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Braden Detelich
USA
Braden is a 24-year-old DJ and producer. He began DJ’ing at the age of 13 and quickly developed an interest in creating his own music, which led him to start producing. His passion for music took him to Belmont University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Business.
Jess Meilman
USA
Jess believes that creativity without force leads to magic. Growing up in New York, she spent countless hours in her family’s piano room, writing song after song as a way to process her emotions. Jess has a sense for genre-blending indei-pop production, soulful R&B inspired vocals, and self-reflective lyrics.
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Andrew A
Australia
Andrew A has been immersed in music since childhood. At 10, his dad introduced him to drums and music software. Since then, he has been dedicated to learning production daily and pursuing his dream of creating innovative melodic music with great collaborators. He believes the Academy will be instrumental in helping him achieve this goal.
Kuda
Australia
Brendan Kudakwashe, aka "Kuda," is a multi-genre Producer from Melbourne, Australia, blending smooth melodies with a unique coolness. Inspired by artists like Metro Boomin and Calvin Harris, Kuda started producing in his teens, collaborating with rising talents like Jverse. Eager to refine his craft at the JBL & Martin Garrix Music Academy, he seeks to further his journey in music.
Sophie Edwards
Australia
Sophie Edwards is inspired by her local music community and is dedicated to bringing more equality to the scene. She loves performing live with her band and enjoys writing and producing songs for other pop artists.
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Elcee The Alchemist
UK
Elcee the Alchemist finds that music enables him to express his emotions in his own way. He is determined to leave something meaningful on this Earth when he departs, to inspire those who resonate with his message, far beyond music. Truthfully, he believes JBL can help him manifest that legacy.
Bertie
UK
Bertie is a songwriter who crafts songs that people can hear once and instantly sing along to. Passionate about melodies that unite total strangers in joy, Bertie is thrilled to join the Academy. The anticipation of meeting incredible musicians and the possibility of writing amazing songs together is a source of great excitement.
Chef Shippy
UK
Since the age of 7, music has been Chef Shippy's passion. Now, he yearns for the opportunity to showcase his art on the big stage and touch people with his music.
Arlo Redman
UK
Arlo is a 19-year-old from the UK who has always been fascinated by the process of making and creating music. Whether working solo or collaboratively, Arlo loves engaging in musical endeavors. This passion is what drives the desire to join the academy, as it offers the opportunity to connect with others and merge ideas. Arlo finds the concept of guiding listeners through their own mini journeys within a song particularly special.
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Laureano Sanchez
Spain
Laureano Sanchez comes from a music-loving family, but it wasn’t until EDM entered his life that he fully dedicated himself to music, about 12 years ago. Since then, he has worked as a DJ, producer, and composer for many artists.
Ani Queen
Spain
Ani Queen attributes her progress to her stubbornness, perseverance, supportive team, and the education her parents provided. She believes the JBL Academy will expand her musical horizons and connect her with fascinating people to create great music. Ani began making her own music at 16, but her singing journey started at 5, inspired by her parents' Michael Jackson and Shakira records. From a young age, she dreamed of being a singer, actress, and dancer. So far, she has opened for Jason Derulo, performed at Primavera Sound Festival, and is set to release her first studio album in June.
Teresa Guitar
Spain
Teresa Guitar is a Flamenco guitarist with a vision to transform the genre. With millions of views on her social media and the highest engagement among Flamenco guitarists, she believes that the JBL & Martin Garrix Music Academy has the tools to connect her with producers who can advance her musical career.
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Theo-Liii
Denmark
It’s important for Theo-Liii that he embraces his South African Roots. He attempts to complete this task by fusing dusty break beats with soul samples from the 70’s and the 80’s. A well known recipe for the genre of hip hop. What sets Theo apart from his contemporaries are his stubborn approach to his artistry. A rule the artist set for himself before kickstarting his career, was becoming a great rapper and really master the craft of MCeeing. So after garnering six years of experience rapping and writing, Theo now believes it’s the right time to showcase his talent to the world, Full Fledge.
One Nice Boi
Denmark
One Nice Boi is an artist who aims to give people the courage to express the things they are hiding. Writing, singing, and producing ethereal pop, he seeks to inspire people across borders with his voice, sound, and lyrics. He dreams of using the JBL adventure to elevate his career internationally.
Clara Thorup
Denmark
Clara Thorup has music in her blood, with a father who is a professional musician. A career in the music industry has been her dream since she can remember. She has been writing songs for years and now feels ready to start her journey and aim for the stars. Outgoing, ambitious, diligent, and eager to learn, she sees the opportunity to go to Amsterdam with JBL as the perfect chance to expand her network and develop both as an artist and as a person.
