Simplon UP

NEXT WEEK!

PLUK DAN ( ): Seize the day, but not your last one; let that one rot. Pick the fruit, or let it decay. Can you foresee the consequences? Does it raise existential questions? Good. Because Pluk dan wants to philosophize with you and search for meaning in life. Or perhaps not. The electronic synth sounds stir something within you and carry you away, while the acoustic elements ground you and bring you back to the everyday and the personal. An interdisciplinary, musical, and danceable experiment in which you are invited to experiment along at Simplon UP.

KRISTIEN LANDMAN (): Sweet, beautiful, small, vulnerable, yet also groovy and upbeat. Before you know it, you start swaying gently from left to right, from left to right. A big band, with three-part harmonies. Three?! That adds depth. Just like her lyrics. Kristien writes vulnerable songs about very ordinary experiences that resonate deeply with her audience. It’s time to expand the repertoire with an original EP! And you can be among the first to hear it at Simplon UP.

🎶: Singer-Songwriter / NL
📅: 18th of June 2026
📌: Simplon UP
🕤: Doors open at 20:30
🎟️: €5,- (link in bio)
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ONNA LIMB (KNOEF & KOSTER) ():

Onna Limb (Knoef & Koster) take you into their tangible world, where they experiment live with video art and various musical pieces. This interdisciplinary duo, consisting of Sigrid Koster and Jochem Knoef, explores themes such as uprooting, technologization, identity, and the tension between the individual and the collective in their work. If you are curious about the work of Koster & Knoef, stop by Simplon UP! on June 11!

ZERGÜZEŞT ():

Zergüzeşt is a post-rock, prog-rock, and noise-driven project that explores grief, rebellion, and lost empathy. In this project, Yusuf Kemal Öztürk combines raw distorted music with protest and philosophy: “Zergüzeşt” is, in fact, a combination of the Ottoman word for “deep story” and the spirit of Zarathustra. Swinging between calm and collapse, Zergüzeşt prompts feeling and questioning. The project is also reminiscent of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tigran Hamasyan, and Sigur Rós. Witness how Zergüzeşt brings grief and resistance together in music at Simplon UP on June 11.

Alongside the acts, DJ Lenny Moreno () will be hitting the decks at the Simplon Café during the evening.

🎨 Poster made by:

🎶: Alternative / Experimental
📅: 11th of June 2026
📌: Simplon UP
🕤: Doors open at 20:30
🎟️: €5,- (link in bio)

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KATLEGO (.music):

KATLEGO is a fresh and fearless voice within the Dutch alternative hip-hop scene. Her music is raw, honest, and constantly evolving — just like life itself, which serves as her greatest source of inspiration. Everything she sees, hears, thinks, and feels finds its way into her lyrics, resulting in a versatile sound where influences from hip-hop, soul, and electronic music come together.

She is rapidly developing as a live performer. She has appeared at Blockjam Noordstaat, brought the crowd to life during Noorderzon, and was part of the multidisciplinary collective Tijdlijn, with whom she created performances for Terug naar het Begin and Museumnacht, among others.

Her performances are energetic, immersive, and transcend genres. Her shows balance explosiveness with moments of stillness, leaving a lasting impression. KATLEGO aims to move people through her words, energy, and story — and through themes such as love, freedom, respect, and acceptance, she succeeds in building bridges between listeners.

STU33 ():

STU33 is the place where young talent thrives! From the open studio in Lewenborg, young artists come together to create music, build beats, and tell their stories. A showcase of pure creativity and emerging talent. On this night, they step out of the studio and onto the stage at Simplon UP. Expect authentic tracks, honest lyrics, and a raw, unfiltered vibe. Support local talent and prepare to be surprised!

Alongside the acts, DJ B.E.N will be hitting the decks at the Simplon Café during the evening.

🎨 Poster made by:

🎶: Hip-Hop
📅: 4th of June 2026
📌: Simplon UP
🕤: Doors open at 20:30
🎟️: €5,- (link in bio)

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FROM//OCTOBER (.official):

From//October is the brainchild of songwriter and producer Dion Tiktak. From//October offers an escape from the harsh realities of everyday life, inviting you into your own world. Taking you on a nostalgic journey through childhood memories, dreamlike landscapes and love, this lo-fi indie rock project whispers its lyrics to you, yet awakens with subtle shoegazy wake-up calls: never quite letting you drift too far. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists, including Beach Fossils, From//October creates a sonic journey that brings you back to the sounds of the 00s.

S!X APPEAL ():

S!x Appeal is a six-piece blues/rock band, forged in the fires of late-night jam sessions and a shared passion for playing together. International but founded in Groningen, their place in the world is yet to be decided.

At the start of their writing process, they aim to impress and delight with their music. On stage, S!x Appeal captures a raw, high-energy sound where blues meets rock, blending in funk and whatever else feels right along the way. The band is a familiar face at the monthly jam sessions at Apex Boulders; a fitting setting, as they are climbing their way through Groningen’s live scene. Now, they take things UP!

🎨 Poster made by: .cat.she

🎶: Indie, Blues
📅: 14th of May 2026
📌: Simplon UP
🕤: Doors open at 20:30
🎟️: €5,- (link in bio)