One of the most enchanting voices of the new wave of Slovenian folk and pop, KiKi is no doubt a project that speaks for itself. Through her theatrically crafted stories, which often sound like hidden confessions coming directly from her soul, KiKi voices out the secrets of domestic folklore and culture as well as her introspective musings. At the beginning of 2023, she released her debut album KRiKi, which she will perform live at MENT with a full band.

Nina Farič, aka Kikiriki, has been performing as a solo artist since 2009. She has focused on experimenting with the live sound production on her analogue synthesizer and has performed at many festivals and events in Slovenia, Austria and Germany. In 2015, she took part in Ars Electronica in Linz. In addition to her experimental electronic music performances, she also performs as a DJ with the collective Dubomb under the name Madamdub.

Kim Wildehart is a Slovenian country singer-songwriter blending heartfelt country storytelling with modern pop influences. After time spent in Los Angeles and Nashville, she continues to develop her sound through independent releases and live performances.

A blend of refined music, incorporating elements ranging from rock, funk, and psychedelia to the occasional heavier riff, is adorned with spontaneous, mostly simple lyrics that carry a humorous touch while still conveying a deeper meaning of the theme being celebrated. With these rich rhythms, every body in the hall sways along, regardless of age or musical preference.

Born in Slovenia and based in Karlsruhe and Basel, guitarist Klara Tomljanovič studied at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg as well as at the Musik-Akademie Basel. Already during her stud- ies, she became interested in contemporary music and started playing in the Aleph Guitar Quartet; the beginning of her international career. Since 2011 Klara Tomljanovič has been a soloist in the Ensemble Experimental of the SWR Experimental Studio.

Singer and flutist Klara Veteršek (AG Ljubljana, Gustav Mahler Uni Klagenfurt) has received several international awards, including at the Svirel, Emona, and Woodwinds Požarevac competitions. She performs in jazz, pop, and classical ensembles such as Funk Fu, Magic Pond, Rumejts, and Popevke in Pravljice. As a soloist, she collaborates with the AG Big Band. She creates original music and teaches, emphasizing improvisation and student support. In 2024, she released her debut album Intuicija in iskanje strani neba.

Vocalist Klarisa Jovanović has joined forces with a collective of musicians – multi-instrumentalists, leaders of their own music projects, composers of theatre music for young and old, and regular guests of Slovenian and international jazz festivals – to form the Della Segodba ensemble. Della Segodba’s repertoire includes Mediterranean folk songs and musical settings of Slovenian poems. Their sound is noted for the unparalleled voice of its lead vocalist and the amusing instrumental antics of the backing band.

Klemen Klemen is a rapper from Ljubljana. He first made his mark as a musician in 2000. He has since collaborated with Simon Stojko Falk and other famous musicians such as Vlado Kreslin and Ali En.

Klemen Kotar is a Slovenian clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer known for his innovative approach to jazz and avant-garde music. He leads the ensemble Klemen Kotar & Dušni pastirji, which blends traditional jazz elements with experimental sounds. Their albums, including Klemen Kotar & Dušni pastirji (2017) and Kotarjeva kašča (2022), showcase complex arrangements and a unique musical vision. The group has performed at notable venues and festivals such as Festival Godibodi and Ljubljana Castle, earning acclaim for their boundary-pushing performances.

The KLON band focuses its musical output on the legacy of rock n roll and its subgenres.