IMAGINE WINNERS
Discover those who have made it to the top!
Ukama
Zimbabwe
WINNERS 2024
Ukama is a Zimbabwean afro-traditional band which started last year at Churchill boys high school. The songs are mostly in vernacular language (Shona) and talks mainly about cultural norms and values. Our motive is to provide entertainment to both adults and children whilst instilling culture through music, as a voice to the world.
Soundcellar
France
WINNERS 2023
This energetic band from Dole started as a trio composed of Sarah as a singer, Thomas as a guitarist and beatboxer, and Cléo as a bass player. They were later joined by drummer Adélie and named their band Soundcellar, after a conservatory. Embracing rock and soul influences, their music delivered a powerful magnetic performance, plunging their audience into a dreamy music journey. That way, Soundcellar's originality and energy guaranteed their place at the top of the podium.
Wheobe
France
WINNERS 2022
Wheobe is a made-up word created and chose by Swann (lead vocals), Ivanoé (guitar), Matthias (bass guitar) and Matthieu (drums) to name their band. Their music delivers an impressive mixture, somewhere between 70's psych rock, a fresh indie rock and a catchy alt rock vibes. Oscillating between Radiohead and Black Midi, the combo proves to be a winner both by its ardor and its bewitching live.
Ventus
Belgium
WINNERS 2021
This young and energetic band from Gent started as a duo between Emma Demoor and Gonzalo Temmermans, but recently were joined by drummer Rune De Groote and guitarist Tijl Coorevits, creating the Ventus sound.
The band, all students at MUDA, composes catchy pop songs, focusing meticulously on their lyrics and message. Ventus’ influences include artists such as Aurora, Trixie Whitley, Agnes Obel, and Oh Wonder. They create dreamy Indie pop aimed at touching the souls of their audience!
Wenyombwe
Zimbabwe
WINNERS 2019
Wenyombwe are an afrofusion ensemble from Harare who bring an electric performance that combines dance and vocals, brass and bass; keeping you glued to the dancefloor all night long!
tRuckks
France
WINNERS 2018
Oh the horror! tRuckks are an eclectic bunch of French renegades who traverse the alternative landscape effortlessly, bringing an often uneasy vibe that none-the-less captivates audiences in a kind of musical spell, leaving you sweating for more!
Denfima
France
WINNERS 2017
An artist, a rapper, an anti hero. A subtle blend of relaxation and provocation, reality and fiction. His story of daily vicissitudes, improbable victories and stinging failures provides him with an inexhaustible reservoir of motivation and inspiration.
Jesa
Zimbabwe
WINNERS 2016
Jesa presents a unique Zimbabwean vibe for every tribe, with a powerful dynamic that plays out between their two lead singers Leah, an operatic soulstress and Alfred, whose gruff but warm tones provide the perfect counterpoint to which the band grooves you along an African journey through love and life.
In Circles
Sweden
WINNERS 2015
Like the name implies, the metal riffs of the Swedish sons will certainly drive you in circles whether that be in a moshpit or in the mind.
Were
Zimbabwe
WINNERS 2014
Were go deep into their traditional roots to pull inspiration that informs a theatrical approach that embraces influences from across the African continent.
Gustaf Modin
Sweden
WINNER 2012
Moody, insightful and full of raw emotion, Gustaf Modin is a Swedish singer-songwriter with a whole lot to give. Self-reflective lyrics give way to a difficult youth that always shines a light on the rays of hope that line those dark clouds.
Algot
Sweden
WINNERS 2011
Swedish folk duo Algot were the first band to win the Imagine International Final with the infectious heart-warming tunes and connection.