Herstage – The stage belongs to women

The evening begins with Anna Buchegger. With her unique voice that combines tradition, dialect, and modern pop, she confronts alpine homeland imagery with self-irony, a feminist stance, and avant-garde sound language. Buchegger creates an artistic persona that straddles the line between clown, couture, and traditional attire, critically questioning the concept of home while simultaneously opening up space for diverse identities and emotions. Her live presence is intense, captivating, and unforgettable – an invitation to experience both music and attitude.

Following her, lovehead takes the stage. This Burgenland trio is among the most exciting new indie-pop acts in Austria. With laid-back drums, charmingly grungy guitar riffs, and lively, lyrical songs about love, everyday life, and small absurdities, lovehead creates an atmospheric soundscape that is both playful and touching. Their songs emerge from the blend of the three perspectives of Anna, Mara, and Elena, unleashing an immediate, authentic energy that captivates both live and on record.

The finale is provided by Ankathie Koi, a Viennese pop institution and the grande dame of electro-glam. With her powerful, multifaceted voice, eccentric glamour, and a performance full of mischief, self-irony, and 80s synth sounds, she transforms the stage into a vibrant total work of art. Songs like "Baby Boy," "Amour Fou," and "Tanz dich rein" become exuberant dance orgies, where pop is celebrated in capital letters, and the stage is utilized as a space for creative freedom and surprising moments. Ankathie Koi breaks genre boundaries, creates intense energy, and ensures an epic finale to the evening.

On this night, Toscanapark transforms into an extraordinary open-air venue: Amidst ancient giant trees, with a view of the sparkling Traunsee and the surrounding mountains, a space emerges where sound, light, and nature engage in harmonious dialogue. Each performance unfolds its own power and invites the audience to an intense perception of rhythm, expression, and atmosphere.