LeBlanc
LeBlanc represents a new wave of Dutch-speaking artists from Brussels, fusing rap, punk, and electronic sounds into bold, unpredictable sonic collisions. His music is a rallying cry for anyone eager to unleash pure, unfiltered energy. In 2024, he unveiled his debut album, Nog Steeds Op Een Zoektocht, a fearless blend of rap and thundering electronic beats spanning DnB to hardcore. The record provides an introspective window into LeBlanc’s world, navigating the chaos of modern life. Sonically, he straddles the line between Joost and Zwangere Guy, with a dash of Prodigy’s bite to keep things sharp.
YĪN YĪN
Get ready to groove with Dutch quartet YĪN YĪN at Hit The City! Fresh from global tours hitting Paradiso, Lowlands, Fuji Rock, and beyond, the Maastricht-based four-piece brings their fourth album, Yatta!, to life. A hypnotic fusion of disco, funk, psychedelia, and Southeast Asian sounds, their music is a journey from Italo disco’s mystical space grooves to 1960s Japanese soul-funk and Thai spaghetti western vibes. From dancefloor-filling beats to trippy, chill soundscapes, YĪN YĪN craft a globe-trotting, exploratory groove that’s endlessly infectious.
Jesse Hoefnagels
Jesse Hoefnagels proves why he’s one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic rising talents. Seamlessly blending music, video production and content creation, Jesse first captivated audiences through his headline-making YouTube series before carving out a powerful path as an artist. After a string of successful releases, Jesse continues to evolve his sound. His 2025 EP Wakker in het donker marks a bold new chapter: rawer, more honest and more personal than ever. Across five tracks — including Verlangen with Gotu Jim, Laten and Laatste nacht. He explores the space between alternative pop and melancholic club music, taking his first confident steps into a fresh, electronic-driven sound made to be experienced live. 2026 marks the year his music truly comes alive on stage.
badtime
Born as a visual art collaboration in The Hague a few years ago, badtime quickly grew into a multi-disciplinary universe of its own. With electronic drumbeats, pulsating basslines, hypnotic synth and punky guitars, duo Kevin Schuitland and Ioana Ciora will make sure you won’t leave the dancefloor.
KIRARA
Get ready for an electrifying journey with KIRARA. Inspired by 1990s British dance music and 2000s Japanese electronica, the South Korean producer KIRARA crafts euphoric yet melancholic tracks using her computer and MIDI controllers. Entirely self-composed. Since 2014 she has carved out a shimmering universe of sound, releasing five full-length albums and numerous projects that blend delicate, emotional melodies with surging, dancefloor-driven energy. A seasoned live performer with 30+ shows a year, she has graced stages from SXSW to Ultra Korea and the Venice Biennale. Eight-time Korean Music Awards nominee and winner, her acclaimed album is essential listening for electronic music lovers.
Jack Shore
Mixing nostalgic electronic influences with personal feelings that inspired his journey, Jack Shore found an unique method of performing with synthesizers and loopers. Creating music on the spot while reading the audience in real-time, he already left a big impression on us with his JACK IN THE MIDDLE TOUR.
Niels Orens
Niels Orens is an electronic music producer with a knack for blending acoustic and electronic textures into a soundscape that feels deeply human. With deep basslines, warm cello harmonies, and a classical heart beating beneath rich electronic layers, Orens invites you into a sonic world where emotion takes the lead. His introspective yet dynamic live sets blur the lines between acoustic and electronic, calm and chaos. Following the release of his 2024 EP s/low nights, Orens continues to carve out space for reflection in a fast-paced scene. Fresh from collaborations with Max Cooper and performances across Europe, his AV live show will be featured at Hit The City.
Nymfo
With a career spanning legendary labels like Metalheadz, RAM Records, and Dispatch, Amsterdam-based Nymfo has earned his stripes as one of Drum & Bass’s most respected names. Whether lighting up massive festivals or bringing heat to the clubs where it all began, his DJ sets are a masterclass in tough, dancefloor-ready energy. Now running his own label, Love For Low Frequencies, and still pushing boundaries with every drop, Nymfo is proof that deep bass and sharp instincts never go out of style.
Charlie Avalon
Charlie Avalon is the DJ duo that derails your night in the best way possible. Chaos, curated to perfection. Charlie Rombach and Avalon Peters spin anything that gets the floor moving. From alternative bangers to electronic slammers, pop anthems to indie gems. Their only rule? No rules. After sharing the stage with icons like The Dare, 2manydjs, and LYNKS, and performing at festivals such as Best Kept Secret, Lowlands, Down The Rabbit Hole, and Into The Great Wide Open, as well as venues like Paradiso, Tivoli, and Melkweg, there’s no escaping them. Not that you’d want to. Expect chaos, sweat, and pure dancefloor euphoria during their set at Hit The City.