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June 25, 2025

Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome is about to feel like a packed house party—four nights, Dutch rap royalty, and ten years’ worth of shouted lyrics colliding in February 2026.

New Wave celebrates its 10‑year mark with four concerts—Feb 3‑6, 2026—at Ziggo Dome. Expect Frenna, Ronnie Flex, and the rest of the OG squad plus new blood, Golden Circle spots at €100.80, and the sort of nostalgia that makes you find old Snapchat memories just to grin at 2015 you.

The Big Picture

Think back to 2015: New Wave dropped like a summer thunderclap. One studio, a dozen hungry voices—Frenna, Jonna Fraser, Ronnie Flex, Lil’ Kleine, KM from SFB—and suddenly Dutch radio sounded warmer, looser, more Caribbean. They snagged Popprijs 2015 and proved Dutch‑language hip‑hop could headline every festival. Now that lightning bolt turns ten, and the reunion gig grew so huge it needed four consecutive nights.

Why This Matters

New Wave wasn’t just songs; it rewired youth culture. Afrobeat drums met Dutch slang, and Rotterdam kids heard themselves on playlists next to Drake. Fashion shifted—tracksuits over skinny jeans, gold chains over minimalism. Even vocabulary changed; everyone said “skrrt” before finishing a cup of coffee. That ripple finally gets a proper victory lap.

How We Got Here

It started as a label retreat: Top Notch and Noah’s Ark booked a Wadden Sea studio, locked in rappers, singers, and producers with more beats than beds. They wrote, recorded, and argued for a week, then dropped a 16‑track mixtape that felt like a group chat turned into audio. Streaming numbers spiked, radio followed, and by 2017 you couldn’t open Instagram without a New Wave hook playing behind a story.

The 2026 Line‑Up

Official poster’s still half‑blank, but clues keep leaking:

• Frenna already called the run “decade‑defining” on IG.

• Ronnie Flex has teased rehearsals with live horns—dude never resists a surprise.

• Jonna Fraser hinted at a medley set; picture slow‑jam crooning blended straight into trap drums.

• KM (SFB) posted a rehearsal clip of “Investeren in de Liefde.” That track alone will flip the crowd.

• Expect Sevn Alias, Bokoesam, Lijpe, maybe a cameo from the next wave—guys like Cho or Yssi SB—because passing the torch onstage is kind of the whole point.

Each night will mix nostalgia with fresh pairings. One evening might revisit the original mixtape track‑by‑track; another could spotlight solo hits. Keeps FOMO alive—smart marketing, really.

Tickets and Practical Stuff

Ticketmaster’s got you:

• Golden Circle (standing front‑of‑stage) – €100.80. Bragging rights plus sweat and confetti showers.

• General Admission – cheaper, still floor‑level energy.

• More tiers likely (VIP lounge, merch bundles), but those will vanish quicker than Air Max restocks.

Judging by AFAS Live selling out last year, waiting is a bad idea. Registration on newwaveinconcert.nl gives early‑bird alerts; set that browser autofill now.

Beyond the Music

There’s talk of a behind‑the‑scenes doc—think “Last Dance” vibes but with studio banter and sneaker debates. TikTok will overflow with day‑of soundchecks, outfit checks, “rate my bar” duets. Merch drops? Limited‑run varsity jackets stitched with “10 Years Wave” will move faster than Supreme box logos.

And fans are older now. Some argue the shows should be 21+. They remember teenage mosh pits where half the crowd lost shoes. Security will likely tighten entry rules—no flares, no backpacks the size of a suitcase. Good. Nothing ruins a verse faster than dodging flying plastic cups.

Why You’ll Regret Skipping

Moments like this don’t rerun. The collective influence cracked open the door for Dutch‑language hits to chart worldwide. A decade ago, Spotify’s algorithm hardly noticed the Netherlands; now playlists like New Music Friday treat Dutch rap as required listening. Being in that room, hearing “Drank & Drugs” with thousands who memorized the hook in high school? That’s living history.

Final Thought

Ten years ago these artists bet that authenticity—in language, rhythm, and attitude—could trump industry formula. They won. February 2026 is the victory lap, the reunion, and the relay hand‑off rolled into one very loud week. Grab a ticket, charge your phone, and rest your voice; you’ll lose it by night two.