Verre binding X Buddy to Buddy: Meet your music buddies
Start your week off right with an evening of music, dance, and conversation. Join other music lovers at an open mic night, where maybe you end up on stage, or meet your next band member or concert buddy.
Enjoy music together? Come to the Music Session in café Bosch, and who knows, you might meet your next musical buddy.
Come and play, dance or listen!
Open mic night
The evening is free of charge. Do you want to go on the open stage? Mail selin@ruimtekoers.nl for more information!
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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About the performance: Amsterdam Klezmer Band
All over the world, the recognizable sounds of klezmer can be heard, the compelling music that has always traveled with the Jewish people.
The world-renowned Amsterdam Klezmer Band plays the beautiful melodies that inspired the band members. And entirely in the spirit of the Klezmorim, the musicians of yesteryear who continued to renew the tradition with new repertoire, the band also lets you enjoy new work of their own.
In traditional pieces, original compositions and fascinating asides, the band once again proves that it has one foot in tradition, the other foot in the present, and both feet on the ground.
Meet Arnhemmers from near and far at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
Especially for Verre binding, Musis & Stadstheater and the platform for connection Buddy to Buddy are organizing a supporting program, in which Arnhemmers from here and residents or former residents of Arnhem asylum seekers’ centers meet and exchange each other, and then experience the performance together. After the performance, there is also room for further exchange.
Sign up for the free performance with supporting programme
Do you want to go to this performance? The performance can be visited free of charge with Buddy to Buddy and in combination with participation in the supporting programme. The registration link will put you in touch with the Buddy to Buddy team who coordinate the program.
The program
Doors open at 19:00. The performance starts at 20.00 hours.
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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Verre binding X Buddy to Buddy: Meet your music buddies
Start your week off right with an evening of music, dance, and conversation. Join other music lovers at an open mic night, where maybe you end up on stage, or meet your next band member or concert buddy.
Enjoy music together? Come to the Music Session in café Bosch, and who knows, you might meet your next musical buddy.
Come and play, dance or listen!
Open mic night
The evening is free of charge. Do you want to go on the open stage? Mail selin@ruimtekoers.nl for more information!
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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About the performance: Nederlands Blazers Ensemble
On November 25, 1975, Suriname became independent. With A Firi Fu Fri, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble musically reflects on ‘the feeling of freedom’. Inspiration, connection and freedom are paramount in a musical melting pot of styles that also includes Black Harmony and Denise Jannah. A typical NBE program in which extremes meet and that forms a resounding portrait of Suriname and its musical significance.
With Black Harmony, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble has invited one of the most exciting Afro-Surinamese groups. Founded in 2006, the company combines close harmony with rousing percussion and brings the musical spirit of Suriname to life. The Surinamese-Dutch jazz singer Denise Jannah is both a nice contract with and a perfect addition to this male group. Together with the horns, they make it one big party.
Meet Arnhemmers from near and far at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
Especially for Verre binding, Musis & Stadstheater and the platform for connection Buddy to Buddy are organizing a supporting program, in which Arnhemmers from here and residents or former residents of Arnhem asylum seekers’ centers meet and exchange with each other, and then experience the performance together. After the performance, there is also room for further exchange.
Sign up for the free performance with supporting programme
Do you want to go to this performance? The performance can be visited free of charge with Buddy to Buddy and in combination with participation in the supporting programme. The registration link will put you in touch with the Buddy to Buddy team who coordinate the program.
The program
Doors open at 7.30 pm. The performance starts at 8.30 pm.
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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About the performance: Amsterdam Klezmer Band
All over the world, the recognizable sounds of klezmer can be heard, the compelling music that has always traveled with the Jewish people.
The world-renowned Amsterdam Klezmer Band plays the beautiful melodies that inspired the band members. And entirely in the spirit of the Klezmorim, the musicians of yesteryear who continued to renew the tradition with new repertoire, the band also lets you enjoy new work of their own.
In traditional pieces, original compositions and fascinating asides, the band once again proves that it has one foot in tradition, the other foot in the present, and both feet on the ground.
Meet Arnhemmers from near and far at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
Especially for Verre binding, Musis & Stadstheater and the platform for connection Buddy to Buddy are organizing a supporting program, in which Arnhemmers from here and residents or former residents of Arnhem asylum seekers’ centers meet and exchange each other, and then experience the performance together. After the performance, there is also room for further exchange.
Sign up for the free performance with supporting programme
Do you want to go to this performance? The performance can be visited free of charge with Buddy to Buddy and in combination with participation in the supporting programme. The registration link will put you in touch with the Buddy to Buddy team who coordinate the program.
The program
Doors open at 19:00. The performance starts at 20.00 hours.
