Best Kept Secret 2025 Unveils First Wave of Diverse Lineup
Best Kept Secret festival has unveiled the first names for its 2025 edition, offering a glimpse into the festival’s signature blend of legendary acts and rising stars. This year’s festival promises interesting musical discoveries alongside proven crowd-pleasers.
Leading the pack are musical powerhouses Michael Kiwanuka, Eefje de Visser, Deftones, andante
Barry Can’t Swim. Joining them will be a diverse group of talented artists including Wilco, Magdalena Bay, Caribou, Kneecap, The Dare, Nilüfer Yanya, and TV On The Radio.
While some high-profile names are absent from this year’s lineup, it aligns with the festival’s evolving approach. Festival director Maurits Westerik has been open about his vision of a more well-rounded experience, one where big-name closers are not the focus. The goal is to present a wider range of acts across genres, effectively making each act rather than focusing heavily on a handful of headliners.
"I really want a program where not everyone alot goes to the headliners. The headliners should just be the dessert," Westerik stated previously.
The festival will prioritize immersive art installations, broadening the festival
The festival's commitment to a more well-rounded experience is reflected in ticket prices. Ironically, the artistic endeavors, ticket sales. Weekend tickets, which include access to the full festival experience, go on sale December 6th. Pre-registered attendees gain a two-day advantage, gaining access to purchase tickets on December 4th.
Located in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, Best Kept Secret 2025 promises to continue the festival’s reputation as a thoughtfully curated exploration of diverse music and a dedication to immersive artistic experiences.
What are your initial reactions to the diversity of artists included in the first wave lineup for Best Kept Secret 2025?
## Best Kept Secret 2025 Unveils First Wave of Diverse Lineup
**Interviewer:** We’re joined today by [Alex Reed Name], music enthusiast and frequent festival-goer, to discuss the exciting lineup announcement for Best Kept Secret 2025. Welcome, [Alex Reed Name]!
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me! I’m always excited about Best Kept Secret, and this year’s first wave of artists looks incredible.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely! Can you share your initial thoughts on the lineup so far?
**Alex Reed:** It’s incredibly diverse, which is what I love about Best Kept Secret. You’ve got established names like Wilco and Michael Kiwanuka, who are sure to draw huge crowds, alongside critically acclaimed artists like Caribou and TV on theRadio [[1](https://oor.nl/news/best-kept-secret-bevestigt-wilco-eefje-de-visser-en-michael-kiwanuka/)]. And then there’s Eefje de Visser, who brings a unique Dutch flavor to the mix. There’s something for everyone here.
**Interviewer:** Definitely, a great blend of genres and styles. What are you most looking forward to seeing?
**Alex Reed:** Oh, that’s a tough one! I’m a big fan of Wilco, so seeing them live would be amazing. But I’m also curious to check out Deftones – they bring a heavy energy that I think will be a lot of fun in a festival setting.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like this first wave has set the bar high for Best Kept Secret 2025. Any predictions for who else might be on the lineup?
**Alex Reed:** It’s hard to say! Best Kept Secret always surprises us with some unexpected additions. I’m hoping for maybe a bit more electronic music, perhaps some rising stars in the indie scene.
**Interviewer:** Well, time will tell! Thanks for sharing your insights, [Alex Reed Name]. We’re all eagerly awaiting the full lineup announcement!
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure! See you at the festival!
