De Staat debuted in 2009 with “Wait for Evolution” and shortly thereafter performed on all major Dutch stages and festivals such as Lowlands and Pinkpop, and internationally at Sziget and Glastonbury. The album was awarded various prizes, and in 2011 and 2012 the band received a 3FM Award for Best Alternative Act. The second album - Machinery - was released in 2011. Once again, De Staat toured a large number of European venues and festivals, this time with an extra element added to their live shows: a huge, specially built machine. In 2013 they released I_CON, which was awarded an Edison, Holland’s most prestigious music prize. Late 2013 they played three packed out riotous shows at the Black Heart in London. De Staat have consistently delivered innovative and much loved music videos. From the “Witch Doctor” to the baffling, provoking and funny “Pep Talk”, “Sweat Shop”, “Get It Together”, “Make A Call” and many more. Early 2017 will see the band embark on a headline tour across Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France. The circle has not yet fully closed on this cycle and you would be well advised to witness this unique band.