Shikata Ga Nai was meant to be from the beginning.

These five crazy characters were already friends during high school. The factthat they went studying in conservatories, miles away from each other (Ghent,Hasselt, and Rotterdam) didn't change anything to that.

Their compositions are filled with nifty bass lines, heavy grooves, and somesouthern sun. But above all: always bursting with energy.

The band first took shape in 2019, when they played at "The Rob FrankenElectrification" in LantarenVenster (Rotterdam). Shikata Ga Nai was theopening act for Franken's old bandmembers Peter Tiehuis, Theo de Jong, Bruno Castellucci, and Karel Boehlee. In 2021 they played the Finals of Sound Track in Vooruit. And their story continues. In the spring of 2022, theseguys recorded their debut album which is going to be released in 2023.

When these guys get on stage, there's nothing you can do but to vibe alongon their wave of Shikata Ga Nai-ness.

foto Shikata Ga Nai © Larissa Zenner