Overview and contact: Hague festivals and venues in 2012 Compiled by De Revolutie 1. Overview and contact: festivals whose programming includes pop music Beatstad Festival www.beatstad.nl Large- scale festival that is organised on the Malieveld lawn, drawing some 30,000 visitors on average every year. The programming features regional, national and international artists. Focus: Pop, rock Organisation: AT Events Contact: e. info@atevents.nl t. 070 3611737 Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag www.bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl Every year, The Hague commemorates the Netherlands liberation on 5 May 1945. The Bevrijdingsfestival on Spuiplein features free performances by regional, national and international acts. Focus: Pop, rock, world, hip hop, Dutch, multicultural Organisation: R.G. Ruijs Stichting Contact: e. info@bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl t. 06 22318887 Crossing Border Festival www.crossingborder.nl One of the gems of The Hague s festival calendar, in which prime examples of literature and music are combined to create new worlds. The festival programme is ground- breaking and innovative and enjoys international acclaim. Focus: Literature, pop, rock, alternative, singer- songwriter, blues, experimental, roots Organisation: Crossing Border Contact: e. info@crossingborder.nl t. 070 3462355 Fonds1818 Winnaarsfestival Festival that brings together the winners of a variety of regional talent shows and allows them to perform before a live audience. Focus: Pop, rock, singer- songwriter, hip hop, alternative Organisation: R.G. Ruijs Stichting Contact: e. gerardvandenijssel@gmail.com t. 06 22318887 Haagse Popweek www.haagsepopweek.nl One week per year, The Hague is filled to the gills with pop. On virtually every street corner and every live stage, local talent share their music with the public. Focus: All genres Organisation: Hague Pop Center Contact: e. info@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 3457457
HPC Winterfest www.haagspopcentrum.nl For those itching for The Hague s festival season (which kicks off every spring) to start, HPC offers the cure in the middle of the winter! Focus: Pop, rock, alternative, singer- songwriter, dance, hip hop Organisation: Hague Pop Center Contact: e. info@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 3457457 Kaderock www.kaderock.com Quintessential Hague festival that is organised every year on the grounds of Musicon. The event has a strong local character that is also reflected in its programming. Focus: Pop, rock, alternative, singer- songwriter, hip hop, experimental, local Organisation: Musicon Contact: e. info@musicon.nl t. 070 3686800 Life I Live Festival www.lifeilive.nl Free festival that transforms the entire city centre into a festival site. Seven outdoor stages present a range of Dutch and foreign acts, with a strong focus on quality music. On average, Life I Live attracts some 175,000 people. Focus: Pop, rock, jazz, blues, roots, singer- songwriter, alternative, local Organisation: PROOOST Contact: e. arthur@prooost.nl t. 070 3606033 Parkpop www.parkpop.nl One of the largest free open- air festivals in Europe. Every year, some 300,000 people trek to The Hague s Zuiderpark to enjoy a range of local, national and international acts. Focus: Pop, rock, blues, singer- songwriter, hip hop, world, local Organisation: DUCOS Productions Contact: e. info@ducos.com t. 010 4048422 Plein Open Festival www.pleinopen.nl The Plein Open Festival is held every year on Spuiplein in The Hague. The festival mainly programmes local artists and acts. Focus: Pop, rock, alternative, experimental, singer- songwriter, hip hop, local Organisation: Hague Pop Center Contact: e. info@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 3457457 PopHotSpot Festival www.pophotspot.nl Free festival where the bars and clubs on Grote Markt join forces with the major pop venue Paard van Troje. The festival programme offers performances from local, Dutch and international acts and usually runs for a period of three weeks. Focus: Pop, rock, blues, hip hop, alternative, singer- songwriter, local Organisation: Grote Markt Den Haag Contact: e. marco@grotemarktdenhaag.nl t. 06 29057718 2
