Tomi Purich, a drummer from the Slovenian Coast and a graduate of the Carinthian State Conservatory in Klagenfurt, is known as the leader of the festival band Melodij morja in sonca and as a backing musician for Jan Plestenjak, Nina Pušlar, and Lea Sirk. With his debut album #balkanjazz, released at the end of last year, he presents a blend of Balkan, Istrian, and Oriental melodies with an ethno-jazz sound. The album includes folk arrangements, original compositions, and popular songs, connecting traditional Balkan, Oriental, and Istrian motifs with jazz improvisation. Tomi Purich’s trio presented the album during a tour across Slovenia in January 2019.

Tomy DeClerque’s musical output is released by the prestigious world-renowned music labels, such as Intec Digital, BluFin, 1605, Terminal M, Toolroom, Cr2. He also performs as a DJ at important events, such as Awakenings, Ultra Europe. Lately he has worked as a resident DJ at the local Ambasada Gavioli.

Young bassoon player Tonko Huljev has been principal bassoon of the Hof Symphony Orchestra (Bavaria, Germany) for a number of years.

Ljubljana-based TORUL has one of the most extensive international touring schedules among Slovenian music bands. Their sound blends various influences, from electronic music and indie pop to rock.

Martin Ukmar aka Tovariš Strmoglavljen is a prominent representative of the domestic experimental scene - as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist he is part of various ensembles, and he also creates and performs independently as a singer-songwriter.

The new wave group Tretji kanu (Third Canoe) comes from Novo mesto and performs an array of music styles, ranging from the classic pop song to indie pop, chanson and singer-songwriter narrative style of song writing.

Peter, Leon, and Miha Firšt are accomplished musicians active in Slovenia and abroad as performers, composers, organizers, and teachers in classical, jazz, theater, and popular music. The Firšt Trio delivers an exciting musical-theatrical journey, blending technical virtuosity and jazz creativity. Their performance humorously reimagines classical European pieces, incorporates stand-up comedy, and explores musical humor and spectacle in a fresh, engaging way.

[TriO] 3 musicians – 1 sound Three musicians have come together to create and share with others the beauty of this art. Flute, horn and piano is an unusual ensemble that can express and evoke different moods and emotions – from a subtle, delicate melody to volcanic power. Nikolina Kovač J. (flute), Robert Petrič (horn) and Lovorka Nemeš Dular (piano) are professional musicians who are dedicated towards music production, they commissioned new works and recorded several albums. The trio performs works of classical music and other styles. They attract attention with a dedicated and vivid performance.

Trio Tempetoso is an ensemble known for their convincing and expressive performances of classical and contemporary music. Since its founding in 2017, Trio Tempestoso has regularly cooperated with composers of today, with the aim of creating new quality repertoire for this ensemble. In 2022, the members of Trio Tempestoso received the Dwight and Ursula Mamlok Award for their interpretations of contemporary music, which present a “unique sound experience”. The members of the trio are: Andraž Golob, Urban Megušar, Sanja Mlinarič.

Tschimy is a musician, who formerly made hip hop beats and DJ sets for the Spejs collective and the rx:tx label; he also played bass for the Lube duše jazz line-up, and lent his penetrating voice to the Sankofa African choir. In 2020, he commanded attention with his solo project featuring singer-songwriter songs and a budding contemporary instrumental production.