Storyteller Lineup
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CocoRosie
MUSIC EXPERIENCE / USA
Bianca and Sierra Casady, known as CocoRosie, blend a myriad of styles and references, from hip hop to folk and opera, shaping the most painful of experiences into memorable, evocative pop songs.
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In-Q
SPOKEN-WORD ARTIST / USA
Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world renowned keynote speaker, and best-selling author. Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. First spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil. Featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam.
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Eduardo Castillo
MUSIC EXPERIENCE / MEXICO
Eduardo Castillo seeks out spaces in which self-expression, rediscovery and human connection can prosper, adapting itself to each environment. Each concert is uniquely its own; it is never the same experience twice. Master at crafting improvisational musical journeys.
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David Lindberg
DIGITAL ARTIST / SWEDEN
Filmmaker and digital artist working on developing a parallel world with AI technology, called TRIBE - inspired by his journey of awakening and the indigenous cultures.
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HOSH
DJ & PRODUCER / GERMANY
A fascinating musical mind, HOSH crafts alluring sound waves that lift crowds with magnetism. Taking any audience on a galactic trip is no easy feat. After a decade of worldwide touring and dedication to the art, he makes it look simple.
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Amaterasu
THEATER INSIDE THE CAVE
Theatrical dance performance with live music about Amaterasu, goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Featuring Shoko Tamai, Camilo Nu, and Alejandro Varela.
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Rimiyoho
VISUAL ARTIST / MEXICO
Live painter and animator that collaborates with musicians, DJs and dancers to create ephemeral visuals in front of people eyes, turning buildings and stages into a canvas for digital art.
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Feathered Sun
MUSIC COLLECTIVE / BERLIN, LIMA
Feathered sun is a collective of collaborative spirit, trying to celebrate moments in time through their music. NU, jO.K.e, Raz Ohara, Chris Schwarzwaelder, Iannis Ritter and Acid Pauli are all friends who have known each for years.
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Camilo Nu
MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIAN / MEXICO
Camilo Nu is a Mexican multi-instrumental musician and producer. He has participated with many musicians from around the world who are masters of Andalusi, Sufi, Gnaoua, Flamenco, Jazz, electronica and more.
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Scott Page
PINK FLOYD SAXOPHONIST / USA
Musician, technologist, entrepreneur. He is widely recognized in rock circles as the saxophonist/guitarist for Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. Co-founder of Loot8, a decentralized experience platform, and 7th Level, Inc., an award-winning game and educational software company.
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Ben Gleib
COMEDIAN / USA
His standup has been compared to the GOAT George Carlin, by Carlin’s own daughter. Host, head writer, and executive producer of the Emmy nominated “Idiotest,” on Netflix & Game Show Central, and one of the lead anchors on The Young Turks. His online videos have amazed over 500 million views and he’s done over 400 episodes of television. Named by TBS one of the “funniest comedians working today” he is an improvisational master, weaving in the audience, and never delivering the same show twice.
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FABx
TED-STYLE TALKS WITH HEART
Renowned storytelling event from Bali first time in North America. 12 extraordinary individuals go through an intensive 8-week public speaking and storytelling training to powerfully claim the stage and share their story.
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BIENAL
DIGITAL ARTISANS / MEXICO
A world-renowned narrative studio that creates identities, builds projects from concept to physical application, along with graphic and audiovisual art.
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Marcos Jassan
YOGA INSTRUCTOR / MEXICO
Consciousness entrepreneur, architect, philosopher and spiritual & yoga excellence creative.
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Ukiyo
ELECTRONIC MUSIC DUO / ITALY
Ukiyo means floating in a transit world, living moment by moment. Exactly how Francesca and Melissa choose to live their life. Their style mixes electronic music with traditional, and folkloric sounds from different cultures around the WORLD creating a unique and eclectic journey.
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Rumbo Tumba
ONE MAN ORCHESTRA / ARGENTINA
A craftsman of organic loops, is a one-man orchestra; playing, recording and mixing an array of exclusively handcrafted wooden instruments native to South America in real time.
