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Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'

Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'

The three-piece band Deuce won the 2026 Battle of the Bands held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk. Band members Katka Woelderink, Melle Blok, and Daan Ranzijn are now scheduled to perform at the Liberation Day IJmond 2026 festival.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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