Eindless Magazine Juni 2024 - EN

Travelling theater festival in Eindhoven fri 21 until sat 29 june

LIRICAL EINDHOVEN’S FINEST A song that says it all: DNA

BRAINPORTER FRANS JANSSEN ‘If the region grows, PSV grows with it’

Tijdens de lunch bereiden de verschillende keukens heerlijke gerechten, terwijl het later op de dag dé plek wordt om te dineren, borrelen, proosten of te genieten van een diner of hapje met 250 zitplaatsen binnen en 200 op het terras.

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In een industriële én sfeervolle setting geniet je ‘s ochtends van een cappuccino of smoothie. Of het nu voor een zakelijke ontmoeting is of om alleen te werken of te studeren, STR’EAT biedt een veelzijdige omgeving.

STR’EAT draait om de combinatie van heerlijk eten & drinken in een onderscheidende beleving. Van een snelle hap tot uitgebreid borrelen met speciaalbieren, wijnen en cocktails, alles is mogelijk. Als een vernieuwende ‘all day’ horecaformule sluit STR’EAT aan bij een grote diversiteit aan publiek en zal het actief deelnemen aan passende evenementen in Eindhoven en Strijp-S. Elke vrijdag en zaterdagavond is er een DJ aanwezig om sfeermuziek te draaien.

Kitchens

Tien keukens die samen zorgen voor een heerlijk en uniek food totaalconcept. Gasten die graag zien hoe de chefs de gerechten bereidt? Neem plaats aan de bar van een van de keukens. Alle keukens hebben een eigen identiteit & uitstraling, elk concept zijn eigen menu en specialiteit. Een compleet overzicht van de keukens is te vinden via de website www.streat.nu

Bars

Drie unieke barconcepten (Main Bar, The Wine Bar & Bobby’s Bar) zorgen samen voor een aantrekkelijk, onderscheidend en aantrekkelijk drankaanbod.

STR’EAT bars & kitchens is 7 dagen per week open vanaf 10:00u tot ’s avonds laat. Adres: Torenallee 86-02, Eindhoven

Just before we launched Endless magazine a year ago, we knew that this would be with a cover of the travelling theater festival: the Parade in Eindhoven. A beautiful hand-drawn illustration that would surely draw attention to our new issue. The decision was therefore quickly made that we could have a small party on the festival grounds with its small tents and caravans. This year we will definitely do that again. For the Parade we have a fondness and as editors we are once again ready for the exciting productions, again with FRINO and for the first time with our own tent for Theo Maassen.

With Eindless, we are rolling into our second year, and we find that we are getting closer to the core of the magazine we want to publish: with a heart for art, culture & design, and a soft-journalistic shell for the people in this little piece of the Netherlands. Especially with a new government that is

proposing a VAT rise from 9 to 21% making visiting cultural events and venues unaffordable for many ordinary people. We will continue to use our media to focus on “what’s going on & where to go out”. We saw Piet Hein Eek’s letter about the retention of the Design Academy and support the campaign with our heart and soul. It’s about the same sense of DNA that link Eindhoven’s finest trio Lirical, Miggs de Bruijn and Sandersville and PSV Commercial Director, Frans Janssen. The same passion that Miriam Frosi and Elena Digitolamo as custodians of their Italian roots, influence their life here. All in all, we are Eindhoveners, Brainporters from the heart. And we have only one choice, as Eek puts it: “join in the compelling positivity, participate and solve”.

Lidy Lathouwers & Hans Matheeuwsen Publishers and editors-in-chief Eindless magazine

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24 At the RegioRadar June’s highlights in and around Eindhoven

25 Column Mathilde Lageman

27 The DAE must stay in Eindhoven

Letter Piet Hein Eek

28 Eindhoven’s Finest Lirical, MDB and Sandersville

31 Column Yin Chen

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STEP IN THE ARENA • GRAFFITI FESTIVAL

“We used to be the Pinkpop of graffiti festivals, always looking for new, striking talents worldwide”. Over the past fifteen years, curator Dave van den Berg has brought the top of the graffiti scene to the iconic Berenkuil in Eindhoven and made Step into the Arena a household name and a permanent fixture in the international graffiti and street art world. “In addition to the festival in de kuil, our team has also organised many beautiful fringe events in the city and thus made Eindhoven a lot more colourful.”

