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Concert Agenda

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Pencil these Dates in....

Billy TK Senior (NZ)

Hot Water (SA) - Oct

Flip Grater (NZ)

Dead Alphabet (SA)

Emeralds and Greenstone (NZ)

Parlotones (SA)

Springbok Nude Girls (SA)

Anzac Amsterdam Fiets pub crawl/toch

Hog Hogiddy Hog (SA)

Pacific Curls - (New Zealand Maori/Pacific/Celtic)

Arno Carstens (SA)

Six60 (NZ)

Reo & Tohu & Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal (NZ)

Anika Moa (NZ)

King Kapisi (NZ)

Maisey Rika, Tama Waipara with J.J Rika on guitar (NZ)

Starseed (SA)

Katchafire (NZ)

David Fourier (SA)

Karma (SA)

Emerald & Greenstone (NZ)

Minuit (NZ)

Futuresound (SA)

Maitreya & Baby Sitters Club (NZ)

Hannah Howes (NZ) - July

King Kapisi (NZ)

The Feelers (NZ)

Shihad (NZ)

The Mamaku Project (NZ)

BritSoc 90th Anniversary Celebration

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200

BritSoc is celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 1920’s style so let’s dress up!

Come and join the celebration on Sunday 3rd October at Heeren Van Amstel between 16:00 and 21:00. We'll have live music from the Dixie jazz band 'A piece of Cake'. At 18:00 our Honorary President The British Consul John Cameron-Webb and our esteemed Chairman Stephen Huyton will say a few words to mark the occasion

Dress Code: 20’s style or Lounge Suits and Party Dresses.

Entrance will be FREE for all current paid up members of BritSoc who register to attend beforehand with email address britsoc@hotmail.nl. 10 Euros for Non-Members and unregistered Members to be paid on the door.

Entrance covers a welcome glass of Prosecco and warm snacks during the evening. There will be a cash bar.

Free for pre-registered members, 10 Euros non-members

http://www.britsoc.nl/index.php?id=9#l453

Bride Flight book launch

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

Announcing the launch of Bride Flight by author Marieke van der Pol,

translated from the Dutch by Colleen Higgins.

Bride Flight, set in both the Netherlands and New Zealand, is an epic story of chance meetings, romantic intrigue, and pioneering women. It is a bittersweet novel, filled with passion and longing, that lingers long after the last page.

WHEN: Friday evening, June 17, 2011

WHERE: The ABC Treehut

(enter through the American Book Center)

Lange Poten 23, 2511 CM The Hague

TIME: 6 to 9 pm; program starts at 6:30

Join us for the evening, or just drop in for a drink and a chat and have your book signed by the author and the translator.

His Excellency George Troup, New Zealand Ambassador to the Netherlands, will be our honored guest, and will open the event at 6:30 pm. This will be followed by short readings from Bride Flight by Dutch author Marieke van der Pol and American translator Colleen Higgins, and a question-and-answer session.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the New Zealand Embassy in The Hague and fortyfour degrees (www.fortyfourdegrees.nl) for generously contributing wonderful New Zealand wines for the occasion.

Questions?

Feel free to contact us at brideflightnovel@gmail.com

You can also find us on Facebook.

Press release for Bride Flight book launch on June 17, 2011

(including invitation, synopsis, and reviews).

Review copies available upon request, as well as author interviews.

For more information, please send an email to brideflightnovel@gmail.com

Please read on below to learn more about Bride Flight.

Bride Flight

Marieke van der Pol

* Announcing the debut novel from Marieke van der Pol,

translated from the Dutch by Colleen Higgins *

Paperback edition March 2011, Portobello Books, London

It is 1953, and the last great transcontinental air race from London to New Zealand is about to take place. Ada, Marjorie, and Esther each have their own reasons for wanting to leave the post-war hardships of Europe behind, and as they board their KLM flight – the only passenger plane taking part – they are preparing themselves for the new lives that lie ahead. Before it has even left the runway, their plane is known as the “bride flight.” Many of the passengers are young women, filled with hope and anticipation, flying out to join their fiancés on the other side of the world.

Also on board, and traveling alone, is Frank. Frank exerts a dramatic and lasting influence on each of them, Ada, Marjorie, and Esther, and his actions and influence change the course of their lives forever, and link them in ways they do not know or understand until many, many years later. It is only when the women meet again, at Frank’s funeral, that they learn each other’s stories for the first time. And it is only then that they realize how closely their lives have been bound over the years, and the lasting impact of a chance meeting with one man.

Bride Flight is an epic story of chance meetings, romantic intrigue, and pioneering women. It is a bittersweet novel, filled with passion and longing, that lingers long after the last page.

***

MARIEKE VAN DER POL was born in Amsterdam in 1953, and graduated from the Amsterdam Drama School in 1979. After working as an actress, she began writing screenplays in 1992. She wrote the movie adaptation of the novel De Tweeling (The Twin Girls) by Tessa de Loo, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2004. She then wrote the original screenplay for the acclaimed Dutch movie, Bride Flight, released in Holland in 2008; this screenplay was the starting point of her first novel. Marieke van der Pol lives in Amsterdam, and has one daughter. She is available for interview.

Translator Colleen Higgins lives and works in her adopted country of the Netherlands, and also spends time in her native state of Minnesota in the USA.

http://www.portobellobooks.com/page/3012/Bride-Flight/6550

Reviews

Bride Flight

Marieke Van der Pol

“Marieke van der Pol has a talent for meticulously detailed characterisation, which, together with an assiduous translation by Colleen Higgins, bring these three women to life. The author weaves a rich, vivid story exploring the intersections of luck and disposition that make up the course of a life … It is the subtle emotional and psychological journeys – and the shackles impeding women from moving on – that provide the greatest engagement here”

Anita Sethi, Independent on Sunday (April 18, 2010)

“In this evocative period piece, 60 emigrants are aboard a historic KLM flight in 1953, many of them joining their fiancés in New Zealand”

Waterstone’s Books Quarterly (April 1, 2010)

“Van der Pol captures the heady excitement of the last great transcontinental air race from London to New Zealand”

Big Issue in the North (March 22, 2010)

Fat Freddys Drop @ The Hague Jazz Festival

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

In June 2011 the sixth edition of The Hague Jazz will take place; the most beautiful and intimate jazz festival of the Netherlands. In a short amount of time The Hague Jazz has grown to be one of the bigger jazz festivals in Europe and received a permanent position between large national and international events.

Fat Freddys Drop will perform on the “A-Train” stage on the Friday night 17th/Saturday morningt starting 00:15 and ending 01:45.

It was inevitable for The Hague Jazz to expand this year, not only will it take place at a new location, the Kyocera Stadium The Hague, it will also last a day longer: Friday the 17th , Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of June. Preceded by a festive opening with a performance by Grace Jones on Wednesday the 15th of June and the usual The Hague Jazz Warming Up with free performances throughout the city on Thursday the 16th of June.

http://www.thehaguejazz.com/

Program

http://www.thehaguejazz.com/en/festival/programma

Tickets

http://www.thehaguejazz.com/en/festival/buy-tickets

Prime Circle (SA)

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Prime Circle is a South African rock band success story. They’ve gone from a rehearsal room in the small town of Witbank, to one of South Africa’s most popular and talked about bands since their formation in 2001.

The band have shared the stage with major international acts including Metallica, The Rasmus, Simple Plan, Live, Collective Soul, Paul Rogers (Bad Company), Annie Lennox, India Arie, Katie Melua, and Will Smith & also performed at Nelson Mandela’s 46664 concert in 2005.

