The logo of the post-migrant theatre Ballhaus Naunynstraße: a drawing of a dog’s head in profile, showing its teeth with its tongue hanging out. Next to the dog’s open mouth is a red star.

Ballhaus Naunynstraße

Fritz Helder

Fritz Helder

Born in Jamaica and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Fritz Helder burst into the Canadian music scene in 2005 with his performance art group Fritz Helder & The Phantoms: a local and International sensation, known for their edgy and cheeky music, DIY couture creations, their outrageous live shows and videos.

Fritz also spent 4 years working as choreographer and dancer for Nelly Furtado. In 2008, Mrs. Furtado signed Fritz & The Phantoms to a record deal under her new label Nelstar Records.

In 2010, after 5 years with FHTP, Fritz joined the house group Azari & III as a lyricists and vocalist. Azari & III released their highly anticipated debut self-titled album in 2012, while tracks such as Hungry for the Power, Reckless (With Your Love) and Manic became chart topping hits in the UK and Germany. Azari & III’s success culminated with the group dominating the European festival circuit, co- headlining a US tour with DIE ANTWOORD and a JUNO Award nomination for Electronic Album of the Year.

Fritz is now working solo, a released his first solo single on January 8th, 2016 with the first single Force Of Nature, followed up with Like A Jaguar in May.