According to Omroep Brabant, 24-year-old Lot van der List is returning to the Breda Barst festival in the Valkenbergpark on September 4 and 5, 2026, transitioning from a childhood plastic-cup collector into a performing artist on the Future Stage. This year marks a generational milestone as she brings her own three-year-old son, Noah, while her mother, Floor Raeijmaekers, watches the performance.
From Plastic Cup Collector to Future Stage Performer
Long before earning a spot on the festival lineup, Van der List spent her childhood at Breda Barst running through the Valkenbergpark with a very different mission. According to Omroep Brabant, she and other children scavenged for plastic cups all day to trade them for treats, going as far as to rummage through garbage bins and climb trees. Her parents, who have attended the festival since its early years in the park following its 1995 inception, introduced both daughters to the event early on, arranging for grandparents to watch them in the evenings so the adults could stay. Van der List eventually continued the tradition with her sister, cousin, and friends, shifting her focus toward discovering non-mainstream musical acts.
Winning the Grote Prijs of Breda
The transition to the other side of the barricades followed Van der List’s victory in the hiphop category of the Grote Prijs of Breda last year, according to Omroep Brabant. That win earned her a thirty-minute slot on the Future Stage, scheduled for Friday. Speaking to Omroep Brabant, she called the opportunity to perform at her hometown festival “supervet.” While her mother Floor acknowledges feeling nervous despite watching her daughter perform successfully many times before, both family members express deep pride in seeing her take the stage in Breda.
Did you know? Breda Barst has operated as a free pop festival in the Valkenbergpark since 1995, traditionally offering emerging acts a platform on its Future Stage alongside established artists and a newly introduced Open Podium.
Continuing a Family Tradition Across Three Generations
The festival attendance now spans three generations, with Van der List bringing her toddler, Noah, just as her parents once brought her. According to Omroep Brabant, Noah has experienced mixed feelings at previous gigs, often crying because his mother’s attention was divided during performances. Floor Raeijmaekers will manage childcare duties during the Friday set, uniting the family history at the park. “Zij is zo opgegroeid met Breda Barst,” Floor told Omroep Brabant, emphasizing how special it is to watch her daughter perform and bring her own grandchild to the grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does Breda Barst take place?
According to Omroep Brabant, the festival takes place on September 4 and 5 in the Valkenbergpark in Breda.
How did Lot van der List secure her spot on the lineup?
According to Omroep Brabant, she earned her place on the Future Stage by winning the hiphop category of the Grote Prijs of Breda.
Is Breda Barst a paid event?
According to Omroep Brabant, Breda Barst is a free pop festival that has been held annually since 1995.
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