Rewire Festival www.rewirefestival.nl Multidisciplinary festival, in which for two days, modern music and the visual arts converge at a variety of sites of particular historical or architectural interest. Focus: Alternative, experimental, dance, audio- visual art, contemporary art Organisation: Rewire Festival Contact: e. bronne@rewirefestival.nl t. 06 27025151 Schollenpop Festival www.schollenpop.nl Free festival held on Scheveningen beach. The programme offers a mix of local, Dutch and foreign acts. Focus: Pop, rock, alternative, experimental, local Organisation: Stichting Schollenpop Contact: e. info@schollenpop.nl t. 0847 179804 State X New Forms www.state- xnewforms.nl Multi- day festival for lovers of avant- garde rock, cutting- edge electro and nu art, organised every year within the walls of Paard van Troje. Focus: Rock, electro, dance, alternative, experimental, dubstep Organisation: State X New Forms / Paard van Troje Contact: e. info@state- xnewforms.nl t. 070 7503434 Todays Art www.todaysart.nl International multidisciplinary festival with a progressive, cutting- edge programme. Audio- visual art is combined with performances by various unique acts. Focus: Alternative, experimental, dance, audio- visual art Organisation: The Generator Foundation Contact: e. olof@toadaysart.nl t. 070 3455821 Walk The Line www.walkthelinefestival.nl Two- day music festival that presents a variety of Dutch and international alternative artists and groups. An initiative of the people behind Crossing Border. Focus: Pop, rock, singer- songwriter, alternative, roots, experimental, local, electro Organisation: Stichting Walk The Line Contact: e. info@walkthelinefestival.nl t. 070 3462355 Waterpop www.waterpop.nl Unique festival just outside The Hague city limits, in the Westland/Wateringen region. Despite its slightly remote location, music lovers from all over the Netherlands flock to Waterpop, and the festival s presence further strengthens the mission. Waterpop frequently offers an interesting and diverse programme. Focus: Pop, rock, singer- songwriter, alternative, dance, hip hop, electro, local Organisation: Stichting Waterpopfestival Contact: e. info@waterpop.nl t. Not available 3
Your Stage Festival www.yourstage.nl This fresh new festival has a strong focus on talent development. The programme of the festival, a Musicon initiative, includes presentations, workshops, seminars and live performances. Focus: Varied, local, young talent Organisation: Musicon Contact: e. productie@musicon.nl t. 070 3686800 Zeehelden Festival www.zeeheldenfestival.nl Festival that is organised by and in the popular neighbourhood of Zeeheldenkwartier. This multi- day free festival has an accessible, down- to- earth atmosphere. A venerable Hague tradition. Focus: Varied, local, young talent Organisation: Bewonersorganisatie De Groene Eland Contact: e. Not available t. 070 3560410 2. Overview and contact: stages and venues for live music Bazart www.bazart.nl Medium- sized stage with a focus on alternative music and dance Focus: Rock, metal, underground, electro, experimental, dance Address: Loosduinsekade 725, 2571 CZ The Hague Contact: e. info@bazart.nl t. 070 3230781 Café De Paap www.depaap.nl Pop café in the heart of The Hague with a rich history: Anouk, Di- rect and Kane all performed at De Paap when they were starting out Focus: Pop, rock, blues Address: Papestraat 32, 2513 AW The Hague Contact: e. ferry@depaap.nl t. 070 3652002 Café De Pater www.patermuziek.nl One of the oldest traditional jazz/blues cafés to be found in the city. An intimate venue, where aficionados can gather around the small stage into the wee hours of the morning. Focus: Pop, rock, blues, roots, jazz Address: Achterom 8, 2511 AJ The Hague Contact: e. info@patermuziek.nl t. 070 3450852 Café Rootz www.rootz.nl Grand café located around the corner of Grote Markt. Although it is best known as a great location to enjoy a good meal and some drinks, Rootz also has its own stage and regularly features live music and DJ sets. Focus: Pop, rock, blues, roots, dance Address: Grote Marktstraat 14, 2511 BJ The Hague Contact: e. info@rootz.nl t. 070 3639988 4