Recently snatched the Beste International Breakthrough Act crown at MK Awards beating Locnville, Jack Parow, Die Antwoord and The Parlotones.

Prime Circle – Biografie

PRIME CIRCLE is Suid Afrika se grootste rock-groep. Vanjaar is hul tiende jaar in die bedryf en dit lyk asof daar net geen keer aan dié ouens is nie.

Vroeer vanjaar het PRIME CIRCLE die “Beste Internasionale Deurbraak” by die MK Toekennings gewen. Ross Learmonth, die hoofsanger en die ander groeplede –

Dirk Bisschoff, Marco Gomes, Dale Schnettler en Neil Breytenbach het kompetisie soos Locnville, Jack Parow, Die Antwoord en The Parlotones in hierdie kategorie uitgestof.

“Die MK-toekennings word deur aanhangers se stemme bepaal – die feit dat hulle die tyd geneem het om vir ons te stem, wys net weereens hoe belangrik hulle in PRIME CIRCLE se loopbaan is,” sê Learmonth.

Deesdae is dit algemeen om albums as wêreldgehalte te bestempel – en gewoonlik is die kool op die ou einde nie die sous werd nie. Maar, as ‘n mens van PRIME CIRCLE se nuutste album, Jekyll & Hyde praat, is die kool beslis die sous werd! Die album se verkope het alreeds die platinumkerf verby gesteek sedert dit uitgrereik is.

Boonop is die album vanjaar vir nie minder nie as ses SAMA-toekennings (Suid-Afrikaanse Musiektoekennings) benoem. Boonop is die trefferenkelspeler, Breathing, van dié album benoem as beste liedjie van die jaar. “Dis ‘n besondere eer om vir al hierdie SAMA-toekennings benoem te wees – in besonder ‘Liedjie van die Jaar”, juis omdat die nominante deur publieke stem aangewys word”, sê Learmonth. “Ons poog om altyd met ons gehoor te praat deur ons lirieke en musiek, en ons sing altyd oor ons persoonlike ervaringe. Ons glo dit is waarom ons aanhangers vir ons gestem het.”

www.primecircle.co.za

www.bitterzoet.nl

Doors 20:00

predoor tickets 8,00

pre door tickets contact - info@homegrown-events.com or from Bitterzoet ticket link: -

https://v1.paylogic.nl/frontoffice/?command=paymentMenu&merchantModuleID=48758

door tickets 12,00

Van Coke Kartel (SA)

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Just two years after their first release, Van Coke Kartel returned in March 2010 with a third full-length album - Skop, Skiet en Donner. This album followed on the group’s 2009 SAMA-winning release, Waaksaam & Wakker and once again confirmed Van Coke Kartel as a unique phenomenon on the Afrikaans music landscape.

Francois Van Coke and Wynand Myburgh grew up in Bellville together, and have shared their love for making music for as many years as they have been friends. They have played together in many bands over the years, of which Fokofpolisiekar is the best known.

In 2007 Fokofpolisiekar took a break. This break offered Van Coke and Myburgh the opportunity to bring Van Coke Kartel to life, and to focus on their shared musical interests – honest, no-nonsense rock performed with an unequalled intensity, through which to convey their take on life.

Since the release of Skop, Skiet & Donner, Jedd Kossew (lead guitar) and Jason Oosthuizen (drums) have become full time members of Van Coke Kartel. In August 2010, Jason Oosthuizen won the SA’s fastest drummer competition and thus proved himself as a musical force to be reckoned with on the SA Music scene.

www.vancokekartel.co.za

http://www.winston.nl/

Doors 20:00

predoor tickets 4,00

pre door tickets contact - info@homegrown-events.com

door tickets 7,00

Queens Day 2011

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Orange Party boat for Party people. We have hired the same boat for the last 8 years and it works a gem. Good tunes, DJ’s & amazing sound system and like minded people make it a memorable day (8 hours from 1200 till 2000). Here are a couple of pictures to give you an idea. For 2011 we will have 2 party boats.

Get ready to board the boat that will rock!

Departing from either outside Squash City (Prinsengracht) or behind the Europarking at 1200 (TBC). We promise to make you forget that the rest of the world exists for more than 8 hours!!

We'll blast the scenic canals of Amsterdam with around 8,000 watts of sound system. With space for only 100 people (2 boats), be sure to confirm your place in good time....

The line-up for the day includes the confirmed DJ Waldo & DJ Ivan (like previous years)

Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Time 12:00-20 :00
Pick-up: in front of Squash City or Europarking in Amsterdam Centre (TBC)
City/Town: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Entrance: 70 Euro.
Remember to bring your own drinks ;-)

If you have any questions feel free to send an email to the same address or call 06-30671455

The Southern Clans Fiets Crawl

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

We’re proud to announce the first Southern Clans Fiets Crawl (Sanzas - South African/New Zealand/Australian) Amsterdam Fiets Pub Crawl/toch!

Being far from the motherland, this is a chance for Sanzas, friends of Sanzas and Sanzas-wannabes to join together for some good ‘ol southern hemisphere camaraderie, banter and fun.

So grab your bike, or jump on the back of a mates, and meet us at 3pm at the start location on (TBC). The route will be confirmed a few days beforehand... and included will be a mandatory pie-eating stop! We are currently talking to a number of bars about drink specials and shots - if you have any suggestions/requests for a particular bar to be included, post it on the wall below and we’ll see what we can do. We’ll probably finish somewhere between 8pm-10pm... but no doubt there will be plenty of people wanting to kick on.

So please RSVP so we can let the bars know how many people to expect... and do feel free to invite other good sports along for the fun.

And remember, it’s not about binge drinking, being a dickhead, being a menace on your bike or making fun of the Dutch... (ok, maybe scrap that last one) so let’s aim to have a fun, safe and awesome event.

Hot Water (South Africa) with Billy TK Senior (New Zealand) as support @ Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam, Saturday 1 October

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Springboks v All Blacks…potential Rugby World Cup final match up…

Hot Water (South Africa) with Billy TK Senior (New Zealand) as support - Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam, Saturday 1 October

Hot Water is a multicultural band from Cape Town and are producing cheerful, swinging African jive-music. Absolutely feel good sounds!!

To get the vibe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1T4sZXfZRo

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=275142045845994

Billy TK Senior has been wooing NZ audiences since the 60s with bands such as The Sinners, Human Instinct & Powerhouse.

1996 saw him on stage in Auckland playing with Carlos Santana. 2002 he was a headliner at WOMAD. These days he performs regular gigs around NZ with such artists as Billy TK Junior and Emma Paki.

His music still reflects his early influences of Hendrix, Santana & McLaughlin and every time he plays the young people are gobsmacked and the oldies relive the past.

http://www.wordworx.co.nz/BillyTK.htm

Predoor tickets 7,00 – contact info@homegrown-events.com
Door 12,00

Op 01 Oktober staat Hot Water in Winston Kingdom!

Hot Water is een multiculturele band uit Kaapstad / Zuid Afrika en maken leuke, opzwepende Afrikaanse jive - liedjes. Absoluut feelgood muziek!

Arno Carstens (SA)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Carstens is an award-winning South African singer-songwriter and guitarist currently based between Cape Town and London.

During his career as the lead singer of South Africa's favourite rock band The Springbok Nude Girls, and subsequently as a solo artist, Arno has released 7 studio albums and had 18 top ten singles. He has won 5 South African Music Awards and shared the stage with legends of the music world.

Arno has performed on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, has appeared at Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling and has supported the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul Weller, The Police, Simple Minds and Meat Loaf on European tours.

