Kermis Jingles -

Best for: Advertising a specific fair date or quick social media content.

Jingle A: The Energy (Fast-paced, upbeat background music) Voiceover: "The trucks are parked! The lights are ON! The smell of fresh waffles is filling the air. Don’t miss the adrenaline, the games, and the magic. The Kermis is in town—tonight!"

Jingle B: The Family (Warm, cheerful melody) Voiceover: "Cotton candy smiles and carousel dreams. Make memories that last a lifetime. Grab the kids, grab the grandparents, and head down to the square. The Kermis is waiting for you!" Kermis Jingles

Jingle C: The Night Out (Deep bass, exciting sound effects) Voiceover: "Feel the rush. Hear the beat. The rides are fast, and the nights are long. This weekend isn't for sleeping—it's for screaming on the Xtreme! The Kermis: Join the ride."

The Netherlands remains the spiritual home of the Kermis Jingle. Dutch "fairground sound engineers" like Henk Bongertman and Jan van Otterloo elevated the craft. They created thematic suites: Best for: Advertising a specific fair date or

Young Dutch producers are now making Neo-Kermis. They use modern DAWs (Ableton, FL Studio) but restrict themselves to 8-bit sample rates and the "Casio Waltz" preset. They sell these jingles to small, retro fairgrounds trying to recapture the 1990s vibe.

There is a small, obsessive subculture of Kermisjingle verzamelaars (jingle collectors). These fans travel with reel-to-reel recorders, standing next to loudspeakers for hours to get a clean recording. They trade rare vinyl flexi-discs on obscure forums. The Netherlands remains the spiritual home of the

For these collectors, a jingle is a historical document. The wear on a tape, the flutter of an old organ, or the accidental feedback loop tells you which year the ride was built, which manufacturer built the engine, and sometimes, which showman’s wife sang the backing vocals.

One of the most sought-after lost jingles is "De Spookrit van 1963" (The Ghost Ride of 1963). Recorded on a broken Hammond organ, it featured a reversed piano track and a spoken-word monologue about a lost child. It was deemed "too disturbing" and pulled after one season. Only a low-fidelity field recording exists today.