Florent Mannant

French multi-disciplinary musician and creative producer who moved from Bordeaux to Berlin, where he became a driving force behind several acclaimed projects. He co-founded the Electro-Swing band Dirty Honkers and collaborated with renowned producers such as Alle Farben, Wolfgang Lohr, Tinush, and Alice Francis. With his own bands, he has performed in more than 20 countries, bringing high-energy shows to stages and festivals across Europe, North America, and Asia.
He also pursued a career as a musician in the circus world and became the musical director of the prestigious Wintergarten Varieté.

Beyond the stage, Florent is also an experienced manager and creative developer who designs and produces visual content from video editing to full website creation with the ambition to elevate artistic projects through thoughtful and impactful digital craftsmanship.

He launched a Berlin-based agency dedicated to promoting the city’s flourishing swing scene and supporting the international visibility of traditional jazz.

Over the years, Florent has worked across both the artistic and structural sides of the music industry, collaborating with institutions such as the Berlin Music Commission and with labels including Motor, Banzai Lab, Kallias, and Flak Records, as well as booking agencies like Thammtaion Music and Patchanka Booking.

His hybrid career, simultaneously on stage and behind the scenes, gives him a unique perspective on how to develop, package, and amplify artistic projects in today’s digital landscape.