Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutchman Ryan Song eliminated in San Marino national song festival semi-final
Dutch singer Ryan Song failed to qualify for the final of the San Marino Song Contest after performing his song "Break the Cage" in the first semi-final on Wednesday. He was not among the five acts se...
Anything for fame: VPRO youth series satirizes internet craze
The VPRO youth series 'Snapflat,' directed by Diederik Ebbinge, satirizes the modern obsession with internet fame and social media followers. The show follows Danny, an aspiring folk rapper from the N...
Edison Awards ceremony to be broadcast live on NPO Start for the first time in years
The Edison Awards ceremony will be broadcast live next Monday evening via the NPO Start platform, marking the first time in years the event is available for live viewing. The organization confirmed th...
Son Seth must fulfill the motocross dream of his father and grandfather, but he lacks the fire
Bruce Johnston stops touring with The Beach Boys after more than six decades
Bruce Johnston has announced his retirement from touring with The Beach Boys after more than six decades. The 83-year-old musician, who joined the band in 1965, intends to focus his future efforts on ...
Kleverparkfestival ends after forty years: 'It’s run its course, our permit became 1500 percent more expensive'
The Kleverparkfestival in Haarlem is being discontinued after forty years due to a 1500 percent increase in permit costs. It is the second event in the city to recently announce its cancellation, foll...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in 'experience museums' focused on social media photos and immersive activities rather than traditional art collections. While these commercial venues aim to make learning a...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in commercial experience-based museums that prioritize immersive environments and social media appeal over traditional art collections. While critics argue these for-profit ...
Toos & Henk - March 5
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily cartoon series "Toos & Henk." These illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’
Not another cliché souvenir: the most original Amsterdam gifts to give
'The Bride!' is a feminist interpretation of 'Frankenstein' that falls just short
Performance about WWII in the Antilles: ‘People on Curaçao were also in the dark’
Muslims in the region eagerly await their own Islamic cemetery: ‘Traveling far only adds to the grief’
Islamic organizations and mosques in Haarlemmermeer have formed a society to advocate for the establishment of a local Islamic cemetery. The initiators argue that a local burial ground is a necessity ...
Being muscular is the new ideal, but it can become an obsession: how to recognize bigorexia
The article explores the increasing popularity of weight training among young men and the potential for this trend to lead to bigorexia, an obsession with muscle mass. Sports physician Ruben De Gendt ...
Yuki Kempees steps down as Kris Kross Amsterdam frontman after nearly twelve years
Yuki Kempees has announced his immediate departure from the DJ trio Kris Kross Amsterdam after serving as their frontman for nearly twelve years. The 39-year-old stated that his decision to leave the ...
Almost the end of Watergraafsmeer: The night the polder flooded again
On March 5, 1651, the Watergraafsmeer polder flooded, an event that some contemporaries viewed as divine punishment. Despite the significant damage, the area was eventually reclaimed and restored.
Pieter Vermeulen Museum donates collection to Naturalis
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis has donated its specialized collection of fungi and plants to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. This transfer, which occurred this week, aims to pres...
Court rules Armada Music does not have to pay extra royalties to artist
The court in Amsterdam has ruled that record label Armada Music is not required to pay additional royalties to artist Martijn Schrader for the digital exploitation of his music. The judge determined t...
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen making TV show about ice cream
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen are collaborating on a new television program titled Meesterlijk IJs, which explores the art of making ice cream. The series follows the duo to Paris ...
In the masterful ‘Sound of Falling’, generations of women are connected by trauma and family secrets
Amsterdam aims to attract visitors to museums
Amsterdam is launching a promotional campaign throughout March to encourage tourists to visit ten of the city's museums. The "Catch me at the museum" initiative will feature posters and social media a...
Wouter from Overveen opens estate at 19th-century Zijlweg 16: ‘In an age where everyone is behind a screen, meeting remains essential. That’s what makes us human’
Wouter Zwagemakers has opened Buitenplaats Overveen in a 19th-century building at Zijlweg 16 to serve as a hub for human interaction. The initiative aims to provide a meaningful physical meeting space...
Ringo Starr to release new album Long Long Road in April
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is set to release a new album titled 'Long Long Road' on April 24. The 85-year-old musician collaborated with several artists on the project, including Sheryl Crow, ...
Heemskerk Lokaal wants to push ahead with Heemskerk scale model: ‘In the town hall this summer’
Sebastiaan Schoorl of the Heemskerk Lokaal party is pushing to exhibit a model of Heemskerk in the town hall as early as this summer. Supported by local resident Karen Vleugel, the initiative aims to ...
Original finds from 150 years of IJmuiden in library
The Velsen library will host an exhibition from February 26 to April 8 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The display features original historical finds related to the history and devel...
Monumental vaults in Arnhem 'illegally' demolished after fire
Monumental cellar vaults in Arnhem were illegally demolished despite efforts by the municipality to preserve historical remains following a major city center fire last year. Local authorities have des...
Ellie and Hanna score big at the puzzle fair: 'It shouldn't be made of that very thin cardboard'
A busy puzzle fair held this Tuesday at the Zeewijk senior center attracted dozens of visitors looking for new challenges. Attendees like Ellie and Hanna browsed the selection, specifically seeking ou...
Ill Vincent Croiset continues acting and gets married: ‘It felt bitter, things were going so well’
We want to give back: Lorenzo, Evren and Ties to mentor young musical talents in Delftwijk City
Three rappers and producers from Haarlem, named Lorenzo, Evren, and Ties, have taken over the music studio at the Delftwijk City youth center. They aim to mentor and support young local musical talent...