High Energy and Mec Lir

Mec Lir is an Isle of Man and Glasgow-based quartet fusing traditional music with electro synths and drums. Fronted by fiddle player Tomas Callister alongside Adam Rhodes, David Kilgallon, and Greg Barry, they released albums Not An EP and Livewire.

The Gerald Gradwohl Group, widely recognized for their trademark high-energy jazz rock, is an Austrian musical act combining modern jazz harmonies with deep funk, blues, and heavy metal influences. Celebrated for dynamic compositions and fiery, power-packed improvisations, the ensemble earned a nomination for Best Live Act in Austria, attracting jazz, rock, and fusion devotees alike.