The Time of Your Life with New Zealand's most beautiful story fairy TANYA BATT

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Tanya Batt, Nieuw Zeelands meest gevierde verhalen vertelster, keert terug naar Den Haag met vier vrolijke en spannende voorstellingen van 20 – 22 Mei

Lang lang geleden, nog lang voordat de tijd in klokken verpakt was, toen magie nog makkeljker te vinden was, toen was er een verhaal..... een verhaal dat zo mooi was dat het rechtstreeks naar je hart ging en je luidkeels deed lachen!

Is jouw vader een drakendoder? Heb je ooit in de lucht gevist naar iets wat je echt heel erg graag wilde hebben? Hoe gevaarlijk is het om te shoppen en wanneer is het het allerbelangrijkste moment in je leven? Daar ga je allemaal meer over weten als je in mei in het centrum van den Haag komt naar de tuin van de kapel van Barth aan de Browuersgracht .

Tanya is een levende legende onder de verhalen vertellers – haar talent, plezier en enthousiasme zijn limietloos. Zij inspireert tot het betreden van een magische wereld van woord en geluid. Haar jonge - en minder jonge - publiek zit vastgenageld aan hun stoel te luisteren.

Voorstellingen: 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 uur -

Locatie: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

 Ook zal Tanya Batt op 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 hrs in de Kapel van Barth

Reserveren voor beide voorstellingen: www.theenglishtheatre.nl of T 06 300 500 18
The Time of Your Life Deur open vanaf 14.00 uur Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups, een gewaagde voorstelling voor volwassenen, spelen.
Tanya Batt, Doyenne of Supreme story-telling in The Hague for 4 heart-stopping, spine tingling shows…May 21 – 22, 2011

Once Upon a Time, long, long ago before time was caught and put into clocks, when magic was easier to find, there was a story…. A story so sharp it pierces your heart and makes you shriek with delight and laughter.

Is your Dad a dragon catcher? Have you ever tried fishing in the sky for something you really love? How dangerous can shopping be and when is the most important time of your life? Learn these secrets and more in May in the centre of The Hague in the garden chapel of Barth.

Tanya is quite simply a legend among storytellers – her talents, joy and enthusiasm are

boundless and she inspires all to enter a magical world of words and sound. Both children and adults shine as they sit enraptured by story and music.

Performances: 21 & 22 May @ 15.00 hrs -

Location: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

 Also to be performed by Tanya Batt on 21 & 22 May @ 20.30 hrs in de Kapel van Barth

Reservations for both shows: www.theenglishtheatre.nl or T 06 300 500 18
The Time of Your Life Doors open as from 14.00 hrs Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups a daring performance for adults
A note from Tanya -

For the last twenty years I have worked retelling traditional stories and sharing them with thousands of children all over the world. This is my first collection of original stories. In these stories, classic characters of the „onder tale‟- dragons, pirate princesses, faeries and monsters are fused with modern life, creating a world of magical realism. At the heart of this world is the imaginative life of the child

See www.imagined-worlds.net for more information on Tanya, her CDs and books

"
Tanya Batt is a Spell Binder. In all my years of telling and listening to stories I have never heard anyone who can match her. Only a few story-tellers can send shivers of joy up a child’s spine: Tanya Batt is the best of those who can." Paul Jennings, author and story-teller
The matinees are suitable for children aged 3 and upward. All children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Delicious and healthy snacks and drinks will be available following the performance. Book via the ticket shop at www.theenglishtheatre.nl There will also be two shows for adults entitled Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups on Friday May 20 and Saturday May 21 at 20.30. see news release 2

Information hereunder not for publication/ Onderstaande informatie niet voor publicatie

For interviews, photos and more information on Tanya and shows: Kathy Voyles 06 24215449 or email Kathy@kidsinthecity.org.

Useful sites: www.imagined-worlds.net www.kidsinthecity.org

www.theenglishtheatre.nl - Facebook.com/TheEnglishTheatre - Twitter.com/EnglishTheatre

Waitangi Day (New Zealand day) Concert of kiwis for kiwis & friends of Aotearoa

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Been an up & down last 12 months in NZ...first the Pike River mine blast, then the tragic Christchurch Earth Quake...but then the mighty All Blacks suceeded in bringing back the Rugby World Cup after 24 long years..what a way to finish the year!

Definitely a Waitangi Day concert is a good reason for kiwis & friends of Aotearoa to come together & enjoy. We have Nick Hohepa coming all the way from Hamburg especially, plus local favourite Mike Berry, to join him. Also new arrivals in from Christchurch, Naomi Ferguson & Alex van den Broek with their 'jazzy/folk/pop' kiwi tunes. Also, DJ Snowy will also be spinning.

NICK HOHEPA
Nick Hohepa was born in Napier, New Zealand, and music has always been his biggest passion.
He taught himself to play guitar, drums and even tried the saxophone.
He’s recorded and released five singles and videos over the past three years and also released his first self-funded EP in New Zealand and Europe in 2010. Based in Hamburg, Germany where he performed shows and receives airplays for all of his songs at major radio stations all over the country.
Reactions from his new-found fans in Germany include:
“Nick’s soft voice feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter's day drinking a glass of red wine sitting by the fire – to be precise it is beautiful and I want more.”
“A song which gives me goose bumps. I found it very hard to get his music out of my head after listening to it.”
www.nickhohepa.com

Mike Berry
www.myspace.com/mikeyblive

Naomi Ferguson & Alex van den Broek

www.naomijoy.co.nz

Doors open 1900
tickets pre door 6,00 - contact info@homegrown-events.com
at door 8,00

Kiwi pies will be on sale, will have raffles with lots of yummy kiwi prizes.

Flight of the Conchords Marathon

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Flight of the Conchords marathon, all the episodes, on May 22nd!

It will take place at Filmhuis Cavia, a small cinema in Amsterdam. Wild Moa Pies will serve lunch and dinner, and additional snacks, mostly pies, can be bought during the whole day. There is a small bar at the cinema where drinks can be bought. The ticket price + lunch and dinner is €14. It starts at 10.30am and reservations can be made at: info@filmhuiscavia.nl

Fokofpolisiekar & Van Coke Kartel (SA)

Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Fokofpolisiekar is based in Cape Town, South Africa

The 5 piece rock outfit consists of Francois van Coke (lead vocals), Hunter Kennedy (guitar), Johnny de Ridder (lead guitar), Wynand Myburgh (bass) and Jaco Venter (drums)

Fokofpolisiekar is currently one of SA's biggest rock acts. Their explosive performances combined with their distinctive style and fine tuned marketing campaigns have packed out venues nationwide.

They have become a household name in SA due to the controversy generated around them in the media. Although branded by many conventional South Africans as the bad boys of Afrikaans rock, they have also been noticed by Afrikaans literary circles for the intelligent conveyance of their honest and straightforward lyrics. Their success and popularity among both fans and the media alike shows that they have more substance and impact than just an outrageous name. ( Translate: Fuck off police car )

Fokofpolisiekar fans range from teenagers, students, working class and even like minded parents. Both the Afrikaans and English markets enjoy their music. They have headlined at all major festivals and venues nationwide over the past few years.

Fokofpolisiekar en Van Coke Kartel is huidiglik twee van Suid-Afrika se gewildste en beroemste rock bands. Hulle is oppad na Amsterdam om die Hollandse gehoor weg te blaas met die opwindendste live ervaring nog te siene op hierdie verhoog.

