partnerships & MAndates
We’re proud to support festivals, institutions and venues with programming, production and creative strategy —
from one-off collaborations to multi-year mandates.
Orange Peel Agency has been curating and programming Luzern Live since 2023. With a sharp focus on musical quality, diversity, and artistic relevance, we are responsible for the full development and execution of the festival's live music program — from initial concept and talent scouting to final bookings and strategic positioning. Our work bridges local talent with international acts, always guided by transparent collaboration and an inclusive approach.
Over the years, Luzern Live has featured artists such as Khruangbin, Ezra Collective, Kae Tempest, Sophie Hunger, Ry X, Benjamin Clementine, Hermanos Gutiérrez and many more — uniting headline performances at KKL Luzern with a lakeside stage offering free concerts in the heart of the city.
We also act as the lead curators behind the emerging festival, helping to shape its musical identity and establishing it as a fresh and forward-thinking event in Central Switzerland.
Orange Peel Agency has been responsible for the musical program for Zürich Meets — an international city partnership series initiated by the City of Zurich. The project fostered cultural exchange and spotlighted Zurich’s creative scene abroad, with editions in Berlin (2022, 2024) and Copenhagen (2023). The series is now concluded.
We were responsible for developing and producing concerts that brought together Zurich-based talents with audiences abroad. Each event was built around collaboration, inclusion, and artistic quality, aiming to amplify emerging voices and spark long-term connections across borders.
The editions featured artists such as Andrina Bollinger, Barbicop, CRIMER, Dino Brandão, Frederik, Ikan Hyu, Jenny Cara, Kerala Dust, Melodiesinfonie, mischgewebe, Nola Kin, Pina Palau and Valentino Vivace — hosted in venues like Urban Spree and ÆDEN in Berlin or an open-air stage at Byhaven in Copenhagen.
Following the cancellation of the 2021 edition due to the pandemic, Orange Peel Agency was commissioned to oversee booking and pre-production for a series of immersive concerts at the Hofkirche as part of the Lilu Lichtfestival Luzern.
Set against the backdrop of architectural light projections by Zurich-based collective Projektil, the concerts featured acclaimed Swiss artists including Seven, James Gruntz, Heidi Happy, Sina, and the jazz trio Courvoisier/Rothenberg/Sartorius.
Our role focused on artistic programming and coordination with artists, agencies, and production teams — ensuring each performance aligned seamlessly with the festival’s unique blend of light and sound. The result: an atmospheric experience that brought one of Lucerne’s most iconic venues to life in unexpected ways.
Spring 2021 marked the first edition of ANTE Konzerte in Winterthur – a new open-air format set atop the scenic Bäumli hillside. Orange Peel Agency was brought on board to shape the musical direction, handling both artist booking and pre-production in close collaboration with the local team.
Across several evenings, audiences were treated to a handpicked selection of Swiss artists spanning genres and generations — including Black Sea Dahu, CRIMER, Steiner & Madlaina, Mimiks, IKAN HYU, Pablo Nouvelle, Naomi Lareine, Marius Bear, and Annie Taylor. Each night featured a double bill, creating an intimate yet diverse concert experience that resonated far beyond the local scene.
From concept development to backstage logistics, our contribution helped establish a strong foundation for this emerging festival format — and a much-needed return to live music after a long period of cultural stillness
In early 2019, Orange Peel Agency took on the interim leadership of the music department at Südpol Luzern. Beyond curating and producing the venue’s concert program, our role included building internal structures and initiating co-productions and co-presentations with external promoters.
The program during this period reflected Südpol’s commitment to artistic breadth and relevance, featuring acts such as Congolese collective KOKOKO!, American experimentalist Julia Holter, Australian crooner Jonathan Bree, Chilean psych duo The Holydrug Couple, and Swiss artists including Sophie Hunger, Cobee, Sirens of Lesbos, Elie Zoé, and LCone.
Our contribution ensured continuity during a time of transition and helped lay the foundation for a long-term artistic strategy under new leadership.