EARLY BIRD LBF 2026

Performers

• Parbleu

  Parbleu is an enigmatic group of musicians. The Italian band is an eight member multi-cultural fever dream, wherein energized expanses of dynamic disco, futuristic funk and cinematic jazz fusion are washed over with warming vibes of Caribbean dub, Latin tropicalia and sunshine Afrobeat.
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  Labadessa
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  Okgiorgio

  Okgiorgio is an artist, DJ, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Milan. Inspired by classical/traditional guitar music and the indie/folk harmonies of the likes of Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens, he has created his own unique approach to sample-based electronic music. With a background of writing and producing for other artists, Giorgio launched his okgiorgio project in 2022. He released his debut EP ‘ok’ in December 2023, prompting support in Spotify editorial playlists New Music Friday and Fresh Finds Dance. Follow-up ‘ok?’ dropped September 2024.

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  Fresh Mula
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  Arya

  Arya is an Italo-Venezuelan singer and songwriter. Daughter of Orlando Watussi, a well-known Venezuelan salsa singer, she started singing when she was very young.
  In 2018 she starts working with Atelier 71, an independent collective and music label based in Milan.
  Her style is warm and smooth, her lyrics are introspective and reflexive; she freely moves between nu soul and rap, hip hop and r’n b.
  In 2021 her debut album, Peace of Mind, comes out, gaining much success both from the critics (Rockol, I-D Italy, DLSO, Rockit, Radio Capital, Radio Bertallot) and the public.
  She’s part of the 2022 Keychange cohort and took part in international festivals like New Skool Rules (Rotterdam, Holland) and Breakout West (Calgary, Candada).
  Her latest single, Por amor de mi vida, marks the beginning of a new chapter of her musical journey, as she took her origins and roots into her own hands.
  She also lends her voice as backing vocalist for Italian artists Mahmood, Venerus and Ghemon.