Van Coke Kartel het die toekenning vir Beste Live Act by hierdie jaar se MK Awards gewen en Fokofpolisiekar is op menigde geleenthede as Beste Plaaslike Live Band benoem. Tussen hierdie twee bands is elke noemenswaardige toekenning in Suid Afrika al gewen en albei neem die media oor met uitgebreide lugtyd en dekking oor alle platforme. Dit is duidelik om te sien dat Fokofpolisiekar en Van Coke Kartel ŉ onvergeetlike en onmisbare live ervaring bied.

www.bitterzoet.nl

www.fokofpolisiekar.co.za

www.vancokekartel.co.za

Doors 20:00

predoor tickets 10,00

pre door tickets contact - info@homegrown-events.com or from Bitterzoet ticket link

https://v1.paylogic.nl/frontoffice/?command=paymentMenu&merchantModuleID=48756

http://www.bitterzoet.nl

door tickets 15,00

The Time of Your Life with New Zealand's most beautiful story fairy TANYA BATT

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Tanya Batt, Nieuw Zeelands meest gevierde verhalen vertelster, keert terug naar Den Haag met vier vrolijke en spannende voorstellingen van 20 – 22 Mei

Lang lang geleden, nog lang voordat de tijd in klokken verpakt was, toen magie nog makkeljker te vinden was, toen was er een verhaal..... een verhaal dat zo mooi was dat het rechtstreeks naar je hart ging en je luidkeels deed lachen!

Is jouw vader een drakendoder? Heb je ooit in de lucht gevist naar iets wat je echt heel erg graag wilde hebben? Hoe gevaarlijk is het om te shoppen en wanneer is het het allerbelangrijkste moment in je leven? Daar ga je allemaal meer over weten als je in mei in het centrum van den Haag komt naar de tuin van de kapel van Barth aan de Browuersgracht .

Tanya is een levende legende onder de verhalen vertellers – haar talent, plezier en enthousiasme zijn limietloos. Zij inspireert tot het betreden van een magische wereld van woord en geluid. Haar jonge - en minder jonge - publiek zit vastgenageld aan hun stoel te luisteren.

Voorstellingen: 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 uur -

Locatie: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

 Ook zal Tanya Batt op 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 hrs in de Kapel van Barth

Reserveren voor beide voorstellingen: www.theenglishtheatre.nl of T 06 300 500 18
The Time of Your Life Deur open vanaf 14.00 uur Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups, een gewaagde voorstelling voor volwassenen, spelen.
Tanya Batt, Doyenne of Supreme story-telling in The Hague for 4 heart-stopping, spine tingling shows…May 21 – 22, 2011

Once Upon a Time, long, long ago before time was caught and put into clocks, when magic was easier to find, there was a story…. A story so sharp it pierces your heart and makes you shriek with delight and laughter.

Is your Dad a dragon catcher? Have you ever tried fishing in the sky for something you really love? How dangerous can shopping be and when is the most important time of your life? Learn these secrets and more in May in the centre of The Hague in the garden chapel of Barth.

Tanya is quite simply a legend among storytellers – her talents, joy and enthusiasm are

boundless and she inspires all to enter a magical world of words and sound. Both children and adults shine as they sit enraptured by story and music.

Performances: 21 & 22 May @ 15.00 hrs -

Location: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

 Also to be performed by Tanya Batt on 21 & 22 May @ 20.30 hrs in de Kapel van Barth

Reservations for both shows: www.theenglishtheatre.nl or T 06 300 500 18
The Time of Your Life Doors open as from 14.00 hrs Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups a daring performance for adults
A note from Tanya -

For the last twenty years I have worked retelling traditional stories and sharing them with thousands of children all over the world. This is my first collection of original stories. In these stories, classic characters of the „onder tale‟- dragons, pirate princesses, faeries and monsters are fused with modern life, creating a world of magical realism. At the heart of this world is the imaginative life of the child

See www.imagined-worlds.net for more information on Tanya, her CDs and books

"
Tanya Batt is a Spell Binder. In all my years of telling and listening to stories I have never heard anyone who can match her. Only a few story-tellers can send shivers of joy up a child’s spine: Tanya Batt is the best of those who can." Paul Jennings, author and story-teller
The matinees are suitable for children aged 3 and upward. All children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Delicious and healthy snacks and drinks will be available following the performance. Book via the ticket shop at www.theenglishtheatre.nl There will also be two shows for adults entitled Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups on Friday May 20 and Saturday May 21 at 20.30. see news release 2

Information hereunder not for publication/ Onderstaande informatie niet voor publicatie

For interviews, photos and more information on Tanya and shows: Kathy Voyles 06 24215449 or email Kathy@kidsinthecity.org.

Useful sites: www.imagined-worlds.net www.kidsinthecity.org

www.theenglishtheatre.nl - Facebook.com/TheEnglishTheatre - Twitter.com/EnglishTheatre

Christchurch Earthquake Fund Raising Concert

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

You will all be aware of the tragic earthquake that hit Christchurch on Tuesday 22nd February.

The earthquake was magnitude 6.3 and struck at a depth of 5km, 10km south-east of Christchurch CBD.

The quake has caused widespread devastation with Emergency services have reporting hundred of deaths, thousands injured with extensive structural damage to buildings.

Early estimates are that it will cost in excess of NZ$ 30 Billion to rebuild the city and many are talking about abandoning Christchurch. There are nearly 1000 central office blocks that will need to be demolished with 10,000 home condemned.

‘We may be witnessing New Zealand's darkest day."

We as Netherlands based Kiwis and friends of NZ need to come together to raise funds for this terrible tragedy & we will do this with kiwi musicians etc for a nice concert/party and have fund raising activities (raffles/Auctions etc) during the evening.

Doors 19:30

Finishes 03:00

http://www.macysamsterdam.nl/

Amstelveenseweg 266 (Haarlemmermeerstation)
1075 XV Amsterdam

http://www.facebook.com/?bcsi_scan_B983C6616498567B=doWdofPSRc7hiOruMRVxJfOFFn4cAAAAO8tLCA==#!/event.php?eid=108539969226084

All funds derived from the concert will be donated to the Salvation Army/Red Cross.

At times like this, it is hard to be away from home, friends and family. We therefore want to ensure that you have as much up to date information as possible, that you know where and how to donate to the relief funds, and assure you that there are thousands of other New Zealanders who are also away from home and are sharing your concern and grief.

How to donate to the appeal within New Zealand

Banks:
-    BNZ: Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal, online or at BNZ branches, with no transaction fees charged on donations: 02-0500-0982004-000
-    ASB: Christchurch Earthquake Support Fund in ASB branches or online: 12-3205-0146808-00
-    Westpac: Westpac Canterbury Care Fund, which is in partnership with the Salvation Army, either at branches nationwide or to the account number 03-0207-0617331-00
-    ANZ/National: Canterbury Earthquake Appeal, online bank account: 06-0869-0548507-00

Other:
-    Vodafone users can donate to the Red Alert Canterbury Earthquake Appeal by texting "Quake" to 333 to make a $3 donation to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal

Social media sites

•    Twitter
-    find information by searching #eqnz
-    @safeinchch tells you who is confirmed safe & well in Christchurch

•    Facebook:
-    You can follow and interact with this group:
     Supporting Christchurch Earthquake 22-02-2011

ANZAC DAY REMEMBRANCE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

ANZAC DAY

Monday 25 April 2011

The New Zealand and Australian Ambassadors to the Netherlands

Mr George Troup and Ms Lydia Morton

invite you to commemorate ANZAC Day with them

and members of the New Zealand and Australian communities

in the Netherlands.

ANZAC DAY

REMEMBRANCE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

8.00 AM SHARP, MONDAY 25 APRIL 2011

AT THE COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES SECTION

WESTDUIN CEMETERY

OCKENBURGSTRAAT 27

THE HAGUE

Breakfast will be offered at the New Zealand Residence, Schouwweg 107, Wassenaar,

immediately after the ceremony.

