SINGER/SONGWRITER, PRODUCER

Naaz is a Kurdish independent producer, singer, writer and director from the Netherlands. Growing up in a refugee household, she found escape in writing songs from a young age, many of which are now tattooed on her body as symbols of her freedom.

Teaching herself to write, produce, and compose, she created her first project, Bits of Naaz, in her childhood bedroom. She’s toured Europe four times with her unique blend of English and Kurdish music, earning praise from icons like Elton John and Lana Del Rey. Despite facing industry challenges, Naaz returned stronger, writing in her mother tongue and winning awards for both her music and self-directed visuals.

She has secured a book deal, writing her first novel alongside a brand-new album showcasing her versatility.

She is also well known for her willingness to speak gracefully about sensitive subjects, such as being a musician with autism, growing up in the diaspora, being a woman of color in music, and the art of producing the music she writes.

Known for her versatility, she is ready to mesmerize her audience in her own authentic way.

HEAD OF A&R, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC BENELUX

After her time at Sony Music Publishing Benelux, where she gained insight into all aspects of publishing, Lekeisha realized that her passion lay in A&R. At the beginning of 2023, she made the move to Warner Chappell Benelux as an A&R Manager. In this role, Lekeisha had the opportunity to build her own roster from scratch, focusing on Dutch pop and hip-hop. She now works closely with artists, songwriters, and producers such as Antoon, Bankzitters, Brahim Fouradi, Julian Vahle, Kevin Bosch, Paul Sinha, Renske te Buck, Reverse, Roxy Dekker, Samuel Welten, and Trobi.

In November last year, Lekeisha took an exciting next step within the company and was appointed Head of A&R. This role allows her to further develop her vision and add even more value for WCMs songwriters.

ARTIST MANAGER (The Bloys & Headfirst, Dave Nunes, FS Green, Full Crate)

Kimberly Tanikromo is a music industry professional with over a decade of experience spanning events, publishing, label development and artist management. After early roles at Headfirst Music, being at the forefront of San Holo’s forward-thinking label bitbird, and later as Head of Creative at Next Era Publishing, she continued to build and shape platforms for talent across different corners of the industry. From 2021 to 2024 she ran Cruise Control Studios, setting up its publishing arm and label. During this time, she also started her own venture focusing on artist and project management.

Her sweet spot sits between creative music business and DJ culture, with a proven track record in building international careers and developing independent ecosystems that last.
Today, she runs her own venture The Bloys, creating projects that connect talent with community and culture, such as nosweat., a dinner series offering artists both a stage and an audience. Alongside this, she continues to manage artists within The Bloys and Headfirst, guiding names like Dave Nunes, FS Green, Full Crate, and S!RENE toward sustainable careers that balance creativity and business.

(MODERATOR) FREELANCE CREATIVE PRODUCER @ UDRA AND PROGRAMMING & EVENTS @ SHESAID.SO AMSTERDAM

Mai Jammeh is a creative projects manager, program maker and moderator working across music and entertainment. She has spent the last five years as the Manager of Production & Research at independent music agency Sizzer, overseeing productions for brands like Heineken, Diesel and Adidas as well as handling artist relations, publishing contracts and music copyrights.

She is currently involved in developing UDRA, a new artist residency in Spain, and contributes as an Events & Programming Manager at she said.so Amsterdam. Passionate about amplifying female voices, she initiated and produced 556 Hz (2023, 2024), a writing camp focused on creating more tangible sync opportunities for women in music and advertising.

(MODERATOR) FOUNDER, SOURCE SEVEN + PROGRAMMING & EVENTS @ SHESAID.SO AMSTERDAM

Isaiah Woelkens has spent the past years working in artist development and management, helping artists navigate both the creative and business sides of their careers. What drives her most is protecting the heart of the music industry: the artist. Stepping into a new chapter, she’s focused on challenging the systems that often overlook creativity and well-being, and on reimagining what real support for artists can look like in today’s industry.