On November 28\u201329, 2025<\/strong>, the FinKa Hostel in Mals (Val Venosta, South Tyrol, www.finka.it<\/a>) becomes a stage for music and meeting \u2013 where singer-songwriters and audiences come together. And with this festival, we also want to shine a light on our local music culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FinKa Festival 2025 isn\u2019t about spectacle \u2013 it\u2019s South Tyrol\u2019s smallest music festiva<\/strong>l. Here the focus isn\u2019t on decibels and light shows, but on lyrics, sound, and pure listening pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FinKa has seen its share of living-room concerts<\/strong> \u2013 those special, unforgettable nights that have become part of our story. What started as a handful of intimate evenings now finds a new home: the FinKa Music Festival. From now on, November belongs to music \u2013 and the FinKa becomes a gathering place for singer-songwriters to share, to try things out, and to carry their songs further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together with Dominik Plangger<\/strong> (www.dominikplangger.at<\/a>) \u2013 one of the most renowned singer-songwriters in the German-speaking world \u2013 we took the idea and spun it into a program that will turn November into true festival time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, on November 28\u201329, 2025, we celebrate the very first FinKa Festival \u2013 a weekend we hope will grow into a fixture of the cultural calendar. And from 2026 onward, the festival expands with an Artist in Residence program: singer-songwriters and small ensembles will live and work in the FinKa throughout November \u2013 and bring their new songs to the festival stage for the very first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For them, the FinKa Salone becomes rehearsal space and session room. Guests who stay with us in that period get to witness it all firsthand \u2013 music being born right here in the house. The artists become part of the life of the place, and November takes on a character all its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This singer-songwriter festival is intentionally small \u2013 proudly carrying its title as South Tyrol\u2019s smallest festival. No more than 40 seats each night. For the audience, that means music up close, right in the middle of it all. And it\u2019s not just about concerts: open sessions where musicians play together on a whim, shared meals of traditional Vinschger dishes, and evenings filled with tavern music are all part of the mix. What emerges is more than music \u2013 it\u2019s a sense of togetherness that resonates long after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Seats are intentionally limited \u2013 no more than 40 per evening, with free admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations can be made directly via email at info@finka.it<\/a> or by phone at +39 0473 427040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The festival package with overnight stay at the FinKa<\/strong> takes priority. About half of the seats are reserved this way, while the remaining 20 are offered as guest tickets for visitors without overnight stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you book the package, you\u2019re not only at the concerts but right in the middle of the festival \u2013 sharing meals, joining sessions, and connecting with the musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Festival Package<\/strong>: Overnight stay at the FinKa (including breakfast and Guest Pass) from \u20ac90\u2013120 per person, depending on room category. Free and guaranteed access to all concerts and side events. In short: you\u2019re part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secure your place now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether with the full package or as a guest ticket \u2013 don\u2019t miss the premiere of South Tyrol\u2019s smallest festival on November 28\u201329, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udce9 Reservations & room booking: info@finka.it<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The FinKa Festival is not a big event \u2013 it\u2019s deliberately small. A living-room festival with a maximum of 40 seats, close-up and unique. Two days of music, encounters, sessions, and shared moments turn November 2025 into festival season at the FinKa. From 2026 onward, the format grows with an Artist in Residence program, giving musicians the chance to live and work at the FinKa for the whole month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n November 28\u201329, 2025, at the FinKa in Mals (Val Venosta, South Tyrol).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Max. 40 per evening. About half are reserved with the festival package, the remaining 20 go to external guest tickets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Two nights at the FinKa including breakfast and Guest Pass, guaranteed access to all concerts and events. Price: \u20ac90\u2013120 per person (depending on room category).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Yes \u2013 a limited number of about 20 seats per evening are available for external guests.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Directly by email at u003cau003einfo@finka.itu003c\/au003e or by phone at +39 0473 427040.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\nThe Idea behind the FinKa Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Programm & Highlights \u2013 What Awaits You at the 2025 Festival
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Geena & Rufus are an internationally active songwriter and artist duo from Italy. Their music has been known far beyond national borders for years. Musically, they blend harmonious melodies with socially conscious lyrics and a positive outlook. Their recurring credo: \u201cBe free in your choice of life.\u201d<\/em> www.geenabvalentine.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
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Tradition on the plate: speck dumplings with sauerkraut. Friends of the FinKa from Augsburg provide the music. A shared experience for all \u2013 both musicians and guests staying at the FinKa for the festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Mauro Ferrarese is considered one of Italy\u2019s finest Dobro players. His musical roots trace back to New Orleans, where he discovered the blues and African American folk music as a street musician. His repertoire stretches from Delta and Texas blues to ragtime and spirituals \u2013 inspired by the great masters of the 1920s to 1940s. Since the 1990s he has appeared at countless blues festivals in Italy and beyond, sharing stages with artists like Robert Cray, Willy DeVille, and Mavis Staples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Dominik Plangger is one of the most acclaimed German-language songwriters of his generation. He started out as a street musician before his own songs brought him wider recognition. His music is poetic, socially critical, and deeply grounded in life \u2013 carried by a clear voice and fine guitar work. He also interprets the works of other songwriters, including a German version of Woody Guthrie\u2019s Deportee<\/em>. In artistic exchange with legends such as Konstantin Wecker and Hannes Wader, he continues to refine his craft. At his side is Claudia Fenzl, whose violin, vocals, and sensitivity for nuance bring an added depth to the music. https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dominik_Plangger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"Der](\"https:\/\/finka.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dominik2-576x1024.jpg\")
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