*For security reasons: NO BACKPACKS, please*

Bus transport: departing Den Haag Centraal Station at 7.15 am to Cemetery – from Cemetery going to the Residence in Wassenaar – Depart Residence at 10.30am returning to Den Haag Centraal Station by 11.00 am, will be available for a cost of €5 per person.

(Limited places available)

If you would like to attend, please RSVP before 17 April,

indicating the number of people attending the service and the breakfast,

and whether you wish to reserve a seat on the bus, to:

nzemb3@xs4all.nl

tel: 070-306 6978

Bedtimes Stories for Grown-ups with New Zealand Earth Quake Fund Raising Auction & Raffles

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Tanya Batt, Nieuw Zeelands meest gevierde verhalen vertelster, keert terug in Den Haag tussen 20 en 22 mei 2011met vier spannende voorstellingen Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups... luistert u goed, want dit is helemaal anders dan wat er ooit aan u is voorgelezen! Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups Deur open vanaf 20.00 uur. Na de voorstelling is de bar geopend en kunt u Tanya Batt ontmoeten. The Time of Your Life spelen.

Kruip in bed met de onvoorstel(spel)bare Tanya Batt voor een spannende avond met heerlijke, grappige, sterke en gedurfde verhalen vanuit de hele wereld. Een avond met een lach, rode oortjes en misschien zelfs een traan. Bovendien ontvangt iedere vrouw in het publiek een leuke goody-bag van Marlies Dekkers.

Tanya Batt is voor deze voorstellingen – spannend maar beeldschoon - gekleed door Marlies Dekkers. Na afloop van de beide voorstellingen zal er een veiling plaatsvinden waarbij Marlies Dekkers setjes onder de hamer zullen gaan. De inkomsten hiervan zullen via The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal (www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/) gedoneerd worden aan de slachtoffers van de aardbevingen die onlangs (ook) Nieuw Zeeland troffen.

Voorstellingen: 20 & 21 mei @ 20.30 uur -

Locatie: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

Ook zal Tanya Batt op 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 hrs in de Kapel van Barth de kindervoorstelling

Reserveren voor beide voorstellingen: www.theenglishtheatre.nl of T 06 300 500 18

Tanya Batt, Doyenne of Supreme story-telling in The Hague for 4 heart-stopping, spine tingling shows on May 21 – 22, 2011

Bed time stories for Grown ups…

Get in between the sheets with the fabulously un-frocked Tanya Batt for a steamingly entertaining night of riveting and risqué stories from around the world….An evening of rollicking great good fun with tall tales. Tanya will have you riveted to your seat with sheer joy. Book for a night you won’t forget. Every woman in the audience will receive a Marlies Dekkers’ goody bag on the night.

Ms Batt’s will be dressed by the famous lingerie label, Marlies Dekkers. Following each night’s performance another set of Marlies Dekkers’ special lingerie will be auctioned off in aid of the earthquake victims in and around Christchurch, New Zealand. Proceeds will go to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal (www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/). Performances:

20 & 21 May @ 20.30 hrs -

Location: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

Also to be performed by Tanya: 21 & 22 May @ 15.00 hrs –

Reservations for both shows: www.theenglishtheatre.nl or T 06 300 500 18

"

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Information hereunder not for publication/ Onderstaande informatie niet voor publicatie

For interviews, photos and more information on Tanya and shows: Kathy Voyles 06 24215449 or email Kathy@kidsinthecity.org.

Useful sites: www.imagined-worlds.net www.kidsinthecity.org www.theenglishtheatre.nl - Facebook.com/TheEnglishTheatre - Twitter.com/EnglishTheatre

quite unlike any you have ever heard before! Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups Doors open: 20.00 hrs After the performance drinks are being served and one can meet Tanya Batt The Time of Your Life - show for children from 3 till 99! From raucous laughter to tears, Tanya Batt shamelessly took us all there. Magical and entertaining…"Gretchen Goldwater, Waiheke Island New Zealand

Australia Fair Foundation

Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The Australia Fair Foundation is a completely based on volunteers organisation, all deeply mad about Australia and trying to promote Australia (and New Zealand) by organising an annual Fair.

Coming May will be our 5th Fair (started in 2006) giving our visitors (1000-1500) a complete "Downunder experience" without travelling 30 hours !

At the fair you can find information about travelling, clothes, food (Moa pies!!), souvenirs, culture, 4WD, workshops, aussie beer and a BBQ and much much more.

Theme this year is: aussie tracks/kiwi tracks

Different 'trackers' (people who have travelled a special part of Australia or New Zealand or in a 'strange' way, like per bike) will tell their story to visitors.

Please have a look at our website: www.australiafair.nl

Sponsored by Qantas, Going Downunder Magazine and Helicon Studies and last but not least supported by the Australian Embassy in the Netherlands.

Bedtimes Stories for Grown-ups

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Tanya Batt, Nieuw Zeelands meest gevierde verhalen vertelster, keert terug in Den Haag tussen 20 en 22 mei 2011met vier spannende voorstellingen Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups... luistert u goed, want dit is helemaal anders dan wat er ooit aan u is voorgelezen! Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups Deur open vanaf 20.00 uur. Na de voorstelling is de bar geopend en kunt u Tanya Batt ontmoeten. The Time of Your Life spelen.

Kruip in bed met de onvoorstel(spel)bare Tanya Batt voor een spannende avond met heerlijke, grappige, sterke en gedurfde verhalen vanuit de hele wereld. Een avond met een lach, rode oortjes en misschien zelfs een traan. Bovendien ontvangt iedere vrouw in het publiek een leuke goody-bag van Marlies Dekkers.

Tanya Batt is voor deze voorstellingen – spannend maar beeldschoon - gekleed door Marlies Dekkers. Na afloop van de beide voorstellingen zal er een veiling plaatsvinden waarbij Marlies Dekkers setjes onder de hamer zullen gaan. De inkomsten hiervan zullen via The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal (www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/) gedoneerd worden aan de slachtoffers van de aardbevingen die onlangs (ook) Nieuw Zeeland troffen.

Voorstellingen: 20 & 21 mei @ 20.30 uur -

Locatie: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

Ook zal Tanya Batt op 21 & 22 mei @ 15.00 hrs in de Kapel van Barth de kindervoorstelling

Reserveren voor beide voorstellingen: www.theenglishtheatre.nl of T 06 300 500 18

Tanya Batt, Doyenne of Supreme story-telling in The Hague for 4 heart-stopping, spine tingling shows on May 21 – 22, 2011

Bed time stories for Grown ups…

Get in between the sheets with the fabulously un-frocked Tanya Batt for a steamingly entertaining night of riveting and risqué stories from around the world….An evening of rollicking great good fun with tall tales. Tanya will have you riveted to your seat with sheer joy. Book for a night you won’t forget. Every woman in the audience will receive a Marlies Dekkers’ goody bag on the night.

Ms Batt’s will be dressed by the famous lingerie label, Marlies Dekkers. Following each night’s performance another set of Marlies Dekkers’ special lingerie will be auctioned off in aid of the earthquake victims in and around Christchurch, New Zealand. Proceeds will go to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal (www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/). Performances:

20 & 21 May @ 20.30 hrs -

Location: Kapel van Barth, Brouwersgracht 2 K, 2513 ER The Hague

Also to be performed by Tanya: 21 & 22 May @ 15.00 hrs –

Reservations for both shows: www.theenglishtheatre.nl or T 06 300 500 18

"

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Information hereunder not for publication/ Onderstaande informatie niet voor publicatie

For interviews, photos and more information on Tanya and shows: Kathy Voyles 06 24215449 or email Kathy@kidsinthecity.org.

