Pat Burgener
Professional snowboarder and musicianPat Burgener is a Swiss professional snowboarder and musician whose creative energy and authentic passion perfectly resonate with Lynell Switzerland’s values.
Despite the challenges of injuries throughout his snowboarding career, Pat turns adversity into opportunity. In 2014, while recovering from an injury, he explored another of his passions: music. Together with his brother Max, he formed a band that allowed him to express himself in a different way. His first tracks, combining emotion and rhythm, led him to perform on prestigious stages such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Paléo, captivating audiences with his charismatic presence.
Music for finding your balancePat continues to shine on his board, achieving memorable successes, including two podium finishes at the World Championships in 2017 and 2019, as well as an impressive fifth-place finish at the 2018 Olympic Games. For him, “music has been essential to finding an inner balance, which is indispensable for excelling in every field.”
A rising star in musicToday, with more than 14 million streams on Spotify and his debut album, PAT The Album (2023), Pat is working on a collaboration project bringing together artists who inspire him. His first singles feature international stars such as Sean Koch, James Hersey, and Tay Oskee.
Mother
ArtistMae is a 22-year-old Swiss singer-songwriter whose passion for music has illuminated her journey. Singing since a very young age, she captured the public’s attention at 17 by launching her Instagram account @maelachanteuse, a crucial step that allowed her to connect with artist Alex Keeper. Together, they created “toi & moi,” her first cover, which surpassed 2 million streams on Spotify, marking the beginning of her rise.
An exceptional voice, forging its own pathHer talent caught the attention of other artists, and Mae collaborated with Crisologo and Altero on “La meilleure,” a cover of rapper Hatik’s song, which was also a great success with more than 2.7 million streams. Her original composition “danse avec moi” won over audiences, garnering more than 4.5 million streams on Spotify and demonstrating her ability to create catchy melodies and sincere lyrics.
Freshness and sincerity for your earsThe next step in her musical journey is to meet her audience on stage, where she can share her vibrant and authentic world.
Let yourself be carried away by Mae’s world—a fusion of freshness and urban pop influences, where her lyrics resonate with emotion and truth. With her sincere approach and love of art, Mae embodies the spirit of Lynell Switzerland, a brand that celebrates authenticity and self-acceptance.
Lakna
ArtistLakna is a Swiss artist whose musical universe blends R&B, Afro, pop, and soul influences. The daughter of a Burkinabè griot and a Genevan actress, she grew up in a culturally diverse environment, developing her passion for music from the age of six. Moving between Switzerland and Burkina Faso, Lakna thrives in this duality, shaping her unique artistic identity.
She hasn’t finished making a name for herself.Her second project, Observable Universe, receives a warm critical reception, with critics calling her “a revelation on the Swiss music scene.” Her single “Gimme” is added to the playlists of numerous radio stations, including Couleur3 and SRF3, propelling her career into the spotlight.
In 2022, Lakna continues to shine. She releases the hit “LA LA LAND,” which attracts the attention of the biggest radio stations and leads to performances at prestigious festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival. Named the “rising star of Swiss R&B” by TV5Monde, she continues to captivate audiences with powerful tracks and notable collaborations.
Her project Tsunami, released in March 2023, is acclaimed by the French press and brings her to the attention of Marie-Agnès Ama Opoku, a manager of independent artists. Together, they pursue a fruitful collaboration, while her new EP, UTC-0, released in February 2024, attracts the interest of the French media and marks the beginning of her concerts in Paris.
Selected for the 2024 PALEO Festival alongside Booba and Burna Boy, Lakna is undoubtedly one of the Swiss artists to watch closely.
With her moving lyrics and captivating melodies, she embodies the spirit of Lynell Switzerland, celebrating authenticity and diversity while inspiring a new generation to accept themselves as they are.
