Dress Up Dolls @ Alkmaarse Eigenste 2026

alternative alternative rock indie rock pop rock Netherlands
Dress Up Dolls

Bio

Dress Up Dolls is an alternative rock trio from Alkmaar, Netherlands, featuring Yoram van der Reep on drums, Aris Rem on bass, and Daan Stam on vocals. Known for their powerful sound and energetic live performances, the band gained recognition in the Dutch music scene after winning the Rob Acda Award. They have played at major festivals such as Bevrijdingspop and NH-Pop Live, and their style draws comparisons to acts like Muse and Radiohead. In December 2025, Dress Up Dolls marked their reunion by performing new material at Alkmaars Eigenste Festival, signaling an exciting new chapter for the band.

AI Rating

10

AI Summary

Dress Up Dolls is a dynamic alternative rock trio from the Netherlands, celebrated for their high-energy live shows and a sound reminiscent of Muse and Radiohead. Their recognition in the Dutch music scene, bolstered by winning the Rob Acda Award and performances at major festivals, highlights their artistic credibility and audience appeal. Their 2025 reunion signals a promising continuation of their impactful musical journey.

Festival Bio (English)

DRESS UP DOLLS now holds veteran status on AE, yet a performance by the gentlemen still feels a bit like a comeback. After a short break, they are thankfully back in full force with their powerful songs, even a few new ones :) Solid, soft, lyrical, and sometimes bombastic, welcome back, guys!

Show original Dutch text

DRESS UP DOLLS heeft ondertussen een veteranen status op AE, maar toch voelt een optreden van de heren een beetje als een come back. Na een kleine pauze zijn ze gelukkig weer helemaal terug met hun ijzersterke songs, zelfs een paar nieuwe :) Stevig, zacht, lyrisch en soms bombastisch, welkom terug jongens!

Schedule

Performance 1

Saturday, January 24

22:00 - 23:00

Bus

Performance 2

Saturday, January 24

23:25 - 00:00

Grote zaal

Details

Number in Act

3

Front Person Gender

♂️ Male

Front Person of Color

No

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