Balthazar is an alternative pop band that has released their debut album "APPLAUSE" in Belgium and the Netherlands, march 2010 They anticipated their first album with gigs all over Europe and a tour in South Africa. “Applause” was released in Benelux and both the album as well as their live performances (Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Lowlands, etc. ) were received with much critical acclaim. They also won a Music Industry Award for Best Album 2010.