Super-Sonic Jazz presents: Super-Sonic Showcase Fest
Together with OSHI and Steppin’ Into Tomorrow, Super-Sonic Jazz is introducing a brand new two-day festival at Paradiso: Super-Sonic Showcase Fest. In addition to the annual Super-Sonic Jazz Festival in November, this new initiative offers a stage to emerging talent that pushes the boundaries of jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop—with a strong focus on the local scene.
Super-Sonic Showcase Fest brings together creators and music lovers, with a line-up that embodies the future of jazz. Expect innovative sounds, artistic cross-pollination, and an energetic atmosphere where talent and creativity take center stage. It’s a festival for curious listeners who want to explore what’s alive, growing, and blooming in the Dutch music scene.
Super-Sonic Showcase Fest is not just a platform for musical talent, but also a meeting place for artists, listeners, and lovers of music. A space where musicians can connect, spark new collaborations, and exchange ideas. Here, the local scene is not only celebrated but also strengthened—a space where the future of the scene becomes tangible.
Wednesday, July 2
Live: Brintex Collective, Siegfried Hart, ii
DJ’s: Pelanoir & Abiba, Mo Wrights, Lucas Benjamin
Thursday, July 3
Live: Imaginarium, Helena Casella, Y.O.P.E., halfpastseven featuring Tallulah Rose
DJ’s: SIEM, KC The Funkaholic, Shamis
On both days, make sure to browse the Wicked Wax vinyl market—the perfect place to expand your record collection.
Imaginarium
Helena Casella
The Belgian-Brazilian Helena Casella is a composer and vocalist. In her music, she explores genres like R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, modern jazz, and Brazilian rhythms, which she weaves together in her own distinctive way to create a unique sound. Through this, Helena gives shape to her thoughts and daydreams. Her voice is soft yet intense, and her vocal reflections blend familiar rhythms and harmonies with elegant, unexpected twists.
Casella deliberately opts for an organic sound, using live instrumentation and as few digital effects as possible. Whether performing solo or with a seven-piece band, Helena consistently draws her audience into a story that balances between the intimate and the ethereal. Earlier this year, she released her debut album Pit of Impressions, a stunning record that clearly showcases her artistic vision.
y.o.p.e.
Y.O.P.E. is the musical experiment of bassist Joop de Graaf, who you might also know as the bassist for Brintex Collective, Imaginarium, Diana Dzhabbar Quartet, or Dandana. Inspired by his broad musical taste, Joop started his own project together with drummer Luis Possollo. In early 2025, Y.O.P.E. released their debut album peer pleasure. In it, the band explores an intriguing electronic soundscape, with a danceable fusion of improvisation and beat-oriented music as the common thread.