"RheinPop - unplugged and freshly tapped" is the name of the new series of events launched by Nico Mono. Together with his guests Ant Utama and Morley, the singer/songwriter will take to the stage at Joode Lade in Cologne on Thursday, May 8 - all of them will be bringing original and acoustically performed music with them.
RheinPop offers a platform for bands and solo artists who identify with the versatility and appeal of popular music. The evening will be hosted by Ari Reith. The event is supported by Joode Lade, one of the most "pop-popular" Kölsch pubs in the cathedral city, and by Gaffel Kölsch. Both have long specialized in enriching Cologne's cultural life.
When: It starts on Thursday, 8.05.2025 at 8 pm, admission 7.30 pm.
Where: Joode Lade, Lindenstraße 62, 50674 Cologne
Admission: 10 euros (with this you only support the artists)
Ant Utama is a pop singer/songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand, who now lives in Cologne. In 2019, he left his old life to devote himself entirely to music - initially as a street musician. His songs encourage people to boldly break new ground and find their own happiness. He quickly made a name for himself with his debut EP and the successful collaboration Traveller (over 2 million streams). He is also known for special campaigns: For Excuse Me, he raised €2,200 for the homeless by living on the streets himself for three days. In Keep On, he ran a marathon for the music video - without any training at all. His latest single Prove Myself (June 2024) tells of the beginnings of a love story that took him to the other side of the world.
These are Lydia Schiller, Melissa Muther and Rosa Kremp, three singers with unique voices that merge into something special in harmony singing. Their folk-pop sound is characterized by intimacy, polyphonic vocals and instruments such as acoustic guitar, ukulele and bass. Originally coming from jazz, they use sophisticated arrangements to create a touching, pop mixture that combines depth and lightness. On their debut album homeward, they tell stories about the search for a home - emotional, multi-layered and full of friendship.
Morley on Spotify
If you look at NICO MONO's discography, you'll find one catchy tune after another. The musician is at home in German-language singer-songwriter music. However, his songs take him out into the world. The singer already shared his passion for travel with his listeners in 2015 with his nationally successful summer hit "Amsterdam".
This content has been machine translated.