Dust and Guitars: Grenadeers play De Nieuwe Anita
A new release by an upcoming band from the local underground scene! This Wednesday marks the launch of the Grenadeers' debut EP. With their first single Chasing the Stereotype these guys are on the verge of breaking through to a bigger audience. (..more)
Award-winning choir Dekoor Close Harmony is coming to town
Dekoor Close Harmony has been around for over 30 years but they really made a name for themselves in recent years: a victory in the television show Clash of the Choirs in 2007 was followed by several championships at the World Choir Games. (..more)
Local Rockstars: 30 years of Some Chemistry
He's a household name in the local party scene, being Next Monday's Hangover's resident and booker and of course through countless gigs as Some Chemistry. Unknown to most, he started off as a true rockstar, and over the years evolved into the musical genius we all know and love. To celebrate his upcoming 30th birthday he'll pull off an all-nighter in Canvas on Saturday. Time for a trip down memory lane! (..more)
Red Bull Playrooms brightens your holiday season
A lot has been said and written about the past Amsterdam Dance Event, so we're not going into that. However, we would like to take you back to that one particular event where Red Bull Playrooms created a tribute to the influential Dutch club culture. (..more)
Boom Chicago lets you try to Escape Through Time
Escape room games lock players in a room where they must seek clues and solve puzzles tied to a story or theme to escape before time runs out. We all know the people behind Boom Chicago from their hilarious takes on Dutch language, customs and culture. They recently opened up an escape room, and it wouldn't be Boom Chicago without taking it to the next level. (..more)
Guest Of Honor: Eric Cloutier will fuel your night with surprises
He grew up in Detroit, the birthplace of techno. He sharpened his musical blade spinning at the infamous New York club, The Bunker. And currently he’s a resident of Berlin, the techno capital of the world. Eric Cloutier is a crate-digging fiend, selector for the Tanstaafl label and producer of some fine underground tracks on the renowned Mosaic label and Dutch Wolfskuil recordings. (..more)
Choose Life by Luuk Walschot gives homeless people a face
Amsterdam has a relatively small amount of homeless people. These people are often negatively labeled by society, as if it is by own fault and choice that they end up homeless. Luuk Walschot wanted to examine how much of this labeling is based on fair judgment and how much on prejudice. He created an intimate portrait series of homeless people in the city. (..more)
ADE Absolut Nights and the future of nightlife
As a creative force in nightlife, Absolut invited some of industry's leading sound, visual, and experience artists to ADE, to give people a look into the world where creativity and nightlife come together. Going out is so much more than just music; the perfect night tickles all your senses. (..more)
Amsterdam Light Festival lets friendship shine
In a few weeks, the city center will once again be the stage for light sculptures and projections by Dutch as well as international artists. For 55 dark winter days the Amsterdam Light Festival brings light in the darkest time of the year and enlightens the public with colorful artworks. (..more)
A Mokum Halloween Story
Halloween, the creepiest time of year, is drawing near. Some people frantically stay inside to avoid the hordes of candy-craving kids scouring the neighborhood, while others use the occasion to dress up in the scariest, darkest, most messed up way possible. If you fall into that first category, stop reading. Because we're about to make your Halloween night a whole lot better! (..more)
