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In 2023 the second generation of Kick & Fits was organised by Amsterdamse Poort in collaboration with Patta Foundation. The two-day event was a success. Patta curated the event and invited eight community-driven brands to the pop up. During the event Patta also curated two talks for the community, t

Honey, wake up! Passion DEEZ and Friends are back! Presale now open - link in my bio - as always, there is no guestlist, so get your tickets before they’re gone. We’re coming correct with the b2b2b2b2b crew on this edition and we’re pulling up with some all-stars. Retromigration is back in the build

The biggest annual party of Garage Noord is happening this weekend. This time in collaboration with Nyege Nyege, Oroko Radio and Never Normal Records. Garage Noord will host over 40 international and local artist, spread over three stages (both inside and outside) on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July

Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her debut album “OUCH” on the 10k label in late 2022, Brooklyn native SA

Sam Akpro returns with his new single "Chicago Town," unveiling yet another facet of his ever-expanding musical talent. Released on ANTI-, the track offers a dream-like journey through the mind's darker recesses, juxtaposed with a heavy psychedelic descent—a blend that has positioned the Peckham-bor

On Friday 19 July 2024, you are again invited to join in on creating a safe space where we will provide a Q&A about collective liberation and the layers of healing that are part of this followed by a concert in which artists that prioritize healing, empowerment and love in their music will provide a

Tra Fasi (which is Surinamese for “in a different way”) offers a rare glimpse into the alternative (music) culture of Suriname, a world that is often overlooked. The documentary highlights Shavero's daily life and his efforts to organize an event for Suriname's outcasts. The film not only showcases

Almost five years after their last performance in the Netherlands, the legendary group The Streets is back on stage in Melkweg for two back to back headline shows on July 2nd and July 3rd. In the early 2000s they broke through with a mix of hip-hop, garage and rock, led by frontman Mike Skinner's un

Abstract is a dynamic and versatile DJ known for his ability to seamlessly blend old school tracks with contemporary hits, infusing each set with a unique flair thanks to his impeccable timing and extraordinary skills. His performances captivate audiences, creating memorable experiences that resonat

From January 26 till June 8, OSCAM presents an exhibition about the iconic hiphop café De Duivel. In addition to being a brown pub where people of all walks of life meet, De Duivel is a creative breeding ground and open stage. Since 1992 pioneers of the hip-hop scene have been connecting, collaborat

In STRĪ, choreographer Poernima Gobardhan shares an indescribable woman with you. The only way to introduce this woman is to name what the woman is not. She is soundless, senseless, formless, odorless, boundless and, above all, infinite. Do you want to meet her? With Bharata Natyam as a starting poi

Meet contemporary artist OG Amsterdam graffiti writer Boris Tellegan aka Delta. Shane Allen had the opportunity to visit him in his studio in the Netherlands.

Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at Patta Milan for an exclusive event celebrating the intersection of music, art, and empowerment. Patta is proud to collaborate with oltreoceano, an emerging Milan-based magazine, as they unveil their latest issue, "Rhythms of Liberation." This insightful piece delves

Screamo and post-hardcore on Goede Vrijdag?? Let’s go!! We are extremely excited to announce that Vibora and Oscuro Culto will make a stop on their Europe tour in NL this spring – and perform their latest releases ‘Ceniza’ (Ocuro Culto) and ‘Zaldi Beltza’ (Vibora). As support, the incredible three-p

We’d love to invite you to the opening of the festival; Lieve Stad in Amsterdam, curated by our own family. Taking this edition's theme to heart; “the mental state of the city” Guillaume and Ghamte Schmidt handpicked a selection of creators and performers whose work artistically comments on the rela

Words by: Travis Atria He was born from the nozzle of a spray-paint can. His hip- hop cradle was a homeless shelter. At age thirteen, he ran away from home and lived on streets that could have easily crushed a man twice his age. It was the South Bronx, 1978—the borough crawled with pimps, hustlers,