The übercool venue proved once again they know how to throw a party. Jimmy De Kok and Jeroen Reek (from Iguana Death Cult band) immediately set the vibe from the DJ booth in the afternoon while people enjoyed the creative market.

Photo: Jeroen Reek & Jimmy De Kok ©RobRouleaux

The market included stalls from bands' merch, Le Cèpe records label, Babette Bakermans illustrations, Superreal prints, PP Straatburg paintings and camera sculptures, Stickit zines and prints, Timber illustrations, Bonk skate store shoe sale, Jesse “yunghuilie” free haircuts, and the Volcom booth with products and games to win eyewear and goodies.

Huge thanks to all exhibitors for being part of this!

Photo: Timber Sommerdijk ©RobRouleaux

Live bands started with a great show from GURL (Fr), efficient and straight grunge/garage—better check these three guys before they get big!

Then POODLE (Nl) band from the Netherlands was like a refreshment on a hot afternoon, and after them, the action moved to the skate bowl where tons of prizes were given to amateurs and kids.

Photo: GURL ©RobRouleaux

The stage area then filled up with PHOENICIAN DRIVE (Be), who provided a psychedelic trip with some Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms and solid guitar riffs.

Spirits were getting high while the sun peeked out from the clouds.

Photo: PHOENICIAN DRIVE ©MathijsTromp

SMUDGED (Nl) followed up and ignited the pit.

Everyone went wild as they transferred raw energy to the audience — green faces, spits, and middle fingers — no f%cks given!

Photo: SMUDGED ©SuzieFarcoin

The second skate break followed with a cash-for-tricks session in the bowl, pimped for the occasion by Nineyard Skateparks with a rail above the coping, a weird extension, and a micromega jump, while DJ Tony Garagist took over the turntables.

Photo: Nick Bax tail slide ©MathijsTromp

Back to the main stage, KARKARA (Fr) from Paris hypnotized the audience with their prog/stone sounds surrounded by mystical sunbeams and delivered a great show.

Photo: KARKARA ©RobRouleaux

MELTHEADS (Be) closed the event with another level of energy. As the lights got even trippier, their frontman’s stage presence was intense, and their hits finished off those who hadn’t blacked out yet.

Another band for you to check out!

Photo: MELTHEADS ©RobRouleaux

Volcom Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of the Volcom Garden Experience to Pier15 in Breda Netherlands, for another epic edition on the 22nd of June 2024.

The one-day mini-festival concept is a physical embodiment of Volcom’s "True To This” mantra by providing a creative hub for the local scene with an emphasis on both regional and global creators, makers, musicians, artists and anyone who needs an outlet to express their passion. 

The eclectic line-up will consist of live bands and DJs, skateboarding challenges with prizes on offer and a creative market which will gather an array of artists revolving around the Volcom universe.

PIER15 is much more than just a skatepark, it’s a true space of expression and entertainment for the local community. And after two very successful editions of the event on its docks it was a no brainer to come back! 

MUSIC LINE UP:

MELTHEADS (BE)
KARKARA (FR)
SMUDGED (NL)
PHOENICIAN DRIVE (BE)
POODLE (NL)
GURL (FR)

DJs:
JIMMY DE KOK (NL)
TONY GARAGIST (FR)


TICKETS:
Early birds - 18,50€
Regular birds - 21,00€ 
Late birds - 23,50€

Tickets are with a complimentary drink.
Every ticket purchased enlists you into a raffle to win a Volcom prize pack.

MELTHEADS

Meltheads have been spreading wildfire on stages in Belgium and The Netherlands for a good while now, driven by the metronomically tight rhythm section of Tim Pensaert (bass) and Simon de Geus (drums), and fuelled by the razor-sharp and skilful guitar of Yunas de Proost. And then there’s frontman Sietse Willems, a man born to be on stage, like Morrison, Plant and Iggy Pop in one brutal and gnarly package. On 9 February they released their long-awaited debut album ‘Decent Sex’

Link: https://www.meltheads.com/  
 

KARKARA

KARKARA means “Punks / Slackers” in Tunisian.
Slackers because we all feel out of place in this society that gives us the feeling of going 240 km/h into a wall and we don’t want to go there. So if we’re going to crash into that wall it better off be a wall of amps, and if we can get high in the process it’s even better.

Link : https://karkaraband.com/ 
 

SMUDGED

Smudged, a phenomenal rock band from the Netherlands, is well-known for their entrancing fusion of rock and pop rock. Tha band produces a sonic experience that deeply connects with listeners thanks to their captivating tunes, thrilling guitar riffs, and sincere lyrics. Their songs have an unmistakable charm that deftly melds the melodic sensibilities of pop music with the gritty ferocity of rock.

Link: https://www.viberate.com/artist/smudged/ 
 

PHOENICIAN DRIVE

At the crossroads of Middle Eastern, North-African and Mediterranean musical traditions and psychedelic rock, Phoenician Drive is a six piece band born in Brussels' cultural maelstrom. Making drums and fuzzy guitars meet with oud and Eastern percussions 

Link: https://phoeniciandrive.bandcamp.com/   
 

POODLE

Founded in 2020, Poodle is a 5-piece from Rotterdam consisting of Natasja, Wies, Nelleke, Paul & Jette.
Expect uptempo guitar tunes with a good mix of percussion that will make you dance and lyrics about pets and relatable insecurities of the young adult life

Link: https://poodleband.bandcamp.com/v  
 

GURL

Gurl is a french garage surf rock trio from Paris suburbs.
The band induces us to go back to a spontaneous youth. Influenced by the Australian rock scene (Skeggs), surf and garage rock (Dinosaur Jr, Black Lips) and by the first punk wave (Buzzcocks) ,the band delivers a nervous, catchy and instinctive music.
Gurl reflects a collective enthusiasm, this desire to smile, dance by its solar music.

Link: https://rocknguurl.bandcamp.com/track/gurl
 

JIMMY DE KOK

Known for his work in bands such as Iguana Death Cult, The Black Marble Selection and The People’s Pleasure Grounds, and local skateboarder from NL, his selecta won’t disappoint.
 

TONY GARAGIST

Tony Garagist // Paris // DJ Garage To Disco
Vinyl Lover and music label owner “Le Cèpe records”

Link : https://soundcloud.com/tony_garagist