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Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-old musician currently lives in Zaanstad and supports herself entirely through her music.

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

A recent study reveals that the majority of pop musicians in the Netherlands struggle financially, with nearly half earning less than 5,000 euros net annually from their music. This financial instability prevents many artists from making significant life decisions, such as purchasing a home.

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.

Milieudefensie figurehead wants to change Tata from within: is that possible?

Milieudefensie figurehead wants to change Tata from within: is that possible?

Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel to attempt to reform the company's environmental practices from within. This career move has sparked a national debate on the effectiveness of climate activism inside industrial corporations, featuring perspectives from others who have made similar transitions.

Germany and Canada deepen cooperation

Germany and Canada deepen cooperation

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil discussed deepening bilateral cooperation between Germany and Canada during a conference in Toronto on Saturday. The meeting focused on exploring new ways for the two nations to work together.