New hit by Keizer: Hummelo for the Cross Festival 2025!

New hit by Keizer: Hummelo for the Cross Festival 2025!

In the exciting world of the Festival Cross Cross, a lot is happening: The well -known Dutch band Normaal has reinterpreted its classic "Hummelo" in order to express the carefree spirit of the festival. The song was rewritten by Keizer, a passionate fan of the original texts. The goal is to capture the feeling of love, friendship and new acquaintances, which shapes the Cross Cross musically. This reports Regio8 .

in advance Keizer met Bennie Jolink, the front man of Normaal, to obtain his consent for modification. Jolink agreed and expressed that he had nothing to add. Kezer even had the idea of ​​integrating Jolink into the new version, but unfortunately this wish did not come about. Now he is waiting with excitement that the Cross song is played by the Hummeloers.

return to the stage

Another highlight is imminent: Normaal will appear again on Sunday, July 20, 2025, after a ten -year break at the Cross Festival. This announces Reportersonline . The band celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024 and also releases a new album. The last concert by Normaal at the Cross Cross was in 2015. The excitement is great, especially since the organization of the festival has already announced the participation of the band as a headliner in winter.

When the tickets for the Cross Cross go on November 23, the organizers expect a large rush. With Normaal, the audience is more than just a simple mass - the band has won the hearts of many people over the years and regularly completed hundreds of appearances per year. With their stories and melodies, they managed to move all of the Netherlands to Lichtenvoorde, such as Speaking carried out.

a festival of the community

Preparations for this year's festival are not without obstacles. The takeover of the organizer Superstruct by KKR has caused a restless phase and there were already some canceled appearances. Nevertheless, Keizer hopes that the new cross-album combines people during the festival and reflects the values ​​of the Feestfabriek. "I hope that it promotes a feeling of togetherness," says Keizer.

Overall, the Cross Festival 2025 promises to become an unforgettable experience. With the return of Normaal, new musical Highlights and the power of the community, nothing stands in the way of a special celebration.