MENT Ljubljana CONFERENCE 2026

MENT konferenca se v Kino Šiška in M Hotel vrača 19. in 20. februarja 2026. Pričakujte številne intervjuje, okrogle mize, mentorstva in hitra mreženja v družbi izvajalcev, glasbenih profesionalcev in inovatorjev iz različnih sfer glasbene industrije.

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PRO VSTOPNICE: https://ment.si/vstopnice/
vstop na vse koncerte v okviru festivala + vstop na konferenco + dostop do spletne baze delegatov
– super early bird: 89,00€ (do 4 DEC 2025, kapaciteta je omejena)
– early bird: 99,00€ (do 15 JAN 2026)
– presale: 109,00€ (do 17 FEB 2026)
– walk-up: 119,00€

*POZOR: Zaradi omejenih kapacitet prizorišč, so ta lahko polna, zato bodite na koncertih zgodnji.

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PRVA NAJAVA GOVORCEV IN GOVORK

Prvi paket izvajalcev in govorcev za MENT 2026

Eden izmed vrhuncev bo pogovor z izvrstno italijansko glasbenico, vsestransko tolkalko Valentino Magaletti, znano po svojih solo projektih in sodelovanjih z imeni, kot so Moin, Nicolas Jaar, Bat for Lashes, Thurston Moore ter številni drugi. Pogovor bo vodila Marlene Engel, glasbena kuratorka in dramaturginja berlinske institucije Volksbühne Berlin, ki nas bo popeljala skozi Magalettijin ustvarjalni univerzum.

Iz festivalskega sveta prihajajo glasovi, ki redno krojijo zvoke poletja. David Arias (Primavera Sound), Cecilie Kragesteen Eickworth (Roskilde Festival) in Filip Koštálek (Colours of Ostrava) bodo delili svoje poglede na programske smernice, odkrivanje novih imen in gradnjo festivalske identitete v času, ko se vse pravila vseskozi spreminjajo.

Hannah TW je redka osebnost z poglobljenim razumevanjem vseh aspektov sodobne glasbene industrije. Kot kreativna svetovalka in koordinatorka kulturnih projektov ter skupnosti je sodelovala z glasbeniki, kot so Kae Tempest, Young Fathers, Robyn, Nala Sinephro in Låpsley, vodila založbi Big Dada in Konichiwa Records, in odprla vrata številnim novim talentom v glasbi, filmu in fotografiji.

Iz Seattla prihaja Darek Mazzone, kulturni producent, filmski ustvarjalec in dolgoletni voditelj oddaje Wo’Pop na kultni radijski postaji KEXP, kjer že več kot tri desetletja promovira globalno glasbo. Poleg njega na MENT prihajata tudi uveljavljena booking agenta Eleanor McGuinness iz Earth Agency ter Riccardo Biondetti, ustanovitelj agencije Swamp Booking, oba znana po impresivnem seznamu varovancev.

Berlinski kurator Michael Rosen je ustanovitelj platforme Digital in Berlin in priznane koncertne serije Kiezsalon – ene najuglednejših mestnih platform za drzno in raziskovalno glasbo. S svojo vizijo gradi mostove med glasbeniki, občinstvom in nevsakdanjimi koncertnimi prizorišči.

Lukas Lassonczyk iz Lasoundcheck Promo, človek z bogatimi izkušnjami in neodvisnim duhom, že leta sooblikuje nemško indie sceno, pred tem pa je sodeloval z založbama Mute Records in Domino Recording Company. Med drugim je oblikoval promocijske kampanje za glasbenike, kot so Altin Gün, Beth Gibbons, Cat Power in Franz Ferdinand.

Iz Prage pa prihaja Marek Mikič iz kluba Fuchs2, ki kurira koncertno serijo in festival F2 Live ter projekte, kot je UGOT s slovaškim raperjem Dušanom Vlkom. Njegovo delo povezuje nadarjene glasbenike z lokalnimi skupnostmi ter gradi nove glasbene scene in odnose po regiji.