De Boterwaag www.gmdh.nl/de- boterwaag Authentic grand café, located in the PopHotSpot district. Occasionally programmes live music Focus: Pop, singer- songwriter, roots, jazz Address: Grote Markt 8a, 2511 BG The Hague Contact: e. marco@grotemarktdenhaag.nl t. 070 3659686 De Vinger www.devinger.com One of the most interesting underground cafés to be found in the city. This is where The Hague s in- crowd gets together to enjoy (often pretty obscure) music. Focus: Underground, experimental, punk, metal, rock, electro Address: Bagijnestraat 25, 2511 CK The Hague Contact: e. vingercontakt@hotmail.com t. Not available De Zwarte Ruiter www.gmdh.nl/zwarte- ruiter/ Unique, authentic grand café on Grote Markt. Primarily caters to rock and blues fans Focus: Pop, rock, blues Address: Grote Markt 27, 2511 BG The Hague Contact: e. remco@grotemarktdenhaag.nl t. 070 3649549 Dystopia Squat/underground stage with the associated programming and crowd Focus: Underground, punk, electro, rock, experimental Address: Waldeck Pyrmontkade 116, 2518 JR The Hague Contact: e. Not available t. Not available HPC Muziekcafé www.haagspopcentrum.nl Intimate, small- sized venue that is linked to the Hague Pop Center. Often serves as a springboard for new talent. Focus: Pop, rock, jazz, experimental, singer- songwriter Address: Burgemeester Hovylaan 12, 2552 AW The Hague Contact: e. muziekcafé@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 4400086 Local Vredebreuk www.localvredebreuk.nl Characteristic and intimate bar/stage located below street level in the heart of the city. A spot where you run a good chance of meeting some born- and- bred Hague locals. Focus: Pop, rock, jazz, blues, singer- songwriter Address: Papestraat 38, 2513 AW The Hague Contact: e. Not available t. Not available Musicon www.musicon.nl Besides rehearsal spaces, Musicon also has a stage where The Hague s new talent can show their stuff. A true bastion of musical creativity in the city. Focus: Pop, rock, singer- songwriter, experimental, hip hop, dance, multi- cultural Address: Soestdijksekade 345, 2574 AL The Hague Contact: e. info@musicon.nl t. 070 3686800 5
Paard van Troje www.paard.nl Het Paard has been The Hague s premier pop venue for many years, a place where regional, national and international acts can do what they do best. Focus: Pop, rock, jazz, blues, dance, electro, experimental, singer- songwriter Address: Prinsegracht 12, 2518 GA The Hague Contact: e. info@paard.nl t. 070 7503434 Paardcafé www.paard.nl Small, intimate stage linked to the larger- scale venue of Paard van Troje Focus: Pop, rock, dance, electro, experimental, singer- songwriter Address: Prinsegracht 10, 2512 GA The Hague Contact: e. info@paardcafé.nl t. 070 3461023 Poppodium SuperMarkt www.supermarktdenhaag.nl The main stage for live music at Grote Markt. Often books up- and- coming regional and national acts, and offers room to dance into the wee hours. Focus: Pop, rock, ska, punk, jazz, dance Address: Grote Markt 25, 2511 BG The Hague Contact: e. marco@supermarktdenhaag.nl t. 070 3456999 3. Overview and contact: pop musicians and bands The Hague has an exceptionally lively local music scene, with over 1,000 active musicians, artists and bands. A comprehensive survey of this scene would not only yield an endless list, it would also be subject to frequent change. That is why in this profile, we decided to refrain from such a survey and simply refer to The Hague s constantly updated online database of artists and acts: the Haagse Popserver. You can find an overview of the most relevant artists in The Hague s current scene by clicking the following link: www.haagsepopserver.nl/artiesten 4. Overview and contact: pop- related organisations and initiatives 4.1 Organisations ACKU www.acku.nl Cultural bureau located on the premises of The Hague University of Applied Sciences, whose mission is to bring the student body in contact with the city s cultural offer. Contact: e. info@acku.nl t. 070 4458885 6
