Singer-songwritersnight

Three talented singer-songwriters from the singer-songwriter collective appear on stage in this performance. The artists from the collective have already achieved considerable fame through participation in TV programs and performances in club halls. In this edition of the Singer-songwritersnight, the line-up is as follows: Cornelius Leonardus, Ellece and Gercoh.

Cornelius Leonardus

Cornelius Leonardus is a singer-songwriter who was the youngest 3FM Serious Talent ever in 2013. He is known for his participation in 'The Best Singer-Songwriter of the Netherlands' and as a finalist in the SBS6 program 'The Talent Scouts' he achieved fame. His version of Beyoncé's 'Halo' was one of the most viewed fragments on Radio538. Last year he was one of the participants in the SBS TV program 'Talent Unplugged', where he made an impression with his raw and powerful voice and his excellent guitar playing. His coach Douwe Bob praises him for his wide range and his excellent voice control.

In 2024, Cornelius Leonardus released his debut album 'In What World', with which he reflects on the world of today and the world of tomorrow. With this album he wants to touch his listeners and make them think. His performances are intimate, inspiring and much more than just a night out. It is a musical evening with content, character and a lasting impression.

Ellece

Ellece is known for her participation in the SBS6 program 'Talent Unplugged'. She started writing songs at the age of 12. Her talent did not go unnoticed; This victory took her to the national final in the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam and marked the beginning of her musical journey.

Driven to develop further, Ellece focused on writing songs and was admitted to the renowned Rock Academy in Tilburg in 2020. During her studies she met her 5-piece band, with whom she now forms an energetic formation. A whole that makes the perfect translation from emotion between pop, rock & Americana influences. In March 2024, Ellece was allowed to represent the Rock Academy during the PopCollegeTour. In one week she was on stage at well-known venues such as Poppodium 013, Metropool, Patronaat and the Q-Factory. The public has already been given a taste of what is to come with the release of two singles, which focus on themes such as personal growth, resilience and self-acceptance. With every new track, Ellece takes her listeners into her world and brings music that comes straight from the heart. Honest and accessible pop music with a subtle layer of reflection. Inspired by artists such as James Bay, Maren Morris and Noah Kahan, this 22-year-old artist translates her life experiences into songs that offer strength and self-insight.

Geroch.

The Dutch singer-songwriter Gercoh. was born on Friday the 13th in a music store somewhere in Drenthe. With his raw and lived-in voice, he has his own place in the Dutch music landscape. He was inspired in the 1990s by performances by, among others, Nirvana, Alices in Chains and Pearl Jam in the American MTV program 'Unplugged'. From this Gercoh. develops his own unmistakable style which can be heard on his 2025 album 'Lone Wolf'.