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IMAGINE FINALISTS

Check the finalists of 2026!

Sheriff Band

Zimbabwe

FINALIST 2026

Sheriff Band is a dynamic Afro-fusion band bringing fresh energy to the global stage. Fusing African rhythms with modern instrumentation including congas, shakers, keyboard, drum and bass guitar creating a sound rooted in culture and art.

Genre:   African​

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Afro Tribe

Mozambique

FINALIST 2026

Afro Tribe is a dynamic five-piece Mozambican band bringing together talented musicians from the Central and Southern regions of Mozambique. United by a deep passion for music and cultural expression, the band draws from the rich traditions of Mozambican music and the wider African musical heritage, blending traditional influences with contemporary sounds and arrangements. ​

Genres:  World     African    Folk

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Jutro Bez Tebe

Serbia

FINALIST 2026

Jutro Bez Tebe (Morning Without You) is a band from Kragujevac, Serbia formed in early 2025. The music of this young band is rooted in alternative rock sound, incorporating elements of genres such as pop, shoegaze, and electronic music, while their lyrics primarily explore themes of love. In December 2025, the band released their debut single, “Narukvice” which received a very positive response from the audience and got the band gigs all around Serbia. The band continues to independently handle their entire audio and video production, as well as writing, composing, and producing all of their music.

Genre:   Rock   Alternative

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Perseida

North Macedonia

FINALIST 2026

Under the thick layers of guitars and seismic drums and bass, the voice of Perseida - a Macedonian shoegaze band formed in 2025 - breaks through. The melodies travel between dream and reality, where chaos and distortion create their harmonious sound. As if you were watching a meteor shower in a meadow, Perseida, with each song, like a different star in a constellation, sings about a different feeling

Genre:  Other   Alternative

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Gender Reveal Atomic Bomb

Belgium

FINALIST 2026

An explosion of creative chaos. A time warp to the future of punk. Gender Reveal Atomic Bomb blends the raw authenticity of punk rock and riot grrrl with intricate guitar and basslines inspired by metal, glam, and prog. A journey to another dimension for anyone who feels like an alien on their home planet or in their own skin. Prepare to be blasted into orbit.

Genre:  Rock  Other   Punk

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Nicolas Kijowski

Norway

FINALIST 2026

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Genre:  Pop

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Zooey

The Netherlands

FINALIST 2026

​Zooey is the solo project of Korean-Dutch artist Yebun Choi. Inspired by cinema, literature, visual art, and a teenage obsession with 90s alternative singer-songwriters, their music explores personal narratives within boundless soundscapes. They released a self-titled EP in 2024.

Genre:  Indie   Rock   Pop   Alternative

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Nine

France

FINALIST 2026

Nine is a singer-songwriter born in Paris in 2007. In 2025, she first won the regional selection of Tremplin Imagine JMF for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, before winning the national final. She will now represent France in the international final in 2026. The same year, Nine joined the National School of Music of Villeurbanne in the Preparatory Cycle for Higher Education (CPES) and finished finalist in the national Pulsations springboard of the CROUS.  She performs on stage with confidence and spontaneity and composes pop melodies, borrowing codes from hip-pop and rap. Her texts revolve with poetry and humor around her questions as a young woman, from her commitments to the troubles of the inner life through the lightness of everyday life. She is currently preparing her first EP.

Genre:  Hip-Hop/Rap   Singer-Songwriter   Pop

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Lovisa Sörgjerd

Sweden

FINALIST 2026

My name is Lovisa Sörgjerd. I am a 20-year-old artist and songwriter. My music is often described as pushing the boundaries of what Swedish pop can be. I give the piano a prominent role in my music—something that feels natural to me, having played since childhood. Swedish lyrics are also central to my work, and I strive to make them imaginative and honest. I am currently studying at a music college in Dalarna, with the ambition of reaching a wide audience with my music.

Genre:  Pop   Indie

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Nkhomgono
Za Sumu

Malawi

FINALIST 2026

Nkhongono Za Sumu, meaning "mphavu za nyimbo" The Power of Music" in the Tumbuka language, is a dynamic five-member band based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Founded by a group of talented young musicians, the band is committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Malawi's rich musical heritage while embracing diverse musical styles that connect with audiences across cultures. While the band performs a variety of genres, its signature sound is deeply rooted in traditional Malawian music, blending authentic rhythms, indigenous instruments, captivating vocals, and contemporary musical influences to create unique and memorable performances.

Genre:  Malawian Traditional Music   Afro Fusion   Afro Pop

Contemporary African Music    Folk

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Will Edgar

United Kingdom

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Will Edgar is a talented 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Bolton, UK. He's been making waves in the music scene with his acoustic folk and Americana-inspired sound, drawing comparisons to legendary artists like Bob Dylan (Pete Waterman 2024) gaining recognition from renowned songwriting figures such as Kamille (Little Mix’s Co-Writer). Now Will is carving into the UK folk and Americana scene, gaining recognition from audiences for his storytelling, emotion and strong performances with comparisons to artists such as Stephen Wilson Jr (by Darius Rucker).  Influenced heavily by folk artists such as Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell and Bob Dylan, Will brings in aspects from Western Country and Blues, often being compared to the likes of Zach Bryan and Sam Barber. After just finishing an Album which is to be released this year, Will is currently working in Nashville for a period this year, but is due back late August for a series of shows in the late year. Later to be released will be a self produced EP, set to be out in the early months of 2027.

Genre:  Blues   Folk   Country

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TOXIN

Hungary

FINALIST 2026

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We are a Hungarian metal band trying to do the best to make it be one of the big names.

Genre:   Metal

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