November Music, in collaboration with Buma Cultuur, presents the full programme for NMConnects, the new networking and meet-up programme for creators and professionals in the contemporary music scene. The first edition will take place in ’s-Hertogenbosch on Saturday 21 November 2026. Featuring talks, creator sessions, showcases and meetings with experts from the music sector, NMConnects provides a space for the exchange of knowledge, inspiration and new collaborations. The full programme is now available on the November Music website.
Put together your own programme
NMConnects will take place on Saturday 21 November 2026 from 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm at Theater aan de Parade and the Azijnfabriek in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The programme is divided into three routes: Entry-level, Mid-career and Organisations, aimed at budding creators, established creators and professionals from cultural organisations. In addition, there are programme components that are open to everyone.
Using the timetable, participants can put together their own programme. They are free to choose between the various tracks, allowing them to tailor the afternoon to their interests and professional development.
From artistic development to current issues in the music sector
Martin Fondse and Anja Volk They will jointly host the opening and closing sessions of NMConnects. During a series of talks, creators and professionals will engage in discussion about their professional practice and the opportunities and challenges within the music sector.
For budding creators, the composer and presenter Anne-Maartje Lemereis A conversation with Arjan Linker, Igor and Roufaida. During the talk for mid-career creators, they discuss Thomas Azier, Elisabeth Hetherington and Saskia Venegas Aernouts their experiences, led by music journalist Hannah Pezzack.
The position and future of cultural organisations are also discussed. Led by Bert Palinckx, the participants include, amongst others, Zeno van den Broek and Ken Thomson engaging in dialogue with one another on current issues within the sector.
As well as the talks, there are creative workshops in which artists share their experiences, ideas and perspectives. Among others, Jonathan Bonny, Mees Siderius and Bec Plexus are taking part in the session for beginners. During the session for mid-career creators, they share Stephanie Pan, Martijn Buser and Thanasis Deligiannis their insights.
Showcases and meetings with experts
During the showcases, they will present Nawras Altaky, Yanna Pelser and Dimitra Sofroniou their work to fellow artists and professionals in the music industry. The three creators represent a variety of musical backgrounds and artistic perspectives.
At NMConnects | Meet the Experts Participants can engage directly with organisations from the cultural sector. Organisations present include Fonds Podiumkunsten, Platform ACCT, Nieuw Geneco, New Music NOW, the Kunstenbond and voordekunst. Creators and professionals can come here with questions about, amongst other things, funding, copyright, fair pay, entrepreneurship and the development of their professional practice.
“NMConnects is all about connecting, sharing knowledge and inspiring one another. We want to support creators and create a space where cultural partners and organisations can come together. Within the context of November Music, professional development, knowledge exchange and artistic inspiration come together naturally.”
– Marieke Hopman, artistic director of November Music
Networking and exploring the festival programme
After NMConnects has finished, participants can continue their discussions from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm during an optional networking dinner.
Anyone wishing to combine the afternoon with the November Music festival programme can opt for a combined ticket. In addition to entry to NMConnects and the dinner, this also includes entry to the Bosch Labyrinth and the Ambient Night. A reduced rate applies to participants under the age of 30.
Practical information
NMConnects in partnership with Buma Cultuur
Saturday 21 November 2026
Programme: 4.00–6.00 pm
Optional networking dinner: 6.00–7.30 pm
Theater aan de Parade and the Azijnfabriek
’s-Hertogenbosch
Further information and tickets:
www.novembermusic.net/nl/programma/nmconnects2026
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