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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About the performance: BEYOND
Choreographer Piet Van Dycke works with six professional artists, each specialized in a different discipline (ladder climbing, acro dance, acrobike, partner acrobatics and (pole) dance). On stage, they turn out to be boundless bridge builders.
With ladders, varying in size and height, players build impressive structures, such as arch sculptures and rotating cranes. They balance the ladders into an exciting, wobbly playing field. They explore unknown heights, climb, float and venture into a daring choreography. Every centimeter and every second matters. They seek out the extremes and discover how far they can push each other.
Physical dependence has never been so exciting. BEYOND is about the vulnerability, absurdity, but also the power of our limits, and how we can push them by working together. Together we dance on the collective ladders of the human imagination.
Meet Arnhemmers from near and far at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
Especially for Verre binding, Musis & Stadstheater and the platform for connection Buddy to Buddy are organizing a supporting program, in which Arnhemmers from here and residents or former residents of Arnhem azc’s meet and exchange with each other, and then experience the performance together. After the performance, there is also room for further exchange.
Sign up for the free performance with supporting programme
Do you want to go to this performance? The performance can be visited free of charge with Buddy to Buddy and in combination with participation in the supporting programme. The registration link will put you in touch with the Buddy to Buddy team who coordinate the program.
The program
Doors open at 19:00. The performance starts at 20.00 hours.
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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About the performance: Bert Visscher & Noordpool Orkest
The theater will be an atmospheric dance tent. Comedian Bert Visscher, alias Don Pescatore, sings covers with a big band of 22 unhinged musicians and three singers.
Don’t expect a cabaret performance by Bert Visscher as we are used to from him. This evening his alias Don Pescatore sings with his Alcatraz Orchestra. Think of Rock ‘n Roll, Soul, Gospel, Pop, Funk and Latin and songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, Chi Coltrane and Bruno Mars, among others. They are converting the theatre into a dance tent, complete with chandeliers and a spacious bar. Take a seat on stage and dance with us.
(This concert has standing room only)
More information can be found here!
Meet Arnhemmers from near and far at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem
Especially for Verre binding, Musis & Stadstheater and the platform for connection Buddy to Buddy are organizing a supporting program, in which Arnhemmers from here and residents or former residents of Arnhem asylum seekers’ centers meet and exchange with each other, and then experience the performance together. After the performance, there is also room for further exchange.
Sign up for the free performance with supporting programme
Do you want to go to this performance? The performance is free to visit with participation in the supporting programme. The registration link will put you in touch with the Buddy to Buddy team who coordinate the program.
The program
The support act starts at 7.30 pm. The performance starts at 20.00 hours.
Buddy to Buddy
Buddy to Buddy is the platform where newcomers who had to leave their country of origin are matched with new fellow citizens on the basis of equality and interests. Would you like to know more about Buddy to Buddy or sign up as a buddy directly? Then go to Buddy to Buddy Arnhem.
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Verre binding Spring Festival
On Sunday 13 April , the Focus Filmtheater in Arnhem will be the stage for the free Verre binding Spring Festival. The entire city is invited to meet Arnhemmers from here and far during workshops, performances, film screenings, music performances and good food and drinks.
What is there to experience:
Workshops for children and parents
There is plenty to do and experience for all ages. From 16:00 all children from here and far can come and make creative and play with the award-winning Collective Koppig from Presikhaaf.
Movies, food and drinks
You can come and enjoy the Lebanese film ‘Caramel’ and the Syrian film ‘Two Days’, both carefully selected by the Verre Binding film council. In the tea house we make room for sharing stories and serve snacks and drinks from the Vitanos Foundation.
Created and presented
togetherIn recent months, Arnhem makers Mirte Engelhard, Feilin Han, Merel Jansen and Rakesh Hanoeman have made various art installations together with asylum seekers’ centre residents that they are exhibiting. Let your creativity run wild and continue to build the artworks together with the makers.
Theatrical talk show
At 19.00, host Georgios Lazakis will take the audience on a dazzling show full of live performances, theatre and fashion made for and by asylum seekers.
Spectacular ending
Finally, we transform room 2 into a dance floor, where DJ MaHerrie teaches us the intricacies of dabke dancing. Will you keep dancing until the end?
The very first Verre binding Spring Festival for all Arnhemmers from here and far: come and see, taste, smell, hear and feel! And, don’t forget, join us! See you on April 13th!

A musical journey
This year, Verre binding is organizing a series of atmospheric living room and quay concerts on the COA boats on the Rijnkade. Intimate concerts with musicians from here and far, where you can relax to sounds from all over the world.
These concerts are organized by and for the residents of the Rijnkade and are private.
A musical journey
This year, Verre binding is organizing a series of atmospheric living room and quay concerts on the COA boats on the Rijnkade. Intimate concerts with musicians from here and far, where you can relax to sounds from all over the world.
These concerts are organized by and for the residents of the Rijnkade and are private.