Violinist, composer, and arranger Matija Krečič completed his violin and composition studies in Klagenfurt in 2015. He collaborates with Magnifico, Tomaž Hostnik, and Momento Cigana and has worked with Terrafolk, Tango Story, and others. He writes music for film and theater and arranged Magnifico’s music for Montevideo, See You!. He won two Popevka awards (2018, 2023) and Best Original Score (2021) for Inventura at the Slovenian Film Festival.

Soloist and chamber musician Matjaž Bogataj has built a distinguished international career. He currently holds the post of the leader of the second violins in the Bavarian State Orchestra.

Matter is a Slovenian trap music group from Kamnik, active since 2015. The trio consists of Dario Nožić Serini (Dacho), Luka Lah (Levanael), and Matej Tunja (Tunja). They have become prominent on the Ljubljana alternative scene, known for their unique approach to rap that blends absurd lyrics with distinctive beats. Their debut album, “Amphibios,” released under the local label rx:tx, sold out its initial run, and their concerts consistently sell out, reflecting their significant impact on the Slovenian music scene.

Since 1996, Mauricio Valdes has been focusing on the use of technology for the advancement of art in the field of interactive genres and modes of sound production. His opus encompasses works in the field of sound art, theatre music and film sores. He regularly lectures at 15 universities, cultural and research centres in 8 different countries. In addition to his personal artistic career, he directs and organizes the independent festival SoundHub.

Maya is a prominent Slovenian R&B singer who has been active since the early 2000s. In 2001, she released her debut album “Taka kot sem,” recognized as the first R&B album in Slovenia. She has been a consistent collaborator with the Sladica collective, a musical group led by DJ Zeds, known for blending genres like soul, R&B, and hip-hop. In 2021, Maya and Sladica released the single “Neki najlepšga.”

Formed in 2001 under the artistic leadership of Pavel Mihelčič, the MD7 Contemporary Music Ensemble primarily performs new music composed especially for them. Comprising a unique combination of instruments, the permanent line-up morphs to play in different instrumental formations. The septet interprets works that consistently take into account the specific make-up of the ensemble and are either commissioned or dedicated to them.

The Ciril Silič Vrtojba Mixed Choir has been active since 1945. It was founded by Ciril Silič, after whom it is named. Initially, it operated as a male choir, but in the 1970s, it expanded to include female voices. The choir is currently led by conductor Silvan Zavadlav.

Metalsteel, the heavy metal band from Medvode, was established in 2001. The band collaborates with the American heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (Helstar, Malice, Seven Witches, Distant Thunder, Malice), who tours with the group every year in Europe. Metalsteel is also the first group of its kind to perform with a symphonic orchestra at a state event in Cankarjev dom, where they took part in the memorial ceremony dedicated to Slovenian victims of the Holocaust. Their music has also featured in a commercial for Toyota. Metalsteed are also the creators of the official anthem of the festival Metaldays 2015.

Mi2 started as a small local band in 1995 in Rogatec. Slowly but surely it became recognized for its unique musical style. Initially a duo, the band is now composed of six members.

She got her first big opportunity to show her talent when the conductor Jože Privšek wrote three arrangements for her and arranged for her to appear with the RTV Slovenia Big Band. This was followed by her collaboration with a number of different musical bands of jazz provenance, among which the most important was founded and led by her husband and long-term collaborator – American pianist, composer, and arranger Steve Klink.