Paradies Garten Festival: The AI Magic Mirror Retro turns guests into Woodstock legends and scribble art
Woodstock vibes and scribble art – at the push of a button
A castle garden, three stages, great beats – and right in the middle, our AI Magic Mirror Retro. At the Paradies Garten Festival, FiestaPics was on site on behalf of Erste Bank, capturing guests in two very different styles: as full-blown flower-power legends in Woodstock style, or as a playful, hand-drawn-looking scribble artwork. One glance in the mirror, one smile, one tap – and every festival moment became a keepsake.
Paradies Garten Festival: electronic music in a castle garden
Paradies Garten Festival is one of the finest boutique festivals near Vienna. At Schloss Prugg in Bruck an der Leitha, about 30 minutes from Vienna, the historic castle garden turns into a stage for techno, house and carefully curated electronic acts, both international and homegrown. Three beautifully designed stages – including the phone-free Rosengarten – keep the focus on real connection instead of screen time, alongside free ÖBB night trains back to Vienna, a strong focus on sustainability and safer spaces, and a motto that captures the mood perfectly: "Keep an open mind. Never resist the unfamiliar. Never fail to be kind. Trust me, this is Paradise."
The Erste Bank activation: two looks, one mirror
For Erste Bank, FiestaPics built a photo experience with the AI Magic Mirror Retro that matched the festival's colourful spirit. On request, the AI turns guests into full Woodstock legends – flower crowns, tie-dye and retro flower-power charm – or conjures a delightfully quirky scribble drawing in comic style. Both looks are generated in seconds, right inside the mirror, sparking laughs, amazement, and plenty of social content.
AI Magic Mirror Retro: more than a photo mirror
The AI Magic Mirror Retro charms guests with its retro design, voice prompts and playful animations that guide them through the shoot step by step. That interactive character is exactly what makes it a crowd magnet: a quick glance in the mirror turns into a small experience people talk about for days – and thanks to the AI transformation, it looks different every time. Without the AI effects, the same mirror is available as the Magic Mirror Retro.
Why this works for brands like Erste Bank
An activation like this does exactly what good event marketing should: guests aren't just advertised to, they become part of the story – as a Woodstock icon or a scribble star. That means long queues at the booth, longer dwell time, and organic reach on social media, because everyone wants to share their picture. For Erste Bank, a smart presence right in the middle of festival buzz; for guests, a keepsake they'll never delete.
FiestaPics for your next event
Planning an activation at a festival, trade fair or corporate event and want to truly engage your guests? With the AI Magic Mirror Retro and our other photo and video highlights, we create experiences people keep talking about. Get in touch — we'll bring the good vibes (and the tech).
