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Meike (33) is editor-in-chief of ADE: ‘I could cry with pride now that I see our campaign in the city’

Meike (33) is editor-in-chief of ADE: ‘I could cry with pride now that I see our campaign in the city’

Meike Jentjens is the editor-in-chief of the Amsterdam Dance Event, where she oversees editorial strategy and manages coverage for the festival's 1,300 events. Having transitioned from a music journalist to a key leader in the organization, she now balances content production with moderating high-profile industry discussions.

'Meisjes van de goede herder' is a poignant documentary, full of enlightening and beautifully crafted slow TV

'Meisjes van de goede herder' is a poignant documentary, full of enlightening and beautifully crafted slow TV

The documentary Meisjes van de Goede Herder explores the systemic abuse and forced labor suffered by over 20,000 Dutch girls in convents between 1860 and 1978. Survivors are now seeking legal accountability and compensation, though courts have thus far dismissed their claims as time-barred.

Heritage of the Week | 100 Years of De Bazel

Heritage of the Week | 100 Years of De Bazel

The iconic De Bazel building on Vijzelstraat is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Originally a bank headquarters, the historic landmark now serves as the Amsterdam City Archives.

Swan Lake at the opening of ADE: "Food for the soul to be here"

Swan Lake at the opening of ADE: "Food for the soul to be here"

The Amsterdam Dance Event opened with a unique performance titled Swan Lake Remixed, featuring a fusion of classical ballet, hip-hop, and electronic music. Artistic directors Ernst Meisner and Marco Gerris designed the show to explore themes of identity through the integration of contrasting dance styles.

Crystal Lake review: blood, revenge and grief in Friday the 13th prequel

Crystal Lake review: blood, revenge and grief in Friday the 13th prequel

Crystal Lake is a new prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise, focusing on the origin of Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela's grief following his tragic drowning at camp. The series blends traditional slasher horror with a character-driven drama about trauma, vengeance, and mysterious medical experiments.