EN HEALING WATERS Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 19:30–21:30 | Pfarre St. Florian ECHOES OF SOFTNESS Echoes of Softness is a concert that is not only heard but felt, moved through and inhabited. Organ, electronics, voice and movement merge into a spatial body of sound that unfolds throughout the church. Cushions, blankets and soft islands replace rigid rows, inviting the audience to lie down, move, listen and remain. Led by Valeria Lanner and Aaron Josi Sternbauer, the evening moves between improvisation, minimal music, classical traditions and contemporary sound, approaching softness as a shared and embodied practice. In the context of this year’s festival theme WHERE WATER GATHERS, open compositions and a walkable installation explore circulation, permeability and interconnectedness. ARTISTS Music and concept Valeria Lanner (AT) Aaron Josi Sternbauer (AT) Visual artists Sophia Festini Sughi instagram.com/notyourcis.ter mirabella paidamwoyo & msteazah instagram.com/mirabellapaidamwoyo instagram.com/msteazah michELLE hyacinth dragositis ferge PRACTICAL INFORMATION Single tickets are available via KUPFticket. The event is included in the Festival Pass. Echoes of Softness is conceived as a spatial experience. Audience members are welcome to move freely through the church during the performance. Cushions and blankets form part of the installation. You are also welcome to bring your own blanket or cushion for additional comfort. TICKET INFORMATION Supporter – €25 For those who are able and would like to contribute a little extra. Your support helps sustain independent cultural production and makes lower-priced tickets possible for others. Regular – €20 Our regular and recommended ticket price, in line with previous festival editions. If this price works for you, we encourage you to choose this option. Reduced – €15 A lower-priced ticket for those for whom the regular price would be a financial barrier. We kindly ask you to choose this option only if you n
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A live music performance by one or more artists or bands in front of an audience. The format and atmosphere vary widely depending on the genre and venue.
Electronic music stripped back to its essentials — sparse, repetitive, and hypnotic, using very few sonic elements to create a focused and trance-inducing effect.
A celebratory multi-act or multi-day event focused on music, culture, art, or a specific theme, with a lively and communal festival atmosphere.

