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Charl Sings Shaffy

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Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.
Thu 15 Oct '26

/ 8:30 PM

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An ode to Ramses Shaffy, sung by Charl Delemarre. With his rendition of the iconic song 'Laat me', Charl Delemarre blew the jury of the popular TV program 'The Tribute: Battle of the Bands' away. His performance touched both the audience and the jury, who spoke highly of how close the band manages to come to Ramses Shaffy and of Charl's strong personal expression.

In this performance, Charl, together with his band, pays an impressive tribute to Ramses Shaffy, an artist who has left an indelible mark on Dutch music history. Shaffy's songs, full of passion, zest for life, and melancholy, continue to inspire generations to this day. Charl knows how to convey Shaffy's music in an impressive and sincere manner. Emotion, intensity, and authenticity take center stage, where his deep connection to Shaffy's work is palpable in every performance and adds a profound personal layer.

With his unique voice and intensely heartfelt performance, Charl brings the soul of Shaffy's music back to life. Iconic songs such as 'Laat Me', 'Sammy', and 'Zing, Vecht, Huil, Bid, Lach, Werk en Bewonder' are performed in his own honest and compelling way.

About Charl Delemarre

Charl Delemarre is a Dutch-language singer-songwriter who won the 'Grote Prijs van Nederland' with his personal songs. After his victory, he released the EP 'De Bekentenis', followed by the successful singles 'Zonder Jou' and 'Lichtelijk Verlicht'. He played more than thirty shows during the Popronde and performed at Eurosonic Noorderslag and Pinkpop. His second EP, 'Charl', was produced by Antonie Broek (drummer of De Dijk), after which he played as the opening act for De Dijk and Guus Meeuwis for a year. Charl performed several times on 'DWDD' and 'Omroep Max'.

QUOTES

“There are many tributes to Ramses, but you come so close. You are a true personality and convey the essence of him.” – Angela Groothuizen, The Tribute Battle of the Bands

“I got goosebumps. I thought: what was coming inside? You opened your heart, and what you brought was from the core.” – Spike, The Tribute Battle of the Bands

When

Thu 15 Oct '26

8:30 PM

Where

Attractions  Group arrangements and activities
Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.

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