HANSANOVA is a collective from Lithuania that combines fantasy folk, neo-medieval music and the archaic sounds of European peoples into a powerful and captivating live experience. Since 2009, the band has transformed music inspired by ancient melodies into a primal, mystical and strikingly contemporary performance. HANSANOVA is led by one of Lithuania’s best-known rock musicians,…
Fabio Zaganelli is an Italian professional entertainer, juggler, comedian and street artist whose performances combine circus arts, comedy, clowning and active audience participation. He began his professional career in 1995 at Mirabilandia, one of Italy’s best-known amusement parks, where he worked as a juggler, jester and comedian. He later continued his training at Circus Space,…
Arthuan Rebis Trio Arthuan Rebis Trio is Arthuan Rebis’s new live project, in which he is joined by two multi-instrumentalists: Nicola Caleo and Alice Petrin. The trio was founded in autumn 2024, but has already performed at several international festivals and events. Their performance venues include, for example, Lucca Comics, Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig,…
Bordó Sárkány, meaning “Bordeaux Red Dragon” in Estonian, is a well-known Hungarian ensemble that performs in a self-created style: medieval world music, which the band has also described as medieval rock’n’roll. The ensemble was founded in 2010 in Debrecen and has given successful concerts over the years both in Hungary and in many other countries.…
Fioretto is a historical dance ensemble whose name means “little flower” in Italian. As a dance term, fioretto also refers to an ornamented step: a small, elegant and expressive movement. The ensemble was founded in 2012 and is based in Rakvere at Kaur School of Music and Arts. Fioretto’s aim is to revive and perform…
Canzonetta is an early music ensemble based at Pärnu School of Arts, whose repertoire is closely connected with historical musical heritage and an authentic period sound world. The ensemble mainly performs early music, bringing audiences melodies and moods from different eras. Their performances create a festive and historical atmosphere, making them well suited to themed…
Linnutaja is a well-known Estonian folk music ensemble founded in 1978 at the Carl Robert Jakobson Farm Museum in Kurgja. Over the decades, the ensemble has kept alive Estonian traditional culture, the folk song tradition and the spiritual heritage of the Kurgja region. One of the ensemble’s founders and its long-standing leader was Helgi Sildever,…
Noiduin, meaning “I Cast a Spell” in Estonian, is a Finnish pagan folk ensemble whose music combines ancient folk traditions, a shamanistic worldview and pagan mysticism. The ensemble’s sound is deeply rooted in Finnish nature and Nordic heritage. The members of Noiduin do not merely play traditional instruments; they also craft many of them by…
Trakula is a Latvian early music ensemble founded in the spring of 2007. The group mainly performs medieval and Renaissance music, drawing inspiration from both European and Middle Eastern musical heritage. The ensemble’s sound world combines elements of historical music and traditional folk music. Trakula’s performance style brings centuries-old music to audiences in a lively,…
Lunara Dance Troupe Lunara is a dance troupe based in Pärnu County, Estonia. Its performances combine passionate energy, graceful movement, and a vibrant stage presence. The group previously performed under a different name, which was also associated with the name Havadarž. Later, the troupe’s name was changed to something easier for audiences to pronounce and…