About Bart van Liemt

Bart van Liemt is a songwriter and creative coach, collaborating with both emerging young talent and established artists while also releasing his own music. As a co-writer he has worked with artists like Douwe Bob, Chef’ Special, Merol, Nona, Tim Dawn…

Being involved in the creative process of lots of music he has written a gold-status record, several Top 40 chart singles, three NPO Radio 2 TopSongs, three 3FM Megahits, Hit van 100%NL and received a Veronica Oorkonde.

Alongside his songwriting endeavors he has also built extensive experience as a music publisher, supporting songwriters in reaching their full potential and actively seeking opportunities in sync placements, bespoke and catalogue songs, as well as artist-to-brand partnerships.

He first made waves in the Dutch music scene as the frontman and primary songwriter of The Sheer, an award-winning band that rose to prominence following a landmark performance at the Pinkpop Festival. This breakthrough led to extensive radio play, Top-40 chart singles, sold-out concerts, major festival appearances, and sync placements with brands like Mini, Carlsberg, and EA Sports FIFA.

Bart’s second act came with the alternative electronic band Baskerville, known for their electrifying live performances. Baskerville graced both national and international stages, including festivals such as Lowlands, Leeds Festival, and Sziget. Their song “Devil’s Town” was featured in the Lenovo commercial “Seize the Night,” introducing the brand’s latest laptop.

Under his indie alter ego Bade, Bart launched his first solo project, releasing the album Miracle Wave. Recorded in the U.K. with multi platinum British producer Sam Williams, the album was nominated for Best Alternative Album at the prestigious Edison Music Awards.

Bart’s creative ventures also extend to The Astral Twins, a collaboration with JP Hoekstra (Krezip, Danny Vera). Born on the same day, in the same year, just hours apart, the two musicians combined their passion for songwriting and singing. Starting in 2021, they began a unique tradition: releasing a new song on their shared birthday each year—a gift to themselves and their fans alike.

In 2025, Bart van Liemt released his first solo single under his own name, ‘Here’s To Forever’, reaffirming his continued relevance as a songwriter and performer within the Dutch music scene. This also resulted in steady radio airplay on NPO Radio2, interviews and live performances.