Mitsune combines traditional Japanese folk with jazz, eastern blues, rock and dance beats, as well as wild, cinematic and psychedelic sounds. The heart and soul of their music is the tsugaru shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese lute, once the favourite instrument of itinerant blind musicians in yesteryear Japan.

Mitsune honours and modernises the shamisen tradition, bringing to life folkloric, personal and cultural narratives through this centuries old instrument. Led by two female shamisen players, complemented by percussion and bass, the Berlin-based foursome serves up modern folklore with rousing beats, raw emotion and decidedly decadent costumes.

The multicultural mix of musicians from Japan, Australia and Greece has attracted attention worldwide since their formation in 2018, with appearances at techno and folk festivals and international success. Of the album Hazama – an excellent, contemporary introduction to the world of tsugaru shamisen - Rolling Stone wrote: "consistently excellent".

Songlines added: "fun and eclectic, while retaining a sense of identity". A new album is expected later this year. On stage, Mitsune provides an exuberant visual feast at which tradition and avant-garde unite, with reinvented Japanese folk songs and original compositions full of virtuosity, driving beats and wild group vocals. The feeling of joy and fantasy won’t soon be forgotten!

Baozi is a 22-year-old French artist with roots in Hong Kong, known for blending introspective lyrics with vibrant, genre-bending electronic production. Classically trained in violin and piano, she started producing music as a teen under the alias g y l s, quickly catching attention with playlist placements across Asia. Now based in Paris, Baozi fuses house, techno, and pop into a sound that’s raw, danceable, and emotionally charged—drawing influence from artists like Yaeji and Billie Eilish. Her debut EP 'Overstepped' (January 2025) marks a bold entry, exploring personal transformation with honesty and edge. With a background in design, she brings a strong visual identity to her work, crafting immersive worlds around each release. Her live shows focus on presence and connection, offering an experience that is both intimate and energetic.