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Research confirms vulnerable position of literary translators in the Netherlands and Flanders

 Literary translators in the Netherlands and Flanders are in an increasingly vulnerable position in the labour market. Factors such as the dominance of English, rising sales of foreign-language titles and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are having a significant impact on their already precarious situation. This is according to a qualitative study conducted by the Boekman Foundation on behalf of the... 

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Kiki Coumans wins biggest Dutch translation prize

Dr Elly Jaffé Prize of €40,000 for literary translator French - Dutch The Dr Elly Jaffé Prize 2024 for the best literary translation from French into Dutch has been awarded to Kiki Coumans. She receives the prize for her oeuvre and, in particular, for her translation of Zomer '80 by Marguerite Duras, which was published in 2022 by... 

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Monumental new entrance TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht opens 8 February

Renovated foyers, redesigned streets and new entrance open to public Utrecht gains an extraordinary cultural meeting place. On Vredenburgplein, TivoliVredenburg will open its doors to the public every day. The renovated foyers, the redesigned streets and the new entrance together form an architectural tribute to architect Herman Herzberger. During the day, from now on, there will be an almost daily free music programme here... 

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MARLOU STOLK NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR MAAS THEATRE AND DANCE

Marlou Stolk will be the new business director of Maas theatre and dance. From 1 April, she will take over from interim business director Winfred Voordendag and form the board of Maas theatre and dance with artistic director René Geerlings and interim artistic director Carole van Ditzhuyzen. Marlou has worked in the cultural sector for 30 years, largely in Rotterdam,... 

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The future plays at Delft Fringe Festival!

Enjoy new talent with personal performances throughout the city Delft, Monday 3 February - From 27 May to 9 June, Delft will be the stage for talented new makers for nine days. At 30 special locations in the city, 26 talents will surprise and move visitors with dance, theatre, music, cabaret and everything in between. The performances often tell very personal stories. Own... 

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Culture Council: Governance advisory committee launched

The Council for Culture has launched an advisory process on supervision in the cultural and creative sector. With its Governance Committee, the council is examining how internal supervision can be improved so that organisations can function sustainably and strengthen their position. The advice is expected to be presented around summer 2025. Why this advice? Supervision in the cultural... 

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Appointment of new member supervisory board Amsterdam Museum

Mels Huige has joined the supervisory board of the Amsterdam Museum. The Amsterdam Municipal Executive Board recently appointed the new member. Last week, the first meeting of the supervisory board took place in which Huige participated. Mels Huige (1978) was educated in Maastricht (Master in Business Economics) and Rotterdam (RSM Erasmus University) and... 

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Leonie Kuhlmann appointed business director at the NUT

Utrecht, 27 January - Leonie Kuhlmann will start as business director of NUT (Nieuw Utrechts Toneel) from 1 February. Kuhlmann brings with her a wealth of experience both inside and outside the theatre sector. She will apply her skills to NUT's strategic and organisational growth. Leonie Kuhlmann studied Administrative & Organisational Science and Teaching Theatre Making. She worked in recent years as... 

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International Holocaust research facility gets headquarters in the Netherlands

The international research facility European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI) was launched today as the European Research Infrastructure and will have its headquarters in the Netherlands. On 26 January, on the eve of the commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz 80 years ago, the inauguration ceremony took place at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The research infrastructure pools the available public... 

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Holland Festival brings unique stream of Armenian 'Bird of a thousand voices'

During Holland Festival 2024, The Bird of a Thousand Voices was performed at the Muziekgebouw. For those who could not be there then, or would like to see this special performance again, it is possible to watch the performance online (as a video on demand). The stream will be available from Friday 28 February 00:01 until Sunday 2 March 23:59. 'Phenomenal musicians, stunning storytelling and... 

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'Pioneering alliance for socially engaged art to address Europe's most pressing challenges'.

Launching a new alliance: The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts, a pioneering partnership of 11 leading European philanthropic foundations, launches this week to promote the power of socially engaged arts in driving meaningful social change across the continent. Progress in Europe Socially engaged art is vital to achieving the vision of the... 

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Agreement collective labour agreement for theatre and dance and music ensembles 2025-2026

On 2 December 2024, Kunstenbond and the Nederlandse Associatie voor Podiumkunsten (NAPK) reached an agreement in principle on the Collective Labour Agreement for Theatre and Dance for 2025 and 2026 and on the Collective Labour Agreement for Music Ensembles. Both collective agreements will run for two years: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026. Meanwhile, the constituencies of both social partners have also agreed to the CAO agreements.... 

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Marmoucha Orchestra in family concert series Groove Beast

In the family concert series Groove Beast, you will find out why some music makes you want to dance really hard or start tapping your foot. Together with MC Groove Beast and the band members, you will search for the groove. Sitting still is not an option, so jump, dance and clap along and unleash the beast in you.