Useful sites: www.imagined-worlds.net www.kidsinthecity.org www.theenglishtheatre.nl - Facebook.com/TheEnglishTheatre - Twitter.com/EnglishTheatre

quite unlike any you have ever heard before! Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups Doors open: 20.00 hrs After the performance drinks are being served and one can meet Tanya Batt The Time of Your Life - show for children from 3 till 99! From raucous laughter to tears, Tanya Batt shamelessly took us all there. Magical and entertaining…"Gretchen Goldwater, Waiheke Island New Zealand

Kea Borrel (Pub night), Amsterdam

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Kea Borrel (Pub night), Amsterdam

Kea promotes social contact between expatriate Kiwis and anyone with a keen interest in New Zealand. In acknowledgement of the growing number of Kiwis in and around Amsterdam, and following on from the previous successful Kea Borrels in Amsterdam, Kea introduces you to the next Kea Borrel.

Whether you’re an expat here to stay, a Kiwi on the move or have a general love for the country, the up coming Kea Borrel is an excellent way to keep in contact with fellow Kiwis, Dutch/New Zealand colleagues and other friends of New Zealand.

This informal meeting will take place at the well known Irish pub; Tara - centrally located & very nice, on Thursday 24 February. Kick-off is from 18.30 and is free for all Kea members. Partners, close friends and business contacts are all welcome too!

Date: Thursday, 24 February.
Time: 18:30 - 23:00
Venue: Tara Irish Pub Rokin 85-89 // Nes 100, 1012 KL Amsterdam.

Regards
Kea Netherlands
netherlands@keanewzealand.com

Waitangi Day Amsterdam Fiets Pub Crawl

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

In the grand traditions of the annual Waitangi Day Circle Line Pub Crawl in London, we’re proud to announce the first annual Waitangi Day Amsterdam Fiets Pub Crawl!

Being far from the motherland, this is a chance for all kiwi’s, friends of kiwi’s and kiwi-wannabes to join together for some good ‘ol antipodean camaraderie, banter and fun, and celebrating Waitangi Day – our unofficial national day, where our proud... nation comes together to rejoice all that is good in the land of the long white cloud.

So grab your bike, or jump on the back of a mates, and meet us at 3pm at the start location on Saturday 5th February. The route will be confirmed a few days beforehand... and included will be a mandatory pie-eating stop! We are currently talking to a number of bars about drink specials and shots - if you have any suggestions/requests for a particular bar to be included, post it on the wall below and we’ll see what we can do. We’ll probably finish somewhere between 8pm-10pm... but no doubt there will be plenty of people wanting to kick on.

So please RSVP so we can let the bars know how many people to expect... and do feel free to invite other good sports along for the fun.

And remember, it’s not about binge drinking, being a dickhead, being a menace on your bike or making fun of Australians... (ok, maybe scrap that last one) so let’s aim to have a fun, safe and awesome event.

New Zealand artist in Museum Beelden aan Zee, Scheveningen

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

New Zealander has a video installation featuring footage made in Aotearoa

Performance:
Material Underfoot, 15 dec, 14-14:30 uur, Sonja is in the exhibition space until 5 p.m.

Performance in the museum space involving the public.
After the performance Sonja will be around and people can ask questions, discuss the work, etc.

Adres:‎ Museum Beelden aan Zee

Harteveltstraat 1

2586 Den Haag (tram 9 in the direction of Scheveningen)
Circustheater busstop and then about 5 minute walk.

About the exhibition: www.theunwantedland.com or http://www.beeldenaanzee.nl/index1.php?lang=nl
About work in the exhibition: www.sonjavank.com/kainga.htm
About Sonja's work in general: www.sonjavank.com

the exhibition continues until 13 Feb 2011, open: tuesdays - sundays, 11-5 p.m.

In January Jerome Kavanagh will give a workshop on Maori musical instruments.

RUMI, VOICE OF THE HEART

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Rumi, Voice of the Heart

a voice of tolerance in a turbulent world…

Ashley Ramsden has performed Rumi’s poetry and stories all over the world. He brings Rumi’s words and spirit alive in a way that many people have found deeply moving, even transforming. This unique performance convinces audiences why Rumi’s inspired words are more relevant than ever, even 800 years after his birth.
Ramsden will be accompanied by Robby Alberga on guitar.

Performances

15 December

20.30 hrs

De Kombinatie, Lange Beestenmarkt 106,
Den Haag

19 December (matinee)

14.00 hrs

Tuinkamer, nxt to Hofje van Wouw,
Brouwersgracht 30, Den Haag

Tickets

E 12,50 – E 25,00
The English Theatre’s Ticketshop STET or 06 300 500 18

For more information
Rumitour & Robby Alberga

RESERVATIONS for all performances of The World Over…

Reservations through The English Theatre’s Ticketshop STET or 06 300 500 18

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

TUSK’s latest performance, in co-operation with OperaDans

A beautiful show that takes you to the heart of Christmas Spirit – Three sparkling, funny but thought provoking Yule time tales from the US, Germany and Spain will get you in the mood for that most special time of the year. But the stories themselves are not the only attractions for this performance: singer Nicole Jordan from OperaDans joins TUSK actors Ellis van Maarseveen and Lionel Leewin, together with two musicians,to offer you this festive start to your Christmas Holidays.

Performances

De Kombinatie, Lange Beestenmarkt 106, Den Haag

6 & 7 December (previews)

19.30 hrs

9, 10 December

19.30 hrs

11 December

14.00 hrs

11, 12, 14 December

19.30 hrs

16 December

20.30 hrs

17 & 18 December

19.30 hrs

19 December

14.00 hrs

For more information: Tusk Theatre & Operdans

Tickets

E 10,00 – E 25,00
The English Theatre’s Ticketshop STET or 06 300 500 18

School performances

13, 14, 16 en 17 December @ 13.00 hrs
E 10 per pupil, teachers free

For more information

education@theenglishtheatre.nl (Maisy) or T 06 1149 4679

The World Over...

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The World Over...

a festive programme from 6 – 19 December

For full program details, please scroll down

A Christmas Carol

Ashley Ramsden in Dickens' Classic Tale returns to The Hague for the fifth year...

Ashley performs the story single handedly and it shows his formidable talents as a story-teller and actor. The program embraces the original masterpiece, transporting audiences back to Victorian England and conjuring up the sinister back alleys, cobblestone streets, and ghostly apparitions that are the story’s hallmarks. In the past years, audiences, Dutch and non-Dutch alike, listened mesmerized to the story that is still relevant today in a world where there is a gulf in the distribution of wealth, influence and knowledge.

Voorstellingen

8 December

20.30 hrs

De Kombinatie, Lange Beestenmarkt 106, Den Haag

14 December

20.30 hrs

Concordia, Hoge zand 42, Den Haag

19.30 hrs

pre-performance drinks Hofje van Wouw, Brouwersgracht 30

18 December

20.30 hrs

Theater Branoul, Maliestraat 12, Den Haag

18.30 hrs

pre-performance dinner and drinks: 1900!, Maliestraat 10
For dinner reservations, please mail: marianne@1900.nl

De Kombinatie | Branoul Theater | Concordia | Hofje van Wouw

Tickets

E 12,50 – E 25,00
Ticketshop: www.theenglishtheatre.nl or T 06 300 500 18

Movember

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Movember is an annual month-long celebration of the moustache that raises
awareness about men’s health issues, and specifically, raises money for
prostate cancer research.

Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1st) clean
shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their
moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking
billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and
awareness for our Movember Dutch beneficiary partner: The Netherlands Cancer
Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NKI-AVL)
During the month, there will be a number of official events from the
Movember Netherlands crew, plus a whole range of unofficial events being
held by Mo Bros and Sistas. Plus at the end of month, you’ll have the
chance to attend the fantastic Movember Gala Parté!

The idea for Movember came about in 2003 when a few mates were having a beer
in a small bar in Melbourne, Australia. Inspired by the women’s health
movement, it was recognized that men were lacking a way to engage and
actively involve themselves in their own health. During a conversation about
fashion and past trends, the idea came up to bring the moustache back for
one month, and in doing so, have some fun, raise some money and hopefully
encourage men to talk about their health with each other.

Since this time, Movember has continued to grow each year, both in terms of
participation numbers and funds raised. In its first year, 30 Mo Bros took
part in Movember and last year, across the globe more than 254,000 Mo Bro &
Sistas got on board, raising more than €31million across the world.

This year the Movember campaign will have its second official year here in
Netherlands and you’ve been approached to be to join our merry band of Mo
Bros and Mo Sistas!   It’s a very worthwhile and fun campaign and you can
help in a number of ways:

1. By becoming a fan of our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/MovemberNetherlands
2. By participating in the campaign – by either being a Mo Bro, growing a
moustache and fundraising OR by being a Mo Sista and helping raise donations
and finding more Mo Bros to grow Mo’s

3. By challenging as many as your friends/family/colleagues/team-mates to
also participate in the campaign

4. By encouraging your company to match any money that you raise during the
campaign (if they are willing to do so, there’ll get promoted on our
website!)

5. By promoting the campaign through your own networks

If you (or your company) has any other thought about how you'd like to be
involved, just feel free to contact Charin, the Movember NL campaign
manager, at charin@partizanpublik.nl. He also has further information and
promo flyers that you can send out to anyone/everyone you know... drop him a
line to get your hands on all the info!

Thanks for your support in this endeavour and we look forward to seeing you
get your Mo on!

Movember Netherlands Gala Party!
Host: Movember Netherlands
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Movember-Netherlands/84050554977>
Type: Party <http://www.facebook.com/search/?o=4&sfxp=1&c1=1> - Benefit
<http://www.facebook.com/search/?o=4&sfxp=1&c1=1&c2=20>
Network: Global

Start Time: Saturday, 27 November 2010 at 20:00
End Time: Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 02:00
Location: Top Secret... You'll find out soon!

It’s time to let those moustache hairs down and celebrate the end of
Movember with fellow Mo Bros and Mo Sistas who joined the fight and helped
to raise awareness and funds for men’s health in 2010.

In The Netherlands (and around the world) Movember comes ...to a close with
a Gala Party to thank Mo Bros and Mo Sistas for their fundraising efforts
and to bring your country's finest Mo’s together in one night of Mo-mentous
glory.

Mo Bros (dressed to suit their Mo) and Mo Sistas (dressed to suit their Mo
Bro) come together to show off their moustache growing efforts, celebrate
the Mo and compete for a number of title accolades – including Best Mo in
Character, Miss Movember and of course the coveted, Man of Movember 2010.

Charin Singh

Campaign Manager - Movember Netherlands
Partizan Publik
+31.6.1187.1118 / +31.20.494.0058
Tolhuisweg 1 / 1031 CL / Amsterdam

The Movember Charity Photo & Art Auction

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Movember campaign (www.movember.com) is all about highlighting men's health issues and raising money for prostate cancer in a novel (and hairy) way. Throughout the month, a number of events are planned:

The Movember Photo & Art Auction returns this year on Sunday 14th Movember at 3pm.

So come with your friends and family to bid on a number of live and silent auction items, enjoy some great tunes and cocktails, and then cap the night off at our official after-party at 8pm at Cafe Cox (Marnixstraat 429).

There are pieces donated by both Dutch and international photographers and artists to support Movember in changing the face of men’s health. You can view some of the items up for auction at www.movember.viewbook.com.

All proceeds go to Movember beneficiary partner, the Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital.

The Movember Auction After-Party

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Movember campaign (www.movember.com) is all about highlighting men's health issues and raising money for prostate cancer in a novel (and hairy) way. Throughout the month, a number of events are planned:

To cap off a fantastic day of Movember fundraising, you're invited to join all the Mo Bros and Sistas in some good ol' merry making!

Not only do they have the "After Tea" boys spinning some great tracks, but also they've got all the way from Paris, "The Legs"! These Parisian upstarts have been turning heads in the French capital and now its the lowlands turn to get some French lovin'!

Lovefood Movember Mo-Brunch

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Movember campaign (www.movember.com) is all about highlighting men's health issues and raising money for prostate cancer in a novel (and hairy) way. Throughout the month, a number of events are planned:

In conjunction with the good wholesome people at Lovefood, Movember Netherlands is inviting you to the tastiest Movember event of them all... The Mo-Brunch.

Come along to have your taste buds treated to a tantalising array of tasty treats, hand-made by Jason Hartley and his merry crew of passionate foodies. One set price includes a full brunch and drinks, accompanied by some classy tunes and plenty of good company.

Bookings essential... visit www.Lovefood.nl for more information.

Movember Gala Parté

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Movember campaign (www.movember.com) is all about highlighting men's health issues and raising money for prostate cancer in a novel (and hairy) way. Throughout the month, a number of events are planned:

The end of Movember is marked around the world with a series of official Gala Partés. These are held to thank Mo Bros & Sistas for joining the fight & helping to raise awareness & funds for men’s health.

Mo Bros (dressed to suit their Mo) & Mo Sistas (dressed to suit their Mo Bro) come together for one night to show off their moustache growing efforts, celebrate the Mo & compete for a number of title accolades – including Best Mo in Character, Miss Movember & of course, Man of Movember 2010.

There's plenty to entertain you throughout the night plus you could walk away with some fantastic prizes... this is one night you really don't want to miss!

Tickets: €15 (only €7.50 if you have a Mo or come with a Mo Bro!)

MAISEY RIKA & TAMA WAIPARA with J.J RIKA on Guitar (New Zealand)

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Homegrown Events proudly presents a very special show with Maisey Rika & Tama Waipara with support from guitarist J.J Rika

MAISEY RIKA

Maori singer/songwriter Maisey Rika, has one of Aotearoa's (New Zealand's) most impressive lead vocal style, fused with her honest and thought invoking messages.

Some have described her sound similar to Tracey Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie. Her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Maori (Te Reo) lyrics is capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad.

Maisey and guitarist J.J, have worked to create an original melodic experience backed with strong eclectic messages. A mix of folk, acoustic, soul and easy listening, their musical palette is vibrant with elements of roots and deep culture.

Since the early age of 13, Maisey began singing on stage and in the studio at a professional level. Maisey’s first recordings brought her to stardom with “E Hine”, a classic collection of Maori traditional songs. “E Hine“ went double platinum and also won “Best Maori Language Album” at the New Zealand Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for “Best Female Vocalist” in 1998 at just 15 years old.

Maisey, now in her 20's, has released 2 albums both charting in NZTOP40 and gaining critical acclaim. "Heartfelt music and song showcasing what I believe to be one of the most arresting and beautiful voices to emerge from New Zealand, ever" says Paul Mclaney of Mushroom Music.

Her songs are filled with touching tales and the universal emotions of hardship, happiness, love, justice and sorrow we can all relate to. "Tohu" and her self titled EP explore many different arrangement styles. The ancestral sounds of traditional Maori instruments have been used along side energetic guitars, drums, animated horn sections and pure string sections.

