Eight artists to compete at Luxembourg Song Contest 2026

A completely self-taught artist, Andrew sees music as the language of his emotions. From a young age, he’s been captivated by the raw connection between performers and their audiences.

Born in Portugal and having lived in Luxembourg for the past 10 years, Andrew devotes himself entirely to music, cultivating diverse and authentic sounds.

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Daryss comes from a theater background, having studied at the Conservatoire of Dramatic Arts in Mons, Belgium. Storytelling through acting, singing, and dancing has driven her since childhood.

After numerous plays and musicals, she now focuses more on music to express emotions and connect with others. She runs a theater studio for children and adults, she also directs and teaches, while helping out in the family restaurant.

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At age 3, Eva Marija fell in love with the violin after watching Alexander Rybak's Eurovision winning Fairytale. She pursued a multi-disciplinary path at the Luxembourg City Conservatoire, studying violin, singing, piano, and bass guitar across genres from jazz and classical to pop/rock.

Born and raised in Luxembourg to Slovenian parents, she remains connected to both cultures. Performing since age 14, she's currently studying songwriting in London.

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Hugo One began singing in his school choir – and never stopped. Alongside classical training, he has performed on Luxembourg stages from the Philharmonie to Den Atelier and Luxembourg Pride. His musica

l world blends soul, pop, and disco to move both body and heart. Outside of music, Hugo works as an event manager.

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Irem trained in classical music theory and jazz dance at the Luxembourg Conservatoire. She performed in several musicals through "Kolléisch in Concert Musical" before launching her own musical journey.

Her debut EP Look At Me came out in 2023, followed by Diamonds & Birkins in 2025. She regularly performs at festivals and venues across Luxembourg and is making a name for herself in the local music scene. She is also pursuing a master's degree in
physics in Vienna.

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Singer, songwriter, and composer Luzac fell in love with singing after watching High School Musical at age 9. He spent years writing and composing for other talents before launching his solo career in 2021 with the single J'y arriverai.

After placing third in LSC 2025 with Je danse, he collaborated with many Luxembourgish artists and performed at numerous festivals. Alongside his music career, Luzac works as a specialised educator in psycho-educational support.

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ShiroKuro is a pop/rock trio based in Liège, Belgium. Their debut EP In Sight was released in 2022.

Matias Pollicino, Nathanaël Paulis, and the Luxembourger Louis Comblin met at the Royal Conservatory of Liège, where two earned master's degrees in contemporary composition and one in percussion. They later specialised in concert production, artist management, and music production. All classically trained, Louis plays guitar and piano, Matias is on drums, while Nathanaël handles vocals and violin.

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Steve Castile discovered music through a piano app on his iPod - soon replaced by real instruments. He has played guitar and piano for 15 years and later took up songwriting and music production. Eight years ago, he added singing to his repertoire.

Alongside music, Steve earned a bachelor's in psychology and is currently completing a master's in Information and Communication Sciences in Freiburg im Breisgau.

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