The ProgPower Europe 2025 Pre-Party with That Joe Payne is shaping up!

In less than a month, ProgPower Europe 2025 celebrations kick off with the official Pre-Party, with the marvellous That Joe Payne heating this off at The Chapel (Kasteel De Berckt). A magical place where prog magic always happen! And this time the celebration is getting more exciting! Joe will be joined on stage by guest musicians, some are familiar faces from the regular PPE audience, among them, we’ll enjoy Pre-Party alumni Abraham Sarache, as well as keyboard’s wizard Zorana Lazarevic, creative mind and multi-instrumentalist Alex Pilkevych and more!

Get ready to start the party at the best weekend of progressive rock and metal and to celebrate 25 years of ProgPower Europe!

Make sure to RSVP on our Facebook Event right here. 

An Evening with That Joe Payne & Friends

The Chapel, Kasteel De Berckt, Baarlo, Netherlands  Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Presale now open:
Secure your spot via SeeTickets. Tickets presale 12€ and doors 15€. Cash and card payments will be available. And as always, all proceeds will go to the band. Make sure to buy their merch! (and ours!) Doors open at 8:30 PM, and don’t miss the dinner offered by ProgPower Europe. More information here: Dinner Thursday

Joe’s return follows his memorable 2024 Progproms appearance and builds on his celebrated history in the Netherlands, from Progdreams Festival to the Marillion Weekend. With accolades like Best Male Vocalist (twice, Prog Magazine readers) and a Progspace Award for Best Progressive Rock Album with Jordan Rudess in 2024, Joe continues to inspire audiences with his artistry and advocacy alike.

Let’s start the ProgPower weekend together, with open hearts and open ears. See you in Baarlo!

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