Licks & Brains’ Funky Xmas with Mrs. Hips, Vlijmscherp & Jared Grant

A soulful Christmas special bursting with groove and holiday cheer

Get into the festive spirit with the Licks & Brains Christmas Special!

In America, you’re not truly an artist until you’ve released a Christmas album — and following in the footsteps of legends like James Brown, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé, Licks & Brains now join the tradition with a funky, jazz-infused and soul-powered take on classic Christmas songs.

Led by Rolf Delfos, Licks & Brains is one of the Netherlands’ top soul, funk, jazz and groove big bands. Expect a vibrant holiday show featuring the powerhouse vocals of Mrs. Hips (Simone Roerade), the razor-sharp hip-hop collective Vlijmscherp, and soulful vocalist Jared Grant, who channels the spirit of James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Prince.

Line-up highlights:
Mrs. Hips (Simone Roerade) – vocals
Vlijmscherp – raps, beats (3 performers)
Jared Grant – vocals
Rolf Delfos – bandleader, arranger
Full horn section, rhythm section and percussion

Date: Saturday 27 December 2025
Time: 20:30
Venue: LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
Tickets: €18 (incl. €3 service fee)
Note: This concert features mostly standing room with limited balcony seating. Tickets for standing and seated areas are sold separately.