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11-year-old Knox from Netherlands is youngest DJ at Tomorrowland

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 11-year-old Knox Kind from the Netherlands is the youngest DJ at this year's Tomorrowland festival.
  • He is a protégé of the Tomorrowland Academy, which supports young DJ talent, and used a step stool to reach the turntables.
  • Knox has over 360,000 Instagram followers, and his videos have been shared by famous DJs like Tiësto and David Guetta.

Knox Kind, an 11-year-old DJ from the Netherlands, is making waves as the youngest performer at this year's Tomorrowland festival. Under the wing of the Tomorrowland Academy, which nurtures emerging DJ talent, Knox showcased his skills on the Elixir stage. To comfortably reach the turntables, the festival organizers provided him with a special step stool.

Despite his young age and limited live experience, Knox delivered an energetic set that drew a curious crowd. "A mega cool experience," Knox told MNM after his performance. He admitted to feeling a bit stressed initially but declared that everything went perfectly. The sight of the young DJ, barely visible behind the equipment, surprised some festival-goers.

A mega cool experience.

— Knox KindAfter his performance at Tomorrowland

Knox is already a social media sensation, boasting over 360,000 followers on Instagram. His DJing prowess has caught the attention of global stars like Tiësto and David Guetta, who have shared his videos. His performance at Tomorrowland marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

It was first a bit stressful, but it went perfectly.

— Knox KindDescribing his feelings during his Tomorrowland set
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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