Future Husband
Nothing truly ends or begins inside Future Husband’s cinematic synthesis of synth-pop, neo-soul and indie rock. Their music acts almost like a portal between heaven and earth with some smooth-as-silk bass action to weld it all together. Built on friendship, they bring a raw and immersive energy to every performance.
jet van der steen
Jet is no ‘slick pop star’. She comes across as someone who could be your girl next door, but one with a razor-sharp pen, a big heart, and a middle finger in her back pocket for anyone who underestimates her. She radiates something rebellious, authentic, and empathetic all at the same time. Her sound has developed strongly in recent years, mixing electronics with her distinctive pop sound.
MICHA
As one of the most promising upcoming talents of the Netherlands, MICHA managed to touch the hearts of many with his raw, powerful voice. After many sold out shows, festival gigs and receiving a ‘’Topsong’’ award on NPO Radio 2, he is ready to steal many hearts on our stage.
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.
Glazyhaze
Influenced by shoegaze, dream pop and alternative sounds, this band from Venice ranges from dark atmospheres to dreamy soundscapes. Their debut album delves into the complexities of love, narrating a journey of self-discovery and emotional contrasts. Characterized by a personal sound and songwriting, they embrace bedroom pop, post-punk and art rock influences.
gala dragot
Björk's weirdness meets Rosalía's drama, but make it about doom-scrolling at 3am and wanting someone who doesn't exist: gala dragot makes art-pop for girls who feel too much. Bringing glitchy chaos, she serves strings that haunt you and electronics that hit differently. No filter, no label, just vibes and feelings.
Hiigo
Hiigo is a Dutch pop band from Zwolle, formed by Koen Gardebroek, Dion van der Geest, Aart de Gier, Peter Terluin and Hans van der Werf. What started as a group of friends with a shared love of music has grown into a band bringing fresh energy to Nederpop. Their songs mix Dutch lyrics with modern influences from The 1975 and Bon Iver, exploring the joys and mild terrors of growing older in music that makes you think while you dance. Since their start in 2021, they have worked with producer Rob Peters, known for Bløf, Typhoon and Flemming, to release their debut EP Thuis in 2024. Singles like Tankstation became a Radio 2 TopSong and reached number one in both De Verrukkelijke 15 and the 3FM Verlanglijst, while their self-organised Tankstation festival has already hosted artists such as Lucky Fonz III, Wies, Droom Dit, Jet van der Steen and Gerson Main.
Nienke Leone
Dylan van Dael
Born in Bogotá and shaped by Berlin’s underground, Dylan van Dael is a boundary-pushing producer, artist, and musician. Since 2018, he has been crafting soundscapes that cross borders, producing for international artists and blending styles inspired by global encounters. His music serves as a meeting point of cultures, genres, and raw emotion. Whether in the studio or on stage as a guitarist, Dylan builds bridges between creative communities. Now, he brings that energy to Altstadt. Expect hypnotic textures, cinematic intensity, and a performance that speaks every language of feeling. At Hit The City, Dylan also unveils his first solo project as part of the music innovation program. A deeply personal release brought to life alongside Pokka, a 3D character reflecting the project’s immersive and imaginative world.
High Hi
Emerging from Belgium's fertile underground with the quiet assurance of those who know exactly what they're doing, this trio has methodically carved out a space where atmospheric experimentation and razor-sharp pop sensibilities coexist in perfect equilibrium. The Antwerp-based trio debuted with a dreamy, shoegaze-infused style that evolved across releases into a nuanced balance of introspection and accessible hooks.