAZOBI

Guerilla-Troubadours (CH)

TRUKITREK

Puppentheater (BRA / ESP)

UNITED VIBRATIONS FEAT. CONRAD KIRA

Cosmodelic Afro-Punk (UK)

VESPAQUA

Spa mobil (NL)

VINCENT DE ROOIJ

Flugboot (NL)

VIOLENTANGO

Tango Moderno (ARG / IT)

la andariega

Kinder-Tanztheater (CUB)

Angel María Torres y sus últimos Mamboleros

Mambo Mexicano (CH / MEX)

Fashion trends come and go. Only the Mexican mambo, the moustaches and pom-pom hairstyles of this combo outlast all the stylistic whims of show business. Cool as always, hotter than ever, languidly seductive. Swing your hips – caaaaaliente!

Pedro el Loco” Corazón, Máximo Líder
Vocals
Don Cedric Cerealis
Congas, Vocals
Tercito el Coltrán” da Costa
Tenor Sax
Marco el Sostenido Once” Avispa
Trumpet
Forti el Fuerte
Trumpet
Señor Papa Bolívar
Trombone
Manolo el Reloj” Fronteras
Guitar
Juan el Pastor” Casio
Keyboard
Huélo el Chofer” de Zurigo
Double Bass
El Lobo Corredor
Percussion
José de los Pinos
Drums

2012

3 DAFT MONKEYS

Celtic Gipsy Folk (UK)

ALHOUSSEINI ANIVOLLA & BAND

Desert Blues (NER / SEN)

ART KLAMAUK

Streetperformer (IT)

BAPO

Solo für 22 Hupen (BEL)

BENCE SARKADI

Budapest Marionettes (HUN)

CIRCOPITANGA

Artistik-Theater (CH / ISR)

DANIELA & MARCELLO

4 Artisten auf 12 Beinen (DE / IT)

DODO & THE LIBERATORS

Mundart Reggae (CH)

DR. RUDI MENTÄR

Nanu-Technologie (CH)

FAMILIE GANTENBEIN

Mundart Circus Rock (CH)

FOLKA

Alpine Groove Music (CH)

GEBRÜDER RITALIN

Exp. Plattentellermusik (CH)

KABARET DE POCHE

Figuren-Variété (FR)

KAPAIKOS

Mandolinen-Punk (DE)

KIDNAP ALICE

Bluegrass Folk Soul (UK)

LE VIRAGE DANGEREUX

Street Funk (CH)

MAMA ROUX

Musikalisches Mitschlepptheater (NL)

MEDUOTERAN

Balkan Jazz Klassik (SRB / TUR)

MENAGE A BOOM

Swing (FR / CAN / ESP)

MENIC

Deep Country Blues (CH)

MIN KING

Mundart Funk Soul (CH)

Ein musikalischer Versuch mit erheblichem Risiko: heisser Funksoul in Nordostschweizer Mundart. Doch ein begnadeter Schreihals und seine hochkarätige Band heizen leidenschaftlich ein und lassen alle Zweifel sofort verdampfen. Geht ab wie der Rheinfall.

Philipp Albrecht
Vocals
Philipp Labhart
Trumpet

DO+SA

Niklaus Hürny
Trumpet

FR

Roger Greipl
Sax
David Aro
Keyboards
Boris Aebischer
Guitar
Andreas Penkov
Bass
René Albrecht
Drums

NADJA STOLLER

Songs et Bricolages poétiques (CH)

NE ME TITERE PAS

Vespacar-Minizirkus (ESP)

NIEUW LEF THEATER

Jesus Miracle Lab (NL)

OTTO PANZER & TRUKITREK

Objekttheater (ESP / IT)

PUCK CINEMA

Cinema Caravana (ESP)

ROLI & SEPP

Strassentheater für Gross und Klein (CH)

SOL RUIZ Y LOS SONEROS DE CUBA

Son Cubano (USA / CUB)

TEATRO PAVANA

Walking Act Giraffe (NL)

THE CARNY VILLAINS

Circus Folk Showband (UK)

THE DESTROYERS

Mega-Folk (UK)

THE VENDETTA ORCHESTRA

Razorblade Deathfolk (IRL / CH / ESP / IT)

THOKOZANI BROTHERS

Isicathamiya / Trad. Südafrikanisch (ZAF)

TOM FREUND

Singer-Songwriter (USA)

United Vibrations Feat. Conrad the Scoundrel

Cosmodelic Afro-Punk (UK)

