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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Event entertainment, Sports, Performing arts |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Lyell Grünberg |
Area served | Europe |
| Services | Slackline shows, Highline performances, Slackline workshops, Event production |
| Website | slackline-events.com |
Lyell Grünberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation(s) | Professional slackliner, performer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Founder of Slackline Events; record-setting slackline and highline performances |
| Website | slackline-events.com |
Slackline Events is a Swiss event entertainment company specializing in Slacklining, Highlining performances, Tricklining shows, and slackline workshops for public, private, and corporate events. Founded in 2017 by Swiss professional slackliner Lyell Grünberg,[1] the company is known for pioneering slackline shows in Switzerland and across Europe,[2] often collaborating with major festivals, public institutions, and private clients to produce unique aerial spectacles and participatory experiences.[3] Slackline Events has gained media attention for its record-setting highlines,[4] urban performances,[5] and integration of slacklining as both a sport and performing art.[6]
History
[edit]Slackline Events was founded in 2017 in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland by Lyell Grünberg,[7] who had been active as a slackliner, performer, and event organizer since his teens.[7] Grünberg first attracted national attention in the mid-2010s for his achievements as a trickliner, earning the Swiss Vice-Champion title in 2015 and 2016,[7] and representing Switzerland in international competitions.[8] In 2016, he made slacklining his full-time profession, performing and teaching in over 20 countries, before formalizing his activities as Slackline Events.[9]
The company was created to professionalize slackline shows, combining creative performance, technical rigging, and event management. Slackline Events quickly established itself as a pioneer in bringing slacklining to a wide range of audiences through artistic shows, urban stunts, and educational workshops.[2] Over the years, the company has expanded its team of professional slackliners and event specialists, becoming a reference for slackline-based event entertainment in Switzerland and Europe.[10]
Services
[edit]Slackline Events provides a range of event entertainment services, all centered around the discipline of slacklining:
- Slackline shows and trickline performances: Choreographed acts featuring dynamic jumps, flips, and acrobatics performed on a tensioned slackline close to the ground (Tricklining).[11]
- Highline performances: Aerial slackline walks and stunts at significant heights (Highlining), including crossings between buildings, monuments, or natural landmarks.[6]
- Workshops and team-building: Hands-on slackline workshops for schools, corporate groups, and the public, focused on balance, concentration, and confidence building.[11]
- Custom event productions: End-to-end design, rigging, safety, and creative development for integrating slacklining into festivals, inaugurations, media events, and private celebrations.[2]
- Demonstrations and public engagement: Shows often paired with interactive sessions where audiences can learn slacklining basics under the guidance of experienced instructors.[2]
Slackline Events’ productions are adapted to both indoor and outdoor settings, and the company emphasizes technical safety, accessibility, and creative storytelling.[2]
Public Reviews
[edit]Slackline Events has received consistently positive feedback from event organizers, clients, and participants. As of 2025, the company holds a high rating on Google Reviews, with over 100 five-star reviews from customers who highlight the team’s professionalism, performance quality, and the impact of their slackline shows and workshops.[12] The reviews often mention the company's ability to adapt performances for a variety of audiences and event types, as well as their emphasis on safety and audience engagement.
