ZARDA FESTIVAL DAY1

🎉 ZARDA FESTIVAL – DAY 1

Friday, July 4 | Import Export Munich
Einlass ab 18:00 | Bazaar + DJs + Live Concerts 

Zarda Festival is back! Day 1 brings together some of the most exciting voices and sounds from Tunisia’s vibrant music scene. From sharp social commentary and genre-bending rap to immersive visuals and hypnotic electronic beats — the evening is a celebration of musical rebellion, tradition, and transformation.

Enjoy a lively bazaar, street food, DJs, and four explosive live acts. After the concerts, we’ll keep the energy flowing with a high-voltage afterparty.

🎤 ARTISTS:

EMP1RE
A defining voice in the new wave of Tunisian music, EMP1RE is a singer and songwriter who fuses traditional and contemporary influences with melodic clarity and lyrical depth. His songs — emotional, soulful, and socially aware — resonate far beyond borders. EMP1RE has carved out a space where the past meets the future, bringing heartfelt storytelling to modern sounds in a way that speaks to a generation seeking identity, resistance, and beauty in equal measure.

Si Lemhaf
Founded in 2009 by Tunisian artists Mehdi and Mondher and now based in Munich, Si Lemhaf is a multimedia music project that defies categorization. Mixing synth-pop, pop-rock, hip-hop, and dubstep with biting, socially conscious lyrics in Tunisian Arabic, they are known for their electrifying live shows. What sets them apart is their innovative use of visuals: animation, stage design, and performance art combine into a captivating experience that has revolutionized the independent music scene in Tunisia. With a large online following and an unforgettable stage presence, Si Lemhaf is both protest and party.

Dhalma
Hamza Trabelsi, aka Dhalma, is a genre-blending rapper, singer, and songwriter from Sfax, Tunisia. His music is driven by emotion and creative freedom — refusing to fit into any single box. Since gaining attention with his breakout track ZNEGUI L KHIR in 2020, Dhalma has pushed boundaries with his bold lyrical style and powerful presence. Tracks like SOMETIMES and FREESTYLE 1 further established him as one of Tunisia’s most fearless and original voices. Dhalma doesn’t perform — he confesses, provokes, and moves.

Benjemy – Live Set
Tunisian producer and composer Benjemy brings an uncompromising, high-impact live electronic set that merges deep percussive beats with spiritual energy. Voted Best DJ in Tunisia in 2017 and 2018 by People’s Beats magazine, Benjemy is known for blending traditional Tunisian instruments like Mezwed and Bendir with modern synths and drum machines. A scholar of literature and theatre (specializing in Antonin Artaud), he weaves sound, text, and performance into a visceral, genre-transcending live experience.