YURODNY

Virtuoso Folk (IRL / UK / RUS / IT / DE)

2011

ALPHORN EXPERIENCE FEAT. ARKADY SHILKLOPER

Alphorn-Quintett (CH / RUS)

ASEP STONE EXPERIENCE

Jimi Hendrix Tribute (IDN / CH)

BRAAGAS

World Folk Songs (Tschechien)

BRUNO

Kinder-Theater (CH)

CIRCLE OF TWO - BAMBOLINA & DODO

Living Doll / Lebende Puppe (ESP / UK)

CIRKUSZ-KA

Eastern Bossa Songs (HUN)

CLASSYCOOL

Klassik (UK / HUN)

Ist klassische Musik nur in Abendkleid und Anzug zu geniessen? Nicht in der Vorstellung dieser virtuosen Streicher/​innen. Mit hochansteckender Spiellust und Freude bringen sie bekannte Werke der Klassik originalgetreu auf die Strasse. Rock me Amadeus.

Laci Olah
Violin
Elona Laurie
Violin
Sally Wragg
Viola
Ezme Gaze
Cello

DALIAH

Pop (CH)

EGSCHIGLEN

Mongolischer Folk, Musik & Tanz (MNG)

EL LABERINT

Rätsel-Labyrinth (ESP)

FAELA

Mestizo (SWE / BIH / ARG / CHI)

FUNKALLISTO

Streetfunk (IT)

FUNNY BONES

Street Comedy (JPN / UK)

GRUPO FLAMENCO CESAR MORENO

Flamenco, Musik & Tanz (ESP)

HEINZ BAUT

Turmbau zu Bern (CH)

INMOTION

Yo-Yo Show (CH)

KHONYA

trad. Iranisch (IRN)

KING PEPE

Musique Naïve (CH)

MANNE HANKE / FUNKY MAMA FIRE CREW

Jonglage-Theater / Feuershow (DE)

MATTHIAS ROMIR / FUNKY MAMA FIRE CREW

Street Jonglage / Feuershow (DE)

METROCCOLIS

Maschinenmenschen-Pantomime (DE)

MICHA SPORTELLI

Folk Singer-Songwriter (CH)

NO CROWS

Folk (IRL / RUS / CH)

ORDNUNGSAMT

Garage Pop Rock (DE)

RAILROAD BILL

Skiffle (UK)

RESIDUAL GURUS

Organic Rhythm (ESP)

RIGOLO

Nouveau Cirque (CH)

SHEELANAGIG

Gypsy Folk Jazz (UK)

SHNIT

Schweizer Kurzfilm-Folklore (CH)

SOL RUIZ

Cuban Blues Singer-Songwriter (USA)

SUPERSIECH

Mundart Rumpellieder (CH)

THE MANDIBLES

Lobster Jive (UK)

TONIK

Kopfhörer-Konzert (ZAF / CH)

2010

AFRO-CHANTS/MORULA

Traditionell Südafrikanisch (ZAF)

BEGGAR JOE

Manchester Delta Blues (UK)

BILLY BOB BUDDHA

Americana Blues Comedy (CAN / DE)

BUENOS AIRES SWING KIDS & QUINTETO FABULOSO

Lindy-Hop Dance & Swing Band (ARG / CH)

CIRQUE DE LOIN

Cirque Théâtre (CH)

DADO

Absurd Street Clown (CAN)

DELINUS (NL) - HULLY GULLY / Flugzeug Disco Party (Walking Act)

Flugzeug Disco Party (Walking Act) (NL)

GROMIC

Visual Comedy (BEL)

GUTS PIE EARSHOT

Minimal Breakbeat Punk (DE)

HASENSCHEISSE

Deutsche Trash-Balladen (DE)

HUDAKI VILLAGE BAND

Karpaten-Dorfmusik (UKR / AUT)

JANE WALTON

RumpelPolkaCountryTrashCircusPunk (DE / USA / CH)

JOEL SALOM

Jonglage Comedy & Music (AUS)

JULIAN LAYN

Heavysonic Piano (CH)

LE REX

Street Jazz (CH)

MAGO MAGIER

Kinder-Musikanimation & Instrumentenbau (BRA)

MAUL & TROMMELSEUCHE

Maultrommel Trash Pop (AUT)

MISTURAPURA

Mazurka Funk (IT / POR)

NILSA & BAND

African Funk Hop (MOZ / CH)

NO CROWS

Folk (IRL / RUS / CH)

