During the Popronde, it's time once again for up-and-coming talent from the Netherlands to make their mark. These artists will be performing at various venues throughout our beautiful city—and, of course, Bibelot is one of them!
Power Stage:
MAYTE Headstrong alt-pop with Frisian lyrics, straight from the heart. Mayte takes you on a journey with an explosive, theatrical performance.
In 2025, she won De Kleine Prijs van Friesland, the Frisian Song Contest “Liet,” and the Bernlef Prize. In 2026, she was selected for Popronde and named a 3voor12 Talent.
In the fall of 2026, she released her second EP, *Tid wurdt myn freon* (Time Becomes My Friend): a record about personal growth and letting go. With this, Mayte opens a new chapter, featuring a darker and rawer sound.
Wilson A.
Wat begon als een mislukte boekenclub ontspoorde al snel tot Wilson A.: een vierkoppig gezelligheidscollectief gewapend met gitaren en oldschool synthesizers. Een slonzige blend van electropunk en gruizige garagerock zorgt voor liveshows vol ongemak, plezier en een rits aan dansbangers voor mensen die clubs liever vermijden.
KRAM is an Irish-Dutch alternative/post-punk band from Amsterdam, driven by urgency, tension, and collective release. Guided by their belief that “Love Stands Forever,” they seek to create connection in a divided world through their music and live shows. Known for their powerful, explosive, and unifying live shows, they won the Amsterdam Pop Prize in 2025. They recorded their debut EP with Alex Greaves (Gurriers, bdrmm, Yard Act). Although they haven’t released any music yet, they’ve already taken their first steps onto the international stage with two tours in England and a show at Super Sonic’s “They’re Gonna Be Big” in Paris. This fall, they’ll be participating in the Popronde, where 3voor12, OOR, and Nevermind The Hype have named them a talent to watch.
Fuel:
Amani was born and raised in Suriname. Amani’s music today is rooted in an authentic Afro-Caribbean sound, blending elements of pop, dancehall, kawina, R&B, and house. Her upcoming EP, *Echo*, marks the beginning of a new era—an era in which she fully embraces her identity, roots, and artistic vision.
Duygu Alkan is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Turkey and is based in Rotterdam. She blends Eastern-inspired melodies with sleek synth-pop to create a sound that is fresh, emotional, and unmistakably her own. With her debut single, Duygu confidently steps onto the pop scene. Her songs are original and full of emotion.
Kunstkerk:
xico is een Amsterdamse improvisator en geluidskunstenaar die met generatieve livesets de grenzen van elektronische muziek verkent. Door geluid fysiek en interactief te benaderen, creëert hij unieke luisterervaringen waarin instrumenten, objecten en ruimtes onderdeel worden van het klanklandschap. Hij presenteerde zijn werk op verschillende internationale podia en residenties, waaronder Sonic Acts, 4D Sound en Radio Alhara. In 2026 neemt zijn soloproject SOM FLORINT deel aan de Popronde en aan het coachingprogramma van instrumentontwikkelaars (iii).
