Bintangs

About

The Bintangs were founded in Beverwijk in 1961 by Frank and Arti Kraaijeveld and are widely regarded as the oldest active rock band in the Netherlands. Starting out as an indorock outfit, they quickly shifted toward a raw rhythm-and-blues sound rooted in British and American blues. In 2019 they were inducted into the Dutch Blues Hall of Fame. Their 65th anniversary in 2026 doubles as a farewell: the 'Bintangs Bye Bye' tour marks the end of their run.

22+

studio albums released

1961

founding year - oldest rock band in the Netherlands

What's new

2026-02
The farewell tour 'Bintangs Bye Bye' has started; the very last concert is scheduled for 11 October 2026 at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
2025-11
The band officially announced in November 2025 that they would stop in their jubilee year 2026, after 65 years on Dutch stages.
2024-11
On 22 November 2024, the Bintangs released their new album 'Heroes, Beggars and Kings' via Sonic RendezVous; the vinyl version followed on 11 April 2025.
2021-09
In September 2021, the band celebrated their 60th anniversary with a new album ('These Hands'), a 300-page book ('Be Frank') and a jubilee concert at Muziekfort in Beverwijk.
2019
In 2019, the band was inducted into the Dutch Blues Hall of Fame.