Pat Burgener (CH)

Pat Burgener, an Olympic snowboarder and singer-songwriter, turned to music after a snowboarding injury in 2014. Collaborating with his brother Max (Oddbox), a guitarist and music producer in London, he formed a band. Influenced by artists like Ben Howard and Fleetwood Mac, Pat began crafting songs inspired by his life and travels. His initial singles gained significant success, leading to performances at renowned venues such as the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2016.

Music became a balancing force, propelling Pat to new heights in his snowboarding career, culminating in representing Switzerland at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, finishing an impressive 5th. With four EPs, a debut album, and over 13 million Spotify streams, Pat is currently working on a collaborative album featuring his favorite artists, aiming to spotlight those who inspire him. The first two singles pay tribute to James Hersey and Tay Oskee.