Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lutmaak is a new creative hub in De Pijp: ‘A neighbor asked if she could paint here too. That is wonderful’
Watching Netherlands-Tunisia on a cafe terrace is out: ‘Doors closed, AC on, it will be a great night of football’
Swedish hit producers Max Martin and Shellback sell music rights
Swedish music producers Max Martin and Shellback have sold the rights to their Wolf Cousins music catalog. The collection includes stakes in major hits by global artists such as Taylor Swift and The W...
Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school
Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that ...
Albert and Joyce from B&B vol liefde have married
Albert Diks and Joyce van der Tas, known from the reality show "B&B Vol liefde," were married on Wednesday. The wedding ceremony took place at Albert's castle in Catalonia, Spain.
Daryl Hall undergoes kidney transplant: 'Get ready for more music'
Daryl Hall, founder of the duo Hall & Oates, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. The singer shared the news on Instagram, stating that the operation was a success and that fans should g...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam (June 26 - 28)
Amsterdam is expected to experience a heatwave from June 26 to 28, with tropical temperatures forecast for the weekend. The article provides a guide to local activities and events for those planning t...
Sultry summer evening draws hundreds to first Harbour Festival in Heemstede
Hundreds of people attended the first edition of the Harbourfestival in Heemstede on Wednesday evening. Although the turnout was lower than the organizers' goal of 1,000 visitors, the event was consid...
Friendly but strict at De Pioniers allotment association anniversary: ‘If the garden isn’t in order, you can be fined’
Volkstuindersvereniging De Pioniers in Zwanenburg celebrated its 60th anniversary with a community barbecue and activities for children. The association noted that while its membership has become more...
Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit
Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activit...
Marieke Elsinga returns as host of RTL Boulevard this fall
Marieke Elsinga is set to return as a presenter for the Dutch television program RTL Boulevard this autumn. The announcement follows the news that she will be leaving her role on the Qmusic morning ra...
New Velsen city theater to be nearly twice as large, neighborhood concerned about parking
The new city theater in IJmuiden is planned to be significantly larger and taller than the current structure. Despite the expansion, local residents have voiced concerns primarily regarding the theate...
Jonna van de Velde leaves Ajax for Hoffenheim
Supergirl Review: Quite refreshing that the heroine lives life so nonchalantly – for a bit, at least
'Berry Bantam' on World Cup opponent Tunisia: "Piece of cake, we'll beat them 4-0"
Residents of Haarlem's Bantamstraat, including local reporter Berry Hendriks, are optimistic about the Dutch national team's final group match against Tunisia, predicting a 4-0 win. Despite the 1:00 A...
Heavy rain expected in Kansas City during Oranje fan celebrations
Fans of the Dutch national football team in Kansas City are expected to encounter poor weather conditions on Thursday, including potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is forecast to begin...
Netflix to release new version of One Piece anime series next year
Netflix has announced a new seven-episode version of the long-running Japanese anime series One Piece. The streaming service stated that the new series will be available to viewers starting in Februar...
UvA library closed after leak
When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan
The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...
Poetry collection on canal anniversary and IJmuiden: Velsen collective presents book at Harbor Festival
The Velsen poetry collective is releasing its second book, titled "Rondom momenten in 150 jaar IJmuiden en Noordzeekanaal," to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. Th...
Sprinkler system failure in new University Library, building evacuated due to flooding
The new University of Amsterdam library was evacuated and closed on Thursday afternoon after a defective sprinkler system caused significant flooding. Students were forced to leave the building, which...
Haroon Ali: If you wait too long, apologies lose their meaning
The Dutch government recently issued an official apology to the Moluccan community, continuing a trend of addressing historical wrongs such as slavery and the Holocaust. Columnist Haroon Ali notes tha...
Get a free meal in Haarlem during Keti Koti
To commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, the day marking the abolition of slavery, free meals are being distributed at various locations. Residents in Haarlem can pick up a free meal as part of these c...
Phoebe Bridgers to release new album in August, six years after last record
American singer Phoebe Bridgers announced that her third studio album, titled Lost Weekend, will be released on August 14. The upcoming record serves as the follow-up to her 2020 album Punisher.
Pure joy as Brian Brobbey simply says: 'A little bit in love'
The article highlights the refreshing nature of Brian Brobbey's interviews compared to the typically dull responses given by players during major football tournaments. It focuses on the Dutch striker'...
Young people do everything at The Big Sing: they write, act, and create the lyrics
The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having...
Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROT...
Dark road movie ‘Omaha’ about fatherhood during the financial crisis hits hardest with its closing text
Review: the mysterious ‘Good Boy’ pits two bad characters against each other
