Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Flowerbikeman returns to Florida after 20 years in Amsterdam: "Sad, ashamed and failed"
Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, is leaving the Netherlands after twenty years to return to Florida following issues with his residence status. The artist, who became a well-known figure fo...
Oasis speaks for the first time: is rock's greatest sibling rivalry truly over?
The Gallagher brothers of the band Oasis have appeared to resolve their legendary sibling rivalry in a new documentary titled Don’t Look Back in Anger. Following this reconciliation, anticipation is...
Thanks to one video, Ilse DeLange is suddenly a hit with a young audience: why old songs are breaking through again on TikTok
The 2008 song So Incredible by Ilse DeLange has become a massive hit again after a viral TikTok trend, landing the track in the top 10 on Spotify in the Netherlands. The revival, spurred by influencer...
Latin festival Pal Mundo bankrupt, new edition already planned for 2027
The Latin and Caribbean music festival Pal Mundo has filed for bankruptcy, leaving the future of its planned 2027 edition in doubt. Curator Macy Weij is currently investigating the causes of the failu...
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offenses
Actor Noel Clarke has been formally charged with sexual offenses following a year-long investigation into misconduct allegations made by twenty women in 2021. The fifty-year-old, known for his roles i...
Wine, wine and more wine! 7 wine bars in Haarlem
Haarlem features a diverse selection of wine bars that offer everything from self-service tasting experiences to high-end French and Italian dining pairings. Whether seeking sustainable organic wines ...
In pictures | Norwegian citizens and royals bid farewell to King Harald
Norwegian citizens and royals have gathered to pay their final respects to King Harald. The funeral proceedings took place amidst public mourning and significant international attendance, following th...
Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg welcome their first child
Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg have announced the birth of their first child. The couple, who have been together since 2015, shared the news on social media alongside photos from their ...
Giveaway | Win tickets for James Blunt at the Ziggo Dome
Fans have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see James Blunt perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The concert will feature a blend of his most popular hits and material from his new album,...
Koos Breukel photographs actor and theater maker Saman Amini
Video | Ilse DeLange visits TikToker after going viral with old hit
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange visited a TikTok user after one of her older songs went viral on the platform. The track gained further attention when skater Jutta Leerdam also created a video using the mus...
Oud-bassist Heideroosjes krijgt zes maanden cel en taakstraf in kinderpornozaak
The former bassist of the Dutch band Heideroosjes, Houben, has been sentenced to six months in prison and 180 hours of community service for the possession of child abuse material. Having already serv...
Director Karim Aïnouz on rich-people satire Rosebush Pruning: ‘My films are about how I live my own life, so how can I call that provocative?’
Director Karim Aïnouz discusses his rich-people satire film Rosebush Pruning, noting that he aims to maintain audience empathy for his flawed characters. He rejects the idea that his work is inherent...
Review The Incomer: a delightful, absurd comedy where oddballs thrive
A reserved civil servant finds a new sense of belonging when he moves to a remote Scottish island inhabited by a quirky brother and sister. This absurd comedy depicts how the man integrates into their...
Oasis documentary: Don’t Look Back in Anger is primarily the big Noel and Liam show, focusing entirely on their unexpected reunion
The documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger chronicles the euphoric reunion tour of the band Oasis. The film focuses specifically on the reconciliation and public return of brothers Noel and Lia...
Review: Pressure, a historical war drama where inconvenient weather forecasts prove to be a major enemy
The film Pressure depicts the intense 72-hour period leading up to the 1944 D-Day landings. It focuses on the high-stakes conflict between military leaders and a meteorologist as they struggle against...
Love-22-Love review: the creative, mad mind is dark, but also fantastic and loving
In the documentary Love-22-Love, acclaimed visual artist Jeroen Kooijmans captures his own life and relationship over several years. The film depicts his journey with raw honesty, exploring themes of ...
Review of Pour le plaisir: the theme of sexual freedom becomes a farce here
Pour le plaisir is a French comedy film that depicts the fictionalized origin story of the inventor who created the Womanizer air-pressure vibrator. The plot follows a woman who has never experienced ...
Ilse DeLange goes viral on TikTok with So Incredible: 'I don't understand it'
Singer Ilse DeLange's 2008 hit So Incredible has unexpectedly gone viral on TikTok, leading to a surge in popularity and a top five spot on the Dutch Spotify charts. The artist is now adjusting to her...
Job opening: Managing Editor PS van de Week
PS van de Week is hiring a Managing Editor to oversee the visual and editorial direction of their magazine and digital content. The role focuses on lifestyle features and city-centered stories, requir...
Amsterdam invests €900,000 in the textile makers of the future
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will invest €900,000 in a new facility called TextielHub located on Donauweg. This center is designed to support textile makers in developing sustainable and ...
New South Park name mocks Trump
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced a satirical name change for the show to South America in response to Donald Trump's frequent suggestions to rename various geographic land...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 11 to 13
Amsterdam offers a diverse program of events from September 11 to 13, including open-air concerts, the Open Monumentendag, and various markets. Highlights include the H'ART Museum vintage sale, the Re...
A hardcore group of supporters pumping themselves up to a Phil Collins hit: I find that funny
Celeste's parents demand death penalty for singer d4vd
The parents of the late Celeste are seeking the death penalty for singer d4vd, who is accused of her murder and other serious crimes. The legal action also targets the singer's associates and family m...
Roxy Dekker sells out Johan Cruijff Arena concert in minutes
Dutch singer Roxy Dekker has become the first female solo artist from the Netherlands to sell out a headline show at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Tickets for the historic performance sold out in mere minu...
Gwyneth Paltrow felt 'extra shame' from media after Brad Pitt breakup
Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about the intense media pressure she faced during and after her mid-nineties relationship with Brad Pitt. She noted that public scrutiny added a layer of shame to their 1997 ...
Public transport strike? Students and teachers take a sloop from Amsterdam-Noord to school in the West
Students and teachers from a primary school in Amsterdam used a chartered boat to cross the water during a citywide public transport strike. This creative solution allowed them to avoid a difficult lo...
Marc Overmars steps down at Antwerp due to health: My energy is completely gone
Marc Overmars has stepped down as technical director of Royal Antwerp FC due to critical health issues and severe exhaustion. The former Ajax director, who suffered a heart attack in 2022, stated that...
Visit iconic locations during Open Monument Day Amsterdam
During Open Monument Day, various historic locations in Amsterdam that are typically inaccessible will open their doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore iconic sites rangin...