FULLHOUSE. LAST ONES TO ENTER THE FESTIVAL’S LINE-UP!

As the anticipation builds for SHARPE 2025, we’re excited to announce the latest additions to the lineup, highlighting the festival’s commitment to showcasing diverse, genre-defying music. From synth-pop evolution to cross-cultural fusions and blends of traditional and modern sounds, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at the newest acts joining the festival.

INTERNATIONAL FUSIONS AND CROSS-CULTURAL EXPLORATION

VERDE PRATO (ES)
Ana Arsuaga, known as Verde Prato, blends Basque folklore with reggaeton, creating genre-defying music. Her latest albums Adoretua (2023) and Erromantizismoa (2024) push sonic boundaries, exploring themes of feminism, solitude, and nature. Verde Prato is a unique and powerful voice in contemporary music.

KATRÙ (UA)
Ukrainian artist Kateryna Ziabliuk, under the moniker Katrù, reimagines folk music through free improvisation and experimental electronics. Her music explores themes of migration, cultural preservation, and identity, blending jazz, electroacoustic textures, and instant composition into modern, living folk expression.

GNÄW (FI/IR)
Gnäw, the Iranian-Finnish duo of Arash Ghasemi and Simo Hakalisto, blends Persian and Finnish folk with drone, psychedelia, and experimental electronics. Their debut album I (2021) received praise, and their latest release II continues to expand their unique, genre-defying sound, merging mystical traditions with modern exploration.

MODUS PITCH (DE)
Friedrich “Fritz” Brückner, known as Modus Pitch, combines jazz, dub, electronic, and post-punk influences into genre-defying music. A seasoned producer and engineer, Brückner’s bold sound is fluid and reinventive, pushing musical boundaries both as an artist and sound designer.

SLOVAK “NEIGHBOURHOOD” ARTISTS

ERIK ŠULC & FRIENDS (SK)
Erik Šulc, frontman of Medial Banana, explores synth-pop in his solo project, blending ’80s-inspired sounds with electronic textures. His debut album Radiohood (2024), created with Martin Krajčír (Isobutane) and Miloš Bulík, offers a captivating fusion of nostalgia and modernity, pushing genre boundaries.

KUB0 (SK)
Slovak DJ and producer Kub0 merges melancholic ambient and futuristic garage with hard-hitting beats. His innovative sound has earned recognition, and with his trio TRANSFARE, he explores UK-inspired club music. Kub0’s evolving approach continues to shape the electronic music scene with energy and emotion.

KATOV SYN(TH) (SK)
Dominik Novák’s project Katov Syn(th) uses field recordings and modular synths to create immersive, introspective soundscapes. His debut album Tu, kde žijem, žiješ, žijeme (2023) explores memory, change, and the fear of being forgotten, inviting listeners to connect with overlooked moments.

TRANSFARE (SK)
Formed in 2024, Transfare blends garage, jungle, and house music to create dynamic, immersive club experiences. With members Whithe, Kub0, and Vanessa Weisz, the trio aims to inspire and energize, offering a powerful invitation to connect and move with their sound.

A PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION AND DIALOGUE

SHARPE 2025 continues to be a platform for fostering cross-cultural exchange through music. With Slovak and international artists alike pushing genre boundaries, the festival highlights the power of music to unite diverse cultures and creative ideas.

SHARPE 2025 – 24.–26. 4. 2024, Nová Cvernovka–Bratislava, Slovakia
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