The New Bosses 2025: Robbert Vanderzande, Pukkelpop

The 18th edition of IQ Magazine’s New Bosses in association with Futures Forum was revealed in IQ 137, recognising 20 of the most promising 30-and-unders in the international live music business.

 To get to know this year’s class a little better, IQ conducted interviews with each one of 2025’s New Bosses, discovering their greatest inspirations and pinpointing the reasons for their success.

Robbert is one of the bookers of Pukkelpop, a major Belgian festival held every summer in Hasselt, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. With a diverse programme focused on young audiences, the festival blends global headliners with up-and-comers. Since 2019, Robbert has been helping to shape the line-up, covering all kinds of genres and talent. He is driven by a deep passion…

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