The first names for Bospop 2023 are a fact. This year Bospop has threefestival days with a full program on several stages.
The headliners of Bospop 2023 are none other than Simply Red, Porcupine Treeand Zucchero. In addition, Rag’n’Bone Man, +LIVE+, Nile Rodgers & Chic and JoeBonamassa will also take the stage in Weert.
The 41st edition of the festival will take place on Friday 7, Saturday 8 andSunday 9 July 2023 at Evenemententerrein A2 Weert Noord. Tickets go on sale onSaturday 10 December at 10 am via www.bospop.nl and www.ticketmaster.nl.
Simply Red
Since its formation in 1985, British soul and pop band Simply Red has becomeone of the UK’s most successful live acts. No wonder, because the band hasbeen touring the world for decades with countless hits such as ‘Holding BackThe Years’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Fairground’ and ‘Sunrise’. Theirlatest studio album was released in 2019: ‘Blue Eyed Soul’. “I’m lookingforward to playing it live because it’s real”, said frontman Mick Hucknall atthe time. We can’t wait to welcome the band to Bospop.
Porcupine Tree
Fans of prog rock can collectively indulge themselves: Porcupine Tree is backin action! The renowned trio Steven Wilson, Richard Barbieri and GavinHarrison got back together after a break of 11 years, with a great album as aresult: ‘Closure/Continuation’. The bombastic guitar and keyboard parts,penetrating guitar solos and beautiful polyphonic vocals in combination withpsychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, experimental pop and its own propulsivemetal sound once again emphasize that Porcupine Tree fortunately still has alot to say.
Zucchero
Singer and guitarist Zucchero is the symbol of Italian rock. This livinglegend has produced numerous hits in his career spanning more than 50 years,including ‘Senza Una Donna’, ‘Baila Morena’ and ‘Il Volo’, and hascollaborated with great artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Sinéad O’Connor, PaulYoung and Sting. English or Italian, ballad or uptempo: Zucchero is at home inmany markets and thus steals the hearts of rock and blues lovers from all overthe world.
Confirmed so far
- Friday: Simply Red, Rag’n’Bone Man, The Analogues, Clouseau, Young Gun Silver Fox, BZB. * Saturday: Porcupine Tree, +Live+, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Rowwen Hèze, The White Buffalo, Stahlzeit, ISE. * Sunday: Zucchero, Joe Bonamassa, DI-RECT, Son Mieux, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, The Bosshoss, King King, Leif de Leeuw Band, Boaz.
Dozens of international artists perform at Bospop, spread over several stages:the main stage and a tent stage. In addition, there is a third stage with aseparate program, check the website for that line-up. There is also a cozycampsite with the necessary facilities, a 24-hour tent and an atmosphericfestival market.
The website www.bospop.nl contains all available information about thefestival, the artists and accommodation options.
Information
- Dates: Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023; * Location: Event area A2 Weert Noord; * Day tickets: € 87.50 (excl. €5 service costs); * Weekend tickets (Fri, Sat, Sun): €197.50 (excl. €5 service charge).
Bospop is made possible in part by Radio Veronica. More information aboutBospop can be found at: www.bospop.nl. Ticket sales start on Saturday 10December at 10:00 am via: www.bospop.nl and www.ticketmaster.nl.