Notable Projects and Performances
[edit]Urban and Cultural Performances
[edit]- Château Saint-Maire, Lausanne (2018): Grünberg performed a highline walk and flag-raising atop the restored Château Saint-Maire for its official reopening, attended by Swiss officials and the public.[13][14][15][16]
- Fête des Vignerons (2019): Gained national press for a daring (unsanctioned) highline crossing inside the Vevey arena during the renowned Fête des Vignerons, bringing slacklining into the spotlight of Swiss cultural life.[5]
- Valère–Tourbillon Highline, Sion (2021): Organized and crossed a slackline rigged between the historic Valère and Tourbillon castles, walking 100 meters above ground to celebrate local heritage.[6]
- Aéroscopia Museum, Toulouse: Performed a highline walk inside the aviation museum, passing above historic aircraft during its 10th anniversary celebration.[17]
Festivals and Major Events
[edit]- Winter Youth Olympic Games, Lausanne (2020): Grünberg performed the closing act at the Youth Olympic Games by extinguishing the Olympic flame from a highline in front of thousands of spectators and a global TV audience.[18][19]
- Montreux Acrobaties Festival: Regular featured performer at Montreux, executing both highline and trickline shows over public squares and festival venues.[10]
- Diabolo Festival, Morges: Led artistic slackline and highline acts, combining performance with public workshops.[11]
- Red Bull collaborations: Provided slackline artists for brand activations and experiential events across Switzerland and neighboring countries.[2]
Record-Setting Highlines
[edit]- Col de Jaman, Montreux (2021): Organized and crossed what was then the longest slackline in Switzerland (915 meters) above the Col de Jaman, setting a national record and drawing national media attention.[4][20]
- Longest Swiss Highline (2022): Broke his own record by walking a 1.4 km slackline in the canton of Grisons, highlighting the company's expertise in technical rigging and extreme highlining.[21][2]
Corporate and Private Shows
[edit]- Forum Fribourg inauguration: Opened a new exhibition hall with a slackline “ribbon-cutting” performance.[2]
- Weddings and private events: Brought slackline artists and workshops to unique venues, including wedding receptions and exclusive parties.[2]
- Team-building and wellness retreats: Conducted slackline sessions for major companies, focusing on teamwork and well-being.[2]
In the Media
[edit]Slackline Events and Lyell Grünberg have been the subject of extensive media coverage in Switzerland and abroad:
- 24 Heures: Multiple feature articles on Grünberg's career, highline records, and landmark performances in Lausanne, Sion, and Montreux.[5][1][4]
- Le Nouvelliste: Coverage of the Valère–Tourbillon highline project and National Day performances.[6][22]
- L’illustré: In-depth profile on the physical and mental demands of highlining.[20]
- 20 Minutes Genève: News reports on urban slackline stunts and the reopening of Château Saint-Maire.[15][23]
- Le Temps, Swissinfo: Coverage of cultural and heritage events, including the Lausanne castle reopening.[13][16]
- Südtirol News: Reporting on international highline attempts.[21]
- LFM Radio: Interviews with Grünberg on slacklining, performance art, and adventure.[9]
- Facebook, YouTube, and viral platforms: Performance videos with millions of views, promoting slacklining as a contemporary art and sport.[14]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Swiss Vice-Champion (2015, 2016): In trickline competitions.[7]
- European Cup Finalist (2019): Represented Switzerland at the Slackline European Cup.[8]
- Record-Holder: Set and broke national records for the longest slackline walks in Switzerland (915m and 1.4km).[4][2]
- Public and media acclaim: Noted by major press and public institutions for creative contributions to Swiss cultural life, event innovation, and the popularization of slacklining.[5][2]
We-slack.com and the We Slack Card Game
[edit]In addition to event production, Lyell Grünberg founded We-slack.com, a platform dedicated to promoting slacklining as a sport, hobby, and community activity in Switzerland. The site offers resources for beginners, event listings, and an active slackline learning community. In 2023, Grünberg launched the We Slack Card Game, an educational and recreational game designed to help players learn slackline techniques, tricks, and terminology through interactive play.[24] The card game is used in workshops and group sessions to make slackline learning more accessible and fun for participants of all ages, furthering Slackline Events mission to democratize slacklining and foster social connection around the activity.
