Manou hails from the picturesque Durbuy, the smallest town in Belgium. Surrounded by the Ardennes, she was raised perfectly bilingual in French and Dutch with her three sisters, despite her dyslexia. Manou's musical journey begins at the age of eight with piano lessons at the academy, followed by classical dance, guitar, and music theory, and she also stands out in her singing classes. From a young age, she demonstrates that she is a true creative force. Her childhood dream of becoming a singer is further ignited when she admires the artists from Ketnet (VRT). But young Manou has even more dreams. Where are the female music producers and female DJs. A seed is planted, and Manou is determined to excel in all musical fields.

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Her participation in Eurosong for Kids, where she took second place, marks a beautiful first note in her well-known musical story. After her time on The Voice Belgique, Manou earned her master's degree in music production in Ghent.

Manou's versatility is once again showcased when she becomes the lead singer of the drum and bass group ‘AKS’ and in  2015 and launched her first official artistic project, ‘Le Manou’. These projects bring her to major stages, from AB to Reflektor, where in full glory she can showcase all her talents as a producer, songwriter, and performer.

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With her musical partner and the love of her life, Domien, Manou realized in 2020 the dream project she has been preparing for her entire life: Durbuy Music. A studio complex with nine musical studios in the heart of nature, aiming to bring together artists, songwriters, and producers through songwriting camps, thus supporting the Belgian music scene in countless ways. A life dedicated to music, indeed. Manou is ambitious and strives for greater gender equality in the music industry, from the studio to the stage. Her artist name, ‘Le Manou’, symbolizes her mission to represent a diversity of talents and inspires others to pursue their dreams. At a young age, Manou has already proven that she can sing, write songs, produce, mix, DJ, do sound engineering, and run a business. Her love for music and a determination to break barriers make her a unique addition to our music scene and the ideal candidate to show all of Europe in 2025 what Belgian women have to offer!