Showbiz The opening track of Laura Lynn and De Romeo’s – in ‘To the fair’ – was as plain as day. The Ethias Arena in Hasselt was yesterday for the fourteenth edition of the pop festival was renamed to a great foor, including traditional rupsattractie and paardenmolen.
The Hasselt Ethias Arena had last night not inferior to the adjacent Studio 100 theme park Plopsa Indoor. For the 14th edition of the pop festival was the venue, after all, packed with flashy rides and oliebollenkramen. “The fair always provides a great atmosphere, so I think it’s a good concept”, responded Willy Sommers. “The people are already warmed up for the show.”
However, came the guests, especially for the singalong songs, but also there was the floor not far away. “Tonight, we go to the fair in the city”, opened Laura Lynn and de Romeo’s. “I don’t think it kermisthema for us invented, but it is a nice coincidence,” laughs Chris Van Tongelen. The muziektrio state this year for the twelfth year in a row on the stage of the festival. “We are a record holder and want to stay that way.”
Debut John Leo
John Leo, winner of ‘The Voice Senior, it was the first time. “To be here is a dream come true. I never thought that I, after ‘The Voice’ all would live to see.” The singer had yesterday by the way even more reason to celebrate, as his single ‘Target’ is just out. Already he sang that song is not yet on the stage. “It is only new, so people know it’s not enough to sing along to. But I am super proud of my new single” beams he.
Also today, tomorrow and next week Saturday is the schlagerkermis still in Hasselt. Only for the middagvoorstelling of tomorrow, there are still a few tickets available.
