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Brothers Auke (who studied Dutch and English) and Hans Hulst (history and English) recently revived their band HULST, formerly known as ‘De Meisjes’, after ten years of inactivity with a new album and book, both titled ‘Broederband’. Eleven songs and one hundred pages contemplating their lives and music.
Probably considered the Hollywood movie and game composer at the moment is Tom Holkenborg (Law), also known as JUNKIE XL. His most recent triumph: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The Netherlands’ most multifaceted singer, ELLEN TEN DAMME, can be found on tour again. Her newest show Barock features a multilingual exhibition drawing inspiration from 18th century masked balls.
East-Groningen band StAD, featuring lead singer and guitarist Fiebo Scholtens (who studied Law; active in The Heep, Benjamin B and Lotus) who broke out with the single ‘Knikkers’ (‘Marbles’). Now they’re back again with new alternative rock music in the local Gronings dialect.
Native German CARLA STELLA (psychology), who is based in Berlin, creates technopop tunes with a melancholic twist. She began her songwriting journey in Groningen, partly thanks to the USVA.
The musical ‘Soldaat van Oranje’ has been almost completely refreshed, yet the orchestra is still led by co-conductor RICHARD ZOER (Chemistry) who, in addition, played the bass for Andre Hazes and Het Swingpaleis.
In this 4th Spotified: former students who decided to change
their tune by pursuing a path in music and leaving academic
prospects behind.
Do you have any tips for Alumnus makes music? Let us know.
Brothers Auke (who studied Dutch and English) and Hans Hulst (history and English) recently revived their band HULST, formerly known as ‘De Meisjes’, after ten years of inactivity with a new album and book, both titled ‘Broederband’. Eleven songs and one hundred pages contemplating their lives and music.
Probably considered the Hollywood movie and game composer at the moment is Tom Holkenborg (Law), also known as JUNKIE XL. His most recent triumph: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The Netherlands’ most multifaceted singer, ELLEN TEN DAMME, can be found on tour again. Her newest show Barock features a multilingual exhibition drawing inspiration from 18th century masked balls.
East-Groningen band StAD, featuring lead singer and guitarist Fiebo Scholtens (who studied Law; active in The Heep, Benjamin B and Lotus) who broke out with the single ‘Knikkers’ (‘Marbles’). Now they’re back again with new alternative rock music in the local Gronings dialect.
Native German CARLA STELLA (psychology), who is based in Berlin, creates technopop tunes with a melancholic twist. She began her songwriting journey in Groningen, partly thanks to the USVA.
The musical ‘Soldaat van Oranje’ has been almost completely refreshed, yet the orchestra is still led by co-conductor RICHARD ZOER (Chemistry) who, in addition, played the bass for Andre Hazes and Het Swingpaleis.
In this 4th Spotified: former students who decided to change their tune by pursuing a path in music and leaving academic prospects behind.