TEXT: CLAIRE VAN DER ELST | PHOTO: WILLEM WOUTERSE

The end of an era

Despite the success, Step in the Arena Festival stops now. After fifteen years, the festival ends after the weekend of 15th-16th June.

“With, sometimes, as many as 120 artists participating in the festival, we can no longer sustain this. The new policy of Culture Eindhoven, which emphasizes fair practice, means that all participating artists must be paid,” explains van den Berg. “We could simplify it, but we don’t want to do that to the festival. This year we have more registrations than ever, people come from all over the world to show their work in the Berenkuil.”

For those who want to say goodbye, the ‘Step in the Arena, 15 years of paint!’ exhibition opens on 15th June 15 at 9.00pm at Kelderman and Van Noort. This can be visited until 7th July and offers a look back at the rich history of the festival.

As for the future, van den Berg is not sitting still. Dave plans to focus entirely on his own art.

“The most important thing is that I do more graffiti and make street art. My own visual language, postmodern graffiti, but also works on paper and cloth.” Soon Dave will even have an exhibition in London, together with the artist ANTIGOON.

AMONG CULTURES: ITALY

Elena Digirolamo & Mirjam Frosi

I have been part of the Italian community of Eindhoven for years. We are used to migrating and are capable of adapting to any place. Here, in particular, I found a lot of affection and interest in our culture, and many Dutch people amazed me with their desire to speak to me in Italian, often very well. Various voluntary institutions help Italians to integrate into the city and study the language for the new generations, such as the Fantaitaliando association, which arranges readings for kids at the Veldhoven library. The Made in Italy association organizes aperitifs, book rentals, and thematic evenings to integrate both communities. So, let’s delve deeper into the topic by talking to two Italian women who are well integrated into our city’s social and cultural fabric.

TEXT: AILÉN GAMBERONI

PHOTO: ELENA DIGIROLAMO: FERO STUDIO

Miriam Frosi has lived in Eindhoven for over 24 years and passionately works for the city and its citizens. She is proud to be the first Italian woman elected as a counselor in the Netherlands; this is her second term. She works to improve connections and integration in our multicultural city, which boasts 165 nationalities. Furthermore, her focus areas include education, sports, economics, and the labor market.

I hear more and more people speaking in my language when I walk down the street: how many Italians can you estimate live between Eindhoven and Brainport?

Miriam Frosi: “Eindhoven and her demography changed a lot. When I first moved here, you could only hear Dutch people talking on the streets, and occasionally Turkish in my area (Tongelre). Nowadays, you hear alle the languages. The Italian community has grown significantly, ranking 7th. This ranks the most prominent Indian community, comprising 2.7% of the population. Then, the Turkish, Polish, Chinese, Spanish, and  Italian. There are approximately 2000 Italians living in the city. The reasons Italians move to this region can vary, but many seek better job opportunities. We reside in the Brainport area, where intelligent minds from all over the world come to work in technology and the numerous startup companies throughout the region. We are proud to claim that we have the most innovative square meter in the world. The ecosystem is functioning, creating added value and welfare for everybody.”

‘This is where the most innovative square metres in the world is!’

However, does everyone find a better quality of life and job?

“For many Italians with a master’s degree, this is the case. However, for others, it might be different. Unfortunately, in my research a couple of years ago, I discovered that some of the workforce (4.800 in Brabant) is victims of labor exploitation. Most of them are from Eastern Europe. They are “locked” by criminal interim work agencies. There are also reputable agencies, but these villains provide permits to work, a BSN number, accommodation, and even transportation to the workplace. However, with all these facilities, the employees depend entirely on the agency. If you are no longer needed, you are left without a home, job, or income overnight. This is a dire situation, and we want to address it. The homeless population is increasing in our city because of this.  That’s why there is a helpdesk to report these exploitation cases and obtain more information, the Migranten INFOPOINT.”

In your opinion, does the Italian community help each other?

“Seeing many socially active Italians assisting newcomers in navigating this new environment is heartening. We have cultural organizations,

‘Especially for Dante I make a lot of contacts with people who are passionate are passionate about my culture’

When we talk about cultural organisations, we can only ask for the opinion of Elena Digirolamo. She is the beating heart of various Italian events and enriching associations

WhatsApp groups to assist with questions and social media groups. It’s gratifying to help others. I organized Connecting Cultures to network with new people and create a better, more social city.”

