The first 7-inch single from fastmusic was released in March 2023 and immediately made a splash: "wow" was named "Track of the Day" by the renowned German radio stations ByteFM and Zündfunk.

Bela Fast hails from Leipzig, and his precious, minimalist pop is unique. Influenced by the sparse yet sparkling guitar licks of Malian desert blues, their mysterious songs are carried by the stoic sounds of old rhythm machines, giving the music a hypnotic allure reminiscent of 1970s outsiders like Shuggie Otis or Timmy Thomas. The ethereal falsetto of the elusive artist seems to float above this repetitive, psychedelic sound carpet, and especially live, fastmusic manages to completely immerse the audience in their unique world of meditative soundscapes.

fastmusic's debut album, "I want to love, and I love," was released in October 2024 and was also highly praised by critics:

https://www.byte.fm/blog/alben-der-woche/fastmusic-i-want-to-love-and-i-love-album-der-woche-146647/

Immediately after the release, Bela went on tour, thrilling audiences across Germany and will perform 40 concerts across Europe in 2025.

https://funinthechurch.bandcamp.com/album/wow
https://www.instagram.com/fastmusic.official

Doors: 8:00 PM

„Humppaaxident II“ – 30 Years of Humppa Live in Germany

Presented by Folker, Folk Galore & OX

Eläkeläiset are the "largest Humppa band in the world." That's what they say themselves – and who would argue? In their homeland Finland, the "pensioners" have long become a cult institution, with their albums regularly topping the charts. But even here in Germany, the band has a remarkably large and above all loyal fan base.

The number of their releases? Countless! Even a DVD was awarded Gold in Finland.

Their first performance in Germany took place exactly 30 years ago – on March 2, 1996, at the Juz Rostock. A good reason to celebrate this anniversary in style!

A new album is also planned for 2026 – fans can look forward to it!

In their 33rd year, Eläkeläiset are now bringing back their unique blend of Humppa and chaos to the stages of Germany with “Humppaaxident II.”

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD0uBdSssr8

What is Humppa, anyway?

Humppa is a kind of Finnish polka that starts with a short, snappy drum intro and is perfect for polonaise and sliding dances. Eläkeläiset claim that all rock, pop, and other classics only truly sound good in Humppa versions.

Four crazy Finns, rarely sober, take well-known chart hits from rock, pop, and metal, not just cover them, but "improve" them in polka style. The twist: They sing exclusively in Finnish! The lyrics only have a distant relation to the originals – they fill translation gaps with Finnish swear words or simply with "Humppa."

In doing so, they assault the bass, accordion, drums, and keyboard at breathtaking speed. On stage, unusual instruments like chainsaws, ninja stars, shotguns, and clubs must not be missing.

The most popular game at live shows: “What the hell is this song called in its original version again?”
For a little orientation: “Enter Sandman” is called “Soramonttuhumppa” by them and “Macarena” becomes “Panojenkka.” “Humppa Hallelujaa” can be recognized immediately by even newcomers!

Unfortunately, not all record companies and rights holders share the opinion that everything sounds better in the Humppa style. This has already led to heated disputes – proof that there are also plenty of people without a sense of humor in the music industry.

Look forward to a wild, loud, and absolutely unique Humppa party with Eläkeläiset!

Doors: 7 PM / Standing room

It is a recording, including a Q&A session. The link will be automatically sent via e-mail ticket after booking.

2 hours deep dive focusing on immediate implementability - with Stefanie Blochwitz.

Costs:
69,- EUR plus VAT for bpp members
99,- EUR plus VAT for external participants

Positioning
This webinar is not a “feature walkthrough,” not a marketing talk, but a practice-oriented professional webinar. The goal is that each participant will be able to work productively and confidently with Evoto in their own studio daily, save time, and automate processes – without fear, without a trial phase, without doubt.

About the speaker
Originally from Kiel, Stefanie Blochwitz has lived and worked in Switzerland for many years – now with her own studio in the old town of Chur. Her photographic focus: elegant weddings, authentic portraits, and business assignments with tangible closeness and clean lighting. Didactically, Stefanie is at home: As a board member of Imaging Swiss, speaker, and coach, she imparts workflows that enable photographers to select faster, retouch in style, and use AI effectively – never dominantly. Her quality standards are officially recognized: She is a QEP – Qualified European Photographer (FEP) and has also received the certificate of International Photographer of High Quality (IPHQ) from bpp this year. For consistent color/look results, she works with curated presets and AI assistance (e.g., her "Dark Elegance" profile), while remaining steadfast in her credo: Your style stays, the process becomes smart. In her lectures, she convinces with calmness, clarity, and immediately applicable templates – from image selection to retouching to content creation.

What you will specifically get
- Complete workflow – realistic job situations instead of demo files
- Best practices specifically for studio, portrait, and people photography
- Retouching in series/customer galleries/training/employee portraits
- Automation without loss of control – how AI "assists" but does not "decide"
- New possibilities with Evoto Inside – integration, team functions & smarter series processing
- Live Q&A with practical relevance – specific workflows, individual questions & direct implementation

Contents
1. Introduction & strategic overview (10 min)
- Why Evoto is not "just a retouching tool" but a workflow accelerator
- Differences vs. Lightroom/Photoshop – no competition, but complementing
- How Evoto pays off economically: time savings = more margin / more creativity

2. Basic setup in record time / Best practices right from the start (20 min)
- Clean import structure (for series/jobs/boudoir/business)
- Think of presets not FOR, but AROUND jobs
- Meaningful default automations vs. conscious manual fine-tuning

3. The PROFI flow: “One click – 80% of the work already done” (45 min)
- Skin tone correction & glow / frequency separation / eyes / skin texture
- Batching (series) with style consistency across 50+ images
- Head position — skin sheen — reflection kill — (PEOPLE optics finely balanced)

4. Advanced automation & workflow optimization (30 min)
- How Evoto Inside intelligently supports steps and accelerates repetitive tasks
- Strategies to efficiently process series, employee, or event photos
- Export options and workflows that combine Evoto with existing tools

5. Efficiency in detail (30 min)
- Series-specific adjustments with presets and look management
- Optimized workflows through consistent color and style transfer
- Tips for integration into your own studio daily

6. Live Q&A (20–30 min)

Webinar link: https://vimeo.com/1141138004