Thijs Boontjes

Nostalgia, self-deprecating humor, and subtle social commentary come together in the well-crafted lyrics of the ever-impeccably dressed party starter Thijs Boontjes. The Amsterdam native once served as keyboardist for Anouk and Douwe Bob and cites Herman Brood as his biggest influence, but has been rocking the festive Dutch pop scene as a solo artist for over a decade now. Give this charismatic singer a microphone and his ever-present organ, and together with his Dance and Show Orchestra, he turns every festival into an old-fashioned bar dance, where hits like “Ambiance” and “Campari Soda” are sung along to at the top of everyone’s lungs.