A Swinging Christmas

An Evening Full of Music, Emotion & Christmas Magic
"A SWINGING CHRISTMAS"
IN THE KASEMATTE WIENER NEUSTADT

A very special musical event will celebrate its premiere in Wiener Neustadt in 2026: "A SWINGING CHRISTMAS," a stylish music gala featuring selected top acts. An evening with heart and style. "A SWINGING CHRISTMAS" elegantly combines great voices, moving arrangements, and a touch of swing charm. The charming and witty moderation by Markus Linder guides the audience through a program full of Christmas classics, swing reinterpretations, and heartfelt ballads.

The format is aimed at a broad audience: music lovers, Christmas fans, families, and those who wish to combine culture with high-quality entertainment.

The Artists - Legends & Super Voices in the Spotlight

Martin Seimen presents an extraordinary artist program for the evening. From vocal magic to elegant electro-swing flair, the program rounds off the evening with many special facets.

Reinhold Bilgeri - Austrop Icon with Charisma and Heart
The native Vorarlberger is not only a singer but also a musician, writer, filmmaker, and director. Once a teacher of geography, philosophy, and German, he emerged in the late 1960s and 70s as a cabaret duo with Michael Köhlmeier, later with bands and as a solo artist. His breakthrough came with hits like "Video Life," which became a worldwide hit, and "Some Girls Are Ladies." Additionally, he has written novels (such as "Der Atem des Himmels") and realized his own film projects. He is currently on a reading tour with his new bestseller novel "Das Gewissen der Tauben," for which he is preparing a film adaptation.

Mat Schuh - Full-Blooded Entertainer with Swing in His Blood - Ö3 Legend
As a versatile entertainer, musician, and moderator, Mat Schuh brings his entire spectrum to the stage: the style ranges from classic crooner sound to big band arrangements with a swinging heart. Schuh is Mr. 100,000 volts on stage. He knows how to connect the audience and the stage—a skill that particularly shines in a gala like this.

Louie Austen - The Gentleman of Electro-Swing
Viennese entertainer Louie Austen is a true stage legend: classically trained and internationally known as the "crooner of the club scene," he combines charming jazz singing with modern electro and house sounds. With his unmistakable voice, style, and winking elegance, the gentleman of electro-swing brings international flair and great Viennese charm to Wels.

Sara De Blue - The Voice with Goosebump Guarantee
The Tyrolean singer and songwriter Sara De Blue captivates with a powerful voice, emotional depth, and unmistakable stage aesthetics. Known from "The Voice of Germany," as a singer on "Talk im Hangar 7," and numerous international music awards, she represents soulful pop with strong messages. Her performance combines charisma, intensity, and festive magic—a true highlight of the evening.

Dave Kaufmann - The Charming Crooner with Heart
Singer and actor Dave Kaufmann, son of acting legend Günther Kaufmann, is the multi-talent with swing in his blood. Since his entry into the finals of "Das Supertalent," which was subsequently toured by Martin Seimen, he has delighted audiences with his charismatic voice, elegant stage presence, and a fine sense of great emotions. With his warm timbre and natural charm, he gives Christmas classics a particularly stylish touch. His current project, Gentlemen Forever, with Erol Sander and Francis Fulton Smith, has already seen him perform twice on Florian Silbereisen's TV shows.

Wolfgang Stütz - With Charm & Christmas Vibes
Linz singer Wolfgang Stütz stands for authenticity, passion, and musical depth. Together with the Martin Seimen Orchestra, he creates festive sound moments full of feeling and brilliance. In addition to his music, Stütz has been socially engaged for years. Wolfgang Stütz - heart, attitude, and Christmas spirit in one.

The Martin Seimen Orchestra provides the orchestral framework: with grand sounds, festive arrangements, and musical depth, the orchestra ensures those goosebump moments that the audience will not forget.

Markus Linder, known as the pastor in "4 Frauen und ein Todesfall," brings charm and wit, sensitivity, and a feel for atmospheric transitions throughout the evening, harmonizing overview, stories, and emotions—thus enhancing the experience of the "Christmas Gala."