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London Calling Festival
Always performing with vibrant energy, the five-piece band from Dunedin, New Zealand, led by frontman Martin Phillipps is determined to spread their original and melodic rock music worldwide.
7 JUNE, TOLHUISTUIN.NL
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Men I Trust
Calm, sultry melodies fit perfectly with the seductive vocals and groovy bass lines of this trio from Montreal. The indie band will perform laidback catchy songs from their recent Untourable album in Paradiso’s Grote Zaal.
12 & 13 JULY, PARADISO.NL
Lera Lynn
Singer-songwriter Lera Lynn has spent the past decade breaking the boundaries between art-pop, indie folk and the outer fringes of American roots music. The multi-instrumentalist’s latest album combines her well-known enchanting voice with personal lyrics and a lighter sound.
2 JUNE, BITTERZOET.COM
What started in 1992 as a springboard to Europe for British bands (think Blur, Slowdive and Placebo) has now grown into a showcase festival for bands worldwide. Spread across two days at Amsterdam’s most iconic venue, don’t miss performances by Bilk, Benefits, Blondshell, Bully, Cam Kahin, DEADLETTER, Enola Gay, Gurriers, Hamish Hawk, Joe Unknown, Kate Davis, Lael Neale, Shelf Lives, Surprise Chef, The Golden Dregs, The Lemon Twigs, Trampolene and VLURE, among others.
19 & 20 MAY, LONDONCALLING.NL, PARADISO.NL
The Closing Party for Queer & Pride at Dam Square is an event you can’t miss!
6 AUGUST, DAM SQUARE
One of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQI+ equality, Queer & Pride Amsterdam lights up the city with parties, film screenings, debates, exhibitions and much more. Watch the Canal Parade, show your support at the Pride Walk or Black Pride, and celebrate at Kwaku Festival’s Pink Sunday or Milkshake. All are welcome, and there's something for everyone. Queer Amsterdam covers 22 until 28 July, focusing on trans, intersex and queer people with an activist and anti-discrimination programme taking place all over Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods, while Stichting Pride Amsterdam covers 1 to 6 August, focusing on festivities within the city centre.
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