Tim Akkerman (The Hague, 1980) is a Dutch rock and soul singer, guitarist and songwriter who first made his name as the frontman of The Hague band DI-RECT, scoring seven top-ten singles on the Dutch Top 40 before leaving in 2009. Since then he has toured the Netherlands and beyond with Tim Akkerman & The Ivy League, blending rock, soul and Americana influences. A 2019 appearance on the TV show Beste Zangers - where Floor Jansen delivered a celebrated cover of his song 'Winner' - introduced him to a wider audience.
Tim Akkerman & The Ivy League released multiple new singles in 2026, including 'Higher', 'Light In My Sky', 'Tell Me How You Sleep At Night', 'Coming Home' and 'Not the End'.
In April 2025, Tim Akkerman & The Ivy League went on a club tour with new material alongside existing repertoire.
The single 'Heart of the Matter' (feat. The Ivy League) was released in 2025.
Tim Akkerman's performance at the Nieuwe Nor (Heerlen) on 16 May 2025 was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances; ticket holders received their money automatically refunded.
With the theatre tour '24 Strings', Akkerman presented a programme of 24 songs, partly new work written during sessions in Nashville and Ibiza, together with guitarist Evert Zeevalkink.
Dutch blues-rock guitarist Tim Akkerman takes the stage in Hoogeveen.
Legends of Rock Roadhouse brings together three tribute bands: Tim Akkerman performs Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac by Rumours Unchained, and The Johnny Cash Experience.
Tim Akkerman presents his new album 'Are We Strong Enough?' with his band The Ivy League.
Dutch guitarist and singer Tim Akkerman performs at Willem Twee Fabriek in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Tim Akkerman, former frontman of DI-DIRECT, performs with his band The Ivy League. An evening of rock featuring songs from his solo albums and the new work 'Are We Strong Enough?'.
Tim Akkerman performs with his band at Rensen Theater Emmen for an evening of live music.
Tim Akkerman performs a solo show at Maaspoort Sports & Events in 's-Hertogenbosch.