The Nits

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The Nits

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Dutch pop group with a style often described as art pop. Formed in 1974 in Amsterdam.
In 1989, the band name "The Nits" was changed to simply "Nits".

Current band members:

Henk Hofstede – vocals, guitar, keyboards (1974-present)
Rob Kloet – drums, percussion (1974-present)
Robert Jan Stips – keyboards, vocals (1981-1996, 2003-present)

Past band members:

Alex Roelofs – bass (1974-1981)
Michiel Peters – guitar, vocals (1974-1985)
Petra Lugtenburg – backing vocals during recording and live performances, additional keyboards during live performances (1986)
Joke Geraets – bass, backing vocals (1986-1989)
Martin Bakker – bass (1992-1996)
Peter Meuris – percussion, violin (1992-1996)
Laetitia Van Krieken – keyboards, backing vocals (1998-2004)
Arwen Linnemann – bass, backing vocals (1998-2003)

Management & engineering:

Aad Link – manager (1981-1996, 2003-present)
Paul Telman – sound engineer (1974-present)
Tom Telman – light engineer (1977-present)


Relevant Nits subjects:

Werf Studio – former studio / rehearsal space (1982-2022)
Werf Records – record label
Frits – collaboration with Freek de Jonge

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Top Tracks

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1

In The Dutch Mountains

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Nescio

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3

J.O.S. Days

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4

Adieu, Sweet Bahnhof

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5

Sketches Of Spain

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Setlists

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March 1, 2026

NIT50 Anniversary Tour

Grote Zaal

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

  • 1. Jardin d'hiver

  • 2. Boy in a Tree

  • 3. Long Forgotten Story

  • 4. Flowershop Forget-Me-Not

  • 5. Nescio

  • 6. Ultramarine

  • 7. Yellow Socks & Angst

  • 8. The Swimmer

  • 9. Sugar River

  • 1. A Touch of Henry Moore

  • 2. Moved by Her

  • 3. Sketches of Spain

  • 4. The Long Song

  • 5. The Attic

  • 6. The Tree

  • 7. J.O.S. Days / J.O.S. Vrees

  • 8. Lits-Jumeaux

  • 9. The Flowers

  • 10. Last Picture Show

  • 11. In the Dutch Mountains

  • 1. Factory of Tears

  • 2. Giant Normal Dwarf


February 26, 2026

NIT50 Anniversary Tour

Stadsschouwburg

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

  • 1. Jardin d'hiver

  • 2. Boy in a Tree

  • 3. Long Forgotten Story

  • 4. Flowershop Forget-Me-Not

  • 5. Nescio

  • 6. Ultramarine

  • 7. Yellow Socks & Angst

  • 8. The Swimmer

  • 9. Sugar River

  • 1. A Touch of Henry Moore

  • 2. Moved by Her

  • 3. Sketches of Spain

  • 4. The Long Song

  • 5. The Attic

  • 6. The Tree

  • 7. J.O.S. Days / J.O.S. Vrees

  • 8. Lits-Jumeaux

  • 9. The Flowers

  • 10. Last Picture Show

  • 11. In the Dutch Mountains

  • 1. Factory of Tears

  • 2. Giant Normal Dwarf


February 20, 2026

NIT50 Anniversary Tour

Grote Zaal

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

  • 1. Jardin d'hiver

  • 2. Boy in a Tree

  • 3. Long Forgotten Story

  • 4. Flowershop Forget-Me-Not

  • 5. Nescio

  • 6. Ultramarine

  • 7. Yellow Socks & Angst

  • 8. The Swimmer

  • 9. Sugar River

  • 1. A Touch of Henry Moore

  • 2. Moved by Her

  • 3. Sketches of Spain

  • 4. The Long Song

  • 5. The Attic

  • 6. The Tree

  • 7. J.O.S. Days

  • 8. Lits-Jumeaux

  • 9. The Flowers

  • 10. Last Picture Show

  • 11. In the Dutch Mountains

  • 1. Factory of Tears

  • 2. Giant Normal Dwarf


February 16, 2026

Musis Parkzaal

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

  • 1. Jardin d'hiver

  • 2. Boy in a Tree

  • 3. Long Forgotten Story

  • 4. Flowershop Forget-Me-Not

  • 5. Nescio

  • 6. Ultramarine

  • 7. Yellow Socks & Angst

  • 8. The Swimmer

  • 9. Sugar River

  • 1. A Touch of Henry Moore

  • 2. Moved by Her

  • 3. Sketches of Spain

  • 4. The Long Song

  • 5. The Attic

  • 6. The Tree

  • 7. J.O.S. Days / J.O.S. Vrees

  • 8. Lits-Jumeaux

  • 9. The Flowers

  • 10. Last Picture Show

  • 11. In the Dutch Mountains

  • 1. Factory of Tears

  • 2. Giant Normal Dwarf


February 14, 2026

Grote Zaal

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

  • 1. Jardin d'hiver

  • 2. Boy in a Tree

  • 3. Long Forgotten Story

  • 4. Flowershop Forget-Me-Not

  • 5. Nescio

  • 6. Ultramarine

  • 7. Yellow Socks & Angst

  • 8. The Swimmer

  • 9. Sugar River

  • 1. A Touch of Henry Moore

  • 2. Moved by Her

  • 3. Sketches of Spain

  • 4. The Long Song

  • 5. The Attic

  • 6. The Tree

  • 7. J.O.S. Days / J.O.S. Vrees

  • 8. Lits-Jumeaux

  • 9. The Flowers

  • 10. Last Picture Show

  • 11. In the Dutch Mountains

  • 1. Factory of Tears

  • 2. Giant Normal Dwarf

  • 1. Beromünster

  • 2. Adieu Sweet Bahnhof

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The Nits has released 26 albums between 1978 and 2024. Notable releases include Tree House Fire, Neon, Knot. Explore their complete discography on this page.

The Nits' most-played tracks include In The Dutch Mountains, Nescio, J.O.S. Days, Adieu, Sweet Bahnhof, Sketches Of Spain. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Dutch pop group with a style often described as art pop. Formed in 1974 in Amsterdam.In 1989, the band name "The Nits" was changed to simply "Nits".Current band members:Henk Hofstede – vocals, guitar, keyboards (1974-present)Rob Kloet – drums, percus... Read the full biography on this page.

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