Pukkelpop

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Pukkelpop is an annual music festival taking place near Hasselt, Belgium. It has grown steadily in the 20 years since it began, and now regularly attracts many big name performers. The festival has been relocated a few times, but is now located in Kiewit. It was founded and still organized by the Humanistische Jongeren (Humanistic Youth) of Leopoldsburg. The organization is led by politician Chokri Mahassine.

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[edit] 1985

[edit] 1986

  • Took place at the soccer grounds of Excelcior Heppen (Leopoldsburg)
  • Presented by Dré Steemans (aka Félicé)
  • 5000 people
  • 9 acts on 1 stage:
  • Joe Cairo & The April BC Currycats - Cassandra Complex - Yellowman - Executive Slacks - Red Guitars - Virgin Prunes - Arno - D.A.F. - The Skyblasters

[edit] 1987

[edit] 1988

[edit] 1989

  • The 1989 edition didn't take place because the confirmed headliners (The Pogues and The Sugarcubes) cancelled their gigs a few weeks before the show

[edit] 1990

[edit] 1991

[edit] 1992

[edit] 1993

[edit] 1994

[edit] 1995

[edit] 1996

[edit] 1997

[edit] 1998

[edit] 1999

[edit] 2000

[edit] 2001

[edit] 2002

[edit] 2003

  • Took place on terrains along the Kempische Steenweg in Kiewit, Hasselt
  • Presented by Lux Janssen and others
  • 120000 people in 3 days (August 28 to August 30, 2003)
  • 120 acts on 6 stages (Main, Skate Stage, Marquee, Dance Hall, Boiler Room and Château):

[edit] 2004

  • Took place on terrains along the Kempische Steenweg in Kiewit, Hasselt
  • Presented by Lux Janssen, Peter Van de Veire and Tomas De Soete
  • 125000 people in 3 days (August 19 to August 21, 2004)
  • 170 acts on 8 stages (Main, 2nd Open Air Stage, Marquee, Dance Hall, Boiler Room, Club, Château and Wablief?!):

[edit] 2005

  • Took place on terrains along the Kempische Steenweg in Kiewit, Hasselt
  • Presented by Lux Janssen and others
  • 137000 people in 3 days (August 18 to August 20, 2005)
  • 184 bands on 8 stages (Main, Skate Stage, Marquee, Dance Hall, Boiler Room, Club, Château and Wablief?!):

[edit] 2006

[edit] 2007

  • Will take place on August 16th, 17th and 18th 2007 on the terrains along the Kempische Steenweg in Kiewit, Hasselt
  • Line-up details will be announced soon

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