About:
Zwarte Cross is an annual music festival that takes place in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands. The festival features a diverse mix of music genres, including rock, metal, pop, and EDM. Past headliners for Zwarte Cross have included Iggy Pop, Volbeat, and Black Label Society. The festival is also known for its unique attractions, such as motocross races and theater performances.
Famous For:
Zwarte Cross is famous for being one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the Netherlands. It is known for its eclectic lineup of performers and unique atmosphere, which combines live music with other cultural events and activities.
Creation Purpose:
The festival was founded by Hendrik Jan Lovink in 1997. The festival was created as a way to celebrate Dutch culture and heritage, while also providing a platform for musicians and artists from around the world.
Fun Facts:
Zwarte Cross is held on a large outdoor venue that covers over 160 hectares of land.
The festival attracts over 200,000 attendees each year, making it one of the largest music festivals in Europe.
Impact On The Music Industry:
By providing a platform for artists from different backgrounds and with different sounds, the festival helps to broaden the appeal of live music and reinforce the value of cultural exchange and understanding. Additionally, the festival's unique combination of live music and other cultural events and activities helps to create a truly immersive and memorable experience for attendees, contributing to the continued popularity and relevance of live music festivals.
Festival was scheduled from 22 Jul to 24 Jul 2005 (2 day(s)).
Zwarte Cross takes place in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands. Here is the full address of the festival: Lichtenvoorde,the Netherlands
Normaal, Bennie Jolink, Jovink en de Voederbietels.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
blues
country
country rock
rock and roll
rock n roll