Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Talk show discusses similarities with Gisèle Pelicot abuse case: ‘You think this won't happen to me. But it does’
Three demonstrations announced for Ye's concerts at GelreDome
Three demonstrations have been registered with the municipality of Arnhem to take place during rapper Ye's concerts at the GelreDome. Mayor Ahmed Marcouch confirmed that protesters will be assigned a ...
Three men to be sentenced today for Drents Museum art heist
The court in Assen is delivering verdicts today for three men involved in last year's art heist at the Drents Museum. Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of up to 5.5 years for the theft of Rom...
Son of Tattoo Peter in tears: father's old tattoo machines stolen
Antique tattoo machines belonging to the late legendary artist Tattoo Peter were stolen from his son's studio in De Rijp during a burglary. The victim, Eddy Wertwijn, intended to display the historica...
Netflix halts Denzel Washington film due to budget issues
Netflix has paused the production of a historical film about Hannibal Barca starring Denzel Washington due to budget concerns. The streaming platform and producers are currently in discussions regardi...
Kennedy Center board instructs staff to remove Trump's name
The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington has instructed its staff to remove former President Donald Trump's name from the building. This directive was revealed through an internal memo reported b...
This small section of quay in Amsterdam South is full of resistance stories
Trumpeter Miro Petkov: 'To be authentic you have to feel the details, the nuances'
Mind the Gap! Festival brings forgotten music to the Concertgebouw: ‘The image of the composer is always white, European; much of the same’
In 1937, Black baritone Jules Bledsoe sang with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Now his songs return, less polite: ‘These were indictments’
Who’s who at Festival Mind the Gap in the Concertgebouw? ‘I have two handicaps – my sex and my race’
Playing with Black and ethnically diverse musicians is a dream come true for violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious
Review: Things are far from cozy on Boards of Canada’s intriguing, slightly grimy album
Review I Built You a Tower: Death Cab For Cutie melts cold 80s synths into flickering lo-fi sounds
Rapper Kanye West in the Netherlands: is a misunderstood genius or an antisemitic provocateur coming to Arnhem?
‘America’s greatest sin’: countertenor Reginald Mobley brings his ancestors’ slave songs to the Concertgebouw
Violet Grohl Review: Be Sweet To Me sounds exactly like you’d expect Dave Grohl’s daughter to sound
Rock singer Abir Hamam (28) on Harry Styles, Islam and living in Amsterdam: ‘When I’m in Haarlem now I think: wow, everyone here is so white and posh’
Ana Pi held battles instead of auditions for her dance performance Atomic Joy
Three young pianists bring African music to the Concertgebouw: 'Beethoven has his qualities, but so does this music'
Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time
American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.
Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency
Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...
Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...
Amsterdam grants De Ceuvel creative hub an extra year, until early 2028
'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips
Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...
Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’
The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...
Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride
As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...