What follows is a two-day programme featuring an exciting international line-up that brings to Katydata an eclectic spectrum of sounds and original collaborations: jazz interwoven with classical and global traditions, contemporary music enriched with traditional influences, and acoustic sounds blending with electronic elements. Among the highlights are the trio of award-winning French saxophonist Sylvain Rifflet,<\/strong> New Zealand saxophonist Hayden Chisholm, and Christos Yerolatsitis\u2019 international project Daydreaming, featuring guest saxophonist David Lynch.<\/p>\n The Cypriot creative scene will also have a strong presence at the festival<\/strong>, with the Ermis Michail Amped Quintet, Kr\u00fae, and Ogmios \u2013 joined by Demetris Yiasemides on trombone \u2013 showcasing original compositions and new musical approaches. At the same time, Zoe Georgallis\u2019 music and dance performance Tip Tap Toe offers a unique experience for children and families.<\/p>\n The festival will reach its peak with an explosive dance fiesta led by the Bojan Risti\u0107 Band and Federico Pascucci, filling Katydata with the energy and virtuosity of authentic Balkan brass bands. The festival\u2019s finale will be a dynamic mega jam<\/strong> with an intense pulse, bringing musicians from different participating bands together on stage in a spontaneous musical exchange.<\/p>\n The artists\u2019 residency programme Rites of Life: Beauty and Destruction is another key aspect of the festival. Supported by the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA), it brings together trumpet player Milad Khawam (Syria-Germany) and Cypriot performer Annie Khoury to co-create a new work that will premiere at the festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond its music programme, Windcraft Music Fest continues to serve as a platform for contemporary creation and active audience participation. A variety of workshops, exhibitions, installations and interactive activities for all ages<\/strong> enrich the visitor experience, highlighting the festival\u2019s multidimensional character.<\/p>\n The free parallel programme includes the three-day workshop for wind instruments Total Tuning with Hayden Chisholm, as well as workshops on Balkan music, Italian tarantella, jazz improvisation and the art of making a pithkiavli (shepherd\u2019s flute).<\/p>\n In the scientific corner, the interactive installation Shape the Sound will give visitors the opportunity to convert sounds into laser images. At the same time, workshops on cyanotype technique, cocoon creations and recycled paper making will take place. Those wishing to get to know the village, its people and its stories more deeply will have the opportunity to walk through the exhibition Sounds of the Fountains, experience the immersive installation Stone Pulse, or participate in the treasure hunt Why, Bird, Don\u2019t You Sing?<\/strong><\/p>\n In one of the most enchanting valleys of Cyprus, Windcraft Music Fest invites audiences to a memorable celebration of music, culture and community spirit \u2013 a festival that brings out creativity, embraces diversity and turns Katydata into a meeting point for people, ideas and sounds from around the world.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cyprus-mail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/030-Bojan-Ristic-Brass-Band.jpg\")