Veronique de Lange


Veronique de Lange also known as Nicky, to avoid confusion with Veronique Lalouette, is a South African singer who rose to popularity after placing 3rd in season 3 of Idols, the South African version of Pop Idol, shown by M-Net. She teamed up with fellow Idols III contestants Kesha Charlton-Perkins and Deidre Visser in 2006 to form a girl-group named NKD. Their first track; entitled "I Want Your Love" is the new SuperSport theme tune. Their debut album, entitled 'What's That Noise', was released in October 2006. Their debut video is available to watch on YouTube called "What I believe".
  • Previous formal training: Phillip Kotze Sing Studio in Bloemfontein

Idols III performances

NKD made waves in the South African music industry from 2006. These are some of their achievements:
NKD performed as the opening act for many international stars that toured South Africa like Westlife, Ronan Keeting, Michael learns to rock, Michael Bolton, UK X-factor winner Shane Ward and South Africa's very own Johnny Clegg.
NKD won a “People’s Crystal award” for “The Best newcomer” in 2007.
NKD was nominated for 2 SAMA's in 2007 and 2010 for “Best Pop Album”
They were also nominated for a “YOU Spectacular” with the likes of Freshlyground and The Parlotones for “Music Stars of the Year”
Their singles “What I believe” and “Don’t miss you” was on 2 NOW Compilation CD's and became chart toppers on radio stations in South Africa
Nicky is also no stranger to the limelight as she has performed and appeared on many TV programs like "Egoli", "7de Laan", "Binnelanders", “Liriekeraai”, “Noot vir Noot”, “DKNT”, “Jukebox”, “K-TV”, “YO-tv”, “Dis hoe dit is met Steve”, “Glitterati” etc.
NKD also performed live at “Miss SA Teen” and the Idols Finale, Season 4.
In May 2009 Nicky left NKD and became a freelance singer.
She recorded a duet with Bok van Blerk “Anderkant die treinspoor” and did the backing vocals on his 3rd studio album “My Kreet”. Nicky also toured internationally with Bok van Blerk, performing in
London, Wembley Stadium,
New Zealand 2009
Dubai 2014
London, Allianz Park
She also featured in the TV program “Bok vir Sports” in 2011 as part of the band, on a very popular South African channel called KykNet, which showcased a national tour with Bok van Blerk along the South African coastline. She was part of the band in 2 episodes of the popular rugby chat program “Toks en Tjops” on Supersport channel and KykNet in 2011 with famous Afrikaans artists like Bok van Blerk, Robbie Wessels, Theuns Jordaan, Juanita Du Plessis.
Other artists which she has also performed with include Bobby van Jaarsveld, Ricus Nel, Dozi and Andries Botha, Liza Bronner and Hanna Grobler.
In 2014 she was the backing vocalist on the very popular production called "Afrikaans is Groot".
In 2009 she also started a cover band called Nicky and the Niceguys.
In 2012 they released their original project and CD called Sunny Side Up Band.
They've toured all over the country with these 2 bands and played at festivals like
Harley Davidson's Africa Bike week
Thabazimbi Wildsfees
Karoo Lus Fees – Graaff Reinet
Hoedspruit Wildsfees
Other popular venues which they've performed at is Sun City Valley of the Waves, Monte Casino, Carousel Casino and also many year end functions, parties and weddings.
Nicky is currently in the United Arab Emirates where she is performing as a freelance singer at many different venues.

Discography

Albums
Singles

Music Video's

What's that Noise
What I believe