Speaking of cultural organizations, we can only ask for the opinion of Elena Digirolamo, the beating heart of various events and enriching associations.

Tell us about your work for the Libera Mente Foundation and the Dante Eindhoven language school. Elena Digirolamo: “I am passionate about connecting people and want to create a piece of Italy in Eindhoven, where I live. For this reason, I founded the Stichting Libera Mente to offer cultural events in Italian. As a side effect, we have also created a place to meet and develop a sense of community. I am personally involved in recruiting most of the speakers. This function suits me since I have many connections and can reach out to potential speakers. I started collaborating with Stichting Dante Alighieri Eindhoven only a few years ago. I am responsible for organizing the courses. The activity for the school enriches what I was already doing for Libera Mente and vice versa. The activities are similar, and they strengthen each other. I establish many connections with people passionate about my culture, particularly for Dante.”

Several language schools and private tutors teach the Italian language in Eindhoven and Brabant. Why?

“I have seen a lot of requests to learn the Italian language in Eindhoven. There are several reasons for this: Italy is a country that is loved for holidays, and the students would like to be able to speak the language during their holidays.  The Dutch are also passionate about Italian history, art, and opera, so they have extra motivation to learn the language. There is also a group planning to move to Italy after retirement or who have Italian-speaking families and would like to know the language to communicate with them.”

Are Italians here integrated well?

“Italians generally incorporate well into the land they move to, and in the past twenty years, I have yet to see a specific need to create close communities. On the other hand, I have made a couple of communities specifically to support and help each other.  These communities are not the only social point of contact for Italians; they are just an addition to all their personal lives. I see different sorts of Italians with a different level of integration. Some have learned Dutch and are fully integrated, while others speak only English and live more in an international bubble. This is true for many migrants, I suppose.”n

Frans Janssen has been extremely successful as PSV Commercial Director. Before that he was FC Eindhoven Chairman. At the end of 2017, he moved to the Eredivisie club. Prior to that, the native of Waarlre, was CEO of the vehicle leasing company, Athlon. In that capacity, he built a significant business network in Southeast Brabant.

PSV is familiar with the fact that the Brainport Eindhoven Metropolitan Region has not been a traditional main sponsor. Not one company, but a regional collective that united under a shared denominator, in which the ideas of the Founding Father, Philips, live on.

We know from research that Brainport brand awareness in the Netherlands has grown to more than 80%, similar to the best-known A-brands. That is incredibly positive and, in part, thanks to its prominent place on our players’ shirts. It ties in with the committed role that PSV plays in the region. Brand awareness is not the only thing which has taken off since then. Our region is flourishing and growing faster than the rest of The Netherlands. It has shifted political focus to the south and that has paid off. Brainport is now reaping the benefits of a vibrant business

community and an influx of people from all corners of the world and PSV has contributed to its profile. PSV is also making progress on the playing field. Being in the Eredivisie we are untouchable, competitive in Europe and have competed with the best. The Philips Stadium sells out fast. Our home is now too small for the family we have become. The idea of necessary expansion is alive and well among supporters, but will that hold true if the results are disappointing?

PSV commissioned a study by research agency Hypercube into, amongst other things, sporting ambitions and the stadium. The conclusion: PSV’s ambitions are realistic; the Philips Stadium is ideally located and there is continued demand for an extra 10,000 seats. A wonderful conclusion that is partly due to regional growth and the increase in potential spectator demand. If, or when, the

Philips Stadium reaches capacity the question remains. Architects are currently considering the architectural aspects and associated costs. In the meantime, we are also in discussion with the Municipality so that everything fits in with the area’s development. If that happens, I’m sure this will give Eindhoven even more visibility.

PSV is literally and figuratively in the middle of our region. If the region grows, PSV grows with it.

Frans Janssen

PSV Commercial Director

EDITION IN EINDLESS MAGAZINE • June 2024

AGENDA

There’s loads to explore in the city in June in the area’s of music, theater, dance, exhibitions and festivals.

