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Former Bijlmerbajes kitchen to become nightclub for 3000 visitors

A former prison kitchen at the Bijlmerbajes in Amsterdam is being transformed into a large-scale nightclub called Bajes, capable of hosting 3,000 visitors. The new venue is set to open during the Amsterdam Dance Event and will also feature art exhibitions and ballet performances.

The former Bijlmerbajes prison in Amsterdam, which previously held hundreds of inmates, is expanding its nightlife presence by converting its old kitchen into a massive new nightclub called Bajes. Co-owners Wouter Flipse and Bas van Wersch revealed that the venue will have the capacity to host 3,000 guests, offering a new entertainment space in the eastern part of the city. While the interior has been repurposed for modern nightlife, subtle remnants of the building's past, such as historic stickers on the windows, remain visible. The venue is scheduled to launch during the upcoming Amsterdam Dance Event, with opening night performances by Job Jobse and Chris Stussy already sold out. Beyond dance music, the facility intends to host ballet performances and various art exhibitions. Although the operators currently hold a two-year permit for the site, they are hopeful about securing an extension to keep the cultural project running longer, despite the unpredictable nature of the local real estate market.

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