Time Bandits is an Amsterdam-based new wave and funk band founded in 1981 by singer, guitarist and songwriter Alides Hidding. The group scored a string of international hits in the 1980s - from the US dance-chart staple "Live It Up" to the Australian number-one "I'm Only Shooting Love" - making them one of the most successful Dutch pop exports of the decade. After a hiatus in the late 1980s, Hidding has performed again as Time Bandits since 1995 with a rotating lineup.
Alides Hidding performs on December 12, 2026 as Time Bandits during the Nacht van de Nederpop XXL at AFAS Live, Amsterdam.
Time Bandits released a new version of "Live It Up" in 2026, recorded together with the Nederpop All Stars and artists such as Erik Mesie, Henk Westbroek, Nol Havens and Loïs Lane.
Alides Hidding (71) told the Leeuwarder Courant in January 2026 that he attracts full venues with the Nederpop All Stars with a repertoire that appeals to both older fans and people in their twenties.
Alides Hidding gave an interview and performance in March 2025 in his birthplace Schoonoord, organized by the local library.
Since 2024, Hidding has been performing as Time Bandits with a rotating backing band.
Time Bandits, the disco-funk band fronted by Alides Hidding, returns after 45 years. The group scored hits across Europe and America in the 1980s and experienced a revival following Alides' appearance on Beste Zangers.
Time Bandits take the stage at Gebouw-T in Bergen op Zoom.
Time Bandits, led by Alides Hidding, brings their classic hits spanning over 45 years of career to the stage.
