Confetti's

Confetti's

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1988
Founder	Serge Ramaekers, Dominique Sas
Defunct	1991
Area served	International
Key people	Peter Renkens, Marleen, Tania, Hilde, Daniëlla, Geert Tanghe, Sophie
Products	New beat music singles and albums

Confetti's was a Belgian new beat ensemble active between 1988 and 1991. The group was produced by Serge Ramaekers and Dominique Sas (The Maxx) and featured vocalist Peter Renkens alongside dancers Marleen, Tania, Hilde, and Daniëlla. As one of the pioneering new beat acts to break into mainstream markets, they achieved international acclaim with hits such as "The Sound of C" and "C in China" during 1988–1989. Their repertoire also included singles like "Keep Smiling," "C Countdown," "C Day Live," and "Circling Stars." After releasing their last single, "Put ‘M Up," in 1990, the original members stepped away from public view.

In 2009, the group was resurrected as a tribute project called 'The Confettis' by Geert Tanghe, a notable figure in new beat dance and former European mime and robotic dance champion. Tanghe, known for his involvement in acts such as Man Machine ("UFO," "IFO," "The Best Ever Seen") and Laserman ("Technology," "One Two"), brought his expertise in futuristic performances to this revival. Alongside his partner Sophie and a fresh lineup of dancers, they crafted a concept merging nostalgic elements with modern influences.

Initially partnering with USA Import Music and subsequently La Musique du Beau Monde, the revived act released a remix of "The Sound of C" by X-Tof in 2014. This was followed in 2018 by a complete remake produced in collaboration with original producer Serge Ramaekers, which became a staple in their live shows.

By 2019, the project evolved into Confettis 2.0, featuring Geert and Sophie sharing lead vocals while focusing on combined singer/dancer presentations. This transformation redefined the act as a dynamic party show that celebrates the musical shift from the 1980s to the 1990s under the Confettis brand.

"The Sound of C"

"The Sound of C," their initial single, was created to advertise the Belgian nightclub Confetti's located in Brasschaat, near Antwerp. Producers Serge Ramaekers and Dominique Sas developed a promotional campaign starring Peter Renkens, who worked as a barman at Confetti's and became the face of the campaign. The accompanying music video was shot on Antwerp’s main shopping avenue, De Meir, featuring performances amid passing shoppers. Following the single’s success, Confetti's embarked on global live tours to showcase their new beat sound. On stage, Peter initially donned a captain’s uniform before switching to an outfit resembling that of a Canadian Mountie. Their 1989 album, 92… Our First Album, was recognized for its black-and-white attire accentuated by whimsical accessories.

Albums

• 92…Our First Album (1989)

Singles

Year	Single	Peak positions			Album
		BEL (FLA)	NED	FRA
1988	"The Sound of C"	20	23	6	92... Our First Album
	"C in China"	8	83	7
1989	"C Day"	2	8	5
	"Keep Smiling / C Countdown"	15	33	—
	"Circling Stars (Jingle Bells)"	5	91	19	Singles only
1990	"Megamix"	11	28	12
	"Put'm Up (Your Hands)"	7	—	26
"—" indicates releases that did not chart or were unavailable.