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Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we didn't give up"

The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first edition as an independent event in the Amsterdamse Bos after managing to buy itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite previous uncertainty and the threat of cancellation, the organizers were able to save the festival with the support of volunteers and suppliers.

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