The project
Eindhoven has a rich culture when it comes to music. From pop heroes to bedroom producers, from techno heads to carnival hits, the city has seen it all. But what is the real sound of Eindhoven? Judging more than 100+ songs the audience and the judges have spoken.
Chosen by a group of 8 professional artists, the winner of the Judges Award is: Jasmijn – Doemedanieaan Man. Thanks to a huge amount of votes by the public the Audience award was won by: Hangmat – Lichtjesroute.
TOP 5
Jasmijn
Dries van Elten
Hang Chow Crow
Eric Dijseldonk
Hangmat
TOP 5
Hangmat
Hang Chow Crow
Gewoon Gebleven
Boibeige ft. Gypsie Melody
Mike Weerts
The Sound of Eindhoven is an initiative of citymarketing organization Eindhoven365 in cooperation with Edhv - supported by
JOS FEIJEN
Since 2014, Jos Feijen has held the role of director for the pop stage Effenaar. One of his qualities: he recognizes an artist when he sees one. Which is why Jos will be chairman of the jury!
IRIS PENNING
Iris Penning is a singer-songwriter and radio host. Last year, she got the title of city poet of Eindhoven. With her poetic pop songs, Iris has already touched many audiences. Now she continues to surprise us with her intriguing lyrics for the city.
BOB DE WIT
Bob de Wit started in a band of his own. Now he is the owner of Super Nova Studio, that manages and produces for bands. He is also the co-founder of the online music sessions called ‘The Sessions’.
MISS DJAX
Miss Djax or Saskia Slegers, better known as The Acid Queen, is a DJ, entrepreneur, and above all, a pioneer in the acid, techno, and hip-hop scene. With her record label Djax-Up-Beats, she made house music from Chicago gain a foothold in Europe. She also wrote history by being the first company to release Nederhop (Dutch spoken rap-music).
MIGGS DE BRUIJN
Migue Bolambe alias Miggs de Bruijn is a Congolese-Dutch rapper. In collaboration with Dynamo and 040Records, he set foot on hip-hop ground for the first time and has never left. Previously he was an act at the Appelsap Festival, and in 2016 he gained over a million views with his 101Barz winter session.
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN
Anneke van Giersbergen has been on stage as a singer since she was twelve. First in pop groups and the band The Gathering, later solo. She is like a chameleon: she knows how to adapt to all kinds of genres. No wonder she was nominated twice for an Edison and received the Buma ROCKS! Export Award.
Y'SKID
From the moment he bought his first music tool, a Roland MC303 for those in the know, Frank Sens has devoted his life to the music scene. As Y'skid, you'll encounter him as a DJ and producer. His body of work includes everything from collaborations with Dutch rappers like Brainpower and Fresku to theater shows.
FRANK VEENSTRA
You might know Frank Veenstra as the artistic manager of the Muziekgebouw, where he has been responsible for managing innovative programs full of interesting crossovers for over fifteen years. He is also active as Creative Producer and the driving force behind the singer-songwriter outfit Aidan's Well.