Line-up:
Host
Jermaine Berkhoudt
Besides his sidequests as Host, MC, Sound Designer and Actor. Jermaine Berkhoudt joined the then local indie hiphop label ‘VanIeder1’ (2010-2015) as a young rapper at the age of 19. As former vocalist/frontman of the band ‘Funky Organizers’ (2014-2017) he was one of the best booked bands during the Poprond’15, during their tours through France and their fully scheduled summer tours along major festivals, he gained a lot of experience with live music.
Musician: TOS
TOS is a Dutch independent singer-songwriter whose vocal range is so striking that it defines his live performances. That’s no surprise given influences like Prince and D’Angelo, from whom he draws his inspiration. With his band, consisting of drums, bass, guitar and vocals, he creates a dynamic sound that is both intimate and grand, blending soulful songwriting with infectious grooves. At the core of TOS’ philosophy is the belief that music brings people together — it’s about connection, not competition.
Musician: The Max Kuitems Quartet
The Max Kuitems Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble with one idea: to thrive on the edge of beauty and chaos. Based in the Netherlands, these 4 young Europeans musicians blend explosive energy with musical sensitivity, creating new music which is melodic and volatile. Not afraid of mixing avant-garde jazz, dance music and the canon of jazz history together, their music tells stories that are reimagined every performance, never compromising risktaking to explore new grounds.
About our partners:
OSHI is a platform for talent development that creates fertile ground for driven musicians and aspiring creative professionals through collaboration and connection. Our vision is to become a leading entity within the Dutch music industry for R&B, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and related genres. OSHI was founded in collaboration with a strong network of partners, including House of Knowledge, Orisun Studio, PAARD, Super-Sonic Jazz, Paradiso, BIRD, Patronaat, and INI Movement.
The Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, founded in 1826, is the oldest conservatoire in the Netherlands. It combines tradition with innovation and is renowned for its excellent jazz department, providing an inspiring environment for musicians and dancers from all over the world.
Community Connector: Babin
Born in Nepal and raised in Barcelona, Babin Olano moved to the Netherlands five years ago to study jazz guitar at the Royal Conservatoire. Since then, he has performed at festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Sniester Festival, Prinsjesnacht, Scheveningen Surf Festival, and Uit Festival, and played in venues like Melkweg, BIRD, PAARD Café, Café September, and Zwarte Ruiter. These experiences have given him valuable insights into how strong and sustainable live music communities are built.
What excites him about Dune Sessions is its potential to become a true meeting place for emerging voices, collaboration, and experimentation. While he has experienced vibrant jam sessions in cities like Amsterdam (Supersonic Jam) and Barcelona (Marula Café jams), I see a clear opportunity to further develop that same energy in a unique way in The Hague.
