Josje Huisman Joins K3 Return for December Concerts
Former K3 singer Josje Huisman is returning to the stage with the girl group this December, stepping in for Hanne Verbruggen during her maternity leave, omroepbrabant.nl reported. The Heusden-born artist will perform alongside Marthe De Pillecyn and Dutch member Julia Boschman during the Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony shows in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The temporary comeback brings Huisman back to the repertoire that defined her career from 2009 until 2015. While she no longer practices the songs in her living room, she expects the choreography and lyrics to return quickly during upcoming rehearsals, omroepbrabant.nl noted.
Rehearsals begin in October for December performances
The announcement coincides with the seventeenth anniversary of Huisman winning her spot in the group on October 3, 2009, after the departure of Kathleen Aerts, according to afas-dome.be. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin in October for the performances in the first two weekends of December at the AFAS Dome.
Marthe De Pillecyn expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming reunion on Instagram, writing that she looks forward to sharing the stage with the person who believed in her from day one, ditjesendatjes.nl reported. De Pillecyn, Verbruggen, and Klaasje Meijer previously won the talent search K3 zoekt K3, where Huisman served as a jury member.
Symphonic orchestra backs Studio 100 hits celebration
The December events celebrate thirty years of Studio 100 hits, backed by a 58-koppig symfonisch orkest, afas-dome.be reported. Huisman joins an affiche that includes Samson & Marie, Kabouter Plop, Piet Piraat, Jelle Cleymans, Eugène Van Leemhuyzen, and Alberto.
For Huisman, now a mother of two, the experience will differ from her previous years in the group. “Ondertussen ben ik ook een moeder geworden van twee kinderen, dus dat gaat voor mij ook wel anders zijn als ik weet dat zij bijvoorbeeld komen kijken,” she told omroepbrabant.nl.
Frequently Asked Questions About the K3 Comeback
Why is Josje Huisman returning to K3?
Huisman is temporarily filling in for Hanne Verbruggen, who is taking maternity leave, omroepbrabant.nl reported. She will perform alongside Marthe De Pillecyn and Julia Boschman.
Where will the SingAlong in Symphony concerts take place?
The concerts are scheduled to take place in December across venues in Belgium and the Netherlands, including the AFAS Dome, according to afas-dome.be.
Which other artists are performing at the anniversary shows?
The lineup features various Studio 100 figures, including K3, Samson & Marie, Kabouter Plop, Piet Piraat, Jelle Cleymans, Eugène Van Leemhuyzen, and Alberto, afas-dome.be reported.
When did Josje Huisman originally join K3?
Huisman won the television finale of K2 zoekt K3 on October 3, 2009, succeeding Kathleen Aerts, and remained with the group until 2015, afas-dome.nl and omroepbrabant.nl noted.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rehearsals
“Ik vind het ontzettend leuk om deel uit te maken van Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony. Er zijn zoveel nummers uit die periode die nog altijd heel bijzondere herinneringen oproepen. Om die straks opnieuw te zingen, met zo’n groot orkest én samen met duizenden mensen in de zaal, wordt heel speciaal,” Huisman said, according to afas-dome.be.