Hi , This is the gig guide of February 17, 2025. Below you can find a list with all planned and confirmed gigs and tours, booked by Paperclip Agency. Record companies and distributors are correct for the Netherlands, information correct at time compiled. For inclusion in your gig guides, please contact us. Thanks. Abbreviations: int. = interest; t.b.a. = to be announced; t.b.c. = to be confirmed. For our full roster, please visit our website. Paperclip Agency is official partner in the Keychange campagne, for a better gender balance on stage. If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. And if you don't want to receive this monthly newsletter in the future, please use the link below. Thanks. Best regards,  Paperclip Agency van den Havestraat 6 A, 6521 JS Nijmegen, the Netherlands T +31 24 323 9322 Website, Bluesky, LinkedIn participant in Keychange talent buyer for Conincx Pop Festival |
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left to right: Sachal Vasandani, Dub Pistols, Pussy Riot, 10cc
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NEWS
festivals We have amazing artists available for festivals. Via this link you will find a selection of our artists. Maybe some of them will find their way to your festival!
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THOUGHTS WE SHARE
Rob Berends writes: The UK is part of Europe. Really! In the (live) music biz, people often write 'Europe/UK'. This is also true for some on mainland Europe, unfortunately. This is no doubt because North-American and British too often have (or maybe even try to paint) the wrong picture: they (pretend to) think Europe and the U.K. are two separate, and equal, entities. But they are not. Those from mainland Europe do know that, but give in to the mistake. The U.K. is officially and scientifically (geography) part of Europe (see the map); Iceland too, Russia west of the Ural mountains too, for instance. Rather than giving in to the mistake, simply state the facts, I would say. Do not write 'Europe/UK' but 'Europe (always includes UK)', as an example. Or just write 'Europe'. Won't get you into legal difficulties! When you give in to the mistake, you strengthen it. By writing 'Europe/UK' you pretend these two are equal entities, and also you support a colonial view, maybe even an imperialistic view. Europe has some 740 million inhabitants total, the U.K. some 70 million. Actually, writing 'Europe/UK' is just about as stupid and wrong as writing 'Britain/Scotland' or 'USA/Texas' or 'The Netherlands/Friesland', isn't it?
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Sachal Vasandani (USA) website, facebook, instagram, youtube, soundcloud Rooted in jazz, Sachal Vasandani is known for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of today’s most compelling artists. On his 2025 album he is accompanied by a full band, and puts forth a seamless amalgam of pop songwriting, tight R&B grooves and jazz textures and sonorities in the mix. 2025 album: "Best Life Now". "Best Life Now - acoustic sessions EP" (6 tracks) out since Sep. 30, 2025! Bookings for all of Europe (by Hilde) 2026 (as Quintet): Sat. Mar. 21 – FRA – Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse – Espace Jean Racine (Jazz à Toute Heure) Sun. Mar. 22 – CHE – Muri – Musig im pflegidach Mon. Mar. 23 – EUR Tue. Mar. 24 – FRA – Paris – New Morning Tue. Oct. 20 – CZE – Brno – Jazz Fest Brno Wed. Oct. 21 – EUR Thu. Oct. 22 – EUR Fri. Oct. 23 – EUR Sat. Oct. 24 – EUR Sun. Oct. 25 – EUR Mon. Oct. 26 – CZE – Praha – Jazz Dock
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Pussy Riot: Riot Days (RUS) website, facebook, trailer, youtube1, youtube2 Pussy Riot is a protest art collective once based in Moscow, formed in 2011 with approx. 11 women, known for unauthorised provocative guerrilla punk-style performances in unusual public places, which brought 3 of them to prison camps. Maria Alyokhina was one of them, and wrote a book about it: "Riot Days". The book was transformed into a multi-media performance that has traveled around the world. In her second book “Political Girl” (Penguin, November 2025), she continues the story, including the assassination of Navalny and her own spectacular escape from Russia. This book brought huge publicity, including the cover of the Sunday Times. The live performance “Pussy Riot: Riot Days” featuring Maria Alyokhina, has been adapted to the content of the new book. Bookings for the Netherlands and Belgium (by Hilde) 2026: Wed. April 08 - NLD - Dordrecht - Bibelot Thu. Apr. 09 - NLD - Hoofddorp - Cpunt
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Hazmat Modine (USA) website, facebook, youtube The band distills American music into an essence from its myriad forms: Blues, Country, R & B, Rock-n-Roll, Jazz, Gospel, World Music - yet it adds to this mixture something raw and mysterious that feels at once familiar and new. Current album "Bonfire" (Jaro Medien-Xango Music), new album due spring 2026! Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde) 2026: Sun. June 07 - NLD Mon. June 08 - NLD Tue. June 09 - NLD Wed. June 10 - NLD
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10cc (GBR) website, facebook1, facebook2 Legendary hit-band with ultra-high quality pop/rock songs that reached the charts many times. Merely reading the titles should bring the songs to your mind: Dreadlock Holiday, I’m Not In Love, The Wall Street Shuffle, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, I’m Mandy Fly Me, etcetera. Check the recent documentary ‘ I’m Not In Love – The Story of 10cc’. Bookings for the Netherlands (by Rob) 2026: Sun. June 14 – NLD – Den Haag – Zuiderparktheater (open air theatre) – Zuiderpark Live
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Huun Huur Tu (RUS) website, facebook, soundcloud, youtube, wiki Tuvan throat singers. The music is based on native Tuvan folk traditions in instruments and singing. In recent years western instruments like guitar and electronics are added. Current album “Live at Triskel” (Jaro Medien-Xango Music). Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde) 2026: Fri. Oct. 30 - NLD Sun. Nov. 08 - NLD - t.b.a. (int.) Mon. Nov. 09 - NLD Tue. Nov. 10 - NLD - t.b.a. (int.) Wed. Nov. 11 - NLD - t.b.a. (int.) Thu. Nov. 12 - NLD Fri. Nov. 13 - NLD Sat. Nov. 14 - NLD
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Dub Pistols (GBR) website, facebook, instagram, soundcloud, youtube ‘A perfect mix of dub, big beat and triphop’. The many years already revered as one of the UK's best live acts! 2023 saw the release of the 9th studio album "Frontline". Check the single " Nice Up". New album "Enter the Sound" expected March 2026! Bookings for the Netherlands (by Rob) 2026: Fri. Oct. 02 - NLD - Deventer - Burgerweeshuis Sat. Oct. 03 - NLD - Utrecht - dB's
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ARTISTS AVAILABLE FOR FESTIVALS
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We have amazing artists available for festivals. Via this link you will find a selection of our artists. Maybe some of them will find their way to your festival! |
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