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Biomigrant & El Monte Adentro
SON JAROCHO COLLECTIVE / MEXICO
This project results from talent, brotherhood, and a love for music. It aims to intertwine electronic music with root sounds, specifically from traditional Veracruz music (son jarocho).
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Shoko Tamai
DANCER / JAPAN
Professional ballet dancer in NY and founder of "the Ninja Ballet," blending classical ballet with martial arts and Japanese cultural elements.
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Yaku means water
DJ & PRODUCER / COLOMBIA
Yaku means water in the Quechua indigenous language, in Japan it’s associated with loyalty and honor, and for this creator represents the ability to flow with the waves that music, love and life produce, as he moves through the planet and connect with people.
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Mama G
MAROON TRIBE LEADER / JAMAICA
Gaama ‘Mama G’ Gloria Simms, the Paramount Queen of the Maroon Tribe, embodies the traditions of Maroon and Rastafari cultures, serving her community as a priestess, healer, and cultural curator. Her vision includes establishing a Women's Museum and a Traditional University rooted in indigenous ways of learning, guided by the ethos of passing life's teachings to those eager to learn.
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André de Almeida
FILMMAKER / PORTUGAL
Director/animator Andre de Almeida from Lisbon, Portugal showcases the boundless possibilities of animation, leaving a lasting impression and hinting at more creative journeys ahead. / FILM: Catisfaction
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Cheyenne Sapphire
TANTRA COACH AND PRAYERFORMANCE ARTIST / CANADA
Cheyenne Sapphire is a walking activation. In her presence, you are reminded of the profound purpose that brought you to this Earth.
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Teemu Alanen
SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTOR / FINLAND
A singer-songwriter from Finland who fell in love with musical theatre. Teemu likes telling stories through music & spoken word. He has a cat named "Darkness".
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Amyann Faul
TANTRIC TEMPLE ARTIST, WRITER / CANADA
Creator and director of The Temple Playhouse: a sacred erotic storytelling project. Her passion is to marry the performance arts with sacred sexuality for transformational & spiritually enlightening experiences.
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MIROSLAVA & HENRY THE TELESCOPE
MULTIDIMENSIONAL ALCHEMIST / MEXICO
Magic creator, national speaker, scientific dissemination sharer, passionate astrophotographer, and astronomy storyteller.
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Stephen Vuillemin
FILMMAKER / FRANCE
S. Vuillemin, born in 1986, is an animation director, comics author, and illustrator known for the acclaimed web-comic 'Lycéennes.' Notably, he created his first animation short film, 'A Kind Of Testament,' collaborating with Remembers and working with clients like Chanel and The New York Times. Formerly in London and Taipei, Vuillemin now resides in Paris. / FILM: A Kind of Testament
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Jaime Valdez
BIOPHILIA EXPERT / MEXICO
Jaime intertwines nature with spaces, fostering happiness methodologies and supporting indigenous communities. His vision aims for a world where self-love, community, and nature thrive, attracting entrepreneurs, students, and change-makers with a passion for socio-environmental impact.
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Cynthia Valenzuela
HARPIST / MEXICO
Harp spirit & magic music for healing and meditation by a talented and internationally recognized Mexican harpist, composer, singer and luthier.
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Laen Sanches
FILMMAKER / FRANCE
Laen began in special effects in Paris and L.A., later venturing into art direction and motion graphics in Europe. Known for 'Miss Daisy Cutter,' he garners global acclaim for commercial and personal projects, freelancing as a creative and motion director for international agencies and brands, while pursuing personal filmmaking endeavors. / FILM: PLSTC
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Varya Yakovleva
FILMMAKER / RUSSIA
Varya Yakovleva is an artist, illustrator, director of animation from Russia. Has three National Animation Awards, and she is a participant and an award-winner at international festivals of animation, cinematography and illustration. / FILM: Oneluv
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Antaares
DJ & PRODUCER / MEXICO
From Mexico City, Antaares is a young artist (22) and already one of the greatest references in Downtempo Music in Mexico, His tracks have been classified as elegant and serious on the dance floor, the energy he transmits feels deep, with slow rhythms and repetitive sequences.
