Bon biní na mi soño
Welcome to my dream
Step into the dream of a director of life. But what does it feel like to be inside a dream you have no control over? During this evening, Felix Meritis becomes the stage for Juny Martina’s dream world: a journey through music, film, performance and visual art. Moving between different worlds and social realities, Juny Martina explores the tensions between theory and lived experience, rap and other musical genres, Curaçao and the Netherlands, Papiamentu and Dutch, the individual and the collective.
The evening unfolds as a dream within a dream. Hosted by Zion Piggot, the audience is taken through different chapters of Martina’s imagined world, while live performances and visual works interrupt, challenges and reshapes the narrative.
Alongside Juny Martina’s musical performance, the programme also features work by visual artists Kain Toppenberg and Bruno Aguilar, a short film by Luis Mendoza, and performances and appearances by Zion Piggot, MC Theo, DJ Sjenks, Nixon Joseph, Nemesis, Amy Miyu, josh., MV and Denko. We end the night with an afterparty by BULGAR.
A night about ambition, class, identity and the complicated desire to be seen. About the distance between who we are and who we think we need to become. And when the dream is over, the night continues.
Line-up

JUNY MARTINA
Juny Martina’s artistry is a fusion of Papiamentu wordplay, social critique, storytelling, and cinematic symbolism. Through his music, he challenges the systems that shape our sense of identity, sharing personal stories, philosophical questions, and sharp observations. His work moves between island and diaspora, personal experiences and collective history.

ZION PIGGOTT
Zion Piggott is a cultural heritage professional, educator, researcher, and translator, born and raised in Curaçao. His work explores language, heritage, identity, and the ways in which knowledge is documented, transmitted, and made accessible. He writes historical and cultural articles in Papiamentu, among other things, and has a particular interest in making knowledge accessible in one’s own language, especially when it concerns topics closely connected to identity, history, and culture. In this work, he examines which stories are documented and passed on, which perspectives are represented, and who has access to this knowledge.

NEMESIS
Nemesis is an Aruban-born singer/singerwriter blending alternative R&B, neo-soul, and indie pop. Through dreamy vocals and honest songwriting, she explores self-discovery, womanhood, personal growth, and the lessons life leaves along the way.

SJENKS
Sjenks is a Curaçao-born, Amsterdam-based DJ whose sound is shaped by culture, movement and instinct. Drawing inspiration from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, Europe and the US, he blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with electronic energy, percussive club sounds and feel-good melodies. Rather than staying within one genre, Sjenks focuses on creating the right feeling at the right moment. From warm grooves to peak-time energy, his sets keep people moving and bring the room together.

AMY MIYÚ
Amy Miyú is an entertainer with Curaçaoan roots whose music and creative energy are deeply connected to her Caribbean identity. Following a celebrated debut, she built a solo career with collaborations alongside artists and producers including Yung Felix, Rochelle, Lady Bee, and Laidback Luke.
Blending moombahton, dancehall, house, and rap, Amy moves effortlessly between Papiamentu, Dutch, and English. With her vibrant personality and dynamic stage presence, she continues to expand her artistic world through music, live performance, and film, bringing the spirit of the islands to new audiences.

THEO ROBERTS
Theo Roberts is an all-round MC, presenter and entertainer with a natural feel for crowds, music and the moment. With a microphone in hand from a young age, he brings warmth, confidence and energy to every event.
Whether introducing artists, hyping up the crowd or keeping an event flowing, Theo knows how to read the room and adapt to the moment. His style is energetic, spontaneous and authentic, creating connections and turning moments into lasting memories.

BRUNO AGUILAR
Bruno Aguilar is a marketer and creative director with over seven years of experience across the architectural and cultural sector. He has a passion for helping culture-driven brands and artists shape their campaigns through strategic research, human-led creative storytelling, and productions.

V888
V888, artiestennaam van de 29-jarige Lexiemar Martina, is een opkomende hiphopartiest die zijn levenservaringen vertaalt naar rauwe, eerlijke en soulful muziek. Hoewel hij pas vijf maanden serieus bezig is met muziek, weet hij met zijn emotionele tracks een eigen geluid neer te zetten. Als een echte street poet rapt V888 over het leven in al zijn facetten: van pijn en trauma tot geluk, groei en persoonlijke overwinningen. Zijn muziek is een weerspiegeling van zijn verhaal, waarin kwetsbaarheid en kracht samenkomen.

JOSH.
Josh. is a Curaçaoan artist, producer, songwriter, and percussionist whose music blends storytelling, lyricism, and self-reflection. Passionate about songwriting in Papiamentu, he explores love, relationships, and the human experience while preserving the art of storytelling in his native language.
His solo journey began with the 2020 EP Mientras nos ta warda, followed by his introspective debut album Esaki ta amor? in 2024. Alongside his solo career, Josh. is a member of HSPRTY, a group blending bubbling, dancehall, and upbeat party sounds.

DENKO
Denko is a Curaçao-born, Netherlands-based Hip-Hop artist, rapper and producer bringing Papiamentu lyricism to a modern boombap sound. Rooted in Hip-Hop culture, he blends sharp lyricism with dusty textures and clean, contemporary production. With many years of experience as a producer and emcee, Denko approaches music as both a craftsman and storyteller. His work explores identity, culture and personal growth, carrying the essence of Curaçao into the wider Hip-Hop landscape.
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