"Nicoleta Esinencu is a playwright and director born in 1978 in Chişinău, Moldova. She became famous as a result of her 2005 monologue FUCK YOU, Eu.ro.Pa, which generated controversy in Romania and Moldova. She worked in a theatre in Chişinău before founding her own company and has directed plays across Europe.

Esinencu was born in 1978 in Chişinău, Moldova. Her parents were Antonina Esinencu and Nicolae Esinencu. She studied theatre and stage design at the Moldovan Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts.

Esinencu writes about her country, a post-communist state now part of Europe. In collaboration with Mihai Fusu and Dumitru Crudu, Esinencu wrote the play A şaptea cafanã (The Seventh Coffee House) and toured it around festivals in 2001. She then worked at the Eugen Ionescu Theatre in Chișinău and founded an alternative theatre venue called Teatru Spălătorie (Laundry Theatre), which closed in 2018. She has directed various projects at the Hebbel am Ufer in Berlin. Her 2018 play Rest of Europe premiered at the Schauspielhaus in Graz.

Esinencu drew attention with her monologue FUCK YOU, Eu.ro.Pa in 2005, winning the Romanian Dramacum theatre award. Framed as a daughter telling her father why she does not want to enter a Moldovan essay writing competition, it triggered controversy in Romania and Moldova for its frank discussion of post-communism, Moldovan society and the idea of Europe. This led to Esinencu being referred to as the "angry voice of Moldova". The performances in Moldova were renamed Stop Europe; nobody under 16 was permitted to attend and the text has not been released in Moldova. "

Jean Vangebeergen is a Belgian playwright and visual artist known for his contributions to contemporary theater and art. His work often explores themes of identity, society, and the human condition, blending dramaturgy with visual elements to create immersive experiences. Vangebeergen has collaborated with various artists and musicians, including the project Sopa Boba, which integrates neo-classical string arrangements with modular synths and spoken word vocals.

"G.W. Sok (born 1957, real name Jos Kleij) is a Dutch singer, best known for his 30-year career as the frontman of the Ex. G.W. Sok left The Ex in 2008 to focus on a solo career and collaboration projects with other musicians, participation in theatre performances and spoken word performances. Apart from his musical career he's also active as a writer and a graphic designer.

After leaving The Ex, Sok started to collaborate with several acts among which the French experimental free jazz band Cannibales & Vahinés and the Italian band Zu. In 2010 the single "2-2-3 Fridges/Rid" appeared on Sickroom Records. He joined the Dutch collective Beukorkest on their 2011 tour.

In 2011 Sok released the book A Mix of Bricks & Valentines, a 400-page collection of The Ex lyrics and other lyrics he wrote. Also in 2011 De Eeuwige Optie (The Everlasting Option) was published, an experimental film by SpOp featuring Sok as an actor. He also wrote the words for the film's ending track "Illusies". This track was also released as the 7 inch "Illusies 1 & 2" under the bandname Zoikle, consisting of Sok, guitarist Lukas Simonis, cellist Nina Hitz, drummer Cor Hoogerdijk and Maarten van Gent on metal percussion.

A new band King Champion Sounds was also formed, from the ashes of The Bent Moustache, the musical act of Krommenie-based, Kenya-born, UK-raised Ajay Saggar. This incarnation sees Saggar teaming up with Sok and, amongst others, Oli Heffernan (Year of Birds, Shrug) and has released four albums since 2013. In 2014 Sok published a double 10" with the UK noise act Action Beat.

Since 2015 Sok is member of the free-rock group Oiseaux-Tempête and is regularly joining live the collective founded by Frédéric D. Oberland & Stéphane Pigneul. Sok has contributed to the last four albums of the band."

Pavel Tchikov is a Belgian electronic musician and composer, recognized for his innovative use of modular synthesizers. He is a member of the project Sopa Boba, where he combines electronic soundscapes with classical string arrangements and spoken word performances. Tchikov's work is characterized by its experimental approach, blending various genres to create unique auditory experiences.

Maritsa Ney is a violinist known for her versatility across classical and contemporary music genres. She has collaborated with various ensembles and artists, contributing her skills to diverse musical projects. Ney's performances are noted for their expressiveness and technical proficiency.

Roxane Leuridan is a French violinist who has been active in both orchestral and chamber music settings. She has participated in numerous performances across Europe, showcasing a wide repertoire that spans from classical to modern compositions. Leuridan is recognized for her dynamic playing style and commitment to musical excellence.

Nathalie Angélique is a violist with a rich background in classical music. She has performed with various orchestras and chamber groups, bringing depth and warmth to her performances. Angélique's artistry reflects a deep understanding of her instrument and the repertoire she engages with.

Eugénie Defraigne is a cellist known for her engaging performances in both solo and ensemble contexts. Her musical endeavors encompass a range of styles, and she has collaborated with numerous artists to bring contemporary compositions to life. Defraigne's playing is characterized by its emotive power and technical skill.

