IMAGINE WINNERS

Discover those who have made it to the top!

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

Zimbawe

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

Zimbawe

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.