PARKTHEATER AT NATLAB • THEATER

Slachthuis vijf

The successful and acclaimed production “Slaughterhouse Five” by Theater Rotterdam, directed by Erik Whien, is now coming to the Parktheater. The American soldier Billy Pilgrim has become unstuck in time. The reality around him is slowly falling apart, and traumatic events from Billy’s life are given a new place and meaning. “A devastating war story on stage,” said the theater jury, starring Bram Suijker

PARKTHEATER • CABARET

Cabarestafette

Spot the future’s top comedians here! With three totally different acts every night, you’re guaranteed to be served a hilarious, funny three-course surprise menu.

This year, comedians Teun van den Elzen, Beth & Flo, and … a mystery guest will be performing at the Parktheater! The hosting duties for the evening will be handled by comedian Thijs van de Meeberg. So, you get to see three acts for the price of one. Previous participants have gone quite far: including Brigitte Kaandorp, Hans Teeuwen, Theo Maassen, Sanne Wallis de Vries, and many more. Be surprised and indulge in the best comedy talent of the moment!

Basta! – Decamerone

Basta! plays: Four stories from Decamerone: The Deceiver - ‘He who is tortured by suspicions, longs for the firmness of facts.’

The Head - ‘Tis goddamn Gomorrah nie!’

The Corpse - ‘Every love carries with it at least one corpse with it from a bygone era.’

The Rejection - ‘Take it from me that the virtue of chastity is practised only by the suckers who always miss the boat.’

Saint Anthony takes you back to December 1993. A tumultuous time. What began as a high water level of the Meuse river, quickly turned into a flood that completely overwhelmed Limburg within a few days. And at the same time brought people closer together than ever before. “It Was Sunday in the South” is the Dutch spectacle musical with music by Rowwen Hèze. The bus trip takes you in a comfortable bus from the Parktheater to the open-air theater De Doolhof in Tegelen and back. You’ll have seats in the premium area, these are the best seats in the stands. SAT 29 UNTIL

Paul Roos THU

FRI 7 JUNE

Sanne Peper

OPENLUCHTTHEATER DE DOOLHOF TEGELEN • MUSICAL Bustrip - It Was Sunday in the South

Theater festival “de Parade” is the only travelling theater festival in the world. This coming summer the festival will be in city parks in Eindhoven, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. The festival will be on the green next to the Park Theater in Eindhoven from Friday, 21st June until Saturday, 29th June.

Every day there are several stage performances. Each performances plays several times a day and last about 30 minutes, so you can easily see two, three or even four performances in one evening. In addition to the performances, a live band plays every night, and you can soar to great heights in the unique boat swings.

IEDERE DAG OPEN

The Parade opens at 4:00 PM every day. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival opens from 2:00 PM and during the day there is an extensive programme for children of all ages: the Children’s Parade.

All prices, discounts and packages can be found at deparade.nl

Featured from the programme

THEO MAASSEN

Unstarted Work

Theo Maassen, of course, is best known as a style icon. The catwalks of Milan, Paris, New York, and Tokyo are his home. It has made him the star that he is today. What few people know is that he has also been on the road for years as a comedian. For his fashion fans, who would like to see him in this capacity, this is an excellent opportunity. Theo Maassen in the flesh, in his own Eindhoven.

HEAVY HITTERS

Common Enemy

The Hague-based break collective, Heavy Hitters, has entered collaboration with choreographer Lea Ved (former dancer NDT1) to fuse break, hip-hop and contemporary dance into one organic entity. Common Enemy comes out of the question how chaos and threat can make a community stronger.

Fri 21 - sat 29 June • Next

FRINO

Upbeat. A Brabohop road story

In Opteffen, bakkest brabohop duo Frino in lowmaintenance poetry and with chewed-up beats about the life of Amsterdam-based Melissa and Ricardo. Except for his name, there was no indication that he was a drug lord until an attempt on Ricardo’s life is made. What follows is a madcap, interprovincial escape attempt with stopovers at a Texaco station, Novotel and Brabantste eekhoorn.

Really? An opera!

What really is an opera? And what is still real in an age of AutoTune, plastic surgery and ChatGPT? Why would you want to be real at all? When is fake as real as real? Two opera singers go in search of answers to these questions and in search of the real opera. This unique pocket opera is a completely new musical theater performance with contemporary themes, but in the style of a real “old-fashioned” opera.

