Kadesh is the winner of JägerMusic Lab 2025 An explosive victory celebrated at Cocoricò

The eighth edition of the JägerMusic Lab, the academy dedicated to the discovery and promotion of emerging talents in Italian electronic music, concluded with a unique event at Cocoricò in Riccione. From October 13 to 18, at the Altromondo Studios in Rimini, eleven selected artists experienced an intense week of training and experimentation, culminating in the proclamation of the Music Meister 2025: Michele Bruschi, known by the pseudonym Kadesh. The victory, announced on the stage of the Titilla Jäger Garden during an adrenaline-charged evening, rewards not only individual talent but the entire philosophy of the laboratory: valuing authentic voices capable of blending personal roots with innovative languages.

Born from the vision of Jägermeister, the JägerMusic Lab has represented for eight years a concrete commitment in the world of clubbing, which offers young producers tools to emerge in a competitive musical landscape. This year, in collaboration with MAT Academy, the first Italian online academy for aspiring beatmakers, the program welcomed participants from all over the peninsula. Guided by industry experts such as the record label FANKEE, the DJ and producer Luca Pechino, and the influencer and singer Gregory Fontana (aka Gregg La Fountaine), the talents participated in practical workshops, production sessions, and theoretical analyses. The guiding theme, "Be Reel", encouraged artists to transform personal passions into contemporary sound narratives, with particular attention to deep and credible profiles that dialogue with the public through a current aesthetic.

Kadesh, 28 years old from Rimini, emerges as the protagonist of this edition thanks to a musical path that is mature and versatile. Active in production for sixteen years and professionally for five, he has founded an independent label that has already signed deals with majors like Sony, Universal, and Warner. His style ranges from pop to indie, intertwining global influences – Arabic rhythms, Indian melodies, and South American percussion – with the energy of dance electronic music (EDM). His preference for genres like Drum and Bass, Hard Techno, and Dubstep makes him an innovator in the Italian landscape, where he balances rhythmic intensity and emotional textures. Trained at the conservatory with studies in piano, jazz, and electronic music, Kadesh brings to the stage a refined sensitivity, capable of elevating club sets to immersive experiences.

The final on October 18 at Cocoricò represented the peak of this edition, transforming the legendary club into a temple of electronic music. Three finalists, Andrea Antognoloni (aka Sourires), Beatrice Dalla Vecchia, and Kadesh, performed with live DJ sets in the Titilla Jäger Garden, a space specially set up and illuminated with the iconic colors of Jägermeister. What made the evening unforgettable was the intervention of Richie Hawtin, legendary DJ and producer, icon of the global techno scene, who closed the main stage with a hypnotic set, elevating the event to an international level. In addition to the title of Music Meister, Kadesh wins collaborations with partner labels, a record deal, and an exclusive performance at The Witch Forest, one of the most evocative stages of the Monsterland Halloween Festival. The latter, scheduled for October 31, combines a narrative horror atmosphere with an elite electronic line-up, offering Kadesh a platform to reach a vast and diverse audience.

The JägerMusic Lab is not just an academy: it is an ecosystem for the growth of Italian talent, in a sector where competition is fierce and entry barriers are high. Jägermeister, with its heritage in the world of nightlife and underground culture, continues to invest in this mission, providing not only visibility but also mentorship and resources. "Promoting new talents means nurturing the future of Italian electronic music", commented Daniele Uttini, Jägermeister Marketing Manager, emphasizing how the academy has launched artists who are now established, protagonists of the Italian electronic scene. In a landscape dominated by global productions, initiatives like this preserve and amplify local voices, blending club tradition and digital innovation.