The truly magnificent Magneet Festival in 12 pictures

Aug 26, 2011 | by Fione | Art, Event, Fashion, Music, Photos

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Hi my name is Fione. I have always lived in suburbs and this is what I write about. I don't like Chinese food, help when not needed and people jumping the queue. I like photography, the smell of sweets and the sun. 'Killing my darlings' is not my biggest sell, but hey! That's why people like me... You can also find my pictures on Overdose. All tips are welcome!

I didn’t even want to go there. It was only because of the -one time- reunion performance of my true heroes, de Raggende Manne, that I did volunteer for the job. But what a great time I had at Magneet festival. It’s worth the damn trip, I can assure you. Somewhere on the east side of town, near IJburg and on top of the Zeeburgertunnel (Oostpunt), is a small field packed with second hand caravans and a few old tents. You’d miss it if you don’t take notice of the hand-painted sign at the Kriterion Shell pump station.

I really underestimated this festival big time. Magneet Festival is truly magnificent because of its varied programme. It has an atmosphere of Ruigoord meets NMH Festival, with funny signs everywhere, a micro museum peep show, amazing theatre, fashion stands and spoken word performances. People working hoolahoops, predicting your future with some magic cards and a bunch of nutters who play dress up in animal costumes. You can even cuddle yourself into a blanket at the camp fire. This feels like holiday in our home town.

It is not a festival to be taken lightly though. We have some seriously nice artists playing here. August the 23th San Proper performed live on stage, and Arjuna Schiks followed a few days later. So go and get some tickets and show some full throttle driving, because it will be gone again soon!