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.
Canadian rapper Drake released three albums simultaneously on Friday, including the previously announced project ICEMAN. The release also featured two surprise albums titled HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOR that were made available to fans at midnight.
The province of Noord-Holland has installed two viewing platforms at the Velsertraverse construction site to allow the public to observe the work this coming weekend. Visitors are encouraged to watch the building progress from these designated spots located on both sides of the project.
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed potential candidates for new city aldermen and the high workload faced by municipal council members in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast.
The upcoming Annie M.G. Schmidt Week celebrates the legacy of the late Dutch author through events at schools, libraries, and theaters around her birthday. These activities aim to keep her literary work prominent and serve as a collective tribute to her enduring influence.