AT Productions www.atproductions.com Talent management, production and event management company. Among other clients, AT promotes the interests of Hague artists like Kane, Di- rect and F, as well as organising the annual Beatstad Festival and Jazzin The Hague. Contact: e. contact@atproductions.nl t. 070 3301020 Hague Pop Center www.haagspopcentrum.nl The Hague Pop Center (HPC) serves as a springboard for local talent. HPC offers coaching, workshops, seminars and live performances. In addition, the centre handles the organisation of the Haagse Popweek and the Plein Open Festival, as well as coordinating the 3voor12 Den Haag website and the site Haagse Popserver. Contact: e. rob@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 3973909 PROOOST www.prooost.nl The gentlemen at PROOOST initiate and where required coordinate a variety of cultural projects such as the LIVE I LIFE Festival and The Hague Pride. In addition, they are involved in setting up the Beachstadion in Scheveningen. Contact: e. arthur@prooost.nl t. 070 3606033 Ready 2 Play www.r2p.nl Collective that organises coaching sessions for bands and supports local Hague talent through the offer of singing lessons, music lessons, workshops, etc. Contact: e. info@r2p.nl R.G. Ruijs Stichting www.stichtingruijs.nl Organisation with a heart for The Hague. Responsible, among other things, for the organisation and coordination of the Talent Event and The Hague s Bevrijdingsfestival. Contact: e. Info@stichtingruijs.nl t. 070 3604354 Spoor 25 www.spoor25.nl Talent management and booking agency headed by Evelien Zwart. Ties with the Jam de la Creme collective, among other things. Contact: e. info@spoor25.nl 4.2 Initiatives Jam de la Creme www.jamdelacreme.nl Largest live jam session in the Netherlands. Collective that works to bundle the strengths of local Hague musicians and national artists not only on stage and on tour, but also through its own Jam de la Creme Festival. Organisation: Stichting Jam de la Creme Contact: e. info@jamdelacreme.nl 7
House of Rock www.koorenhuis.nl Band coaching sessions organised by Het Koorenhuis that are often geared towards groups who are starting out in the scene. The bands are often mentored by a seasoned professional from The Hague s local music industry. Organisation: Het Koorenhuis Contact: e. info@koorenhuis.nl t. 070 7071722 Talent Event www.talentevent.nl Coaching programme for young musicians from The Hague and the surrounding region. The highlight of the programme is the Talent Event final in Paard van Troje. Organisation: R.G. Ruijs Stichting Contact: e. info@talentevent.nl t. 070 3205256 The Hague Bandstand www.haagspopcentrum.nl An HPC initiative that is organised in collaboration with Het Koorenhuis. The Bandstand is intended to provide Hague bands with an opportunity to present themselves to programmers, journalists and industry professionals from all over the country. Organisation: Het Koorenhuis Contact: e. info@koorenhuis.nl t. 070 7071722 The Hague Music Export www.fondspopoverzee.nl Fund that has been set up by the Municipality of The Hague in collaboration with HPC to offer local bands extra financial support when they venture beyond Dutch borders. The fund is intended to stimulate ambassadors for. Organisation: Hague Pop Center Contact: e. THME@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 3457457 4.3 Facilities for pop artists, groups and bands Basement Studio www.basementstudio.nl Recording studio for local and national artists and acts Address: Bilderdijkstraat 40, 2513 CR The Hague Contact: e. info@basementstudio.nl t. 070 3622582 Hague Pop Center www.haagspopcentrum.nl Rehearsal space, pop stage, coaching, festival organiser Address: Burgemeester Hovylaan 12, 2552 AW The Hague Contact: e. info@haagspopcentrum.nl t. 070 4400086 Holland Spoor Studios www.hollandspoorstudios.com Recording studio that primarily caters to local Hague musicians Address: Burgemeester Hovylaan 12, 2552 AW The Hague Contact: e. Not available t. 070 3911704 Koorenhuis www.koorenhuis.nl Music school Address: Prinsegracht 27, 2512 EW The Hague Contact: e. info@koorenhuis.nl t. 070 7071722 8
Musicon www.musicon.nl Rehearsal space, pop stage, coaching, festival organiser Address: Soestdijksekade 345, 2574 AL The Hague Contact: e. info@musicon.nl t. 070 3686800 9