OLI KEHRLI

Berner Chansons (CH)

PFLANZPLÄTZ

Neue Volksmusik (CH)

PIANOCOCKTAIL

Cocktail-Piano (CH)

QUE PASSA

Flamenco Fusion (POL)

ROBERTO DI LERNIA (CIE. TRUKITREK)

Puppen- und Objekttheater (IT / ESP)

SILBERBÜX

Szenische Kinder-Songs (CH)

SUICIDAL LIFESTYLE

Breakdance (HUN)

THE PITTS

Körper-Akrobatik & Slapstick (AUS)

THEOS FRIED CHICKEN STORE

Rock'n'Roll (CH)

TRAKTORKESTAR FEAT. MISO PETROVIC

Balkan Brass (BIH / CH)

TRIO BALKAN STRINGS

Balkan Jazz Guitar (SRB)

WILD CARD: MR DAME

Chansons Folk (CH)

ricoloop

one.man.jam (DE)

2009

AFRO JUNGLE JEEGS

Afro Akrobatik (KEN)

AN LÀR

Celtic Folk (CH)

ANDERSCHT

Hackbrett-Folk (CH / )

CAMPING OASE

Familien-Theater (CH)

CHAMBER SOUL

Soul Jazz (USA / CH)

CÉZIGUES

Chanson française (CH)

DAVID STRICKER

Steinskulpturen (CH)

DOGHEAD

Robodog (UK)

FUNKALLISTO

Streetfunk (IT)

GUIXOT DE 8

Recycling Spiel-Objekte (ESP)

GUS MACGREGOR

Singer Songwriter (UK / CH)

JAJKO!

Street Comedy (DE / CH)

KHONYA

trad. Iranisch (IRN)

KING KORA

Urban Griot (GMB / SEN / FR / CH)

MR MOSTASH

Bouzouki Surf Core (ISR / GR / DE)

PYRO KABARET

Feuershow (CAN)

Puppentheater Bösiger/Frauchiger

Kinder-Puppentheater (CH)

ROBIN NOLAN STREET PROJECT

Jazz Manouche (UK / NL / ESP)

ROBOTIC PEEP SHOW

Rotlicht-Roboter (UK)

ROZZOBIANCA

Musik-Roboter-Theater (CH)

SENMARU KAGAMI & YUKI

Daikagura Jonglage (JPN)

SHE'KOYOKH

Klezmer (UK / SRB / USA / GR)

SHEELANAGIG

Gypsy Folk Jazz (UK)

THE BOX

Beatbox Jonglage (CH)

THE COSMIC SAUSAGES

Folk Comedy (UK)

THE SLAMPAMPERS

Swing Comedy (NL)

THOMAS BLACKTHORNE

Fakir (UK)

TRANQUALIZER

Melancholic Rock (CH)

TRIO BALKAN STRINGS

Balkan Jazz Guitar (SRB)

TWISTED FAIRGROUND

Freak Fair (UK)

VERA FABBRI

Pyrophon (CH)

VIOLENTANGO

Tango Moderno (ARG / IT)

WAGABUNDIS

Mundart Chanson Folk (CH)

2008

Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolinos

NU World Gypsy (ARG / GR / UK / FR / AUS / VEN / SVK)

Alex Barti

Marionettenshow (DNK / )

Crazy David

Karikaturist (USA)

DADO

Absurd Street Clown (CAN)

Delinus

Mini-Taxibus (NL)

Doctor King'esi & Fishermen

Afro Singer Songwriter (KEN / ZAF / CH)

Eddie Only

Musik-Comedy (NL)

Ensemble Zahtar

türkische Volks- und Zigeunermusik (TUR / CH)

Famiglia Rossi

Italian Twist (IT)

Five Blind Boys from the Parish

Roots Blind Blues (CH)

GUTS PIE EARSHOT

Minimal Breakbeat Punk (DE)

Gadjo

Gipsy & Didley Hop (USA / UK / BEL / FR / DNK)

HASENSCHEISSE

Deutsche Trash-Balladen (DE)

Hannah Pearl Band

Singer Songwriter (AUS)

La Folia

Ost-Folk (CH)

La Malette

Miniature Puppet-Blues (URY)

Le Monelle

Kindertheater (CH)

Los Filonautas

Seiltanz-Theater (DE / ARG)

Mondoskop

Zapfsäulen-Kunst (CH)

Pullup Orchestra

HipHop Jazz Brass (CH)

Putzfrau Luise

Familientheater (CH)

