Boundary -pushing, poetic, and activist – Roufaida is an artist whose work reflects her evolving perspective and commitment to exploring new ideas. Drawing from her North-African heritage,she combines unconventional melodies with metaphorical songwriting shaped by Arabic poetryand the realities of today’s world. Influenced by innovative artists like Rosalía, Björk, and AroojAftab, Dutch-Moroccan Roufaida honors multiple traditions while creatively expanding upon them. Roufaida’s breakthrough came with the release of the Roufaida EP in 2023, featuring standouttracks like Don’t Bend, showcasing the deep tones of the Moroccan guembri, and Kalimat,inspired by a poem by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani. The EP gained international airplay andbrought her to stages across the Benelux, Germany, and Morocco, with performances atfestivals such as Down The Rabbit Hole, Into The Great Wide Open, and Noorderslag.She has shared the stage with artists like Xavier Rudd, Balthazar, Melody Gardot, and Eefje de Visser.Praised for its distinctive sound, the EP earned two nominations for the prestigious EdisonAwards. Critics have hailed Roufaida as “a true discovery” (De Volkskrant), applauded her fusionof North-African influences with alternative pop (NRC), and recognized "Don’t Bend" as “the coolest groove of the year” (Humo). Her first album 'Coming up for air' was released in October and praised in Benelux media.

Be sure to arrive on time, as the opening act will be performed by the multi-talented singer-songwriter Nina Sampermans, who has been the driving force behind major international successes for many years. She has co-written songs for Portland, Emma Bale, Charles, and Gjon's Tears, among others. As a singer, she has performed on stage with Hooverphonic and Willem Ardui.
Her work has earned her multiple platinum awards, the award for best composition at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 and, more recently, a MIA nomination for Best Songwriter.
Nina Sempermans knows how to get under your skin with her honest indie folk songs and intimate voice. Inspired by Adrienne Lenker, José Gonzalez and Billie Marten, she translates the complexity of everyday emotions into music. Today, she has resolutely chosen to embark on a solo adventure, with a yet-to-be-released debut album waiting to be discovered.