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Ezekiel Jin
Sweden
Ezekiel Jin, a Swedish DJ and producer, has been making all types of music for about eight years. If given the chance by JBL and Martin Garrix, he aims to meet other inspirational artists and get one step closer to his dream of collaborating with Deadmau5.
Claire Soukup
Sweden
Claire Soukup, a 24-year-old artist and songwriter, loves exploring different outlets for creative expression. Through dedicated music studies and the "do it yourself" path, she has developed her craft but remains eager to keep evolving and meet her authentic audience.
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Quinn Aiden
The Netherlands
On his 11th birthday, Quinn Aiden received David Guetta’s album “One Love” from his sister. This album sparked a passion within him; he had never encountered music like this before. The sound stayed with him for years, and by the age of 17, he began creating Hardstyle music, which led him to explore various styles. Quinn Aiden hopes that one day his music will ignite the same passion in someone else.
Anne Vera
The Netherlands
Anne Vera creates expressive Nederpop with perceptive, poetic lyrics exploring existential and personal themes. Her music blends playful synths, deep basslines, and dreamy vocal melodies to express herself truthfully. At the Music Academy, she's ready to delve deeper into her artistic identity.
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Esther
Belgium
Esther is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Belgium, focused on writing, singing, and producing music, primarily in the EDM genre. Her passion for music started at a young age, and she taught herself to sing, write, and produce in her bedroom. While she's enjoyed making music in her personal 'studio', Esther now feels ready to step into the music industry.
Mara
Belgium
Mara is a creative soul, always making something. From a young age, she had a huge imagination and was always surrounded by music. Now that she’s older, she still lives in her head a lot. Writing music has helped her reconnect with the world. When something is written down, it becomes tangible in a way. She studied guitar but found that her love was more with writing and singing. So that’s what she does now.
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OREN
France
OREN has always been captivated by the power of music—how lyrics resonate, melodies give chills, and concerts forge connections with strangers. Less than a year ago, after composing and writing since high school, OREN decided to step into the spotlight and share creations that could deeply touch people.
SkyLab
France
Marked by loneliness, SkyLab has always found solace in music. Determined to make it his main asset for launching his life and finding his place, he aims to connect people through productions brimming with emotion and power.
GR!DR
France
GR!DR began making music at age 8 with piano lessons. Inspired by Avicii, Martin Garrix, and San Holo, his musical palette spans Future Bass, Stutter House, and DNB. Learning from renowned producers and artists at the JBL & Martin Garrix Music Academy will be a significant boost for his career.
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SHAMIM
Germany
SHAMIM draws inspiration from her personal experiences, crafting lyrics that forge strong connections with audiences. She hopes to gain new skills and network with fellow artists at the JBL & Martin Garrix Music Academy. Her musical background blends old jazz, soul, and RnB, with a focus on Neo-Soul. SHAMIM has been making music since age 7, starting with piano and writing her own songs for the past 10 years.
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Melizza
Switzerland
Melizza fell in love with singing and songwriting early in life, thanks to her musical family, especially her mom. Last year, she took a chance and released her first single. Recently, she has been performing on local stages in her hometown, aiming to break into the music industry. Melizza believes that the JBL & Martin Garrix Music Academy would be a tremendous opportunity for her career, offering inspiration and significant growth in her musical journey.
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Kunal
India
Kunal has been passionate about music since childhood, starting with drums and bongos. Inspired by music festivals and artists like Martin Garrix, he began producing music with FL Studio. At the Music Academy, Kunal aims to refine his skills and gain valuable industry insights through their mentorship programs.
Saachi
India
Hailing from Mumbai, India- Saachi is an Alt/RnB artist who marries groovy hooks and the ability to say it as is. Bringing to the forefront the moody existentialism of a 20 something year old using Rnb, Funk and Soul.
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ZWOO
Korea
Since high school, ZWOO has always been fascinated by songs with unique sounds. Timbaland was his favorite among them. His sound was so unique and charming, sometimes even a bit weird. This is what ZWOO has been focusing on. He wants to explore how free he can be within the 'pop' genre.
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JumbogoatXXL
Singapore
JumbogoatXXL is a DJ, producer, and artist who creates techno in his unique style. Music has been a huge part of his life, from getting his first iPod to learning how to play the guitar, and eventually picking up a DAW, which led him to DJing. He would love to join the Academy to sharpen his skills to industry standards, not just in production, but in all aspects necessary to succeed as an artist.
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