Qawal Bahauddin Sons

Sufimusik Qawwali (PAK)

Rigolo

Tausendwasser-Spektakel (CH)

Rogue State Alliance

HipHop Rap Reggae Soul (CH / ZAF)

SUICIDAL LIFESTYLE

Breakdance (HUN)

Stoy Ke Trino

Mestizo Ska-Rock (ESP)

Stubemusig Rechsteiner

Appenzeller Volksmusik (CH)

TOM FREUND

Singer-Songwriter (USA)

The Leaping Loonies

Akro-Spektakel (AUS)

The Pussywarmers

Folk-Punk (CH)

Trukitrek

Puppenshow (ESP / BRA)

VIOLENTANGO

Tango Moderno (ARG / IT)

YURODNY

Virtuoso Folk (IRL / UK / RUS / IT / DE)

Zugluft

Transeuropäische Volksmusik (CH)

2007

Afro Jungle Jeegs

Afro-Akro (KEN)

Beppe Tenenti

Jonglage/Mime (IT)

Beschränkt

Schrankspektakel (CH)

Di Grine Kuzine

Folk/Acoustic Surf (DE)

Dynamogène

Musikorgel-Theater ()

Geschwister Küng

Innovative Appenzeller Streichmusik (CH)

Grautierspektakel

Theater (CH)

Gustavs Schwestern

Puppentheater (CH)

Hildegard lernt fliegen

Polka-Jazzpunk (CH)

Jaïpur Maharaja

Ind. Brass Band (IND)

Kein Vorspiel

Balkan Brass (DE)

Knackeboul

Hip-Hop/Rap (CH)

Le Cose che ami

Italien Poetic Pop (CH)

Lice de Luxe

Artistik-Theater (DNK)

Lorgnette

Theter & Marionetten (BEL)

Lu Nanniorcu

Mediterraner Folk (IT)

Lè Vangle

Chanson Festive (CH)

Mark Gillespie

Singer Songwriter (UK)

Niniwe

Vocal Art (DE)

Ohrbooten

Gyp Hop (DE)

ROBIN NOLAN STREET PROJECT

Jazz Manouche (UK / NL / ESP)

Sarbach

Liedernarr (CH)

Sunjay Sant Trio

trad. Indisch (IND)

THE BAGHDADDIES

Turbo Folk Ska (UK)

THOMAS BLACKTHORNE

Fakir (UK)

Taiwan Ensemble

trad. Chinesisch (TWN)

The Pish Dolls

Puppen-Punk-Show (UK)

The Soulmaniacs

Afro Funk Soul (USA / CH / FR / CIV)

The Von Trolley Quartet

Musik-Comedy (AUS)

ricoloop

one.man.jam (DE)

2006

Alex Barti

Marionettenshow (DNK / )

Beckle Men

Musik-Comedy (CH)

Berimbanda

Samba Chôro Bossa (BRA / CH)

Börte

Trad. Mongolisch (MNG)

Carlo Maver Duo

Tango (IT)

Carnation

Straight Rock'n'Roll (CH)

Delikatessen

Musikalische Komödie (IT)

Duo Hell und Schnell

Büetzer-Comedy (CH)

Electric Kora Land

New World Music (AUS)

Ensemble Khiva

Trad. Usbekisch (UZB)

GIROVAGO E RONDELLA

: Manoviva – Hand-Puppen Theater (IT)

Gadjo

Gipsy & Didley Hop (USA / UK / BEL / FR / DNK)

Girovago e Rondella Family

Circo Poetico (IT)

Le Monelle

Kindertheater (CH)

Lole

Folk-Pop (CH)

Manu Furrer

Geschichtenerzähler (CH)

Muriel Utinger

Eisschnitzen (CH)

NeuroDisney Band

Ska (IT)

Oskar

Komik-Theater (CH / AUS)

PFLANZPLÄTZ

Neue Volksmusik (CH)

Stockholm Lisboa Project

Skandinavisch Folk & Fado (POR / SWE)

Strotter Inst.

Turntabelism (CH)

Swing Express

Jazz Manouche (CH / FR)

The Children of Sevlievo

Trad. Bulgarisch (BUL)

The Felas

Afrobeat (CH)

The Von Trolley Quartet

Musik-Comedy (AUS)

Tony Clifton Circus

Anarcho-Comedy (IT)

Trukitrek

Puppenshow (ESP / BRA)

Angel María Torres y sus últimos Mamboleros

Mambo Mexicano (CH / MEX)

Fashion trends come and go. Only the Mexican mambo, the moustaches and pom-pom hairstyles of this combo outlast all the stylistic whims of show business. Cool as always, hotter than ever, languidly seductive. Swing your hips – caaaaaliente!

