IMAGINE FINALISTS
Discover the final acts of 2024!
Jade Lamy
France
FINALISTS 2024
Jade Lamy, a young French Jazz-Indie Soul singer and pianist, began playing piano at 7 and wrote her first song at 13. She explored various instruments and took singing lessons at 16, performing in piano bars and contests. In 2021, she appeared on The Voice Belgique and refined her style with jazzman Ivan Paduart. Training at the Jazz Studio in Antwerp and the DALIDA INSTITUTE in Aix-En-Provence, she developed a unique blend of indie soul and jazz. Her music embodies a journey of self-discovery, blending softness and resilience.
Ukama
Zimbabwe
FINALIST 2024
Ukama is a Zimbabwean afro-traditional band which started last year at Churchill boys high school. The songs are mostly in vernacular language (Shona) and talks mainly about cultural norms and values. Our motive is to provide entertainment to both adults and children whilst instilling culture through music, as a voice to the world.
Mellecrack
Belgium
FINALIST 2024
Mellecrack is a four-piece band founded in September 2022 by students from the Kunsthumaniora Brussels. The band blends their classical and jazz expertise to unleash their rawer and wilder side with compelling psychedelic rock and high-energy performances
The Grote Geelstaart
Netherlands
FINALIST 2024
With their unusual line-up, De Grote Geelstaart delivers a sound that is reminiscent of a combination of post-punk and post-rock. It's music as fresh as the fish the band is named after! The live show is full of energy; These 5 men play at a high tempo through their set filled with screaming guitars, angular rhythms and dizzying synths.
Bondesson Trio
Sweden
FINALIST 2024
With a lively, responsive and creative ensemble playing, we are instantly spellbound.
They are extremely skilled musicians with original jazz themes and swings.
With playfulness, charm and total control, the act creates a beautiful soundscape where the notes rush across the plains.
Kraiden
Finland
FINALIST 2024
Niilo Turkka, the vocalist of Kraiden, masterfully blends jazz funk and rap, expressed his excitement about the selection: "It's an honour to represent Finnish music on such an international journey. I eagerly anticipate the trip and hope to establish lasting connections with representatives from other countries."
North Macedonia
FINALIST 2024
Ognen Zlatanov
Ognen Zlatanov, a bold new solo project from North Macedonia, pushes the boundaries of post-punk sound. He has deep roots in both classical music and the alternative scene. Formerly a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with the world music band Perija, Zlatanov brings years of musical experience to his latest project. This new sound showcases a darker, edgier post-punk evolution, blending his passion for music into a distinctly modern mix.
Krapyl
Norway
FINALIST 2024
Formed in 2022, Krapyl didn’t waste any time. After just a few months together, they released their debut EP “Før Alt” in April 2023. With a unique sound that fuses growling vocals, dynamic melodies, and powerful stage presence, Krapyl stands out in Norway’s music scene. As they work towards their first album in 2024, their journey is just beginning, with a bright future filled with passion, perseverance, and music that speaks to the soul.
Skylar
Hungary
FINALIST 2024
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Skylar is a 19-year-old bilingual singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, pop-rock, and Disney-pop to create a vibrant, sparkling sound. Inspired by life’s emotional highs and lows, Skylar’s lyrics offer insights that resonate with listeners of all ages. Known for a colourful, glittery style, Skylar has performed widely across England and Hungary, including as a 2022 Joy of Music finalist and on the iconic A38 stage in 2024.