Music lab at the Usine à Gaz in Nyon
Music lab
The On Stage program, run by the EJMA Live Foundation, offers young emerging artists their first professional immersion. Supported every step of the way—from preparing their set to managing a concert in real-life conditions—participants tackle all aspects of performing on stage and gain valuable experience. More than just a springboard, On Stage is a learning space and a decisive step toward building a lasting network in the world of contemporary music.
THE ARTISTS
TESS GIORDANO
Pop/rock, GE
Music comes naturally to her. At 17, Swiss artist Tess Giordano released her first EP with pop-folk and rock influences. A singer-songwriter, she delivers powerful lyrics that reflect a youth in search of direction. Her song Promises is broadcast on Couleur 3. With her sincere voice and luminous melodies,
Tess Giordano – Mx3.ch
MODY AND THE BIRDS
Synth folk pop, VD
Mody and the birds, a dreamer and self-taught singer-songwriter, has been creating musical stories since childhood, blending melancholy, euphoria, and human paradoxes. Inspired by nature, Miyazaki, McQueen, and cyberpunk, she blends the ancient and the modern. Her first album, Liminal Tales from a Nightingale, was released in 2024, followed by a performance at the Prémices Festival 2025 in Lausanne.
Mody and the birds – Mx3.ch