Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and music teacher. Tyrolean with a migration background, grew up in Seefeld, musically socialized through constant exposure to sound at the Gschwandkopf lift, music school and psychedelic rock. Blues affinity for as long as I can remember musically. He has lived in Telfs since 1991. "RatzFatz - music to listen to and join in" with Hermann Riffeser spans generations and genres. Numerous formations and bands, music for theater and literary events (Tiroler Landestheater, Tiroler Volksschauspiele). Works as a music teacher at the Landesmusikschule Telfs, the Tiroler Landeskonservatorium Innsbruck, Mozarteum Salzburg and the private university Stella, Feldkirch. Numerous CD releases, currently: "DOMINO" - Blues with Tyrolean lyrics

When songs such as "Funka fliaga" or "I han di gera" conquered the charts in the Alps in the mid-nineties, everyone was surprised at the dialect, which could not be clearly assigned to Tyrol or Vorarlberg. This is because the duo BLUATSCHINK come from the Lech Valley, which is a very special dialect case due to its location in the Tyrol/Vorarlberg/Bavaria border region. But regardless of whether you can understand every word or not - the melodies are catchy tunes that you can't get out of your ear canals. You can experience the singer-songwriter duo Margit & Toni Knittel as a duo from time to time - just two voices and two guitars. No more - but also no less! At the "Bridge Beat Festival 2025", however, they will be performing with a full band - supplemented by a string quartet. And when a total of 10 musicians are at work here, you can be sure that the songs will blow through Innsbruck's city center like a fresh, exuberant mountain breeze. And as has always been the case with Bluatschink: the audience sings along after just a few bars! Dialect or not - there's simply no stopping them!

Since their formation in 2008, the eight-piece Tyrolean reggae band has played countless live shows in Austria, Germany and Italy. The crew is best known for their unique mix of reggae vibes and dialect rap, which has earned them the nickname "the waxest sound around" - a description that is self-explanatory once you have experienced one of their energetic live shows. Sirens and lasers! - in Innsbruck's old town

With the release of her debut album "irgendetwas das du liebst" (via unserallereins), the conscious rapper Spilif not only presented her unique lyrical and musical signature, but also the step towards a live band. The rapper impresses the hip-hop scene with her philosophical, reflective lyrics and a sound that skillfully balances boom bap, indie and jazz. This is exactly what the Austrian has already used to shine on various stages. This has also been rewarded in the form of sold-out concerts and nominations such as the AAMA Amadeus Austrian Music Award 2024 in the "Hip Hop / Urban" category, as "Act of the Year" and "Album of the Year" at the Austrian Hip Hop Awards and in Germany at the German Record Critics' Award. The debut album marked another significant artistic step for Spilif. For "irgendetwas das du liebst", she brought together outstanding musicians and created an unmistakable hip-hop band sound. This mix of word acrobatics and rousing live performance is not to be missed.

Seven years after her brilliant debut with "Wie a Kind", INA REGEN kicks off the inspiring "40 ... und weiter" tour to mark her milestone birthday. The talented singer-songwriter from Upper Austria looks back on an impressive career and invites her audience to join her on a musical journey through her four successful albums. "... und weiter" not only symbolizes a look back at the past years, but also embodies the exciting anticipation of a new phase in the life of the multi-faceted artist with the velvety voice and touching lyrics.

"I'm looking forward to the coming years, to new experiences and opportunities to raise my voice," says INA REGEN. Her tour will set an example: for visibility, diversity and the beauty of ageing

A unique stage gala with film music & songs from the pen of Konstantin Wecker. This program is a real affair of the heart for the Munich musician, songwriter, poet and film composer. For the first time, Wecker will be presenting a selection of his fantastic film scores from over 45 years on stage, as well as many of his greatest songs and musical melodies. As on the celebrated Utopia tours, the Konstantin Wecker Band with Jo Barnikel, Fany Kammerlander, Norbert Nagel, Jürgen Spitschka and a surprise guest will provide the opulent sound for the concerts. The audience can look forward to a unique evening: with unforgotten film music and many Wecker songs, including Die weiße Rose, Erst seit du Abschied bist, Sage Nein, Tango Joe and many more.

The story of this excellent ensemble is a success story against better judgment. In 1999, Bosnian sound engineer and producer Dragi Sestić gathered a group of men from different ethnic backgrounds - Croats, Serbs and Bosnians - in war-torn Mostar. A daring venture that was initially met with less interest than mistrust. But the band left no doubt that their music is here to stay: Mostar Sevdah Reunion has such a compelling power that once again it is literally impossible to sit still, both with the fast dance songs and the rhapsodic ballads. Sevdah refers to the Sevdalinke, the "Bosnian blues": the beautiful songs full of melancholy, tragedy and restrained eroticism, which came to Bosnia 400 years ago with the Ottomans, sing of unfulfilled love, the longing for a better life and the fulfillment of all dreams. Antonija Batinić joined the band in 2021 and on the album "The Lady Sings the Balkan Blues" (2022), she finally established herself as the band's new front woman with her almost endless vocal range and her mix of youth, energy and virtuosity

A few years ago, three enchanting girls from Georgia took the internet by storm and became stars. This "fairytale story" began the day three friends spontaneously sang a song while walking through a village. Tatuli took a selfie video and uploaded it to the internet. This video suddenly changed the girls' lives. Within two weeks, it was viewed by an audience of millions, and the popularity of "Trio Mandili" is growing daily. Today, the group has over 1,350,000 subscribers on Facebook and 1,700,000 on YouTube. The name of the group was not chosen by chance: "Mandili" is a traditional female headdress in the form of a scarf. In the past, it was customary for women to throw a scarf on the ground when they wanted to settle a dispute between men. The band actively tours the world, takes part in folk music festivals and gives solo concerts. The singers have already performed in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Ukraine, Israel, Poland, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. "Trio Mandili" is a welcome guest on popular TV and radio programs in various countries. The group has already released four albums: "With Love", "Enguro", "Sakartvelo" and "Hallelujah". Their soulful compositions capture the unique spirit of picturesque Georgia and reflect the vastness of the Georgian soul

When Malaka Hostel perform, they playfully break down the invisible wall between the band and the audience. They sing in Spanish, German, Czech or English. Folklore, whether from the Balkans or the Andes, finds its place - carried by grooving beats, while the brass section consisting of trumpets and harmonica bubbles away. Ska, polka, Balkan beats and rock riffs come together just as well as gipsy swing, folk or Greek rebetiko. With their new album "Gogo Vago", the band puts the southwest on the musical map of the republic. The title "Gogo Vago" is an invitation to all vagabonds of the universe to set out, experience something new, share it with others and illustrates where the inspiration and diversity of this colorful troupe come from. Malaka Hostel build bridges, unite entire continents and juggle different genres with ease within one song