Fast Forward provides support to five projects by musicians from Switzerland, this time in the fields of pop, experimental and electronic music.
The two-year programme is aimed at mid-career musicians, working on either solo or small-group projects. It provides them with substantial and individualised support at a decisive point in their careers, helping them to become firmly established in the international scene.
Backed by personalised mentoring, the artists can focus on the long-term development of their careers. In addition, all the currently supported artists meet once a year during a three-day business lab to improve their skills in fields like promotion, management, copyright laws and gather new perspectives from internationally renowned experts.
2026-2027 edition
Following a call for applications, an international jury selected five projects that fitted the given requirements.
Jorina Stamm (Soft Loft)
Jorina Stamm is the voice, face, and driving force behind the Swiss indie collective Soft Loft. As a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and lyricist, she weaves together warmth, melancholy, and vulnerability, creating music that offers safer spaces to feel and connect.
The band‘s musical journey started more than 10 years ago as childhood friends and turned into Soft Loft in 2022: a five-piece fully collaborative quintet. After two EPs (In Case You Still Get Lonely, 2023 & Modern Roses, 2025) and a studio album (The Party And The Mess, 2024) Soft Loft are currently working on their next album, slated for release in 2026.
Website – Instagram – Bandcamp
Mentor: TBD
Marie Delprat
Marie Delprat is a musician and performer based in Switzerland. Classically trained, she develops hybrid projects influenced by diverse musical universes such as early music, experimental music, EDM, ambient, techno & minimal music.
After years of working within ‘structured musical systems’, her practice shifted toward improvisation, composition, and performance. Among other highlights, she has been an associated artist at Dampfzentrale Bern since 2023, was part of the Friendly Take Over program from 2022 to 2025 at Gare du Nord, Basel, and was selected for the SHAPE+ platform in 2025.
Website – Instagram – Soundcloud
Mentor: TBD
NVST
In just a few years, Swiss DJ and producer NVST has established herself in the international club and electronic music scene. Playing uncompromising sets around the world, her performance at Dekmantel in Amsterdam and her Boiler Room set confirm her status as a key figure.
Breakbeats, industrial, techno, acid, as well as live performances, are all part of her musical universe. She already produced a prolific discography, featuring six solo albums, one EP, one album with Drift Institute, and another with sixsixsevenfortyseven.
Instagram – Soundcloud – Bandcamp
Mentor: TBD
Sami Galbi
Swiss Moroccan multi-instrumentalist and producer, Sami Galbi draws from his parallel musical universes to create his own sound. He blends north african raï and chaabi with electronic beats and textures.
Geneva-based label Bongo Joe Records released is debut album Ylh Bye Bye in 2025. Using analog machines, raw synthesizers and electric guitar, he delivers on stage a high energy performance.
Mentor: TBD
Valentino Vivace
Born and raised in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and now based in Zurich, Valentino Vivace blends Italo disco, French touch and indie pop into a sound that feels both retro and futuristic.
His music thrives on shimmering synths, catchy hooks, Italian lyrics – and a keen sense for moods between euphoria and melancholy. After his debut album Meteoriti in 2022, he released his second album Discoteca Vivace in January 2025.
Website – Instagram – Bandcamp
Mentor: TBD
Fast Forward
Information
Fast Forward is a funding measure with a focus on the business development of the artists. It does not consider creation, production or touring costs. Therefore, the artists may still submit their applications for Pro Helvetia’s regular support measures.
Related support measure
Fast Forward
- Submission deadline:
- 1 September, 23:59 (CEST)
Applications can be submitted from: 1 July
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