It is with a heavy heart that we announce that the ninth edition of the Holland International Blues Festival, held last month, was its final edition.
Over the past few years, we have explored various options to secure a sustainable future for the Holland International Blues Festival. This final edition was a great success, both in terms of its programme and its execution. However, costs have risen significantly, while attendance did not reach the level needed to continue organizing an event of this scale and quality. We have therefore come to the painful conclusion that it is no longer possible to continue the festival.
Since taking over the festival—which we had previously organized on behalf of Jan Lagendijk and Gregory Elias—we have always believed strongly in its cultural value and potential. Having to say goodbye now is therefore a bitter disappointment. We look back with pride on nine wonderful editions in Grolloo, filled with unforgettable performances, meaningful encounters, and lasting memories.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the village of Grolloo and its residents. We also thank all the artists, crew members, volunteers, partners, and visitors who have made this festival possible over the years. Without you, the Holland International Blues Festival would never have become what it is today.