Bonaparte

International Summer Festival 2024

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In the 2000s, no band embodied Berlin's neo-hippie hedonism in such an elevated musical form as Bonaparte. With danceable electro-punk and plenty of animal costumes, the band, led by Swiss musician Tobias Jundt, orchestrated stage happenings that swiftly filled large venues, extending the techno party through performance art. Accordingly, Sueddeutsche Zeitung referred to Jundt as the "first genuine Berlin pop star since Peaches". Musically, the former jazz guitarist continued to develop his colorful Bonaparte concept across six studio albums, steering towards smart agit-pop with influences from various continents. He collaborated with Modeselektor, Bela B., and Sophie Hunger, and eventually embarked on a farewell tour in 2019 after performing over 700 concerts. Bonaparte returned in 2024 with the sold-out QUIET & The RIOT tour, during which the band showcased their full range of music in both classical concert halls and rock clubs. This year, the band has been releasing double singles leading up to the release of a new album in September. But before that, this legendary performance collective will close this year's Summer Festival with musical glory.