DANNY VAN DER WIELEN
About
Danny van der Wielen writes alternative pop songs where personal stories meet layered arrangements. With a distinctive voice and subtle guitar playing, he builds his music patiently, layer by layer. From 2026 onward, his live performances take shape as a four-piece band alongside intimate solo shows. His songs balance vulnerability and energy, with a strong focus on atmosphere and meaning. Drawing comparisons to the intimacy of Bon Iver and Chance Peña, and the dynamics of Medium Build and Coldplay’s Parachutes era.
Danny is currently working closely with producer Marien Dorleijn (Moss, Opera Alaska; productions for Robin Kester and Blaudzun) on his debut release, due in 2026. The new music emerged during a period of major personal change, when music became urgent again as a way to process impact. Since then, Danny has been working with renewed focus on writing, recording and performing.
UPCOMING SHOWS
August 1 ~ Gouda viert de Zomer, Gouda
August 9 ~ Horizontoer, Harlingen
August 10 ~ Horizontoer, Terschelling
August 11 ~ Horizontoer, Terschelling
August 12~ Horizontoer, Ameland
August 13 ~ Horizontoer, Ameland
September 18 ~ De Verwondering, Gouda
PAST SHOWS 2026
May 29 ~ So What!, Gouda
May 20 ~ TivoliVredenburg Rabo Open Stage, Utrecht
May 8 ~ Going Underground, RTV Gouwestad
April 22 ~ Rotown*, Rotterdam
April 17 ~ Stadsklooster*, Utrecht
April 10 ~ Groene Engel, Oss
April 8 ~ Taste of Music, Radio Capelle
March 28 ~ Goedemorgen café, MFM
February 21 ~ Goudse Schouwburg, Gouda
January 31 ~ Buuf & Buum, Gouda
* open mic show
PAST SHOWS 2025
December 12 ~ Gouda bij Kaarslicht, Gouda
November 20 ~ Check’s, Gouda
November 18 ~ Resistor*, Leiden
October 16 ~ Bierhuys*, Woerden
October 14 ~ Amara*, Den Haag
September 20 ~ Nacht van de Verwondering, Gouda
June 7 ~ Gouds Geluk, Gouda