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Get lost in Space with techno during Reinier Zonneveld’s solo

Get lost in Space with techno during Reinier Zonneveld’s solo

May 26, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

For this now renowned DJ and producer from Rotterdam it all began during the second edition of La Rêve in 2014. Reinier Zonneveld performed his first live set there, besides names such as Worakls. After that success, he was booked by many upcoming Amsterdam-based organizations and made a name on (..more)

Jack Ladder's indie pop tour lands at Cinetol

Jack Ladder’s indie pop tour lands at Cinetol

May 20, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

Singer, guitarist, songwriter and composer Jack Ladder is only 33 but has been musically active since 2005. (..more)

Sarah Van Sonsbeeck brings the sea back to the Oude Kerk

Sarah Van Sonsbeeck brings the sea back to the Oude Kerk

May 18, 2017 |  by  |  Art, Event

As it’s named, the Oude Kerk ('Old Church') is the oldest church in Amsterdam. Erected from a 1213 wooden chapel, it was a Roman catholic church before it turned protestant in 1578. It was not only recognized as a religious place but also as a shelter; many sailors found their (..more)

Support new culture at the Online Radio Festival

Support new culture at the Online Radio Festival

May 17, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

As the internet gathers people through internationally shared content, the popularity of online radio has grown and spread all over the world. (..more)

Expat Gone Wild: That Dam housing war

Expat Gone Wild: That Dam housing war

May 12, 2017 |  by  |  Lifestyle

Are you here to stay for years, months, or a few days? Then, you’ll need a place to sleep. (..more)

Dance with a smile at Wicked Jazz Sounds Festival

Dance with a smile at Wicked Jazz Sounds Festival

May 11, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

Wicked Jazz Sounds is stronger than ever after their second sold out festival edition last year. The third one will gather funk, soul, afro-beat and hip-hop lovers as they see music in the widest way (..more)

Syrian dancer Ahmad Joudeh finds hope in the National Opera Ballet

Syrian dancer Ahmad Joudeh finds hope in the National Opera Ballet

May 3, 2017 |  by  |  Uncategorized

I first saw Ahmad Joudeh dancing in Syria in the moving documentary Dance or Die. This dancer was invited to many opera ballets, before he was threatened by his father from the day he began to dance until ISIS made him leave the country. He came to the Nationale Opera (..more)

DJ Isis celebrates 25 years of music experience at Paradiso

DJ Isis celebrates 25 years of music experience at Paradiso

Apr 26, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

DJ Isis is one of the female pioneers in the tech-house music scene. She started her career in 1992 at the age of 17 at at the infamous club RoXY. Known as 100% ISIS at the beginning, she never bound herself to one singular musical approach and changed her alias (..more)

Local Rockstars: Molino’s escape from Elsewhere

Local Rockstars: Molino’s escape from Elsewhere

Apr 24, 2017 |  by  |  Music

When I first met Oliver Emmitt (trombone, vocals, lyrics) and Linus Kleinlosen (saxes and composition) from Molino, I was curious about this brass band so I asked them about their style. “Nobody knows what to call us. We never met any band that makes this kind of experimental pop music (..more)

Party in a visual playground for Project Sugar’s 3rd anniversary

Party in a visual playground for Project Sugar’s 3rd anniversary

Apr 21, 2017 |  by  |  Event, Music

Project Sugar is a showcase for the members’ talents in creating original events. The next one happens on King's Night, to celebrate their third anniversary. (..more)