X!NK
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X!NK (pronounced: zink) are a punk rock group which represented Belgium at the first Junior Eurovision Song Contest on November 15, 2003 with the song De Vriendschapsband (The Bond/Band Between/Of Friends). The song, which they wrote themselves, is about the origin of their band and their friendship. In the field of 16 contestants, they ended in 6th place with 83 points.
The band consists of two sets of two brothers: Jonas & Niels Meukens and Thomas & Philip Valkiers. Jonas is songwriter, lead singer and guitarist, his brother Niels is the drummer. Thomas and Philip are both guitarists.
In the national qualifying rounds for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Belgium (Eurosong for kids), X!NK competed against 9 other contestants: Laura, Martijn, Remi, Kia, Jelly Pie, Simon MC, the Twin girls, Tonya and Charlotte. X!NK beat, Tonya the second place winner with a difference of 3 points.
X!NK often perform at rock festivals in Belgium. In 2004, they performed the song "Laat me vrij" (Let me free) which served as the theme song for the film "Garfield" in Belgian cinemas.
External link
- Skynet.be site (http://ms.skynet.be/xink) featuring tour guide, pictures, news, audio and video. (In Dutch).