An arts production and publishing institute, Sploh Institute focuses on music, performing arts and intermedia arts production, publishing and education. It is primarily oriented on developing, staging, establishing and reflecting musical practices that dip a toe in the waters of: - improvisation, i.e. breaking free from pre-conceived forms, syntaxes, rhythms and sound spectrums; - historically conscious yet unconventional contemporary composition that is daring and open to various genres and technological development; - sound and technological experiments which include diverse playing techniques, new compositional procedures and working with new technological interfaces in creating music.

An arts production and publishing institute, Sploh Institute focuses on music, performing arts and intermedia arts production, publishing and education. It is primarily oriented on developing, staging, establishing and reflecting musical practices that dip a toe in the waters of: - improvisation, i.e. breaking free from pre-conceived forms, syntaxes, rhythms and sound spectrums; - historically conscious yet unconventional contemporary composition that is daring and open to various genres and technological development; - sound and technological experiments which include diverse playing techniques, new compositional procedures and working with new technological interfaces in creating music.

Zevin's music resonates with the story she is trying to tell. A DIY pop visionary, she gained a lot of traction on the Balkan scene with her singular self-directed videos for the songs “Kroz okean” (released at the early age of 16) and “Njam njam”. One of the rare hyperpop-adjacent regional artists, she regularly collaborates with the producer Dvided21, playing with styles and experimenting with unconventional mixtures of sounds. Devin’s driving force is her mission to improve the music industry in the Balkans and create a more unique scene.

Extending over an area of almost 500m2, the complex features a café, a pub, a billiard room and a gambling house, as well as a concert hall. Location: Trzin

Rapper Zlatko started out as a freestyler. His first appearance on the Slovenian music scene dates to 2007. With his positive outlook and rhyme-spitting talent, he has become one of the most beloved hip hop artists in the country.

Illustrious musician Zlatko Kaučič has asserted himself across jazz and improvised music landscapes as one of Slovenia’s most prominent and agile percussionists. He performs with some of the world’s foremost names in music, is mentor to different musicians and leads Kombo, a line-up of young artists who attended his workshops.

The Slovenian rock pop band Zmelkoow, established in 1992, distinguishes itself for its unusual lyrics, ranging from sarcasm to morbidity.

Zoran Predin has made a name for himself as a solo performer – an acclaimed singer-songwriter and chansonnier – as well as frontman of the New Wave/rock group Lačni Franz. He has achieved distinction throughout the territory of former Yugoslavia.

ZveN / Zvezdana Novaković is a young multiply awarded artist, harpist, composer, performer and singer, who explores her potentials in the frames of classical, jazz and folk music traditions. She is author of many compositions for theatre and puppet shows, and a regular collaborator of the legendary Slovenian writer and poet Svetlana Makarovič, the cult band Laibach, Macedonian jazz maestro Vasko Atanasovski and others. Zvezdana is also the founding member of various groups like Slovena Voices (Bulgaria), Bosa (Brazil), The Voice of the Strings (Sweden), Vellamo & Faronika (Finland) and others. At MENT 2020, she will present her solo performance.