
SCHLOSSPLATZ
Sun., 12 July
Doors open 5 p.m.

Moby
ADVOCATE
Moby, born in 1965 in Harlem as Richard Melville Hall and related to Moby-Dick author Herman Melville, is an American musician, producer, and activist. He began with classical music at an early age, later became part of the punk and electronic scenes in the 1980s, and rose to fame in 1991 with his single Go. Since then, he has sold over 20 million albums and collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Public Enemy, and Daft Punk. Beyond his music, Moby is an advocate for animal rights and various social causes. Through his company Little Walnut, he produces films and documentaries; his first feature film, Tecie, is set to be released in 2026.

Art School Girlfriend
BETWEEN NOISE AND CALM
Polly Mackey, originally from Wrexham in North Wales and now based in East London, has been releasing music as Art School Girlfriend since 2017. The producer and multi-instrumentalist blends organic instrumental textures with atmospheric electronics and has released two critically acclaimed albums: Is It Light Where You Are (2021), a sonically expansive reflection on a long-term breakup, and Soft Landing (2023), an intimate and experimental record about finding contentment. After touring and building her own studio, she is now working there on her third album, which is scheduled for release in autumn 2024.

Julian maier-hauff
playground BW
FUSION
Julian Maier-Hauff blurs the boundaries between electronic and acoustic live music through fully improvised performances driven by creativity and spontaneity. Combining live instruments such as trumpet, saxophone and trombone with analogue electronics, he creates immersive soundscapes that move between atmospheric textures and danceable rhythms. His performances represent a modern and experimental approach to live music, shaped by artistic freedom and innovation.
*Subject to change

lola & BVCK
public stage
DRIFT
LOLA & BVCK dive into a world between experimental music, dark pop and pulsating electronica. Combining live drums, analogue synthesizers, piano and atmospheric vocals, the Freiburg-based duo creates immersive soundscapes that shift between melancholy, intensity and euphoria, drawing audiences into their beautifully strange universe.
*Subject to change
Schlossplatz Stuttgart
The centre
The centre of the city and a beautiful landmark in Europe: Stuttgart's Schlossplatz is a peace heaven in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. Except during the Jazz Open. The centre of the festival is located between the New Palace, museums and city park.
Ehrenhof des Neuen Schloss
Schlossplatz
70173 Stuttgart
Capacity: 7,500 standing and seated places combined

Gallery
Newsletter
Do you want to stay informed, receive exclusive content about artists or benefit from special offers?
Then register now and come backstage with us.



























