Greetings Helmut! Chocolate, connections, and jazz vibes at the Jazz Open Festival
On the ninth day of the Jazz Open Stuttgart 2025, held on July 10, 2025, the event attracted a stellar lineup of VIPs and top artists. The evening, which took place mainly at Schlossplatz Stuttgart, featured a mix of jazz and beyond, with performances by legends and contemporary stars.
Renowned musicians such as Kylie Minogue, Lionel Richie, Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Gregory Porter, Joe Bonamassa, Jacob Collier, Ezra Collective, and Ledisi graced the stage, turning the event into a night of togetherness.
Andreas "Bear" Lasker, the manager of the Fantastic Four, was among the guests, while Cacau, born in Brazil and commonly known as Helmut, a nickname given to him by his friends, was also a VIP at the Jazz Open festival. The former football star, now a VfB brand ambassador, was among the enthusiastic guests at Joe Bonamassa's concert.
The business lounges at the Jazz Open are crucial for financing the music stars performing on the Schlossplatz. These lounges serve as a networking spot for creatives, music industry professionals, and sports personalities. The event was a meeting place for business leaders, with Sparda Bank CEO Martin Buch, Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius, Willi Pfannenschmidt, the boss of Seitenbacher muesli, and Philippe Piscol, a corporate consultant, all in attendance.
The demand for Fanta tickets has increased for their performance at the Jazz Open, and the concert was sold out at the beginning of the year, with a second one being held this time. The concert of Joe Bonamassa on a Thursday evening was a highlight of the night.
Culture and business are closely intertwined at the Jazz Open. Dany Schwarz, responsible for the business level at the Jazz Open, ensures a polite reminder to guests if they're being too loud, while the event offers VIP Hospitality and Suite Stays at Le Meridien Stuttgart for exclusive access and amenities for VIP guests during the event.
The Jazz Open in Stuttgart is not just a music festival; it's a networking hub for the jazz and music community, as well as the business world. The event features a large sign behind the bar with the quote from music legend Quincy Jones: "Shut up and listen."
[1] Source: Jazz Open Stuttgart Official Website [2] Source: Stuttgarter Zeitung [3] Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung [4] Source: Le Meridien Stuttgart Official Website
- The business lounges at the Jazz Open, like the one where Sparda Bank CEO Martin Buch and Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius mingled, are vital for financing the music stars performing on the Schlossplatz, making it a fusion of finance and music.
- Sports personalities such as Cacau, a VIP at the Jazz Open festival, showed their enthusiasm for music, particularly at Joe Bonamassa's concert, indicating a crossover between sports and entertainment.
- Dany Schwarz, responsible for the business level at the Jazz Open, maintains a balance between the festival's cultural relevance and professional networking, echoing Quincy Jones' quote, "Shut up and listen," which is displayed prominently at the event, symbolizing the merging of culture and business.
