Christof van der Ven

In the organizer's words:

Catch-up date from 19.11.2024 in the Rote Sonne. The tickets remain valid.

"Hello all,

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Lately life has been quite overwhelming, as life can sometimes be. Unfortunately, as a result, I've decided to postpone the upcoming November tour to April 2025. I've not come to this decision lightly but I feel this is the best way forward.

Fear not, in April we are coming back to Europe and the UK with full force, with new music on the way (some of you may have noticed the hints...)

Anyone who's purchased a ticket already - first of all thank you - tickets will still be valid for the shows in April. If you can't make the new dates and need a refund, you'll be able to get one in full too.

I'll have more exciting news to share with you very soon and thanks, as ever, for all your support.

Take care of yourself and others.

xx Christof"

Christof van der Ven is a Dutch musician with a sound that combines indie folk with the emotional depth of alternative rock. He moved to Galway in 2007 to pursue his music career, initially balancing restaurant work and street music. Now based in London, he splits his time between performing and recording as a musician with Bear's Den and his own music.

Following the release of his debut album Empty Handed in 2018, shortly after supporting Bon Iver at the Hammersmith Apollo, he toured as a support act for artists including Mighty Oaks, Joan As Police Woman, Nick Mulvey, Lisa Hannigan, Talos, Willy Mason and S. Carey. His second album, You Were The Place (2019), and several EPs followed.

Christof's music has been played on Radio 6 and Radio X and featured in publications such as GoldFlakePaint, The i, DIY and Clash. He has performed at renowned festivals such as Eurosonic, People Festival and The Great Escape 2023. Most recently he was Artist in Residence at Sounds From A Safe Harbour, playing alongside the likes of Olafur Arnalds, Alex Somers and The Staves.

After five years, Christof is now returning with his third album, which is due to be released at the end of 2024. It was recorded and produced by Christof himself together with legendary producer Ian Grimble (Bear's Den, Daughter, Manic Street Preachers).