SUNDAY July 19, 2026
THE KIDS - 20.45 H
Starting in 2026, The Kids will celebrate their anniversary "50 Years in Bloody Belgium". Frontman and singer Ludo Mariman has been one of the founders of the Belgian punk scene since 1976. He found the perfect outlet in the raw energy of punk, which led to an impressive repertoire featuring multiple studio albums and a live record. With their debut album *The Kids* from 1978, the band immediately made history and secured a lasting place within punk, both in Belgium and internationally. Over the years, they shared the stage with legendary names such as the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, and New York Dolls. After the split in 1986, demand for the band remained high. Ten years later, a reunion followed, supported by fans from all over the world. Since then, The Kids have remained continuously active, bringing their energetic live shows to stages at home and abroad. In addition to countless concerts in Belgium, they also toured internationally in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Turkey, and various countries in Western Europe, among others. Today, The Kids consists of Ludo Mariman (guitar/vocals), Danny De Haes (bass), Luc Van de Poel (guitar), and Tim Jult (drums). Live, the band still guarantees pure, fast, and sincere punk – exactly as it should be.
Fred & the Healers - 19.00 H
is a Belgian blues and blues-rock band led by guitarist and singer Frédéric Lani, founded in 1994 in Wallonia. Their musical style combines the electric Chicago blues of the 1950s and 1960s with the British blues boom of the 1960s and the rock/blues-rock of the 1970s. Contemporary influences from roots music and modern blues also shape their sound. The group is known for its energetic trio format, which centers on guitar, bass, and drums. In their repertoire, they deliberately choose original compositions over covers, although they sometimes pay tribute to their heroes like Rory Gallagher or Stevie Ray Vaughan. Their music has been described as powerful, melodic, and raw at the same time, with plenty of room for improvisation and virtuoso guitar playing. Over the years, they released albums such as First (1997), Electerrified (2001), Red (2004), Hammerbeatmatic (2014), and No Escape (2025). Their career took a break in 2004, but they returned in 2012 with a new lineup. Highlights include performances at leading festivals like Werchter, Dour, and Montreux Jazz, and their support gig for Bon Jovi in 2001. Fred & the Healers are considered one of the most important representatives of Belgian blues-rock, with over 800 concerts at home and abroad and a loyal audience that appreciates their fiery live energy.
A MURDER IN MISSISSIPPI - 17.15 H
After an incredibly busy festival summer in 2025 (with performances at venues like Dranouter, Gooikoorts, Na Fir Bolg, and the Gentse Feesten) and a tour supporting Sam Bettens (K’s Choice), A Murder in Mississippi's fan base continues to grow. The Ghent-based sextet released their third album, Reverie, in the fall of 2024: a rich mix of Americana, bluegrass, folk, polka, and country, with occasional hints of blues and gospel. Their music will make your demons dance and sweep you away on an irresistible musical journey along the banks of the Mississippi. The band has previously played sold-out venues and renowned festivals throughout Europe – from Roots & Roses and Bluegrass La Roche to the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, and the Tough Enough Festival at the Botanique. What can you expect? A six-piece band that translates their love of roots music into a unique sound full of original songs: from soft, harmonious ballads to stirring melodies that immediately catapult you to the open plains of North America.
Get ready for an energetic and heartwarming show with
Crony & Chum - 15.30 H, a four-piece band from Tienen/Hoegaarden.
Originally started as a brother-sister duo, Niel (guitar & vocals) and Sarah (vocals & percussion) Verdeyen have expanded their musical journey with Gilles Markvoort (bass) and Jorgen Marcelis (drums).
Their music is a fresh blend of blues, rock, indie, and country… with a repertoire that includes both originals and surprising covers, they bring every show to life with their passion and energy.
Expect sharp riffs, powerful vocals, and a dynamic, energetic stage performance
14.00 h
GUDINÖV: The Tienen-based rock band Gudinöv is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Four of the five band members have been with the band since the beginning, and Gudinöv is known for a unique sound that nods to six decades of rock history, yet always remains contemporary and uncompromising. The band's roots lie with YEARN’d, with whom the members toured in Belgium between 2000 and 2012 and shared stages with groups such as De Mens and Janez Detd. The relaunch as Gudinöv in 2013 led to the EP Into the Light, the album Atelophobia (2017), and most recently The Last Stand (2023). A new EP will follow in the spring of 2026, featuring a mix of brand-new songs and re-recorded tracks from the past.
22.30 h
We will close Rock Meldert 2026 on July 19, 2026 with THE ADVANTAGE: a seven-piece cover band from the Tienen area that was founded in 2010 as a casual band. By recruiting a number of experienced musicians, the band has gradually grown into an unpretentious yet rock-solid rock band that guarantees a great atmosphere at festivals. THE ADVANTAGE delivers a unique mix of rock and pop from the past 50 years, always with their own touch. Having fun on stage and making that spark ignite in the audience, that is what they stand for.