Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
A mosh pit all the way to the back rows; it happened during Geese at Paradiso
Arts Council calls for €47 million annual increase in culture budget
Theater De Krocht cancels event for the first time over noise dispute
Theater De Krocht has cancelled a disco dance event scheduled for Sunday due to ongoing noise complaints from a neighbor. This marks the first time the theater has had to scrap a program item since th...
Toos & Henk - March 18
Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday through Saturday. The series offers his unique perspective on current events and news.
Singer Kehlani releases new album on her birthday
American singer Kehlani announced that her fifth studio album, titled "KEHLANI", will be released on April 24th. The release coincides with the artist's birthday, as she shared the news with fans via ...
King Willem-Alexander in Antilles for Aruba anniversary
King Willem-Alexander arrived in Aruba on Wednesday to celebrate the island's 40th anniversary of autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the 50th anniversary of its national symbols. The K...
Darifa and Nora have been championing women in Amsterdam for 25 years: ‘We do everything from the heart and people feel it’
People say: Finally a film where I see my story and experience reflected
Morocco wins Africa Cup two months after final as Senegal penalized
Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup title two months after the final following a ruling by the CAF against Senegal. The decision penalizes Senegal for their players walking off the pitch during th...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish people are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to accommodate crowds enjoying Guinness and camaraderie. Participants emphasize that the holiday has ev...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish residents and visitors are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to serve traditional pints of Guinness. While the holiday originated as a religious fea...
Dokkum celebrates King's Day over the weekend with a King's song
Dokkum and surrounding Frisian villages will host various festivities during the weekend preceding King's Day, which includes a visit from the royal family. The event program features performances by ...
What we as a polarized society can learn from the Bijlmer
Review: Comedian Isabelle Kafando’s characters are often so grotesque they cease to be interesting
Mixed feelings surrounding Persian New Year, music festival cancelled
A Persian New Year music event in Haarlem has been canceled because musicians felt it was inappropriate to perform festive music given the current unrest in their homeland. Instead, a smaller jam sess...
From trailer park to pub: two young politicians with a mission
Young politicians Kim Denie and Sander Blankestein are campaigning for re-election to the Haarlemmermeer municipal council to better represent their generation's interests. Denie, who grew up in Amste...
What it’s like to be the face of a supermarket: ‘Lammers would have to make twenty films for that kind of money’
After thirteen years, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is replacing its long-time brand ambassador Frank Lammers with entertainer Rob Kemps. Reporter Jurriaan Nolles provides insight into the role and fi...
Bevrijdingspop takes extra measures due to crowds for popular Bankzitters
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming May 5th edition to avoid the dangerous overcrowding experienced during last year's festival. Organizers have improved si...
Kelly Steen of Hera United: KNVB's plan to downsize Women's Eredivisie shows a lack of vision
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
Prosecutors demand 15 months in prison for man who threatened singer Douwe Bob: ‘I let myself go’
New cultural venue with 1,000-capacity hip-hop hall in the heart of Amsterdamse Poort in Zuidoost
Four young people behind Jewish-Islamic Share the Dove win international youth prize
Video | New beginning for BTS: documentary shows creation of album after military service
Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...
Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem offers free admission during Book Week
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is offering free admission on Sunday, March 22, as part of the annual Boekenweek celebration. Visitors can gain entry to the museum to view art and literature by prese...
Yannick Jozefzoon to star in film adaptation of Under the Paramariboom
Yannick Jozefzoon will star in the lead role of the upcoming film adaptation of the book 'Onder de paramariboom.' The cast also includes actors Hans Kesting and Jenny Mijnhijmer.
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...