After two sold-out headlining tours, festival gigs at the Donauinselfest and CSD Köln, and with many new releases in tow, NESS will embark on a major “LEBEN ÜBERLEBEN” tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in November 2025. On top of that, her eagerly anticipated new EP will be released ahead of the tour!
With over 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, NESS is among the most streamed artists in Austria. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is no longer a hidden gem on social media – over 177,000 followers on Instagram and 288,000 on TikTok are following her career, which has turned her from a newcomer into a relevant voice for her generation in just a few years. In May 2025, NESS, together with Kontra K and Unheilig, landed the top-5 hit “Geboren um zu leben,” which debuted at number 4 on the German single charts – further proof of her relevance in the German-speaking music scene.
The next milestone in her career is now the “LEBEN ÜBERLEBEN” tour 2025 - the tour title refers to her single “Leben überleben,” which was released at the end of June. The sound is emotional and direct – typical NESS: honest, clear, and approachable. The message of the song is personal: NESS wrote it for a close friend who is currently going through a very tough time. Her message is clear: “You are not alone. It will get better.” With the track, NESS addresses people who are struggling with mental or physical challenges – while simultaneously sending a strong signal for more solidarity in difficult times.
“Let’s survive our lives together, we’ve come too far to turn back” – this line from the chorus encapsulates the feeling of the track. It’s about holding on, continuing, and supporting each other. However, “Leben überleben” is not just a song for individuals – it also has a societal dimension. In a world marked by conflicts, crises, and digitization, NESS reminds us that we can only overcome emotional lows together, and sends a signal for more togetherness, empathy, and for not losing sight of one another – especially in a time when so much seems to be drifting apart. This attitude runs through all her work – musically and personally.
NESS’s live shows are powerful, emotional – and filled with palpable closeness to the audience. Her new live arrangements bring more intensity to the stage – the songs feel even more direct and resonate deeper live. The atmosphere is intense and authentic - those who experience her live take home goosebump moments.
In November 2025, NESS will go on a major headlining tour through Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, inviting her community to continue this journey together with the “LEBEN ÜBERLEBEN” tour 2025 – loud, honest, and close.
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