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What to expect
Stippenlift marks 10 years since the debut “Huilen (Kerst)” with Christmas hits and holiday traumas.
- Dutch-language depriwave about difficult feelings
- Also about sensory overload and other woes
- Stippenlift visits four music venues this December
- Cult phenomenon with day-one fans
- And new listeners
- Thousands know Stippenlift from online posts
- Love/hate complexity together and alone
- Singer and producer is Hugo van de Poel
- Began with “Gemiste Kansen vol. 1” in 2016
- Has multiple alter egos and clothing brand depriwave
- Instagram community discusses mental health
- Recommended by some psychologists for severe depression
Line-up
Listen before you go
Stippenlift speelt 'Laat Mij Met Kerst Maar Alleen' live | 3FM Live Box | NPO 3FM
3FM Live
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does 10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift start and end?
10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift runs Friday, 18 December 2026, 20:00.
Where is 10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift?
10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift takes place at Cinetol, Tolstraat 182, Amsterdam.
Who plays at 10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift?
The line-up of 10 Years of Christmas with Stippenlift: Stippenlift.
How do I register?
Register via the Cinetol ticket page:
What is Stippenlift?
Stippenlift is singer and producer Hugo van de Poel.
The project began with Gemiste Kansen vol. 1 in 2016.
It shares his lifelong struggle with depression and living in a neurotypical world.
It is self-proclaimed depriwave.
It has multiple alter egos and the clothing brand depriwave.
Some psychologists recommend it for severe depression.
What happens at this event?
Stippenlift marks 10 years since the debut “Huilen (Kerst)”.
Expect a large collection of Christmas hits and holiday traumas.
The music is Dutch-language depriwave about difficult feelings, sensory overload, and other woes.
Songs include “Huilen”, “Autisme”, “Was Ik Maar Dood”, and “Euthanasie?!”.
Wear depriwave to show mental vulnerability, dance through gender confusion, scream that you are autistic, and feel you are not alone.
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Getting there
Cinetol, Tolstraat 182, 1074 VM Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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