Founder: Lyell Grünberg
[edit]Lyell Grünberg (born 1997, Lausanne, Switzerland) is a professional slackliner, event producer, and coach.[1][7] After discovering slacklining as a teenager, he quickly rose to prominence in Swiss and European slackline communities, winning national competitions and performing internationally.[8] Grünberg is one of the few athletes to make a full-time living from slacklining and has contributed to its recognition as both an Extreme sport and performing art.[9] He is the founder and director of Slackline Events and the creator of "WeSlack," a learning method and community for slacklining in Switzerland.[2]
Significance and Impact
[edit]Slackline Events is widely regarded as a leader in integrating slacklining into event entertainment in Switzerland and Europe. By combining athleticism, artistry, and education, the company has helped to democratize slacklining, bringing it to new audiences and contexts—from public festivals and heritage sites to private celebrations and corporate events.[2] The company’s commitment to safety, innovation, and accessibility has contributed to its recognition as a top slackline performance company and an important promoter of the sport and art of slacklining.[2]
See Also
[edit]- Slacklining
- Highlining
- Event entertainment
- Montreux
- Lausanne
- Youth Olympic Games
- Red Bull
- Switzerland
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Lyell Grünberg, un pas devant l'autre sur la «slackline» et dans la vie". 24 heures. September 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Shows spectaculaires de slackline & animations pour événements | Highline, acrobaties, ateliers & team-building". Slackline Events.
- ^ "😯 Aujourd'hui samedi, performance... - Ville de Lausanne". Facebook.
- ^ a b c d "Lyell et ses amis ont marché dans l'air au-dessus du col de Jaman". 24 heures. July 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Un funambule traverse illégalement les airs de l'arène". 24 heures. June 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Slackline: à 100 mètres au-dessus du sol, ils tutoient le ciel sur une highline entre Valère et Tourbillon". Slackline: à 100 mètres au-dessus du sol, ils tutoient le ciel sur une highline entre Valère et Tourbillon.
- ^ a b c d e "Lyel Grunberg | SLACKTIVITY International Slackline Team".
- ^ a b c https://allaboutslackline.pt/lyell-grunberg-switzerland/
- ^ a b c Cattaneo, Roxane (June 30, 2022). "L'Aventure - Saison 3, Episode 3 | LFM la radio".
- ^ a b "Lyell Grunberg | Montreux Acrobaties".
- ^ a b c https://diabolofestival.ch/programme/
- ^ "Slackline Events, WeSlack Sàrl · Rue de la Gare 6/8, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland". Slackline Events, WeSlack Sàrl · Rue de la Gare 6/8, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland.
- ^ a b "Les Vaudois inaugurent le Château cantonal rénové - Le Temps". April 14, 2018 – via www.letemps.ch.
- ^ a b "3.5K views | Le gouvernement vaudois a inauguré samedi le Château Saint-Maire rénové à Lausanne. Après les discours, un funambule a porté le drapeau vaudois du sommet du Parlement à celui du Château. | Le gouvernement vaudois a inauguré samedi le Château Saint-Maire rénové à Lausanne. Après les discours, un funambule a porté le drapeau vaudois du sommet... | By RTSinfo | Facebook" – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ a b "Le Château cantonal a rouvert ses portes". 20 minutes. April 14, 2018.
- ^ a b swissinfo.ch, S. W. I. (April 14, 2018). "Succès samedi pour la visite du Château Saint-Maire à Lausanne".
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook.
- ^ https://www.olympics.com/en/news
- ^ "😯 Aujourd'hui samedi, performance... - Ville de Lausanne". Facebook.
- ^ a b https://www.pressreader.com/switzerland/l-illustre/20210721/281543703944052 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "Slackline-Weltrekord: Wird er am Kalterer See geknackt?".
- ^ https://www.lenouvelliste.ch/valais/chablais-valaisan/monthey-district/troistorrents-commune/morgins/ou-celebrer-la-fete-nationale-en-valais-1204346srsltid=AfmBOorPWVelcWGsWyMd0w9AmjnkgfH8ZZPc4NXdZ8fgKhNTzFVbI_CL
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/switzerland/20-minutes-geneve/20181220/281492162422506?srsltid=AfmBOoqGXaxstpQM9EFUS7RpKFzKKxEg3h06f5csS75XcA1XYDzRsgFU – via PressReader.
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