The remarkable rise of De Niemanders: a year of triumps and togetherness

In 2025, De Niemanders have become impossible to ignore. From major festival stages to national television, the Dutch collective has captivated audiences with their irresistible blend of global sounds, heartfelt stories, and vocalists, some of whom have lived in or are still living in asylum centers, De Niemanders have created a sound that is diverse as it is unifying, ranging Arabic florr-fillers to alternative rock and operatic moments. The saying ‘music is a universal language’ has rarely felt more true.

Their live shows this year have been nothing short of extraordinary. Whether at Down The Rabbit Hole, Into The Great Wide Open, Zwarte Cross, or the Liberation Festivals, De Niemanders moved crowds with an electrifying mix of groove, emotion, and empathy. On television they shone just as brightly, performing for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the Koningsdagconcert, and later serving as the house band at the Gouden Kalveren Gala 2025 in Utrecht. Everywhere they go, De Niemanders deliver a show that’s equal parts celebration and catharsis.

Their latest album, De Niemanders II, received widespread acclaim (De Volkskrant, OOR, 3voor12, NRC) and even an Edison Award nomination. Critics praised the project’s emotional honesty and its unique mission to give refugees a voice through music.

Now, as the year comes to an end, De Niemanders are taking their high-energy, genre-defying show back to the clubs for a special December tour, with Paradiso and Doornroosje already sold out.

De Niemanders clubtour 2025:

12-12 | Simplon, Groningen

14-12 | Paradiso, Amsterdam

19-12 | Doornroosje, Nijmegen

20-12 | Paard, The Hague

21-12 | TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

Looking ahead to 2026, De Niemanders show no signs of slowing down, with new singles and more shows already in the works. For a band whose name literally means ‘the nobodies’, De Niemanders have proven that their music, and their message, speak to everyone.