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Kristopher Wallenta
CHEF / MEXICO, USA
Chef and restauranteur, part of the dynamic duo with his brother Jason, Kris is the founder of Dos Santos and White Pie Pizzeria in Colorado, Kondesa and Coco Cafe in Cozumel.
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Michael Balaoing
STORYTELLING COACH / PHILIPPINES, USA
Michael is a lifelong advocate of racial and gender equity and social justice. He has personally trained over 10,000 people around the world, Chile to Kenya, Amazon to Uber, Sheryl Sandberg to Jessica Alba, Fortune 500 CEO’s, boot strapped entrepreneurs and school students to investors and executives.
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Amber Underwood
FLUTE PERFORMER / USA
Jazz flutist, educator, band director, and band leader, Amber Underwood is a native of Kansas City and has been entertaining and performing music since the tender age of 8. Beginning her musical journey on the piano and soon after began playing classical flute.
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Alejandro Varela
THEATER ACTOR & ARTIST / URUGUAY
Hailing from Uruguay, Alejandro Varela hones his craft in Drama, Circus Arts, Photography, and Fine Arts across vibrant locations like Ibiza, England, Madrid, Barcelona, and Montevideo. Proficient in creating a myriad of characters, his fervor for artivism drives him to utilize performance and theater as catalysts for positive societal change.Description goes here
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Lanar
BOTANICAL DYES / CHILE
Hailing from Chile, Lanar specializes in the art of botanical dyeing, extracting rich hues from raw materials in an environmentally conscious manner. Her craft embodies sustainability, merging natural elements to create vivid dyes that celebrate eco-friendly practices while preserving the beauty of nature's palette.
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Ezriyah Ben Derrick
ACTOR, COACH & FACILITATOR / USA, MEXICO
Multifaceted Visionary and Community Builder, fostering holistic recovery through indigenous wisdom and therapeutic practices in Tulum. He navigates transformational experiences worldwide, leveraging his journey from environmental service to humanitarian efforts, guiding others toward inner healing and unity. As an Alchemist of the Heart, he empowers individuals through Fear Release Ceremonies and transformative gatherings, bridging the gap from fear to sacred empowerment.
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DJ Lea Kissa
DJ / BELGIUM, MEXICO
Born in Belgium and delved into electronic music production in Morocco, drawing inspiration from Arab culture and music. Crafting ethnic house infused with Arabian, Indian, and African elements, influenced by the music scenes in Belgium and Germany. Currently residing in Mexico, crafting new material that pushes the boundaries of Psytrance.
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Patricio Plaza
FILMMAKER / ARGENTINA
Patricio is a director from Buenos Aires, known for Carne de Dios (2022), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) and El empleo (2008). His author work focuses on animation for adults, with a political twist. / FILM: Carne de Dios
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Sofiia Melnyk
FILMMAKER / UKRAINE
With a focus on documentaries, Sofiia has illustrated books, music covers, and worked on animations for various projects. Co-founding Kinky Udders, a female collective exploring sexuality through witty animations, she also crafts live visualizations for theater performances. Passionate about shedding light on Ukrainian issues. / FILM: Maripoul. A Hundred Nights
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Tom CJ Brown
FILMMAKER / UK
Tom C J Brown, a British artist based in NYC, known for haunting shorts like 't.o.m.,' 'teeth,' and 'Cousin John - The Arrival,' screened at 200+ festivals, earning recognition from Sundance, SXSW, AFI, Annecy, and more. Collaborating with artists like Rachel Rose & Fischerspooner, he expands his career as a filmmaker, harpist, and opera enthusiast. / FILM: Christopher at Sea