Dutch Band Kane Announces Final Farewell After 27 years
Rotterdam, Netherlands - November 18, 2023 – After a career spanning nearly three decades, the celebrated Dutch band Kane has announced its definitive disbandment following a final performance at Rotterdam’s Ahoy arena. The group, known for hits like “Als Je Ooit Weggaat” and “Waarom,” initially disbanded in 2014 before staging a prosperous comeback in 2022, fueled by a documentary about their history and a renewed wave of performances and music.
kane’s decision marks the end of a musical journey for a generation of Dutch fans, and fulfills a plan set by the band’s members to control the narrative of their ending. Singer Woesthoff and guitarist Dennis van Leeuwen previously stated their intention for the reunion to be temporary, aiming to conclude their career on their own terms. The band confirmed that Ahoy, a venue they consistently identified as their ideal stage, would be the definitive location for their final performance.
The band initially broke up in 2014, but experienced a resurgence two years ago with the release of a documentary chronicling their story. This led to new performances and the creation of fresh music, reigniting their connection with audiences.
“We didn’t plan to do that at all,” Woesthoff explained, reflecting on the unexpected return. According to the band, the decision to conclude their journey at the Ahoy venue was always clear. they consistently viewed it as the ultimate location to bring their story to a close.