Pedro el Loco” Corazón, Máximo Líder
Vocals
Don Cedric Cerealis
Congas, Vocals
Tercito el Coltrán” da Costa
Tenor Sax
Marco el Sostenido Once” Avispa
Trumpet
Forti el Fuerte
Trumpet
Señor Papa Bolívar
Trombone
Manolo el Reloj” Fronteras
Guitar
Juan el Pastor” Casio
Keyboard
Huélo el Chofer” de Zurigo
Double Bass
El Lobo Corredor
Percussion
José de los Pinos
Drums

2005

Bandaradàn

Comedy, Fanfare ()

Beast of Theatre

Anarchy & Comedy (IRL)

Beatles Jr.

Beatles-Cover (CH)

Cocotier

Jazz/Folk/Flamenco (POL)

Crazy David

Karikaturist (USA)

Etran Finatawa

Trad. Nomadenmusik (NER)

Fatoumata Dembele

Afro (BFA / SEN)

Figurentheater Lupine

Figurentheater (CH)

Firau

Swiss Rhythm'n'Folk (CH)

Gillie Mc Pherson

Irische Musik (IRL / FR)

Laliya

World Fusion (AUS / IRL)

Luise und ihre rasende Kiste

Kindertheater (CH)

Mark Gillespie

Singer Songwriter (UK)

Never date the trombone player

Funk (CH / MOZ)

Patr y Cia.

Flamenco (ESP)

Pop Corn on the Road

Musical-Comedy (UK / IRL)

Quartett S'cherzo

Klassische Musik (RUS)

Raindogs

Tom Waits-Cover (CH)

Road Six Sax

Saxophon Quartett (HUN)

Rodinka

Slawisch Folk (Tschechien / ARG)

Saegewerk01

Funk mit Geige (CH)

Sienta la Cabeza

Platten und Haarskulpturen (ESP / BRA / UK)

THE BAGHDADDIES

Turbo Folk Ska (UK)

TOBARICH DUO

Akro-Balance (CHI)

TOMAZOBI

Guerilla-Troubadours (CH)

Teatro Glimt

Artistik-Theater (CHI / DNK)

The Cloghoppers

Bluegrass Comedy Circus (UK)

The Feet Peals

Frankophoner Zigeunerpop (CH)

The Straniero

One Man Band (USA)

Trukitrek

Puppenshow (ESP / BRA)

2004

Absolut Rhythm

Steptanz & Perkussion (CH)

Anityé

Afro (BFA)

Bandaradàn

Comedy, Fanfare ()

Börte

Trad. Mongolisch (MNG)

CARLO MAVER

Bandoneon Solo (IT)

Calamento

Flamenco moderno (ESP)

Derek Martin & The Soulmaniacs

Soul & Funk (USA / CH / FR / CIV / ISR)

Dhoad-Gipsys of Rajasthan

Indische Zigeunermusik ()

Djinbala

The new Djipsy World (CH)

Dreva

Russian Folk (RUS)

F-Art

Seiltanz/Artistik (CH / FIN)

Hell's Kitchen

Urban Blues (CH / IRL)

LE VIRAGE DANGEREUX

Street Funk (CH)

Moe

A Capella (CH)

Nina Dimitri & Maja

Canzoni Ticinesi (CH)

Nouvelle Lune

Stelzengruppe (IT)

Redbeans'n'rice

Hip hop Dance Company (CH)

Road Six Sax

Saxophon Quartett (HUN)

Samuelito

Streetcomedy (CH)

Keine Show ist wie die andere: Samuelito improvisiert auf hohem Niveau, was das Zeug hält – nichts und niemand ist vor ihm sicher! Zudem hat er eine Drohne, die das Bienensterben stoppt, und eine Oma, die rockt. Lachen garantiert!

Samuel Stahel
Streetperformer

THE BAGHDADDIES

Turbo Folk Ska (UK)

THE COSMIC SAUSAGES

Folk Comedy (UK)

TRUKITREK

Puppentheater (BRA / ESP)

Taffetas

Trad. Afrikanisch (CH / SEN)

Theater Lupine

Figurentheater (CH)

Tolga Emilio Trio

Gipsy Jazz (NL)

Tré

Fundamental Jazz (CH)