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Amsterdam-West club robbed of nearly a hundred thousand: "Suddenly I saw people walking in the club with flashlights"

A nightclub in Amsterdam-West called The Other Side suffered a burglary resulting in nearly 100,000 euros worth of stolen sound and light equipment. The owner has started a crowdfunding campaign and is organizing a benefit event to help cover the costs of the stolen items and reopen the venue.

The Other Side, a club located in Amsterdam-West, was recently targeted by burglars who stole nearly 100,000 euros worth of equipment. Owner Doeshka Vrede was alerted to the break-in during the night by her security cameras and contacted the police, but the intruders had already fled by the time she arrived at the venue. The thieves made off with a significant amount of gear, including mixing consoles, DJ equipment, wireless microphones, and smoke machines, leaving the space ransacked.

Following the incident, Vrede has launched a crowdfunding campaign to replace the stolen items, which has already raised close to 30,000 euros toward an 80,000 euro goal. The club is also planning a benefit dinner this weekend to generate further funds. While the reopening date for The Other Side remains uncertain, Vrede is determined to resume operations as soon as possible after the devastating loss of the equipment she had invested in extensively.

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