Velocity Made Good will go to Sweden

Velocity Made Good’s music is cutting-edge, direct, and dangerous. Armed with synths, guitar, and live drums, their shows shift from calm stillness to full-blown storm, blending refined EBM and electronic elements with raw rock energy. The duo found their sound in the solitude and vastness of the sea, where their first tracks were written. That tension between control and chaos defines their live performances: intense, and always on the edge. The audience is completely swept up in the energy of the show, transforming into an unstoppable force—a dancing crowd that merges seamlessly with the band and the music. Dutch music platform 3voor12 hailed them as one of the highlights of Popronde 2023, and they were nominated for Talent of the Year at ESNS’s Popgala Noord. 2023 was a breakout year: an unforgettable show at Into the Great Wide Open, followed by their first international tour through the Balkans, and shows in Portugal. Anticipate live performance that propels the evening into the night. For fans of Underworld, The Stone Roses, and 808 State.

Excite: Exchange of International Talent in Europe
This European network, coordinated by Popfabryk, includes partners from Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Wales. This week, the selection for 2025 was announced, featuring Frisian acts Laguna and Velocity Made Good.

Excite promotes the exchange of emerging international talent across festivals and venues. Partners offer performance opportunities and residencies for selected acts, giving Frisian artists the chance to perform abroad, while introducing audiences in Friesland to new music from across Northern Europe and beyond. Over the past fifteen years, Excite has provided many Frisian acts with valuable international experiences. Popfabryk hosts acts from the Excite network in Fryslân, in collaboration with Explore the North and Re:Sources.

Representing the Netherlands this year are Frisian acts Laguna and Velocity Made Good. Other selected acts include Affaire (BE), Ben Ellis, Bloed (BE), Brosie (DE), Danefae (DK), Grundeis (DE), Jonas Ringtved (DK), Marged, Nathan Misra, Postman (UA), SHEEBABA (LU), and WOLFSCHMIDT (SE), coming from the partner countries across the network.