The Belgian ensemble Ictus is a musical collective dedicated to experimental sound, encompassing contemporary composition, sound art, improvisation and electronic music. In 2023, the group received the award for Best Performance at the Venice Biennale of Contemporary Music for Professor Bad Trip. The piece by Fausto Romitelli draws inspiration from the hallucinatory writings of Henri Michaux, the raw imagery of Francis Bacon, and the comic art of Gianluca Lerici. It also incorporates influences from psychedelic rock, techno, and Jimi Hendrix's guitar solos.
Italian-Canadian sound artist Dominic Sambucco pushes the boundaries of conventional art through his multimedia projects. Drawing inspiration from nature and science, he merges acoustic instruments with cutting-edge technology in innovative ways. His piece Aganis is an experimental work composed for water-filled aquariums, synthesizers and drum machines.
DJ duo RotorMotor, composed of Luka Lah and Nejc Pucko, have in recent years captivated club audiences across France, Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Slovakia. Their journey began in clubs in Ljubljana and Maribor, where they still love to perform. Thanks to their dedication and distinctive style, they have quickly risen to the forefront of Slovenia’s club scene. As they like to describe themselves: »A motor converts electricity into motion. A rotor turns motion into heat.«
