Hit the North presents: MAYA MARIA

MAYA MARIA grew up on the sandy island of Terschelling and now brings Alt-R&B and Artpop with a cinematic edge. Her music is poetic, personal, and visual—a quest for contrast, freedom, and womanhood. After a long period of illness, her voice became her compass. Vulnerable and powerful, she shows what healing sounds like and how art can create space to breathe. Expect an exciting live show where multiple disciplines come together.

Hit the North is the talent development program for artists in the North of the Netherlands. Participants in Hit the North take part in intensive bootcamps, workshops, and coaching sessions focused on artistic growth and business skills. The goal is for young talents to progress to regional and national stages after completing the program. One of the performances takes place at ESNS and one of the Liberation Festivals in Northern Netherlands.