Media Releases

On 28 October, Johannes Oerding will now be appearing at the Baloise Session as a replacement for Max Herre & Joy Denalane, who have had to cancel their appearance due to health reasons. The Baloise Session Team is delighted to have received Johannes Oerding's confirmation at such short notice, and warmly thanks the German singer-songwriter and his team for their flexibility and spontaneity. The concert on the evening of 28 October will start as scheduled with Dabu Fantastic. Johannes Oerding will then take the stage as the second act. As already announced, all tickets already sold will remain valid

«Johannes Oerding steps in for Max Herre & Joy Denalane at the Baloise Session!» (PDF)

The Merian Iselin Klinik, the leading health care centre for orthopaedics, urology and surgery in the Basel region, and the Baloise Session, one of the most popular music festivals in Switzerland, are delighted to announce the extension of their successful 20-plus-year partnership.

«Merian Iselin Klinik and Baloise Session extend partnership» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right): Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session) and Fernando Imhof (CEO Merian Iselin Klinik)
 

Never change a winning team: Andreas Messerli AG and the Baloise Session are to continue working together to roll out the red carpet for music. Since 2001 – for almost 25 years – Andreas Messerli AG has been helping to create the incomparable experience of this renowned boutique music festival in Basel.

«Andreas Messerli will continue to set the scene skilfully for the Baloise Session in future» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right): Marco Streller (Head of Sales Baloise Session), Daniel Wyss (CEO Andreas Messerli AG), Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session) and Juri Camagni (Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Messerli AG)

The Baloise Session is proud to announce a collaboration with Mövenpick Wein. In Mövenpick Wein, the festival has gained a strong partner in the premium drinks category, which is known for its quality wines. 

«The Baloise Session presents Mövenpick Wein as new sponsoring partner» (PDF)

Press photo: Nikolas von Haugwitz (CEO Mövenpick Wein) and Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session)

The canton of Basel-City and the Baloise Session are delighted to announce the extension of their successful Host City partnership. This collaboration helps to bring musical highlights to Basel and draw international attention to the city. The extension of the marketing engagement was decided on by the Grand Council in the March 2025. 

«Working together for the cultural city of Basel: partnership between Canton Basel-City and the Baloise Session extended» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right: Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session) and Dr. Christoph Bosshardt ((Head of External Relations and Location Marketing)

The Baloise Session boutique music festival is delighted to announce two new product sponsors: personnel service provider search-group ag and transport company Schneider & Cie. AG

«Search-group ag and Schneider & Cie. AG join up with the Baloise Session» (PDF)

The Baloise Session is delighted to announce a new sponsoring partnership with the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. From now on, the international airport will support the music festival as co-sponsor. 

«Baloise Session and EuroAirport take off for new heights» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right: Tobias Markert (CEO EuroAirport), Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session), Monica Linder-Guarnaccia (CMO EuroAirport), Marco Streller (Head of Sales Baloise Session)

If that's not a reason to raise your glass: The Baloise Session has great pleasure in announcing its refreshing sponsoring partnership with Feldschlösschen. From now on, the country’s leading brewery will support the music festival as co-sponsor. 

Feldschlösschen will bring its popular beers and refreshment drinks to the festival, and in so doing enhance the culinary experience for visitors. Audiences can look forward to the popular drinks Feldschlösschen Helvetic, Valaisanne and Pepsi: a perfect accompaniment to the musical offerings. 

«Tuneful and tasty: Baloise Session and Feldschlösschen combine music and beer for unforgettable moments» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right: Claudio Burtscher (VP on Trade Feldschlösschen), Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session), Tom Scheidegger (National New Business Manager Feldschlösschen), Marco Streller (Head of Sales Baloise Session)

The Baloise Session is proud to announce its partnership with Techno AG, a leading provider of high-quality chemical-technical products, fastenings, workshop tools and materials, general hardware and trade supplies and a wide range of home improvement solutions. The company, headquartered in Aesch, will be supporting the Basel music festival as top sponsor with immediate effect.

This collaboration combines a passion for creative mastery in music with the hands-on solution-based focus of the craft-based industries that Techno AG supplies. While the Baloise Session represents a high-calibre platform for hand-crafted music, Techno AG impresses with a strong product range and proximity to practical applications - for professionals in the mobility, construction and industrial sectors.

«A combination of passion for music with competence and solutions for the professional trades! Techno AG to become top sponsor of the Baloise Session» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right: Beatrice Stirnimann (CEO Baloise Session), Oscar Prado (CEO Techno AG), André Schmassmann (VR Techno AG), Marco Streller (Head of Sales Baloise Session), Heiko Latscha (Creative Director / Marketing Techno AG) 

The renowned boutique festival Baloise Session is delighted to announce the start of a sponsoring partnership with Ricola. This collaboration unites two powerful brands that have deep roots in the region yet an international reach. 

Ricola, famous for its exquisite herbal drops and teas, has long been committed to promoting culture and music. With immediate effect, the globally acclaimed Swiss brand will enrich the music festival as a top sponsor. 

«Ricola and Baloise Session: A perfect symphony of music and enjoyment» (PDF)

Press photo (from left to right: Thomas P. Meier, Beatrice Stirnimann, Raphael Richterich, Marco Streller)