GHOSTWOMAN is the musical project of Evan Uschenko and Ille van Dessel: a duo group based in Canada/Belgium. They play a blend of psychedelic rock, blues, punk, post punk, rock and roll, shoegaze, classical, and pop. You may remember them from the Oklahoma City bombing in the spring of ’95 or the Hollywood blockbuster “Die Hard” starring Hans Buhringer and Al Leong.

The band issued its self-titled debut in 2022, followed by Anne, If and Hindsight is 50/50 in 2023. That’s 3 albums in 18 months. All killer tracks. Needless to say, we’re stoked Ghostwoman will take the trip to Badlands #1. Saturday August 23rd, primetime. Must-see, we promise. 

The mighty Crocodiles are bringing their Californian sunshine tunes to Badlands Festival in The Netherlands! This killer band from San Diego will play on Friday August 22nd, kicking off the weekend like only they can. Expect a fuzzed-out, sun-drenched mix of garage rock, post-punk and psychedelic pop. Don’t miss ‘m!

Stoked to announce: CROWS are crossing the pond from the UK to The Netherlands. Fierce, loud and unapologetic, this British post-punk beast leaves zero room for half measures. After tearing through SXSW and a full-blown US headline tour, they’re coming for us. Catch them on the final day of the Badlands weekend. Sunday August 24. Get ready..

The People’s Pleasure Grounds is like a vision upon endless beaches with deep blue waves rolling upon a lost paradise. With Jimmy de Kok functioning as the captain, this band will be able to turn venues and meadows into magical Californian scenes. Expect a strong dose of reverb-loaded guitars and dreamy lyrics inspired by bands such as Allah-Las and Babe Rainbow. With their recently released EP and a number of well-received live-shows, the band’s future looks promising. The People’s Pleasure Grounds is the absolute must-see for everyone embracing the sixties surfscene.

Confirmed: Cocobolo. This three-piece outfit hailing from Amsterdam/Haarlem combines surf-ish guitars with psychedelic rock and a solid base of old school funk. The end result? Killer retro soundtracks for your favorite cartoon (check their socials), a surf session, a mountain trip and… Badlands, of course. We’re stoked to have Cocobolo perform on Saturday August 23rd. Give their music a spin or two. We’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do. 

This three-piece outfit is always willing and able to turn crowds upside down. You might remember ‘m from the Badlands Launch Party. Raw riffs, beefy basslines, thunderous tracks. Mind-sticking melodies. Life changing lyrics. Best enjoyed live.

Friends of the family Afterpartees will bring their energy to the BADLANDS fields. These local lads have seen and done it all. Afterpartees is the happiest power pop export from sunny Limburg. With their energetic, poppy, and melodic sound—somewhere between Blondie, Parquet Courts, and Jonathan Richman—they’ve already graced festivals like Pinkpop, Lowlands, and Best Kept Secret.

Praised by friends and foes alike as the most fun live band in the country, they live by the motto: “We always give it our all; otherwise, there’s no reason to clap,” says frontman Niek.

This August VAN TASTIK will roll into Badlands bringing his signature Delta Sound. This one man band mixes blues and rock like no other. From foot-stomping bangers to beautiful and delicate tracks (sound on) – the man can do it all. Catch his show on Sunday the 24th.

Exhilarating, mysterious, cult. If you could describe GUNMOLL in just 3 words, you would get quite far with those terms, but you’re not nearly there yet. This band around Jolien Grünberg and Bram Bol creates an energetic mix of (surf)rock, oriental sounds and pop. The music wouldn’t be out of place as a sonic backdrop to the most bloodcurdling chase scenes of your favorite (cult)movies. Neo-noir (think Tarantino) is also a tag that you could stick on their music. Singer Jolien: “You could say that we sound like Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Queens of the Stone Age had a wild night together, and GUNMOLL was the result”

After years of tearing up the Netherlands as Overijssel’s hardest Rock ‘n Roll duo, Money & The Man are kicking it up a notch as a power trio. Like a Hendrix Experience “on steroids,” Money & The Man come at you full force, with heavy riffs, danceable grooves, and screaming solos flying around!

The band has already shared the stage with Wolfmother, Gene Simmons, Ramkot, and DeWolff and has played at festivals like Paaspop, Zwarte Cross, Dauwpop, Sniester, Manana Manana, and many more. Money & The Man’s show can be described as a ticking time bomb—where everything can be climbed, demolished, and most of all, rocked. Hints of All Them Witches, Hendrix, and The Black Keys make for a guaranteed success for anyone who loves guitars, fuzz, and partying.

Timo van Lierop plays indie-folk mixed with a little surf, country and Americana. Inspired by the big ones from the 60’s and 70’s but very contemporary in his own right. Think Neil Young, Wilco and Kurt Vile. With his self recorded debut album ‘Earth Tones’ he released his first full length LP on Bottom Shelf Records in 2023. Together with the Stardusters they combine more than 20 years of experience to make every concert unique with lots of room for improvisation and smiles.