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The MENT 2026 conference returns on February 19 and 20 at Kino Šiška and M Hotel, bringing together artists, curators, and innovators. Expect interviews, round tables, mentorships, and networking sessions.

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PRO TICKETS: https://ment.si/en/tickets/
Access to all of the concerts and performances during the festival + access to the conference + access to delegates database – from 89€
– super early bird: 89,00€ (available until 4 DEC 2025 in limited capacity)
– early bird: 99,00€ (available until 15 JAN 2026)
– presale: 109,00€ (available until 17 FEB 2026)
– walk-up: 119,00€

*ATTENTION: Please note that venues can be full at some times so be early to the shows.

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FIRST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

First Artist and Speaker AnnounceMENT 2026

One of the highlights is an interview with the fascinating drummer Valentina Magaletti, known for her solo work and collaborations with Moin, Nicolas Jaar, Bat for Lashes, Thurston Moore, and numerous other experimental projects. The conversation will be moderated by Marlene Engel, music curator and dramaturg at Volksbühne Berlin, who will guide us through Magaletti’s creative world.

From the world of festivals come voices shaping the sound of summer. David Arias from Primavera Sound, Cecilie Kragesteen Eickworth of Roskilde Festival, and Filip Koštálek from Colours of Ostrava will share their perspectives on programming, discovery, and building festival identities in changing times.

Hannah TW has a rare 360° insight into the contemporary music industry. A creative consultant, commissioner, and community organiser, she has worked with artists such as Kae Tempest, Young Fathers, Robyn, Nala Sinephro, and Låpsley, led the labels Big Dada and Konichiwa Records, and continues to open doors for new voices across music, film, and photography.

From Seattle comes Darek Mazzone, a cultural producer, filmmaker, and long-time host of Wo’Pop on KEXP, where he’s championed global music for over three decades. He joins MENT for the first time, alongside booking agents Eleanor McGuinness from Earth Agency and Riccardo Biondetti, founder of Swamp Booking, both known for their adventurous artist rosters.
Berlin-based curator Michael Rosen is the founder of Digital in Berlin and the acclaimed Kiezsalon concert series – one of the city’s most respected platforms for adventurous music. His curatorial vision continues to build bridges between artists, audiences, and unconventional spaces.

Lukas Lassonczyk of Lasoundcheck Promo has been shaping the German indie landscape for years, previously working with Mute Records and Domino Recording Company. His campaigns in the last years have supported artists such as Altin Gün, Beth Gibbons, Cat Power, and Franz Ferdinand, combining deep industry experience with an independent spirit.

Prague-based Marek Mikič of Fuchs2 curates the F2 Live concert series and festival, as well as projects like UGOT with Slovak rapper Dusan Vlk. His work connects up-and-coming global talent with local communities, building scenes and relationships across the region.

_________ LINE-UP MENT 2026
aya x MFO (United Kingdom, Germany), Beaks (Austria), Dj Würm (Belgium), Dunjaluk (Croatia), Grunt (Slovenia), Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko present Гільдеґарда/Hildegard (Ukraine), Hexenbrutal (Slovenia), Ho99o9 (USA), Ida The Young (Czechia), J. Ludvig III (Denmark), Julek ploski (Poland), Julián Mayorga (Columbia, Spain), Kabeaushé (France, Kenya), Ki Klop (Croatia), Liamere (Slovenia), Lifecutter: DELUGE (Slovenia), mal pre mal (Slovenia), mala roza muca (Slovenia), Milan W. (Belgium), Moin (United Kingdom), Mrk (Slovenia), Oka (Slovenia), plus44kaligula (United Kingdom), Rey Colino (Belgium), Shabjdeed & Al Nather (Palestine), Skee Mask (Germany), tachyon (Slovenia), Tristwch Y Fenywod (United Kingdom), Valentina Magaletti (United Kingdom, Italy), zbrucz (Slovenia)

✦ MENT 2026 PLAYLIST: https://linktr.ee/ment_playlists

Organisation: Kino Šiška & Sigic