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.

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.

A space where children and adults connect through musical stories and imagination.

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.