Luca Kuppelwieser
IMPRESSIONS
LAAX OPEN
LAAX, CH - 2019 dato
The LAAX OPEN is one of Europe’s most recognized freestyle snowboard and freeski events, bringing together world-class athletes, global brands, live music, nightlife and contemporary mountain culture. Beyond the FIS World Cup competitions, the event has evolved into a multi-day cultural platform that merges sport, entertainment and community experiences across the entire destination.
As Head of Side Events & Entertainment, Elia was responsible for the conception, coordination and execution of the complete side program across multiple venues and formats. His work included artist booking, entertainment curation, hospitality concepts, venue coordination and partner activations — helping shape the atmosphere and cultural identity surrounding one of the most important freestyle events in Europe.
Visual: Marcel Lämmerhirt
MOVING MOUNTAIN
LAAX, CH - 2024
Moving Mountain by NORDSTERN/LAAX was conceived as a progressive mountain festival format combining electronic music, visual culture, nature and community into a contemporary alpine experience. The project aimed to create a new kind of destination festival — one that felt immersive, emotionally driven and deeply connected to its surroundings rather than purely event-focused.
Elia contributed to the creative and operational development of the festival concept, helping shape the artistic direction, experience design and production framework. His involvement focused on building authentic cultural moments that connected music, landscape and people while translating an international festival aesthetic into the unique environment of the Swiss Alps.
Visual: NORDSTERN
LAAX art+culture is a long-term cultural initiative developed to expand the identity of LAAX beyond sport and tourism through art, music, film, design and community-driven experiences. The platform was created as a cultural operating system for the destination — activating existing spaces, collaborating with artists and developing interdisciplinary formats that create emotional and social value for both guests and locals.
As Co-Founder and Operational Lead, Elia played a central role in building and shaping the initiative from the ground up. He developed and produced exhibitions, concerts, open mic formats, artist residencies, film screenings, workshops and creative collaborations while overseeing operational workflows, artist relations and cultural programming. His work helped establish LAAX art+culture as an authentic and evolving creative platform within the alpine environment.
Visual: David Caduff
LAAX, CH - 2022 - 2026
LAAX art+culture
LUZERN, CH - 2025
LUZERN LIVE
Luzern Live is one of Switzerland’s leading city festivals, transforming the center of Lucerne into a large-scale open-air experience with multiple stages, international artists and a diverse cultural program. Located directly by the lake and integrated into the urban landscape, the festival combines high-level live entertainment with a strong public atmosphere and broad cultural accessibility.
Elia worked within the festival’s production and artist hosting environment, supporting the realization of large-scale live productions and complex backstage operations. His responsibilities included artist coordination, hospitality management and operational support during live show execution — contributing to a smooth and professional experience for both artists and audiences in a fast-paced festival setting.
Visuals:
The TIDAL Art Show was a multidisciplinary exhibition and experience format connecting contemporary art, music and visual storytelling within the alpine context of LAAX. Designed as an immersive cultural event, the project brought together artists, creatives and audiences through curated installations, performances and atmospheric spatial design.
Togehter with Jonathan Voellmy, Aaron Schwarz, Luca Kuppelwieser and Nick Bridge - Elia conceptualized and produced the project from creative vision to final execution. His role included sponsor and partner coordination, production management, side event management and overall experience design — creating an event that merged emotional storytelling, contemporary culture and community interaction into a cohesive and visually distinctive format.
Visual: Luca Kuppelwieser
TIDAL ART SHOW
LAAX, CH - 2022 - 2025
WAY BACK HOME DODO x LAAX
LAAX, CH - 2023 - 2025
Way Back Home was a multi-year interdisciplinary music and film project by DODO & The Liberators together with Yopougon, documenting a creative and cultural journey between Switzerland and Côte d’Ivoire. The project combined music production, documentary filmmaking and live experiences into a powerful exploration of identity, collaboration and human connection. Its cinematic release and accompanying cultural formats created an emotional bridge between different artistic worlds and communities.
Within the LAAX environment, Elia contributed to the creative production and live realization of the project, helping translate the atmosphere and message of Way Back Home into immersive audience experiences. His involvement included artist coordination, hospitality, operational planning and experience design — ensuring that the emotional depth and cultural authenticity of the project could be experienced beyond the screen in a live setting.
Visual: Philipp Ruggli
Through productions such as Mode Suisse, the Mourjjan Fashion Show and enSoie, Elia D’Antuono gained extensive experience within the contemporary fashion and runway environment — supporting the realization of high-end shows that combined fashion, design, atmosphere and live cultural production. Working alongside Head of Production Alisha-Lou Nader, these projects provided valuable insight into the precision, aesthetic sensitivity and operational excellence required within contemporary fashion productions.
Across backstage coordination, production workflows and live show execution, Elia contributed to creating seamless and emotionally engaging runway experiences for designers, artists, partners and guests alike. His involvement in these productions strengthened his ability to operate within multidisciplinary creative environments where aesthetics, timing and atmosphere are equally essential.
Visual: Alisha-Lou Nader
MODE SUISSE/ MOURJJAN FASHION SHOW /
enSoie
ZURICH, CH - 2022 - 2026