UPBEAT AWARDS 2026
Nominee for BEST NEW TALENT

Bianca Steck

Belgium
cinematic indie pop

About the Nominee

Barcelona-born and Brussels-based Bianca Steck crafts intimate, cinematic songs between indie pop and folk, blending delicate arrangements with atmospheric production and reflective songwriting. Her debut album The Joy of Coincidences (2025) earned international airplay and strong press attention. She has built a growing live reputation supporting artists like Hania Rani and Tom McRae, performing at major European venues. Winner of Belgium’s Sound Track and selected for IMPALA’s 100 Artists to Watch 2025, Bianca Steck stands out with a unique, deeply emotive sound.

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About Upbeat Awards

UPBEAT’s Best New Talent Award directs the limelight to Europe’s upcoming artists, the hidden pockets where heritage and new talent ferments, the uncharted musical landscapes off the mainstream path.

We are thrilled to announce the 10 exceptional artists from Belgium, Denmark, Spain, The Netherlands, France, Serbia and Cyprus.

UPBEAT Best New Talent 2026 artists will have the access to mentoring activities to develop their skills and competencies to help propel their international careers!

The winner will get the chance to perform at Mercat de Música Viva de Vic along with a professional concert video and an exclusive media appearance in Songlines Magazine.

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