De Speeldoos
Death Before Cleaning
Shaking Godspeed
Audiomachinist
Go Back To The Zoo
The Mad Trist
Routines
Kyteman
Krach
Death Letters
Lea
Insight
Ernie Ball
Ludwig Drums
Istanbul Cymbals
Vic Firth Drumsticks

APRIL
1 April: Tweetakt Festival, Utrecht
3 April: Melkweg, Amsterdam
5 April: Luxor Live, Arnhem
6 April: Motel Mozaique, Rotterdam
11 April: Vera, Groningen
12 April: Gebouw T, Bergen Op Zoom

JUNI
2 juni: Kroepoekfabriek, Vlaardingen
9 juni: Metropool, Hengelo
13 juni: Effenaar, Eindhoven

JULI
27 juli: Zwarte Cross, Lichtenvoorde

AUGUSTUS
31 augustus: Ekko, Utrecht

"The story of De Staat proves that humble beginnings can lead to great things. It all started as a one man project by the Dutch singer, musician and composer Torre Florim. As a graduating project from his studies ‘Music Production’ he wrote, played and produced the stunning debut album ‘Wait For Evolution’. Though before it was even released, De Staat was already a full grown band. Since then – early 2009 – the band established itself as the most exciting new rock band that Holland had to offer in a very long time. Their concerts got unanimous rave reviews. Their stage reputation grew so fast that within a year the band played festivals from the likes of
Sziget, Pinkpop, Lowlands, Dour and took on the acclaimed John Peel Stage at Glastonbury"
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