VOLTA Solidarity Festival DAY 2

Joël is an independent artist whose music blends heartfelt emotion with groovy, uplifting energy. After a two year creative break, she returns with a renewed voice and vision, channeling themes of self-discovery, peace of mind, and love into his songs. Drawing inspiration from RnB, Soul and Neosoul. Her sound feels both deeply personal and universally relatable, inviting listeners into a journey of connection and authenticity.

To be part of something bigger, greater is something she was longing for for as long she can remember. And that’s what music represents for her. The feeling of coming home but at the same time belonging somewhere that even transcends yourself. She started writing poetry and lyrics at the age of 13. And has never stopped since. Music had always been a part of her life first through the gospel and later through soul, jazz RnB and pop. Artists like Snoh Aalegra, Sza, Victoria Monet, HER and Jazmine Sullivan ( just to name a few), are a very big source of inspiration for Joël Francis. She admires these artists so much because their music is able to speak with her straight from the heart. That’s what she wants for her music too. To be right from her heart directly to the person listening to her music. So that, even if it’s just one person, they can also feel like they’re part of something This is definitely not the last you’ll hear of Joël Francis, for her journey has just begun.

Martha Moore is a Brussels-based indie rock band built around singer-songwriter Marthe Lagae. She is backed by a group of seasoned musicians from different scenes: Marco Giongrandi (Dear Uncle Lennie, Warm Bad, …) on guitar, Theo Lanau (Le Grand Partir, Soror, …) on drums, and Hugo Antunes (I H8 Camera, …) on bass.

In 2025, the band released their debut EP Out Of Season, produced by Reinhard Vanbergen (Das Pop). They are currently working on their first full-length record, with the first singles due in early 2027.

Despite their recent beginnings, Martha Moore have already played over 30 stages across Belgium, performing in various line-ups (solo, duo and full band), with appearances at AB Club, Trix, Botanique, Het Depot and Dranouter Festival.

Musically, Martha Moore sit somewhere between dreamy indie folk and raw, guitar-driven rock, drawing on influences such as Adrianne Lenker, Big Thief, Sharon Van Etten, The Breeders, Mazzy Star, Yo La Tengo and Sonic Youth.

Jacob is a musician and creator based in Brussels who plays viola and live electronics. His music often emerges from improvisation, weaving together small melodic fragments with field recordings in an ongoing search for connection with the audience.

Drawing from his background in classical, jazz, and electronic music, he experiments with new forms and sonic landscapes. His work focuses on creating immersive experiences in which dramaturgy, tension arcs, and audience engagement take center stage.

As an improviser, Jacob continuously seeks direct interaction with his surroundings. His improvisations on viola and electronics reflect the space and audience around him, making the connection feel almost physical.

In 2024, he created his first performance based on Rothko Chapel by Morton Feldman. Alongside his own creations, Jacob works as a composer for dance and theatre productions (Isabella Soupart, Maria Feenstra, Jacqueline Kornmüller), for film (Hoofd, Schouders, Cliënteel – 2023), and for various bands.

SLAGADER is an energetic quartet from Brussels and Leuven, blending jazz, fusion and electronic elements into a vibrant sound. With funky grooves, spacey synths and uptempo rhythms, their music is both immersive and danceable. Their live shows are driven by improvisation and rhythmic intensity. Expect a dynamic performance full of surprises and infectious energy.

Led by the two drummer leaders, this band boasts a lineup of seven musicians, all hailing from the vast, ever-evolving universe of jazz!

Influenced by the pulsating heartbeats of dance music genres such as electro, house, and funk, HYPERCONTENT! delivers a fresh, organic, and rhythmically groundbreaking experience by raising the groove bar to unprecedented heights!

Laryssa Kim is an Italo-Congolese artist who has been based in Brussels since 2013. At a young age, she sang reggae with DJs and bands in Rome, before going on to study theatre and dance in Amsterdam, and later earning a master’s degree in acousmatic music composition in Mons. Since 2015, she has been creating music under her own name, blending her influences with a soulful connection to Black musical traditions. In June, she also performed at the eco-conscious festival Paradise City. (Source: botanique.be)

As a DJ, Laryssa Kim delivers uplifting and danceable sets that make it impossible to stay still. Her selections range from Afrobeats, classic Congolese Rumba, and Soukous to contemporary styles such as Afropop, Kompa, Afrohouse, Shatta, Bouyon, Gqom, Acholi, Singeli, and more.

echofarmer is the project of Arne Nuyts, a Brussels-based producer and musician. His music is a blend of experimental electronic music and post-dubstep, featuring off-kilter grooves and deep sub-bass.

Nuyts combines digital synths, acoustic instruments, and field recordings into complex sonic worlds, equally suited for the club and for more intimate listening experiences.