Gajus Stappen, Vienna, Austria; acoustic- & electric guitar; experienced live and studio guitarplayer, bandleader and producer of the Celtica, worked with artists such as Jennifer Rush, Maurice Gibb, Ace of Base; video- and photo artist.
Aya Georgieva, Sofia, Bulgaria: Violin
Clssical; Already a band meber of Celtica from 2025 till 2020, back on board in 2026 in a new role as additional lead instrument
Ernesto Góngora, Mexico City, Mexico: Great Highland Bagpipe, Flute, Whistle; the first South American bagpiper, who won the All Ireland Solos Championship in Dublin; Since 2009 Pipe Major of the St. Patrick’s Battalion Pipe Band (SPBPB), at this time the only Scottish pipe band in Mexico; Working with Carlos Núñez (2010 and 2011) and The Chieftains, among money others; Own projects: Ogham Ensemble, Bagad Elven; www.ernestogongora.com
Mike Schopf, Vienna, Austria: experienced studio and live-drummer, played tours across Europe (including Wembley Arena), the US and Mexico; Support for legendary artists such as Kiss and Till Lindemann (Rammstein). His powerful and precise playing style, combined with his adaptability across genres, has made him a sought-after musician in the live music scene; Band member since February 2025