Jamback wins 2026 SLAM! Next Gen Award
Dutch DJ Jamback, 29, has won the 2026 SLAM! Next Gen Award, with the jury praising his 2025 track “Positive”.
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Dutch DJ Jamback has won the 2026 SLAM! Next Gen Award, which recognises the jury’s choice for the Netherlands’ most promising DJ talent of the year.
Jamback, 29, is the stage name of Jake Schensema. He was surprised with the award on Thursday during the Avondshow, hosted by Jarno van der Wielen and Jesper Kleynen on Dutch radio station SLAM!.
The jury includes DJs Lucas & Steve, Armin van Buuren, Oliver Heldens and Nicky Romero. Heldens praised Jamback’s 2025 track “Positive”, saying: “With Jamback, you simply can’t ignore him; his hit stood out so much.”
Previous winners include Mau P, Mr. Belt & Wezol and Benwal.
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