Drukwerk

Name: Drukwerk
Start: 2026-10-24T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T22:00:00+02:00
Location: MEZZ

took place · 24 Oct 2026

MEZZ, Breda

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Drukwerk is an Amsterdam-based Dutch pop band founded in 1978 by singer Harry Slinger together with Ton Coster, Joop May and Hans Witteveen. The band became famous for their Dutch-language protest songs on themes such as youth centre closures and housing shortages.

In 1981 their debut album appeared with the gold single 'Je Loog Tegen Mij', which reached number 1 in the Dutch Top 40 and still features in the NPO Radio 2 Top2000. Over the following decade, the band released seven studio albums, with hits including 'Marianneke', 'Schijn 'n Lichtje Op Mij' and 'Hee Amsterdam'.

Harry Slinger still takes the stage with full energy and sings the Drukwerk favourites alongside new material.

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About: Drukwerk

With frontman Harry Slinger and his trademark red cap leading the way, this Amsterdam nederpop group has been on stage for over 45 years. From protest songs in Amsterdam-Noord to gold records and sold-out shows, classics like 'Je loog tegen mij' and 'Marianneke' still resonate across three generations.

Dutch Top 40 with 'Je loog tegen mij' (January 1982)

#1743

Position in the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 (edition 2025)

#10

'Schijn 'n Lichtje Op Mij' in the Dutch hit list

What's new

jul 2026
Harry Slinger returned to the stage in July 2026 after the tumor was successfully removed and no metastases were found.
apr 2026
Singer Harry Slinger (76) announced in April 2026 that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer; multiple concerts were cancelled or postponed.

Tracks

Je loog tegen mijNumber 1 hit in the Dutch Top 40 (January 1982), regular feature in the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000

MariannekeTop 10 hit from the eighties, one of the band's most recognized songs

Schijn 'n Lichtje Op MijReached number 10 in the Dutch charts

Wat DomTop 10 hit from the eighties

Tegen beter weten inComeback album from 2013, first new studio album in over 25 years

About: Harry Slinger

The Amsterdam frontman behind Drukwerk has been performing for over four decades. With his trademark red cap and broad Amsterdam accent, he conquered the Dutch charts in the 1980s - and keeps doing it today, alongside his son Bram.

24M+

streams on Spotify for 'Schijn 'n Lichtje Op Mij'

23M+

streams on Spotify for 'Je Loog Tegen Mij'

15000+

visitors at performance at Zwarte Cross (2024)

position in the Dutch Top 40 with 'Je Loog Tegen Mij' (1981)

What's new

2026-07
After a successful operation and weeks of rehabilitation, Harry Slinger returned to the stage in July 2026; the specialist declared him completely clear.
2026-05
Drukwerk announced on 24 May 2026 that the tumor in Harry Slinger had been successfully removed.
2026-04
In April 2026, colorectal cancer was diagnosed in Harry Slinger (76); multiple performances were cancelled or postponed, including shows in Drachten, Haarle and Saasveld.

Tracks

Je Loog Tegen Mijnumber 1 hit in the Top 40 (December 1981), 23M+ streams on Spotify

Schijn 'n Lichtje Op Mijbiggest streaming hit by Drukwerk, 24M+ streams on Spotify

Mariannekeclassic from the early years, regular concert favorite

Lijn 10Amsterdam protest song, 4.9M+ streams on Spotify

Ik Verveel Me Zo (In Amsterdam-Noord)first protest song that gave Drukwerk national recognition

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