XVII. Fool Moon Acappella Fesztivál

The Real Group (Sweden)

The Real Group is a legendary and style-defining vocal group from Sweden. Using their voices as their sole instrument, they have created a unique sound world within the boundaries of jazz, pop and Scandinavian choral music. The group was formed in 1984 and has been touring worldwide for over 40 years.

Their dedication to perfection, personal sound and original compositions have made them a household name not only among acappella music lovers but also among other music fans.

Their wide repertoire and the excellent musical skills of their members have allowed the group to collaborate with symphony orchestras, jazz groups, pop groups and renowned performers such as Barbara Hendricks, Toots Thielemans and Sir George Martin. They have also performed for the Swedish royal family, the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in South Korea and several heads of state, including the Emperor of Japan.

Fool Moon (Hungary)

Our country's number one multi-award-winning international pop-acappella group has been pioneering and innovating for 20 years. Thanks to Fool Moon, acappella - sung pop music without instruments - has gained unprecedented popularity among Hungarian audiences. Humorous and entertaining, but with a high professionalism and sophisticated style, their concerts are a delight for both those new to the genre and those who know the music. As a result of their unusual music lessons, masterclasses and TV appearances, acappella music has come to the fore in Hungary and is the driving force behind the formation of a growing number of acappella ensembles. During their career, they have released 7 albums, won 13 international and Hungarian awards, received numerous nominations and recognitions, and collaborated with some of the greatest artists of the Hungarian music scene. Their name is also associated with the first pop-acappella hit in the history of Hungarian pop music, "Kettesben jó", which was played as the theme song of the ending of the youth film "In the Name of Sherlock Holmes" in cinemas at home and abroad. Fool Moon was also the first acappella group to perform in the Eurovision Song Contest. The group marched to the second place with their own song It Can't Be Over, which introduced them and the pop acappella genre to the whole country.

During their 20-year career, they have worked with some of the best-known Hungarian artists, including Gábor Presser (1 concert), Zseda (Ünnep), Péter Szolnoki and Bon-Bon (Bon-Bon: Dupla élvezet), Andrea Malek (Retúr), Adrienne Szekeres, Magdi Rúzsa, Edina Szirtes "Mókus", Krisztina Kováts (Arany- óra), Magna Cum Laude (Magnatofon) or Edvin Marton. In 2008 Fool Moon represented Hungary with Csézy at the Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade and in 2016 Fehérvári Gábor Alfréd "Freddie" with Gábor Fehérvári in Stockholm.

They are frequent participants of festivals abroad, where they perform together with international stars of acappella singing. In the 18 years of their existence, Fool Moon has performed in over 20 countries in Asia and throughout Europe.

To promote vocal music, the first Hungarian acappella festival, the "Fool Moon" International Acappella Festival, was launched in Szeged in 2005, hosting the most renowned international and Hungarian acappella groups and providing a showcase for emerging Hungarian talent. Since 2002, Fool Moon has held more than 1000 masterclasses on the history of acappella singing in 12 counties of Hungary, organised by Filharmónia Hungary, for students aged 6-18