'Relaxed atmosphere with a band in Café Correct every night’

QUI FAIT LA MUSIQUE

SUN 2 JUNE

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15

Floor Jansen & Anneke van Giersbergen

Building bridges with a powerhouse voice. That’s what Floor Jansen does like no other. She constructs those musical infrastructural marvels between symphonic music, rock, pop, and metal. That powerhouse voice sounds particularly irresistible when paired with driving guitars. She showcased this in After Forever, Revamp, Nightwish, and now as a solo artist. Exclusively for this concert during BRIDGE Guitar Festival, she brings along Anneke van Giersbergen as a special guest.

SUN 2 JUNI

VAN DOORNE KIOSK • FROM 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Eindhoven Klinkt

MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH ALL WIND ORCHESTRAS FROM EINDHOVEN

On June 2, all orchestras affiliated with the Federation of Eindhoven Music Societies will merge into one large orchestra. This event celebrates the Federation’s 100th anniversary. They expect to gather at least two hundred and fifty musicians.

In addition to the affiliated associations, Björn van der Doelen, a Dutch singer-songwriter, actor, and radio presenter, will also join the celebration.

The Music of Gary Lucas & Jeff Buckley

When two giants collaborate, they can elevate each other to great heights. That’s precisely what happened when Gary Lucas and Jeff Buckley found each other. One conjured atmospheric, elusive guitar lines from his fingertips. The other possessed a celestial voice with an impossible range. Together, they created pure magic with Grace. This album is now thirty years old. To commemorate that memorable moment, guitarist Gary Lucas will perform a special show during a Heroes Night at the BRIDGE Guitar Festival, in collaboration with Co de Kloet

Mark Lettieri & Metropole Orkest

Mark Lettieri is one of the grooviest, funkiest, most adventurous, and simultaneously ear-pleasing guitarists of the moment. Besides being a solid force in the electrifying jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, you also know him from The Fearless Flyers, with Cory Wong and Joe Dart of Vulfpeck. His music sounds like putting Zapp & Roger, George Clinton, Eddie Van Halen, and a baritone guitar in one room. For BRIDGE Guitar Festival, he comes to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven with the enchanting Metropole Orkest.

Laura Lootens

Last year, Laura Lootens won one of the most important guitar competitions in the world: the Andrés-Segovia-Competition. She rocketed to first prize but also took the special prize for best performance of the compulsory work.

“An extraordinary talent. She plays with such passion and fire that she elicits standing ovations from the audience [...],” Volkskrant wrote about her. This Sunday, she will be playing Paganini and Rodrigo at this concert during BRIDGE Guitar Festival.

BRIDGE FESTIVAL

Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics is embarking on their first-ever European tour! The lineup, including Del the Funky Homosapien and Souls Of Mischief, is coming to Eindhoven to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘3rd Eye Vision’ and the 30th anniversary of ‘93 ‘Til Infinity’. EFFENAAR • 8:15 PM • HIPHOP

UNTIL 2 JUNE

SEVERAL LOCATIONS • MUSIC

From May 29 to June 2, the Brainport Region will be transformed into a mecca for guitar lovers! BRIDGE is a five-day festival for young and old. It brings everyone, absolutely everyone who loves guitar music together, and builds a bridge between music styles, cultures, places, ages and genres. In addition to shows that require a separate ticket, BRIDGE organizes shows such as Floor Jansen in Klokgebouw and Dinosaur Jr. in Effenaar, from Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2, free concerts at various locations: BRIDGE AROUND TOWN.

And that is not all! There is also a large guitar/gear fair with master classes and workshops in the Muziekgebouw!

View the full program at bridegefestival.com

Eliades Ochoa of Buena Vista Social Club

At 77 years old, Cuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa is one of the last great interpreters of ‘son cubano’, the traditional Cuban music that blends Spanish and African influences. In the late nineties, he gained worldwide recognition as a member of the Buena Vista Social Club. On June 5th, he returns to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!

EFFENAAR • 8:15 PM • ROCK

Sisters of Mercy FROM LEEDS

The gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy from Leeds was formed in 1980 and after a few years of success in the underground scene, they achieved commercial success in the mid-eighties. On Monday, June 10th, this band led by Andrew Eldritch and his drum machine Doktor Avalange will perform in the Main Hall of Effenaar!

