Meet the '20 of 2025', the most promising artists for the new year

No one can predict the future, but some artists are so full of talent and potential that their success feels inevitable. That’s why Tomorrowland and One World Radio have carefully curated the '20 of 2025' - a list of the 20 most promising artists to watch this year.

This week, these rising stars will showcase their music in exclusive 15-minute sets, specially prepared and mixed for you, the People of Tomorrow.

Don’t miss the '20 of 2025' broadcast from Monday, January 13, to Friday, January 17, airing daily between 21:00 and 22:00 CET on One World Radio. Each one-hour show will feature four of this year’s standout artists. If you can't tune in, you can relive their 15-minute sets right below after each broadcast.

Monday, January 13

CYRIL

CYRIL, an Australian DJ and producer, has turned his life around through his passion for music. After facing many challenges he found success with his 2023 hit “Stumblin’ In”, a house version of a classic track that went viral. And there’s more to come in 2025.

Helena Lauwaert

Youthful and emerging. Helena Lauwaert seamlessly blends a wide variety of genres including hard house, speed house and hardgroove during her performances.

Helena Lauwaert’s genre-fluid music selection and cleverness behind the decks already cleared the roads to Tomorrowland, Fuse, Exhale, Kompass, Extrema Outdoor, Paradise City and more. A record that clearly indicates she has a bright future ahead.

AR/CO

AR/CO, a rising electro duo blending MGMT’s eclectic vibe with Daft Punk’s energy, has already surpassed 200 million streams with collaborations like Under The Sun (Franky Wah), Hot Air Balloon (Don Diablo), and Run Run (Will Clarke and Jaded).

Their debut single, Call Me By My Name, fuses summer dance anthem energy with psychedelic pop, highlighted by sleek male/female vocals. Born during lockdown, AR/CO’s music celebrates unity, escapism, and a carefree spirit, and they plan to keep doing so in 2025.

Novah


Novah, a rising talent from Antwerp, Belgium, is making her mark on the global hard techno scene. Collaborating with top labels such as Taapion, No Mercy, Revised Records, and Teletech and blending acid, trance, and hard techno, she delivers immersive performances that captivate audiences.

With new releases on the way, her dynamic energy and precision continue to enchant a growing fan base.

Tuesday, January 14

BL3SS

Flynn Haddigan, known as BL3SS, is a London DJ and producer. In 2024, BL3SS released Kisses with CamrinWatsin and bbyclose, a viral hit that reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart. His latest single, Craving 4 U, continues to showcase his talent.

BL3SS has already supported Jazzy, Belters, and Jax Jones in live performances and is starting his headline Australia/New Zealand tour in February 2025. It seems there’s much more to come.

Bora Uzer

Bora Uzer has found freedom in electronic music, with years of experience and creativity to deliver unique live shows.

Trained at the Rotterdam Conservatoire of Music, he uses his guitar, voice, and looping techniques to create emotional, melody-rich performances.

His career took off in Tulum, leading to releases on Diynamic and collaborations with Renaissance and Nervous Records.

AK SPORTS

Born in Australia and now split between LA and London, AK SPORTS is a force in the rave and techno scene, blending old school vibes with cutting-edge sounds.

Already recognized by Beatportal as a must-watch and hailed by Dummy Mag as an emerging star, AK's electrifying mixes fuse hard techno, trance, electro, breakbeat, and more, delivering fast-paced, boundary-pushing sets.

Diffrent

German UKG talent Diffrent made a strong debut with Live And Direct, received support
from Interplanetary Criminal, Malugi, and Sarah Story. He combines Jungle, UKG, Breaks and Bass Music with German electronic elements to create his unique style.

In 2024, he released A Little Closer on Club Heart Broken, which became a viral hit supported by DJs worldwide. With upcoming releases on ATW and Time Is Now, and a growing tour schedule, Diffrent is quickly rising in the electronic music scene.

Wednesday, January 15

Samm

Belgian artist, writer and producer Samm is known for his unique style in electronic music. Starting with instruments at 12 and diving into electronic music at 16, his talent quickly stood out.

His track Does It Matter — tipped by many as the track-of-the-year in 2024 — earned recognition from Solomun and nd support by Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Adriatique, CamelPhat, WhoMadeWho & RÜFÜS DU SOL.

Samm has already performed at Tomorrowland’s Freedom stage, CORE, and hosted his own stage at Extrema Outdoor. With a string of high-profile releases, collaborations and international tours ahead, Samm is just getting started.

Girls Don’t Sync

Girls Don’t Sync is an all-female DJ group formed in 2021, featuring Matty Chiabi, Sophia Violet, Hannah Lynch, and G33. They bring a fresh style to UKG, house, and bass, performing at top festivals like Glastonbury, Boomtown, and Parklife.

Known for their energetic sets and memorable shows, they’ve built a strong following worldwide, which will continue to grow in the new year.

Aaron Hibell

Aaron Hibell is a UK producer and composer known for his mix of ambient techno and orchestral music. After leaving university, he joined the UK group The Six and started producing for major artists.

In 2024, he released Veni Vidi Vici with Sara Landry and Set Me Free with Alex Wann, and already performed at Tomorrowland’s 2024 Rise stage.

Acid Asian

Fábio Seiki, also known as Acid Asian, is a Hard Techno DJ and producer from Brazil. He became the first Brazilian to release an EP on Charlotte de Witte's label KNTXT with Break Into Acid.

He has performed at Tomorrowland Brasil, DGTL São Paulo, and Verknipt Brasil. Acid Asian’s music combines acid, heavy kicks, and taiko-inspired percussion with influences from techno, psytrance, and rap.

Thursday, January 16

Curol

Curol is an Afro House DJ and producer, known for her use of Brazilian percussion and
deep house elements. She won the Best DJ Award at the WME Awards in 2021 and was
featured on The Future of Dance list by 1001Tracklists for two consecutive years.

Her standout performances include Rock in Rio, Universo Paralello, and her international
debut at Amazonico London in 2023. 2025 is shaping up to be her year.

nimino

Nimino started producing music in his teens and developed a style that mixes different
genres. His track I Only Smoke When I Drink went viral, earning over 50 million streams.

Nimino has played at festivals like Lightning in a Bottle and Leeds Festival, as well as
sold-out shows at Village Underground. In 2024, he signed with Ninja Tune's Counter
Records. Keep an eye on him.

Swimming Paul

Swimming Paul is a French DJ-producer from Paris who began his music career while
spending time in London. He released his first tracks in 2023. His second single Fading
was noticed by BBC Radio 1 and supported by Pete Tong, Danny Howard, and Jess Iszatt.

Swimming Paul has built a loyal fan base by engaging with listeners and sharing their
content. Since then, he has been releasing a new song every month.

Pegassi

Pegassi, the alter ego of Sam Huybrecht from Antwerp, Belgium, rose to prominence
rapidly with his remix of 'No Type,' which soared to the #1 spot on Soundcloud's global
charts.

His music defies categorization, blending elements of techno, trance, house, and
hip-hop. Esteemed figures in the industry, including Anetha, Patrick Mason, and TRYM,
have endorsed his work.

Pegassi has already performed at Tomorrowland and other renowned events/festivals like Intercell, Modul’air, and Pukkelpop festival, while his track 'Yoyoyo' garnered support from Solomun and Joris Voorn. With new music in the pipeline, Pegassi's journey is just beginning.