Maisey has toured New Zealand, Australia, Asia and is now currently expanding through Europe and America. Recent live performances have put her alongside Dave Dobbyn, Hinewehi Mohi, Australian Idol - Stan Walker, 5 time U.S.A Grammy award winners “The Blind Boys of Alabama” and many more well known musicians/artists.

Maisey won 4 out of 4 nominated categories at the 2010 Waiata Maori Music Awards including 'Best Maori Female Solo Artist Award' and "Best Maori Pop Album". She was also a nominee for the prestigious APRA songwriting 'Maioha Award' for her song 'Repeat Offender'.

Maisey's strong heritage, eclectic songs, and her honey-stung vocals are quickly traveling around the world, from Aotearoa shores into international hearts

TAMA WAIPARA

Tama Waipara is a soulful sophisticate, whose vocal career began when a head injury temporarily interrupted his clarinet studies at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York. This pause gave birth to a soul filled vocal talent and equally thoughtful songwriting, and shortly after graduating with a Masters degree in clarinet, he was signed by New York label, ObliqSound as its premiere recording artist.

In 2004, Tama released his debut album, “Triumph of Time” debuting at New York’s famous Central Park Summerstage to rave reviews. This was followed by a highly successful European tour in the same year and subsequent tours across the US, Europe and the UK. Having performed and recorded with some of New York’s young rising talents including drummer Kim Thompson (Beyonce, Kenny Barron), Anne Drummond (Bright Eyes), Rob Moose (Antony and the Johnsons, Sufjan Stevens, Clare and The Reasons) and Grammy nominated Emily King (Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Floetry, John Legend), Tama returned home to New Zealand to release “Leaving Paradise” which featured the likes of King and Kiwi jazz/funk giant, Nathan Haines.

“Leaving Paradise” was recorded in Williamsburg and debuted in NZ at No. 15 on the IMNZ charts and was shortly followed by further collaborations co-writing and performing with Nathan Haines for his highly successful “Right Now” album, released in 2008. Other recent collaborations include Mark de Clive Lowe, Epsilon Blue, Nickodemus (NY), The Exiles, Angie Hart, Annie Crummer, Dele Sosimi (France), Vanessa Freeman and The Reel People (UK).

Date: Friday 15/10

Doors: 20:00

Venue: Bitterzoet

Spuistraat 2, 1012 TS Amsterdam

http://www.bitterzoet.nl/

Tickets

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King Kapisi (New Zealand)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Get your South Pacific hip-hop head nod on!

New Zealand born Samoan rapper King Kapisi will be performing for the very first time in Holland at Bitterzoet, Amsterdam on Friday September 24th.

The venue is known for putting on a wide variety of events and this one night only performance will more than exceed the usual punters expectations and definitely create a new interest in South Pacific hiphop.

Always up for a good time, Kapisi's plans for the night involve a deejay set kicking off with 70's funk, 80's rn'b, reggae, dancehall and hip-hop tunes. He will be dropping tracks from his past three albums and his soon to be released fourth album, Hip-Hop Lives Here.

An award winning songwriter and music video director, Kapisi is also a deejay, has an exquisite falsetto, is a beat-making producer, a beat-boxer and a microphone fiend. You will be listening to self-produced beats, where he plays a majority of instruments himself on the recordings and crowd participation is a must.

'Many emcees and deejays get up on the mic and forget that they are here to entertain people too. I have no problem asking for a response to what I say on the mic, 'cos basically if you can hear my voice I am talking to you!' states Kapisi on his debut performance in Holland.

Make sure your shoes are comfortable for dancing, even a forearm sweat band might come in handy. The King intends on keeping you moving for the entire night.

Tickets

Predoor 8,00 - use contact form at bottom of page

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Door 12,00

15 December	20.30 hrs	De Kombinatie, Lange Beestenmarkt 106, Den Haag
19 December (matinee)	14.00 hrs	Tuinkamer, nxt to Hofje van Wouw, Brouwersgracht 30, Den Haag

6 & 7 December (previews)	19.30 hrs
9, 10 December	19.30 hrs
11 December	14.00 hrs
11, 12, 14 December	19.30 hrs
16 December	20.30 hrs
17 & 18 December	19.30 hrs
19 December	14.00 hrs

8 December	20.30 hrs	De Kombinatie, Lange Beestenmarkt 106, Den Haag
14 December	20.30 hrs	Concordia, Hoge zand 42, Den Haag
	19.30 hrs	pre-performance drinks Hofje van Wouw, Brouwersgracht 30
18 December	20.30 hrs	Theater Branoul, Maliestraat 12, Den Haag
	18.30 hrs	pre-performance dinner and drinks: 1900!, Maliestraat 10 For dinner reservations, please mail: marianne@1900.nl

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Paperback edition March 2011, Portobello Books, London

Marieke Van der Pol

Fat Freddys Drop @ The Hague Jazz Festival

Prime Circle (SA)

Van Coke Kartel (SA)

Queens Day 2011

The Southern Clans Fiets Crawl

Hot Water (South Africa) with Billy TK Senior (New Zealand) as support @ Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam, Saturday 1 October

Springboks v All Blacks…potential Rugby World Cup final match up…

Hot Water (South Africa) with Billy TK Senior (New Zealand) as support - Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam, Saturday 1 October

Hot Water is a multicultural band from Cape Town and are producing cheerful, swinging African jive-music. Absolutely feel good sounds!! To get the vibe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1T4sZXfZRo

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=275142045845994

http://www.wordworx.co.nz/BillyTK.htm

Predoor tickets 7,00 – contact info@homegrown-events.comDoor 12,00Op 01 Oktober staat Hot Water in Winston Kingdom! Hot Water is een multiculturele band uit Kaapstad / Zuid Afrika en maken leuke, opzwepende Afrikaanse jive - liedjes. Absoluut feelgood muziek!

Arno Carstens (SA)

The Time of Your Life with New Zealand's most beautiful story fairy TANYA BATT

Waitangi Day (New Zealand day) Concert of kiwis for kiwis & friends of Aotearoa

Flight of the Conchords Marathon

Fokofpolisiekar & Van Coke Kartel (SA)

The Time of Your Life with New Zealand's most beautiful story fairy TANYA BATT

Christchurch Earthquake Fund Raising Concert

ANZAC DAY REMEMBRANCE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

Bedtimes Stories for Grown-ups with New Zealand Earth Quake Fund Raising Auction & Raffles

Australia Fair Foundation

Bedtimes Stories for Grown-ups

Kea Borrel (Pub night), Amsterdam

Kea Borrel (Pub night), Amsterdam

Waitangi Day Amsterdam Fiets Pub Crawl

New Zealand artist in Museum Beelden aan Zee, Scheveningen

RUMI, VOICE OF THE HEART

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

The World Over...

Movember

The Movember Charity Photo & Art Auction

The Movember Auction After-Party

Lovefood Movember Mo-Brunch

Movember Gala Parté

MAISEY RIKA & TAMA WAIPARA with J.J RIKA on Guitar (New Zealand)

Homegrown Events proudly presents a very special show with Maisey Rika & Tama Waipara with support from guitarist J.J Rika

King Kapisi (New Zealand)

Get your South Pacific hip-hop head nod on!

Hot Water is a multicultural band from Cape Town and are producing cheerful, swinging African jive-music. Absolutely feel good sounds!!

To get the vibe:

Predoor tickets 7,00 – contact info@homegrown-events.com
Door 12,00

Op 01 Oktober staat Hot Water in Winston Kingdom!

Hot Water is een multiculturele band uit Kaapstad / Zuid Afrika en maken leuke, opzwepende Afrikaanse jive - liedjes. Absoluut feelgood muziek!