Escape The Internet is an international instrumental music project that brings together four of YouTube's most celebrated guitar and bass players: Bernth, Charles Berthoud, Mike Dawes and Ola Englund. What began as an online collaboration between four musicians who have inspired millions of players around the world through their videos has evolved into a unique live project where virtuosity, creativity and entertainment take centre stage. Each member brings a distinct musical background—from fingerstyle and progressive metal to modern rock and innovative bass playing—creating a dynamic performance that transcends genres.
Bernth is renowned for his lightning-fast metal guitar playing and educational content, Charles Berthoud is widely regarded as one of the most innovative bassists of his generation, Mike Dawes is considered one of the world's leading fingerstyle guitarists, and Ola Englund combines his career as a guitarist with one of YouTube's biggest guitar and metal channels. Together, they reach tens of millions of music fans and guitar enthusiasts worldwide, forming a true supergroup where technical mastery, musicianship and pure enjoyment come together.
With original compositions, inventive arrangements and an interactive live show, Escape The Internet proves that online creativity can translate seamlessly to the stage. Their performances combine breathtaking guitar and bass playing with humour, spontaneity and a shared passion for music, making Escape The Internet one of today's most remarkable instrumental live acts.