On Tuesday, June 11th, Effenaar is back with a new Comedy Night. This edition will feature a selection of Dutch cabaret talent, including Lebbis, Teun van den Elzen, Samir Fighil and Ramon Chatrer.

Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo

Experience the passion of flamenco with Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo in Eindhoven!

Enjoy the iconic group led by founding member Diego Baliardo, heir to the legendary Manitas de Plata. The Gipsy Kings blend traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin, and gained worldwide fame with hits like “Bamboléo,” “Volare,” and “Djobi Djoba.” Don’t miss it!

Grammy winner Warren Haynes, known for his formidable solo career and as a member of three of the greatest live bands in rock history: Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Dead. Haynes is acclaimed for his impressive guitar playing, vocals, storytelling, lyrics, and musical productions. With thousands of memorable performances and millions of albums sold, he is considered a cornerstone of the American music landscape. In June, the blues and rock legend brings his Warren Haynes Band to Eindhoven!

FRI 21 JUNI

Philmob!

Come and listen to a mega-sized orchestra right in the heart of the city!

Following the overwhelming success of previous editions, amateurs and, certainly, the musicians of Philzuid are eagerly anticipating this unique concert. Together with amateur musicians, the professionals of the orchestra will demonstrate how the music culture in the region thrives, connects, and is accessible to everyone. An unforgettable experience not only for the musicians but also for the shopping public. As of now, 250 amateurs have signed up to play alongside the pros of Philzuid. Conductor Sander Teepen will take the musical lead for this edition. The Philmob is free for the public to attend!

EFFENAAR

Dale Watson

De country-artiest Dale Watson is geboren in Country artist Dale Watson was born in Alabama but is as Texan as a smoky BBQ.

On Thursday, June 20th, The Real Deal brings his latest album ‘Starvation Box’ to Eindhoven with support from the Utrecht-based Morton Railroad.

Effenaar ’t Wasven

ANNA JOAN + LAURA SJIN + JESPERJESPER

The flowers are in bloom, the lambs are frolicking in the meadow, in short: it’s time for three new editions of Effenaar ‘t Wasven.

As usual, the afternoons take place on the cozy grounds of Groendomein ‘t Wasven. On three summer Sundays in June, July, and August, you can come and enjoy live music while enjoying a tasty snack and drink. Take out your flip-flops and picnic blanket, and immerse yourself in the unparalleled Effenaar ‘t Wasven summer feeling.

Filmconcert At the movies: Flying heroes!

‘Did you ever make anything happen? Anything you couldn’t explain? You’re a wizard Harry…’ Anyone hearing these words immediately sees images of the fantastic Harry Potter films come to mind. A snow-white little owl flutters silently through the night sky, a dizzy diving flight on a broomstick... But when you also hear that famous melody by John Williams, you are suddenly ín the enchanted world of Hogwarts. Those softly tinkling bells, that swelling string orchestra, that mysterious atmosphere. The heroes in films and flying heroes that led to iconic film images shoot past you. After the interval conductor and film composer Dirk Brossé takes you on a tribute to the film composer and living legend John Williams with highlights from films such as E.T., Superman and Hook in which the film stars fly across the screen. Original film footage on a big screen and unforgettable soundtracks played live by Philzuid. You haven’t experienced it this intensely before.

Light up your pride

For the first time, the city of Eindhoven welcomes Pride, a celebration of love, acceptance, and equality. Therefore, Pride Week will take place from June 8 to June 16, with the theme ‘Light Up Your Pride’.

The Pride festivities kick off on June 8 with the very first Eindhoven Pride Parade. Put on your most colorful outfit and come watch the 34 walking groups and vehicles parading through the city centre.

But that’s not all! Right after the parade, the party will erupt at Stadhuisplein during the free Pride Vibes Festival, featuring no less than 30 artists, including the Belgian Eurovision contestant of 2023, Gustaph, singer/songwriter Kovacs, Make Up Your Mind judge ChelseaBoy, X-Factor winner Rochelle, and Eindhoven singer Jill Helena

The rest of the week is packed with various activities organized for and by Eindhoven. Enjoy a stunning 2.5-hour art performance by Drag Race Holland star Ma’MaQueen, participate in the interactive Queer Quiz led by ‘Dit was het nieuws’ presenter Harm Edens, join a panel talk on nightlife safety, or discover the Queer Film Festival!