Psychedelic cumbia, exotic film scores, and danceable grooves form the foundation of Chica Chica’s exciting music. Born from a desire to travel, this trio takes you on a road trip back in time. Funky melodic basslines, wild wah-wah guitars, and South American percussion—organic and grainy, sunny and full of life. Like the analog photograph on your favorite Peruvian vinyl record.

Besides being the proud owners of the bandname of the century, Andy Andy Andy brings a banging mix of garage and punkrock. Infectious, loud, fast – not so mean – but surely dirty.

Don’t miss ‘m.

We are proud to present Dagger Collective Tattoo!

These Amsterdam-based tattoo legends will be ready for you during the festival weekend at Badlands, bringing some of the finest ink slinging. The core crew of Dagger Collective includes Ana Carriço (a.k.a. @shortytattoos), renowned for her bold black artwork. Jeroen van Dijk (a.k.a. @jeroenvandijk_tattoos) a master of Amsterdam Traditional Tattooing, famous for his mind-blowing, colorful traditional work and Jonas Ribeiro (@jonas_tattooer), a black fine-line expert, king of details, and one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet. Choose from great and custom flash designs, stick ‘m, prick ‘m!

We are honored to have this incredible team as part of Badlands, ready to provide you with a permanent souvenir. Be sure to check out their work, meet these amazing artists and get tattooed!

Vott is for food enthusiasts, creative flavor makers, culinary geeks, natural foragers, landscape lovers, and true connoisseurs. Here in Limburg, there’s an abundance of apples—surplus apples from home gardens or rejected apples from orchards. Vott Cider uses these surplus resources as raw materials to sustainably produce their cider for all ye boozers! The beautiful and the imperfect—all apples are included, giving them a shining second life as cider.

Good folks. Good food. Good fun. Yamma Yamma will serve killer meals, bites and snacks at Badlands, just like they did at the Launch Party. Properly rooted in Mediterranean grub, with a cheeky fling with the Middle East thrown in for good measure. Dang! Tasty.

We’ll share the menu when we get closer to the festival. 

Death Sells is a Dutch band that fuses grunge, noise, and punk. With their dissonant riffs and intense lyrics, they leave a lasting impression. Experience how Death Sells shares their unique sound and get swept away by the raw energy and tones born from their inner world.

Blistering punk and all-out party, coming at you like a freight train. With their performances, which are full-fledged live experiences, they have already built quite a reputation as opening acts for the likes of The Black Lips, Dirty Fences, and ZZZ. FuckFuckFuck. We couldn’t agree more. FuckFuckFuck!

Fuck yeah.

Dutch cultural heritage caught in a 300 pound badass body and some heavy hitting bandmates. Besides of being the mascot for the mighty Peter Pan Speedrock, prehistoric beast Dennis knows how to throw a party BADLANDS style with his band de Røckers. Into rock ‘n roll? Come get yours.

F.I.X. are some groovy grooverockers from a town nearby, bringing that 70s sound back from the grave with tight riffs you can’t escape from. Expect heavy rock, a touch of blues, a punk attitude with that surfin’ spirit we all love. Give the music of these fine lads a spin or two!

Remember The Blackwax’s Wing playing that killer all vinyl set at the Launch Party? Well, at Badlands his long lost friend Timo (MOOON and loads of other great bands) will join him on guitar. Creating an audiovisual improv show with some great tunes and footage. Come see for yourself.

Zonder Pardon: a crew of friends having fun on and off the bike, anywhere in the world.

BMX in its purest form—no rules, no pressure, just riding, laughing and pushing each other to go further. Whether it’s hitting a new spot, stacking clips or just messing around, this is what it’s all about.

The lads are bringing their own mini ramp to Badlands. Bring your bike or deck if you want to join the session! 

Loud music for good people. Last Bølt Ceremony from Dortmund combines different styles of rock such as Grunge, Indie, Stoner and Punkrock to create an intense, groovy and varied sound. Geheimtipp: “come on!” – cool track, give it a spin. And also do this with all their other songs.

Local lads playing fast, dirty, mean and loud thrash metal inspired by the sound of the 80s. Think Pantera, Gojira and more. How’s that for kicking off your weekend on Friday August 22nd?

Craftsmanship, kustom vibes. —Marcel Miller of Miller Kustom Upholstery is hitting Badlands Fest! Known for his custom upholstery on cars, bikes, boats, and camper vans, he’s bringing his skills and style straight to the festival. Swing by his stand to grab handcrafted accessories, unique products, and a solid dose of kustom culture. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a killer piece for your build, or just want to see real craftsmanship up close—this is the place to be. Feel the leather, check out the details, and dive into the world of Miller Kustom Upholstery.

Fabrics & More breathes new life into iconic items from the 1960s to the 1990s. In store in both Nijmegen and Arnhem, but also at Badlands! From iconic American denim brands like Levi’s, Wrangler, and Lee to elegant Italian garments. Fabrics and more is your go-to for a dose of super special swag.

Amsterdam based tattoo collective traveling down south for Badlands. Check out some of their work here. We love it.