She is the international Swiss superstar – and yet still a hidden gem at home: ILIRA.

The 31-year-old daughter of Kosovar-Albanian parents, born and raised in Brienz in the Bernese Oberland, has performed on some of Europe’s biggest stages. From the Montreux Jazz Festival to Lollapalooza Berlin, from London’s Wembley Stadium to Dua Lipa’s Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina – where she shared the stage with Miley Cyrus and Calvin Harris. With over 100 million streams, multiple gold and platinum records, and the international #1 hit “Fading” with Alle Farben – which topped the charts in Switzerland for more than a month – she ranks among the most successful Swiss artists of all time.

But ILIRA, blessed with a four-octave vocal range, also represents a generation of artists who choose to follow their own path – placing authenticity and integrity above fame. She was discovered on SoundCloud: one single upload, and a major label contract was on the table. What followed were years as a songwriter and hitmaker for others – rappers, international DJs, pop stars, and TikTok sensations lined up for her work, including the likes of Rihanna, Tiësto, and Fred Again.. – before she finally stepped into the spotlight herself.

At the SONGBIRD FESTIVAL DAVOS, ILIRA will perform one of her rare unplugged concerts. An event people will still be talking about for years to come – guaranteed!

ILIRA will perform a double concert with NAVENI.

NAVENI – The Biel-based singer-songwriter with roots in England and India captivates her audience with a unique blend of Soul, Bossa Nova, and Afrobeats.
Constantly on the move, traveling the world, the 23-year-old transforms her impressions into music. Her music. Authentic, modern, and full of groove.

Her voice combines the depth of BILLIE HOLIDAY, the honesty of LILY ALLEN, and the soul of ERYKAH BADU, with echoes of JORJA SMITH and OLIVIA DEAN. This musical diversity, paired with heartfelt lyrics, has made her one of Switzerland’s most successful newcomers – with standout performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Gurtenfestival, and the Theaterspektakel Zürich. And now, at long last, at the SONGBIRD FESTIVAL DAVOS.

With over 140 concerts under their belt – from the Montreux Jazz Festival to Heitere Openair – they are no longer an insider tip. On stage, they create a space to breathe, to dance, and to let go. A brilliant example of modern singer-songwriter artistry.

NAVENI will perform a double concert with ILIRA.