Mekdes
Fri 23.10.
20:00
Pavillonen Grenaa, Grenaa
Ethiopian-Danish singer Mekdes performs a live concert at Pavillonen in Grenaa.
Mekdes
About
Mekdes (Mekdes Vinholt Pedersen, born 1998 in Ethiopia, raised in Kolding) is a Danish-Ethiopian singer, songwriter, and producer who writes and produces all his own music. He won the P3 Guld Talent award in 2021 and released his debut album "Greedy" in January 2022. His collaboration with URO on the single "Føles Godt" (2023) earned triple-platinum certification from IFPI Danmark, and in January 2026 he released his second album, "The Boy I Am", his first since coming out as a transgender man.
3×
Platinum certifications (IFPI Danmark) for "Føles Godt" with URO
#1
P3 Gold Talent Award 2021
10
Songs on the album "The Boy I Am" (2026)
What's new
- 2026-01
Mekdes released his second studio album "The Boy I Am" on January 9, 2026 - his first release after coming out as a transgender man in November 2025.
- 2025-11
In November 2025, Mekdes announced in an Instagram video that he is transgender.
- 2026-02
Mekdes performed album concerts at Train in Aarhus (February 20) and VEGA in Copenhagen (February 25) as part of the tour for "The Boy I Am".
- 2024-10
Mekdes ended 2024 with a sold-out concert at Store Vega in Copenhagen in October.
- 2024-02
Mekdes participated in season 13 of the TV 2 program Toppen af Poppen, which premiered in February 2024.
Tour
KøbenhavnAarhusGrenaaHvidovreAabenraa
Tracks
The Boy I AmTitle track and emotional focal point on the 2026 album
Føles GodtCollaboration with URO (2023), triple platinum from IFPI Danmark
GreedyTitle track from the debut album (2022)
This Isn't CoolSingle from 2025, precursor to the "The Boy I Am" album
In Favor of YouEarly hit, frequently played on P3
Recent shows
- Jul 31, 2026 Skov Scenen GrimFest, Aarhus
- May 2, 2025 Parkscenen, Aarhus C
- Sep 21, 2024 Train, Aarhus
Upcoming · 10
Mekdes
Thu 26.11.
20:00
Fermaten, Herning
Ethiopian-Danish artist Mekdes performs live at Fermaten in Herning.
Mekdes // Sønderborghus
Fri 4.12.
20:00
Sønderborghus, Sønderborg
250 kr. · ≈ 33 €
Mekdes performs an intimate acoustic concert featuring his latest album 'The Boy I Am', an emotionally focused evening with the artist and his musical collaborators.
Mekdes
Thu 14.1.
20:00
Tobakken, Esbjerg
Ethiopian-Danish singer Mekdes performs live at Tobakken.
Mekdes
Sat 23.1.
20:00
Paletten, Viborg
Mekdes performs at Paletten in Viborg on January 23, 2027.
Mekdes
Fri 29.1.
20:00
Bygningen, Vejle
Ethiopian-Danish singer Mekdes performs live at Bygningen.
Mekdes
Thu 11.2.
20:00
Skive Theater, Skive
Mekdes performs at Skive Theater. A concert starting at 20:00.
Mekdes
Fri 12.2.
20:00
Musikkens Hus, Aalborg
Mekdes performs at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg.
Mekdes - Acoustic Tour
Thu 4.3.
Taastrup Teater & Musikhus, Taastrup
Mekdes brings her acoustic tour to Taastrup Teater & Musikhus for an intimate concert performance.
Mekdes
Fri 5.3.
20:00
Nygadehuset, Aabenraa
Mekdes performs live at Nygadehuset in Aabenraa.