Performing Arts and Music
Every person matters. Strong through diversity. Different? Unique!
Luca Veda
Country: Germany
Website: Luca Veda
Disease: Spinal muscular atrophy, type II
LUCA VEDA is an emerging DJ and producer from Cologne, specializing in progressive house and bass house. Born with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy), which confines him to a wheelchair, he refuses to let anything hold him back and is constantly working to conquer festival stages with his sound.
Over the past few years, he has steadily expanded his stage presence. Performances on the outdoor mainstage at World Club Dome and at the Electrisize Festival count among his career highlights so far, consistently proving that passion and determination know no bounds.
Another major milestone followed in 2025, when he won the Electric Love Festival DJ contest, earning a coveted spot on the lineup of one of Europe’s premier electronic music festivals.
Another standout moment was supporting David Puentez on tour, playing at Cologne’s iconic Palladium—a defining experience that further fueled his drive to keep pushing forward. Continuing his journey in 2026, LUCA VEDA is set to perform at Parookaville Festival, among other major highlights.
LUCA VEDA embodies high-energy sets, electrifying performances, and a powerful message: nothing is impossible when you chase your dreams.
RE:DEFINED – The Culture. The Sound. The Night.
Music connects, music knows no boundaries.
With RE:DEFINED, LUCA VEDA launches a new event series that merges electronic club culture with true inclusion. This is about more than just music—it’s about coming together on equal terms.
What to expect:
The Sound: Top-tier progressive house, bass house, big room, and EDM that goes straight to your ears and feet.
No Barriers: A uncompromisingly inclusive concept. Whether in a wheelchair or not, with or without a disability.
Here, everyone celebrates together, carefree and without hurdles.
The Community: A safe, open space where diversity is celebrated and absolutely everyone is welcome.
Website: RE:DEFINED
The premiere event will take place on December 12, 2026, at YUCA in Cologne.
Tickets available at: Book tickets
Michael Großmann
Country: Germany
Website: MIYEL
Disease: Duchenne Muskeldystrophie (DMD)
MIYEL – derived from the Hebrew name Michael – is the stage name of Michael Großmann. Despite a progressive illness that has confined him to a wheelchair, he has found in music a way to overcome boundaries and express himself.
He was introduced to music at an early age through piano lessons. Later, he discovered digital music production and began creating his own tracks using FL Studio, samples, and now also artificial intelligence. Today, under the name MIYEL, he produces electronic dance music (EDM), inspired by artists such as Avicii, Kygo, Martin Garrix, and Scooter.
For Michael, music is far more than just a hobby: it is a form of emotional expression and an important balance to his daily life with physical limitations. His goal is to reach people through his music and get them dancing.
His decision to pursue music is also shaped by his experiences in the job market. After eight years of searching for employment, he realized that inclusion in professional life often falls short of what is promised during school years. When the job center classified him as unable to work against his will at the end of 2024, music became the central focus of his life.
Noh Gourie
Country: Germany
Website: niemalsohnehoffnung
Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
NOH, whose stage name stands for “Never Without Hope,” is a rapper and audio engineer from Paderborn who has suffered from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy since childhood – a progressive neuromuscular disease that gradually breaks down muscles. Despite undergoing a tracheostomy at the age of 24, being dependent on ventilation, and having limited mobility – he can only move his head and two fingers – he has been living independently since 2014 in his own apartment with 24-hour care.
Creative Path
Music became therapy for NOH: it helps him forget pain and worries and gives him the feeling of being healthy. Especially at night, as a night owl in his studio apartment, he raps with great energy – supported by a self-developed breathing technique and assistive tools. His faith in God and projects with the German Duchenne Foundation further strengthen him.
Achievements and Presence
NOH has released two rap albums, including “Niemals ohne Hoffnung” (2019), featuring hits like “Was wäre wenn” (over 84,000 YouTube views). He impressed audiences with live performances, backstage experiences with Xavier Naidoo, and encounters with football stars such as Thomas Müller. On platforms like Instagram, Facebook (over 11,000 subscribers), TikTok (over 20,000 followers), YouTube, and Spotify, countless fans follow his inspiring life.
In the “Creative Instead of Muscleman” community, NOH impressively demonstrates how music can break physical barriers and ignite pure joy for life despite muscular disease – an inspiring role model for hope and artistic strength.
Joshua-Liam Kiesch
Country: Germany
Disease: SMA
Joshua is 21 years old and is an alert young man. He lives in a small town near the beautiful Loreley. He is currently doing a voluntary social year (FSJ) at a school, which he enjoys very much. In his free time, he likes to act in the local theater group, take photos, and edit videos. Family and friends are very important to him, and he enjoys spending time with them. Joshua has experienced a lot in his life, which has shaped him into the person he is today. At an early age, Joshua was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). No matter what life still holds for Joshua, he will face everything with his positive attitude and will not let it bring him down. Through social media, he talks about his condition and tries to reduce barriers between people with and without disabilities.
It is important to him that everyone is seen as they are, and not defined by their disability.
Here is a picture of Joshua during a performance.
