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ARTISTS
Grada Pouderoyen – Vocals
Music is at the heart of Grada Pouderoyen. From an early age, singing, piano, and performance have been central to her life. What began as a deep passion has grown into an impressive musical career, combining craftsmanship, extensive stage experience, and continuous artistic development.
Over the years, Grada has pursued various vocal training programs, classical singing lessons, and international training in vocal technique, performance, and live entertainment. She trained at 1108 Vocal Studio in Nashville, USA and Complete Vocal Technique Danmark, She worked with renowned vocal coaches from the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and the United States. This has shaped her into a versatile vocalist with a warm tone, powerful stage presence, and distinctive musical character.
With Gradalicious, Grada presents an exclusive live band where musical excellence, quality, and experience take center stage. The core lineup consists of Lucas Suringar, Elvis Sergo, Dimitrios Kosmidis, and Willem Hellebrekers: four internationally trained top musicians with extensive experience on national and international stages. Willem has also worked with Stevie Wonder, further highlighting the exceptional level of the band.
Thanks to a carefully curated network of professional musicians, Gradalicious can tailor its lineup to suit every occasion. From exclusive weddings and sophisticated corporate events to luxury celebrations and international productions, Gradalicious creates a refined live experience where musical excellence, elegance and genuine personal connection come together.
Elvis Sergo
Keys & Hammond
Elvis – Keys
Elvis’ passion is unmistakable from the moment he plays his first note. He creates a warm and sensual musical landscape, sometimes transporting you to a tropical beach beneath a setting sun, and at other times immersing you in the vibrant energy of Carnival in Rio.
He studied Hammond organ at the conservatories of Alkmaar and Enschede. In addition to performing with Gradalicious, Elvis runs a private piano and keyboard teaching practice in Amstelveen and is a versatile and highly experienced session musician.
Dimitrios Kosmidis
Drums
Dimitrios Kosmidis – drums
Dimitrios Kosmidis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He began his musical career performing with various local bands before starting his studies at the Toumba Music School in 2004. Three years later, he continued his education at the Filippos Nakas Conservatory in Thessaloniki. In 2008, Dimitrios moved to the Netherlands, where he completed his Master’s degree at Conservatorium Maastricht in 2014.
Since 2008, Dimitrios has collaborated and shared the stage with numerous renowned artists. He has also performed at a wide range of festivals across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Greece.
Lucas Suringar
Bas
Lucas – Bass
A passionate bassist with a warm personality, Lucas has performed with various jazz bands throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. He is also the owner of a workshop where double basses are handcrafted, giving him an exceptional understanding of how a bass should sound — right down to its very core.
Lucas is instantly recognizable by his distinctive and unmistakable sound. He studied under Arnold Dooyeweert and John Clayton.
Willem Hellebrekers
Sax
Willem Hellebreker – Saxophone
Saxophonist Willem Hellebreker is a gifted musician with many years of experience performing both nationally and internationally, appearing at renowned festivals and concerts.
Willem studied saxophone and popular music at the Rotterdam Conservatory and also completed a program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. He has performed with Bob Brookmeyer, played at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York, performed with the Glenn Miller Band, and has accompanied Stevie Wonder.