Hans Paul Nieskens, a former guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch band Volumia!, is taking Xander de Buisonjé to court over the group's name. NU reported the lawsuit on Monday, 2 November 2026. Several Dutch outlets, including AD.nl, RTL.nl, De Telegraaf and De Limburger, carried the same story.
According to the coverage, the case centres on who holds the rights to the Volumia! name. De Telegraaf describes Nieskens as a co-founder of the band. De Limburger frames the lawsuit as part of a struggle over a possible reunion. The reports do not give details of the legal claims, a hearing date or a response from De Buisonjé.
Volumia! is a Dutch act fronted by De Buisonjé, and the reports link the dispute to plans for the group to perform together again. The outlets agree on the core facts: Nieskens has gone to court, and the band's name is the subject of the conflict.
The reports leave several questions open, including which court is handling the case and what Nieskens is asking for. NU's headline identifies him as a former guitarist, while other outlets emphasise his role as a co-founder.
Watch for court filings or statements from either side that clarify the claims, and for any word on whether reunion plans will proceed while the case is pending.