Josine Gilissen strengthens management of Theatre Festival Boulevard

On 1 April 2025, Josine Gilissen will take office as director-director of Theatre Festival Boulevard and Stichting BosseNova in 's-Hertogenbosch. Together with Dana Kibbelaar, she will form the two-headed directorship of both organisations. Kibbelaar has held her role since 2022 and previously formed a duo with Tessa Smeulers, who stepped down after the 2024 edition. The Supervisory Board of Theatre Festival Boulevard has... 

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Nominees Playwriting Prize 2024

Which theatre text will be named the best Dutch-language work of 2023? The jury today announces the four nominations of the Toneelschrijfprijs 2024: BOG.2 by BOG, The Story of Travis by Esther Duysker, Tijd zal ons leren by Romana Vrede and Zanger zonder volk by Giovanni Brand. The Toneelschrijfprijs 2024 awards the writer of an original Dutch-language play first performed in 2023. The winner will be... 

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Minister Bruins signs culture covenants with fellow governments at Eurosonic Noorderslag

Minister Bruins (Education, Culture and Science) made agreements with provinces, municipalities and cultural regions[2] in nine[1] cultural covenants for the period 2025-2028. For the first time, all 12 provinces are represented in this. The covenants contain agreements between the ministry and the co-governments, based on the shared interest of culture, on joint responsibility for the culture sector and mutual cooperation on... 

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The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship at NIAS 2026: apply or nominate an artist!

This fellowship offers talented artists from all disciplines the opportunity to conduct 5 months of research in an international academic environment. A research proposal can be submitted from:15 January to 17 March 2025 12:00.More information The fellowship What is offered? The aim of this fellowship is to conduct an in-depth theoretical study of an artistic project, and then to elaborate... 

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Discover a vibrant programme at ZID Theatre during National Theatre Weekend!

From 24 to 26 January 2025, ZID Theatre will open its doors in the bustling Kolenkitbuurt neighbourhood. With an intimate stories on migration and resilience, a powerful multidisciplinary production on climate change, and a poignant solo performance on women's rights, this is the time to experience art that touches and inspires.

Discover a place where art and culture celebrate diversity, meet the creators, and be inspired by the fringe programme full of dialogue and connection!

Amazigh New Year

Welcome to this festive celebration of the Amazigh New Year, the beginning of Yennayer 2975. This special evening is dedicated to the rich and diverse culture of the Imazigh people, the original inhabitants of North Africa, with a special focus on the Amazigh regions of Morocco. The programme offers a unique blend of music, song and dance. Artists perform stories and traditions from different Amazigh regions, including the Rif, the Middle Atlas, the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas. These stories and traditions feature authentic Amazigh melodies, traditional rhythms and dances, which together bring to life the rich culture of the Imazigh people.

New Notes Amsterdam: concerts for the adventurous listener and new music lessons

Nieuwe Noten Amsterdam, the concert series for small-scale contemporary chamber music, will again bring leading musicians and brand new compositions to the Plein Theater and the Orgelpark in Amsterdam in 2025. With a programme full of concerts for the adventurous listener and new innovative music classes, Nieuwe Noten Amsterdam offers a place for audiences and makers alike. The concerts take place on Sunday afternoons and are preceded... 

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Amsterdam Museum opens exhibition on homelessness: "(T)homeless in the city"

The Amsterdam Museum presents a new exhibition highlighting homelessness in the city, titled "Collecting the City #5: (T)homeless in the city - Stories from the streets". The exhibition can be seen from 14 February to 1 June 2025 and is organised in the context of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. The changing face... 

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Model theatre contract renewed

The Nederlandse Associatie voor Podiumkunsten (NAPK) and the Authors' Union have agreed on adjustments to the Model Contract for writing a theatre text. The director of the NAPK and board members of the Auteursbond have just signed the new contract. The new version of the agreement incorporates recent developments in the regulations regarding the author's contract law, which the... 

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Public version of advice 'Access to culture' wins international design award

The public version of the advisory 'Access to culture; towards a new system in 2029' has won a gold International Creative Media Award. This award, in the "Visual Storytelling, Alternative Storytelling" category, recognises the creative and accessible presentation of the opinion, which focuses on the ideas of arts and culture for all. The award is presented by the International Editorial-Design &... 

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Historical exhibition shows women who shaped Amsterdam

More than a hundred women who made Amsterdam finally get a stage at the Amsterdam Museum. The exhibition 'Women of Amsterdam - an ode' tells their stories, from fishmongers to architects. A kettlewoman from 1796, a Turkish women's association from the 1970s and a contemporary transgender activist. These are just a few of the more than 100 women who will be exhibiting from 14... 

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One in seven authors experienced aggression or harassment last year

In a survey on aggression and harassment towards authors by Ipsos I&O commissioned by WritersSafe, 14% of authors said they had experienced one or more incidents in the past year. Half of these have even experienced multiple incidents. The majority faced verbal aggression (12%). Authors face by far the most verbal... 

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