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Neo-classical pop duo HAEVN will perform at Palladium concert hall
From sold-out venues in Paris, London, and Amsterdam to millions of listeners around the world, the Dutch neo-classical pop duo HAEVN has spent more than a decade winning over audiences with a sound rooted in indie pop, blending elements of symphonic music with the atmosphere of film scores. As part of their new European tour, “ANIMA,” the duo will visit Riga with a special concert on October 8, 2027, at Palladium concert hall.
The HAEVN story began in 2015 in Amsterdam, when singer and songwriter Marijn van der Meer and film composer Jorrit Kleijnen combined their different musical backgrounds to create a sound where contemporary pop music meets the expressive means of classical music. The duo’s signature is Marijn van der Meer’s warm, emotionally rich vocal delivery, intertwined with Jorrit Kleijnen’s layered compositions, delicate piano parts, string arrangements, and elements of electronic music.
HAEVN first gained international attention with the songs “Where the Heart Is” and “Finding Out More,” which were used in advertising campaigns for the Volvo and BMW car brands. Thanks to them, the duo’s music quickly spread beyond the borders of the Netherlands, reaching high positions in the music recognition app Shazam charts in several European countries. In the years that followed, HAEVN strengthened its place in the European alternative pop scene with audience favorites such as “Back in the Water,” “Fortitude,” and “The Sea.” In their creative work, the duo has also collaborated with British producer Tim Bran, who has worked with artists such as London Grammar and Birdy.
Since the beginning of their career, HAEVN has built a loyal international audience, and today more than one million people listen to the duo’s music each month. Their concerts have sold out at notable European venues such as Le Trianon in Paris, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, and AFAS Live in Amsterdam. The duo has also performed at prestigious music festivals, including Eurosonic Noorderslag, Lowlands, and Rock Werchter, proving their ability to turn their emotionally nuanced music into an impressive concert experience. At HAEVN’s concerts, not only the musical performance matters, but also the atmosphere and the special connection between the musicians and the audience.
The new European tour, “ANIMA,” will mark the next stage in HAEVN’s creative development. Its title comes from the Latin word for “soul,” reflecting the duo’s desire to return to the essence of making music. In an era when the creation of music is increasingly influenced by technology and the ability to make it in mere moments, HAEVN has chosen the opposite approach, placing special importance on the creative process, authenticity, and human connection.
Unlike conventional tours, where listeners encounter already fully finished musical material, “ANIMA” will offer the chance to become part of a musical world still in the making. Alongside already well-known compositions, the concerts will also feature new, previously unheard songs and musical pieces that will continue to evolve throughout the tour. Each concert will be part of this creative journey, where music takes shape not only in the recording studio, but also on stage, in interaction with the audience.
