Since gaining international exposure in 2006, when she won the Eric Ericson International Competition for Conductors, Martina Batič has worked with the finest professional choirs. In Slovenia she served as artistic director of the Ljubljana Opera Choir and the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir and has recently been appointed music director of the Choir of Radio France.

Ankaran-based artist Masayah is a powerhouse of Slovenian hip-hop. A multi-talented rapper with a strong pop sensibility, her single Ni panike was one of the most-played tracks of 2022, and in April 2023 she released her debut full length Zavedno, a stylistically colourful and socially conscious album that earned her the Zlata Piščal Rookie of the Year award. At just 22 years old, it seems like she has been part of the scene since forever. An artist who doesn't pull any punches, Masayah employs a variety of styles and chameleonically switches between different registers, taking you on a musical journey from hip-hop and trap to R&B, soul and pop rock

Always bursting with energy, Masaž is a young trio whose groovy dance rhythms invite the listener to new dimensions. In 2021, they won the 8th season of Špil liga, a yearly competition for high school musicians organised by Kino Šiška, and the following year they toured the Slovenian underground as representatives of Club Marathon, a yearly club tour organised by Radio Študent. In late 2023, they released their debut album 3d ritmi on which they revamped their signature pop sound with gentle electronica, sophisticated funk and glam elements.

masharik is a four-member band from Bled, which has been active since 2018. Their music intertwines blues rock with elements of psychedelia, and a touch of soul is added by the specific, sensitive vocals of Maša Bogataj, who with her feminine rock'n'roll energy also perfectly controls the electric guitar. She is supported vocally by Luka Zemljič on keyboards, organ and backing vocals, Bojan Marinko on drums and Jaka Pogačar on bass guitar.

Soon after moving to the Slovenian capital in 2016, Maša fell head over heels into the vortex of the local alternative music scene. Surrounded by like-minded individuals, she soon started discovering new music and playing records with friends. After tipping her toes into djing at Ljubljana’s Pritličje bar and Monokel club, she gained local recognition, attaining her residency at the K4 club in Ljubljana and playing international club and festival shows in Germany, Austria, France, Croatia and Portugal. She is a core member of the crew behind the Run to the Forest event series.

Maša But is a Slovenian singer and songwriter, best known as the vocalist of the duo 3:rma, alongside guitarist Urška Supej. Their music blends jazz, pop, and folk influences with poetic lyrics, addressing themes like feminism and social issues. They have performed at various international festivals and released their debut album A Well-paved Road in collaboration with London-based producer Femi Temowo. In addition to her work with 3:rma, Maša But collaborates with various jazz musicians and participates in diverse musical projects, showcasing her versatility across genres.  

MATCH! is a hard ‘n’ heavy band from the Pomurje region. The group’s origins date back to early 2019, while the current lineup was solidified in 2021. In November 2022, they released their debut album! MATCH! is a blend of heavy rock and alternative, or as they like to say: Big choruses with heavy-hitting riffs!

Highly esteemed clarinet player Mate Bekavac has carved out an illustrious international career.

Mate Bro, born Mate Brodar, is a Slovenian vocalist, composer, and producer known for blending reggae, pop, rock, and dub. He began with the band Da Phenomena and later worked on projects like Elevators and Okustični. He records in his studio Dolina miru and has performed at festivals like Pivo in Cvetje. Recently, he has collaborated with a brass band, adding new energy to his live shows.

Matej Bonin, born in 1986 in Koper, graduated under the mentorship of prof. Uroš Rojko at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana. He continued his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz under the mentorship of prof. Beat Furrer. He regularly collaborates with internationally renowned soloists and ensembles. Collaborations with dance choreographers also play an important role in his work.