Stéphane Diskus is a clarinetist and electronic musician who explores the intersection of acoustic and electronic sounds. His work often involves the use of modular synthesizers, creating rich and textured sonic landscapes. Diskus has collaborated with various artists and ensembles, contributing to innovative musical projects that push traditional boundaries.

"Timba Harris (born September 21, 1977) is a violinist, violist, trumpet player, and composer. He is an active touring and recording member of Trey Spruance's Secret Chiefs 3, a founding member of the band Estradasphere, and one half of the electroacoustic chamber duo Probosci. His large ensemble works have been recorded for John Zorn's Tzadik Records, and his playing and orchestral arrangements can be found on recordings throughout the experimental rock world and on video games and film. Harris has performed in theaters, halls, clubs, and festivals in over 45 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. He has been based in several locations during his career, including Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Seattle, New York, England, and France.

Timothy "Timba" Bruce Harris was born in 1977 in Burbank, California. During his childhood and teenage years, he studied and performed classical music, percussion, wind ensemble music, and played iconic rock clubs on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood with his heavy metal band Insanity.

From 1995-2000, he attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying trumpet performance and violin performance, the latter under Roy Malan. Here he formed the band Estradasphere with schoolmates, which became his first international touring ensemble and led to working relationships with the larger professional worlds of contemporary classical music, avant-garde jazz, and experimental rock.

Timba Harris is a longtime multi-instrumentalist in Trey Spruance's musical exploration into mysticism, Secret Chiefs 3, an offshoot of Mr. Bungle. Since performing with the band during a US tour with Harris's band Estradasphere in the summer of 2000, he has been a perpetual presence on Secret Chiefs 3's recordings and in performances, including the Xaphan: Book of Angels Volume 9 ensemble, which performs and records interpretations of John Zorn's Masada music.

Estradasphere, formed in 1999, toured the US and Europe during the 2000s. They released several recordings and movies on Mimicry Records and The End Records before disbanding in 2009. In 2007, the band met Amanda Palmer (of the Dresden Dolls) and collaborated on Palmer's projects including her 2007 album Who Killed Amanda Palmer and her duo with Jason Webley, Evelyn Evelyn, culminating in an invite-only, multi-day live performance at the band's Seattle compound.

Harris's work, beginning in the mid-2000s, with composer and guitarist Gyan Riley (son of the American composer Terry Riley) in the Gyan Riley Trio, first with drummer Scott Amendola and then Ches Smith, led to an enduring musical relationship with Riley, which in 2014 became a duo named Probosci. The duo, comprised of Harris and Riley, composes pieces for each other, which are then performed electro-acoustically on violin and classical/electric guitar. Since 2014, the group has performed throughout North America, South America, and Europe, and released their first recording, Time to Feed, on Mimicry Records.

After becoming involved with the New York Arabic Orchestra in 2012, both as a performer and an administrator, Harris subsequently formed Arabic/rock fusion band Al Madar with the NYAO's directors, Lebanese multi-instrumentalist Basam Saba and percussionist April Centrone. Al Madar has performed at the Beirut Jazz Festival in Lebanon, the Sines Festival Mœsicas do Mundo in Portugal, and Joe's Pub in Manhattan.

Timba Harris has appeared frequently with the contemporary music ensemble New Music Works in Santa Cruz, California. As "guest artist" and "featured artist," he has performed NMW director Phil Collins live music scores for Metropolis and Nosferatu, as well as the world premiere of Harris's own composition, neXus I: Cascadia with the New Music Works ensemble and the Ariose Singers.

Harris toured and recorded with the Seattle-based band led by Randall Dunn, Master Musicians of Bukkake, during their Totem Trilogy era (2009-2011).

imba Harris's composition neXus I: Cascadia (2011), for choir and electroacoustic instrumental ensemble, is a "musical representation of the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on transitional processes." The musical narrative focuses on the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, the seasonal behavior of the black bear, and the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. The 45-minute piece is a set of compositions and controlled improvisations informed by data concerning the subject matter and recorded and composed in a back-and-forth process that defined the ultimate musical result. The choral movements were recorded by the 85-member CSULB University Choir under the baton of Dr. Jonathan Talberg.

Harris other compositional and playing styles make use of elements of Arabic, Romanian, contemporary classical, and rock music. An essay written by Harris on this subject was published in John Zorn's Arcana III: Musicians on Music (2008).

Timba Harris composes and records solo, chamber, and large ensemble collaborations with other artists such as Eyvind Kang, Stephen O'Malley (Ensemble Pearl) and Grails.

As a session musician and performer, Harris has also contributed to composers' work such as John Zorn, Peter Garland, Eyvind Kang, and Toby Driver. He appears on recordings by Mr. Bungle, Amanda Palmer, and several projects produced by Randall Dunn, including albums by Wolves in the Throne Room and Sunn O))). He also provided the violin and trumpet performances on the soundtracks for the popular Valve Corporation video games Left 4 Dead 2 and Team Fortress 2."