Throughout July and August, Prinz Pi will invite fans to discover the hip-hop, R&B and pop Turkish producer Hend, the French author-composer-interpreter Enaé and the genre-defying Brazilian musician Kdu Dos Anjos. As with past tours, each musical performance will be hosted in an ibis hotel of the artist’s hometown. The ibis Berlin Kurfürstendamm will therefore welcome Prince Pi for the musical performance and stream the event live on Instagram on 10 August. Fans around the world are invited to follow @ibishotels on Instagram, where they can join the tour virtually for live broadcasts via Instagram TV, as well as on Facebook and YouTube.
Launched at the end of 2020, the ibis MUSIC We are Open global tour celebrates a theme of openness to the world and to others, reaffirming the ibis core values of togetherness and inclusiveness, while sharing a message of hope and unity to all countries. Each concert is a virtual voyage featuring a roster of international headliners curated by Sony Music Entertainment as well as up-and-coming talents from all over the world.
“ibis has kept the music going throughout the pandemic, helping the world stay connected, providing music fans a chance to go on a virtual journey around the world and discover amazing new artists along the way,” said Caroline Benard, Vice President, Eco Brands Experience, Accor. “We are so pleased to share the brilliance of Prinz Pi, Sam Fischer, and many other artists from all over the world with our guests and community, as we draw people, ideas and cultures together through the powerful connecting force of music.”
Over the past three years, the collaboration between ibis and Sony Music Entertainment has generated successful music experiences worldwide, including three virtual tours led by international stars Pabllo Vittar, Izzy Bizu and Charlie Winston. ibis is excited to welcome Prinz Pi to lead its fourth tour. For over a decade, Prinz Pi has earned a reputation as a brilliant lyricist and musician. Born in Berlin, he began to rap about contemporary social and political issues with the release of his first album in 2006. Three of his 14 albums have reached #1 in German charts.
Commenting on the ibis MUSIC We are Open program, Prinz Pi, said: "I'm proud to launch this unique global music journey with ibis MUSIC. We'll be introducing amazing new artists from around the world, all celebrating openness, diversity and inclusiveness. Each musician will perform exclusive live sessions in at ibis hotels in their home country showcasing eclectic and vibrant music styles. I can't wait to start this adventure and share this very special music journey with all music fans.”
“I can’t wait to share my live performance with you as part of ibis MUSIC. I am delighted to be one of the selected artists from around the world taking part in this unique global music journey celebrating openness, diversity and inclusiveness. I’ve performed a selection of my latest songs direct from an ibis in my hometown – Toulouse. I really hope all music fans will join us for this worldwide adventure," says Énaé.
ibis is thrilled to announce its return to the Montreux Jazz Festival with the ibis MUSIC Night. On July 10, 2021, ibis MUSIC took over the Lake Stage for a magical evening of music featuring two soulful singer-songwriters, Sam Fischer and Dotan. Sam Fischer, who will also headline the upcoming fifth tour of ibis MUSIC We are Open, is known worldwide for his hit song "This City", written in Los Angeles while struggling to break through as a musician. Today, the Australian artist has found his place and his audience, thanks to his own songs and those written for Keith Urban, Jessie J and Demi Lovato. Opening Sam’s act was the Dutch artist, Dotan, whose debut album 7 Layers is the best-selling Dutch album of all time. This year he opens a new chapter with the album Satellites.
Throughout the many challenges of the pandemic, ibis has kept the music going in its hotels and continues to share its passion for music with guests, fans and followers. ibis has collaborated with Sony Music to commission exclusive playlists designed by renowned musical artists from all over the world. Four playlists curated by The Avener are now on high rotation, with new playlists by Tez Cadey and Lovra soon to follow. These can all be found on the “ibis MUSIC” Spotify Profile for guests to enjoy throughout every mood of the day, during their stay, at home, or anywhere they travel.