BEATS AND BREWS

ARTIST PROFILE

Ris Flower

Alternative Rock • Electronic • Singer-songwriter

Rotterdam-based Macedonian artist Ris Flower blends alternative rock, electronic sounds and cinematic atmospheres with honest, personal songwriting.

With over 2,500 live performances, international shows across Europe and Japan, and his debut album FLOW, Ris Flower brings a powerful and intimate live experience to the stage.

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Partners in Crime

Soul • R&B • Pop • Acoustic

Partners in Crime brings together musical chemistry, warm harmonies and a shared love for songs that bring people together.

Blending soulful melodies, pop favourites and acoustic arrangements, their performances create an intimate atmosphere that feels both familiar and fresh.

Their sing-alongs, feel-good moments and timeless songs created a fitting soundtrack for an evening of great music, craft beer and good company.

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Vidya Ram

Soulful Pop • Classic Rock • Oldies • Acoustic Blues

Originally from India and now Rotterdam-based, Vidya brings a voice that feels like home from the very first note.

Singer, guitarist and pianist, she has performed across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, connecting people through music wherever she goes.

A semi-finalist in both Tour Music Fest and India's televised competition The Stage, Vidya combines international experience with an intimate and warm stage presence.

Her sound brings together soulful pop, timeless classics, classic rock and acoustic blues inspired by Adele, Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse.

FOUNDER & ARTIST

Shweta Panicker

Soul • R&B • Groovy Pop • DJ

Beats and Brews did not start as an event. It started as an idea: bringing people together through live music and craft beer.

Originally from India and now based in the Netherlands, Shweta combines years of experience in the craft beer industry with a lifelong passion for music. She is a singer, songwriter, DJ, music producer and certified beer sommelier.

That vision became Beats and Brews: a shared experience where artists, breweries and audiences come together through music, creativity and beer.

At the 2026 edition, Shweta welcomed everyone to the event and stepped onto the stage herself with soulful vocals, groovy tunes and plenty of reasons to sing and dance along.

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Yentje Silvanie

Soul • R&B • Caribbean

Born in Curaçao and now based in Rotterdam, Yentje Silvanie is a powerhouse vocalist with a commanding stage presence and unmistakable Caribbean soul.

After winning Un Kanto Pa Kòrsou in 2015, she was named Curaçao's Best Female Singer for three consecutive years.

She has since performed across the Netherlands and Belgium, including major productions at Rotterdam Ahoy, blending soul, R&B and Caribbean energy into performances you do not just hear — you feel.

At the 2026 edition, Yentje brought powerful vocals, feel-good grooves and an unforgettable live performance to Beats and Brews.

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Naomi Smit

DJ • Feel-good Grooves • Festival Vibes

Behind the decks, Naomi Smit knows exactly how to set the tone. With a natural instinct for reading the room, she lets every set move effortlessly with the energy of the night.

Her smooth grooves and uplifting selections created the kind of soundtrack that kept the crowd moving through the summer evening.

At the 2026 edition, Naomi brought festival energy to Beats and Brews, building the atmosphere from the first track to the final dance.

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Lyson

Live Music • Rap • Caribbean Soul

Some artists perform. Others tell stories. Lyson does both.

A Surinamese-Dutch artist, Lyson blends Caribbean influences with emotion, spirituality and honest storytelling. Every song reflects his journey through growth, discipline, love and self-discovery.

He is also the creator of Eleven: The Frequency of Lyson — a mindset that encourages people to express themselves authentically and unapologetically.

At the 2026 edition, Lyson took the stage at Beats and Brews with a performance filled with emotion, energy and connection.

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Jordan Jay

R&B • Jazz • Indie Pop

Born and raised in Rotterdam with Cape Verdean roots, Jordan Jay grew up surrounded by music long before he stepped onto a stage himself.

By the age of fourteen he was already writing his own songs, eventually reaching the semi-finals of Dutch television show The Talent Project in 2017.

Returning to music with a renewed focus, Jordan now combines soulful vocals, jazzy influences and personal storytelling into a sound that feels both intimate and powerful.

His warm melodies, honest lyrics and blend of R&B, Jazz and Indie Pop linger long after the final note has faded.