Which artists did you see shining before they dominated the charts and arenas? Nieuwe Oogst presents promising Dutch pop acts shaping the future of the pop scene. On Friday, April 3rd, singer-songwriters Judith and Sophia will be performing at our intimate Stage 3 – the place where you can experience them up close and personal.

After Judith 's breakthrough in 2022, when she was named the winner of MNM Rising Star by Pommelien Thijs and Snelle, she's been making waves with honest, self-deprecating pop songs about heartbreak, mental health, and women's rights. Her catchy, energetic tracks have a light touch, yet simultaneously address serious themes—just like in her latest single, "Hi, How's Your Girlfriend ," about a man secretly stringing two women along. With a fresh contract with Sony Music Benelux, a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest on the horizon, and new music on the way, Judith is ready to conquer many more hearts.

Dutch singer-songwriter Sophia found her voice after winning The Voice of Holland in 2020 – and she's been making it heard loud and clear since December 2023 on her debut EP , "Under the Blood Moon." Think: pop-meets-singer-songwriter with powerful hooks, somewhere in the universe of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Fleetwood Mac. Live, she enjoys being on stage as often as possible: supporting the likes of Roxeanne Hazes and Blackbird, but also performing her own shows. In between, she writes songs for others and dreams out loud of epic festivals, sold-out venues, and eventually even a Grammy. One thing is clear: Sophia feels like she's only just begun.