

Dino Merlin is a Bosnian pop and rock artist and one of the Balkans' most successful musicians. As a Kaponi Live partner since 1990, he has performed 32+ concerts across Scandinavia, selling over 55,000 tickets, with his biggest show at Globen in Stockholm.
Biography
Dino Merlin, born Edin Dervišhalidović, is one of the Balkans' most successful and beloved artists. With a career spanning over four decades, he has created timeless hits and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. His music blends pop, rock, and traditional Balkan sounds, creating a unique and recognizable style that has touched millions of fans worldwide.
Partnership with Kaponi
Partner since 1990
Highlights
Over 40 years in the music industry
Eurovision contestant 1999 & 2011
Sold-out concerts at world's biggest arenas
Received Bosnia's highest cultural award
Listen
“Every time I step on stage in Scandinavia with Kaponi, I feel the special energy from the audience. It's like coming home, no matter how far from home you are.
— Dino Merlin
KWhy Kaponi?
Dino Merlin represents the very best of Balkan music. His ability to unite generations and cultures mirrors Kaponi's own vision of creating unforgettable music experiences that build bridges between Scandinavia and the Balkans.
Partnership with Kaponi
Dino Merlin has been a central part of Kaponi's history since the 1990s. Together, we have organized over 30 concerts in Scandinavia, including legendary performances at Globen in Stockholm and Spektrum in Oslo. Our collaboration represents the best of Balkan music in the Nordics.


