Giancarlo Erra

UK based Italian composer, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Giancarlo Erra started his career in 2005 with one man studio project Nosound. In 2008 Erra signed the project to the acclaimed UK based experimental label Kscope and moved to the UK to establish and expand his career. Being both writer and producer, his music inventively combines […]
Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife

The Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife (OST, “The Tenerife Symphony Orchestra”), depends on Tenerife Island Council, and is considered one of the best symphony orchestras in Spain Founded as the Orquesta de Cámara de Canarias in 1935, it became a symphony orchestra in 1970. Its seat is the Auditorio de Tenerife and since its creation, the […]
Markus Reymann

Markus Reymann was trained as an actor and successfully performed on screen and on stage for many years, and in major productions. He joined Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary (TBA21) in 2011. With TBA21 Chairperson and Founder Francesca Habsburg, he co-founded TBA21 Academy where he subsequently took on the role of a director. As a central programming […]
Simona Todaro-Pavarotti

Born in Genoa, Italy, soprano Simona Todaro Pavarotti studied lyrical singing in Milan with soprano Elvina Ramella. She has performed in prestigious venues such as the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, Teatro S. Carlo in Naples, and Teatro Massimo in Palermo, taking on roles in operas like “Prove d’un Opera Seria,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Dido […]
Mike Portnoy

Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American musician who is primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years, with Mike Mangini taking his place as drummer of the band. […]
Vinny Appice

“Vinny” Appice is an American rock and metal drummer renowned for his work with Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell. He began playing drums at a young age, influenced by his older brother, Carmine Appice. Vinny joined Black Sabbath in 1980, contributing to albums like Mob Rules and Live Evil. He later formed the […]
MC Hawking

What if Stephen Hawking, in addition to being a brilliant scientist, were also a gangsta rapper? This is the question MC Hawking hopes to answer. MC Hawking (the undisputed king of theoretical gangsta-astrophysics) is the creation of musician Ken Lawrence from Gloucester Massachusetts. Lawrence created the person of MC Hawking in the early 2000s and […]
Martine-Nicole Rojina

MARTINE-NICOLE ROJINA is a professional music- and immersive multimedia content producer and consultant for immersive AV innovation, VR, AR & future technology. Her curiosity and empathy for technology, science, engineering, economy, art and education are the core drivers of her MPATHY STUDIO, therefore consulting the European Commission and Parliament on STARTS – science, technology and […]
Luis Santana

Luis Santana is one of the most respected baritones in the Spanish lyrical scene, specialising in Rossini and Spanish chamber songs. He has performed in the finest concert halls and theatres across Spain and Europe. As a co-founder and artistic director of the production company OperaConcert, he has collaborated with notable figures in opera, theatre, […]
Jeff Scott Soto

Jeff Scott Soto (born November 4, 1965) is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen’s first two albums, and (briefly) the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–2007. Soto also sang lead vocals in the band Eyes. He also had a long tenure as […]