Portland at Rock Herk 2026

About this set

Portland is the Belgian dreampop band led by frontman Jente Pironet. The band is known for its melancholic beauty, engulfing soundscapes and raw emotion, and first made waves with their acclaimed debut album Your Colours Will Stain (2019). Singles like Pouring Rain and Killer’s Mind pushed them to the front of the Belgian alternative scene, with sold-out tours and memorable performances at the major Belgian festivals Rock Werchter and Pukkelpop. Behind the scenes, however, a deeper story was unfolding. After the release of their second album Departures and a triumphant show at Rock Werchter 2023, Pironet faced a devastating diagnosis that led to a period of intensive cancer treatment. Rather than giving up, Jente clenched his fists and began a long and exhausting recovery. Early in 2024 the sky started to clear: he received the MIA (Belgian Music Industry Award) for ‘Alternative’ and, under strict medical supervision, returned to the stages of many sold-out concert halls. Almost two years later, Portland’s third album is ready.