«Mein Wohnzimmer ist dein Wohnzimmer» («My living room is your living room»). This is the motto that brought Tim Bendzko such huge successes this year in Germany. The concept is based on concerts given in a small, intimate setting: a tradition the BALOISE SESSION has been following for years. That’s why Tim Bendzko is such a perfect fit this year in Basel, with his expressive German pop. The same goes for Max Giesinger, whose top hit celebrates an everyday heroine who escapes the drudgery of a 50-hour working week and motherhood by dancing. The new German songs tell of broken heroes with strength of character. Bendzko and Giesinger give them a voice.

Zeno van Essel