The bright participant of the Eurovision Song Contest, Joost Klein, will go on a world tour in 2026 with the song "Europapa", after a series of sold-out concerts in the biggest cities of Europe and the USA, which will also stop in Latvia on June 18, at the Palladium Rīga concert hall. The tour marks a historic milestone - he will become the first artist to perform at Coachella next year with songs in Dutch.
Tickets on sale from December 19 at 10.00 on the "Bilešu Serviss" network. Members of the Positivus Festival and the FBI Concert Club will be able to purchase tickets in advance from December 18 at 10.00 using a code that will be sent to registered users.
Multi-artist Joost Klein (also known as JOOST) stands out for his adventurous creative handwriting. His energetic sound combines mainstream pop, happy hardcore and frenetic punk, creating a bright and unpredictable identity. In his compositions, the artist openly talks about personal experiences and experiences, including the loss of his parents at a young age, and does not hide his struggle with mental health challenges. He turns sadness into elation and reminds us that we are all only human.
During his career, Joost Klein has collaborated with several bright and internationally recognized artists, including Finnish sensation Käärijä, Estonian provocateur Tommy Cash and Canadian rapper bbno$, further consolidating his place at the forefront of European alternative pop culture.
Joost Klein started his journey to fame as a YouTube creator under the name EenhoornJoost. He published videos in various formats, from short, absurd sketches to mini-documentaries revealing his private life. In 2016, Joost's debut short-format album or EP "Dakloos" saw the light of day, after the release of which the artist fully focused on his career in music.
The musician experienced a turning point in his career in 2023, when he released the single "Friesenjung". It was made in collaboration with the German rapper Ski Agga. "Friesenjung" is an adaptation of a song originally created by the German comedian Otto Waalkes. The record gained widespread popularity in Germany and paved the way for the international attention that Joost experienced when he participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. The song "Europapa" became a real Eurovision phenomenon, winning the hearts of listeners throughout Europe and beyond in a short time.
In the "Palladium Rīga" concert hall, an energetic and visually impressive performance awaits the audience, which will once again confirm Joost Klein's status as one of Europe's most exciting and innovative artists, who continues to break boundaries with each performance.