Pinkpop honours departing founder Jan Smeets
The Dutch live music legend, who stepped back from his role as festival director in 2020, was saluted by the crowd at this year's event
News By IQ | 21 June 2022
Netherlands’ legendary Pinkpop festival has paid a special tribute to departing founder Jan Smeets in recognition of his 50 years at the helm.
Smeets organised the first edition of Pinkpop at the age of 25 in 1970, and the Landgraaf event is now the longest-running open-air festival in the world, but announced he was stepping back from his role as festival director in 2020, with his team continuing to organise Pinkpop in collaboration with Live Nation’s Mojo Concerts.
But with the event cancelled…
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