Zvèn is a music enthusiast, DJ, record collector and member of the Cosmic Sex collective, who in the last few years has established himself as one of the most promising representatives of the young generation of Slovene DJs. His selections branch out into various genres in search of common ground between old and new aesthetics, building bridges between psychedelia and euphoria. In addition to club music, he is also passionate about the regional musical heritage, especially ex-Yu and East European jazz, folk and rock. His dynamic sets are based on a colourful selection of dance music, from the instrumental masterpieces of yesterday to the club bangers of tomorrow.

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.

Žan Serčič is a versatile singer, musician, author and producer who delights with a modern pop sound. He writes (mostly) his own songs and plays guitar, which he also teaches at music school.

Neža Mihelič - Žena paves her musical path with diverse tracks that blend classic rap with a modern sound. Her lyrics are marked by authentic stories, sincere confessions, and distinctive slang, capturing the pulse of her generation.

Žiga Koritnik, Slovenian photographer, film and television cameraman. As a photographer, Koritnik is known primarily as the author of numerous portraits of musicians. At the age of 18, he was employed as a cameraman at RTV Slovenia, and since 2007 he has been working as an independent cultural worker (freelance artist).

Žiga Smrdel is a Slovenian drummer, composer, and bandleader active in bands like Mind Tree, Smrdel Brothers Collective and Vazz. He’s collaborated with artists such as Jure Pukl, Marko Churnchetz, Rok Zalokar and others. A student of Gregory Hutchinson, he’s also learned from top jazz musicians like Jeff “Tain” Watts and Shai Maestro. He’s received awards including HEMI, Zlata piščal, and won best composition with Mind Tree at the 7th Virtual Jazz Club competition.

Žigan Krajnčan is a Slovenian multidisciplinary artist known for his work as a director, choreographer, freestyle dancer, performer, singer, and musician. He gained significant attention in 2021 when he received the Golden Buzzer on “Slovenija ima talent,” advancing directly to the semifinals. In 2023, he released the album “Fusion Reactor,” showcasing his musical versatility. Krajnčan is also the founder of Alien Express and has collaborated with institutions like Opera Balet SNG Maribor and Beijing Dance Academy.

Oboist Živa Loštrek has performed with various Slovenian professional orchestras, also as a soloist, and is currently pursuing a career abroad (Germany), giving concerts and playing at festivals as soloist, orchestra musician and member of different chamber music ensembles.