Want to know more about Eindhoven Pride? Visit eindhovenpride.nl for all details and updates.

CATHARINAKERK • MAY • JUNE

SAT 11 MAY • 3:00 PM

Chamber Music in the Cathrien Evert Jan Schuur, violin & Ad van Sleuwen, piano violin sonatas from Mendelssohn, Vanhal, Schubert 14.25 u Carillon playing Rosemarie Seuntiëns

SAT 18 MAY • 3:00 PM

Storioni in the Cathrien

Closing concert Festival workshops & Master classes ft. Storioni Trio

SAT 25 MAY • 3:00 PM

Organ Music in the Cathrien Jaco van Leeuwen (Noordwijk) Rheinberger, Reger, Bossi, Hagen, Dupré

SAT 1 JUNE • 3:00 PM Music in the Cathrien Ben van Gelder & Friends - Manifold 14.25 u Carillon playing Rosemarie Seuntiëns

SAT 8 JUNE • 3:00 PM

Chamber Music in the Cathrien Fontys Young Musicians Academy Programma t.b.a.

SAT 15 JUNE • 3:00 PM

Choir Music in the Cathrien QuodLibet under the leadership of Marion de Wit Vivaldi: Gloria and Magnificat

SAT 22 JUNE • 3:00 PM

Organ Music in the Cathrien

Jan Hoegee, organ, Joaquim Osorio, drums Dupré, Paparousos, Liszt

St. Catharinakerk, Begijnenhof 2, Eindhoven

Tickets: muziekindecathrien.nl

Come to the Bruisweekend

A weekend filled with thrilling performances, captivating concerts, and creative workshops awaits you at the CKE Spark Weekend. On the last weekend of June, our doors swing wide open, welcoming you with open arms. Come and ignite your senses. Listen and enjoy. Before you know it, you’ll be on the edge of your seat. Want to join in? You can! Because CKE is creativity for everyone. Check out the program and sign up via cke.nl. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

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The Dead Don’t Hurt

VIGGO MORTENSEN

When the French-Canadian florist Vivienne Le Coudy and the Danish immigrant Holger Olsen meet in San Francisco, they fall instantly in love. The free-spirited Vivienne has no intention of marrying the gentle veteran. However, she decides to accompany him to Nevada, where they aim to build a life together. Their plans are disrupted by the outbreak of the Civil War when Holger decides to enlist. Determined to fend for herself, Vivienne faces off against the corrupt mayor, even if it means going it alone.

The Movie Teller

LONE SCHERFIG

Sunday is María Margarita’s favorite day because that’s when she goes to the movies with her parents and brothers. When her family can no longer afford their weekly outing due to a setback, María discovers a special talent: she can vividly retell movies in great detail. Her gift attracts an increasingly large audience to the enchanting world of film, but meanwhile, the Chilean mining town where María lives is on the verge of irreversible change.

Nata Per Te

FABIO MOLLO

“Nata Per Te” is the true and poignant story of Luca and Alba: it’s 2017 and the court in Naples is searching for a family for baby girl Alba, who has Down syndrome. After her birth, she was left at the hospital. Luca, a single gay man with a strong desire for fatherhood, fights to obtain custody of Alba. The world around them seems unprepared for it.

Palingdans

HANS DORTMANS

For centuries, unraveling the mystery of the reproduction cycle of the eel has proven elusive. From an expedition to the eel’s birthplace to experiments attempting to breed eels in a laboratory, it’s clear that we’re making considerable efforts to unlock this mystery. With the imminent revelation of the reproduction secret, we may finally secure our consumption of eels. However, could our dominance over nature further endanger this ancient fish?

Pulp Fiction

QUINTIN TARANTINO

Tarantino’s second film elevated the director to superhero status of independent cinema and marked the comeback of former teen idol Travolta. Three stories from criminal circles are interwoven into a perfect whole. Film lecturer Twan Arts takes you on “The path of the righteous man” and will tell you everything that makes this film a true game changer. And afterward, you’ll, of course, watch Pulp Fiction, finally back on the big screen.

Spoorloos

George Sluizer

“Spoorloos” is the thrilling adaptation of Tim Krabbé’s novel “Het gouden ei,” in which a young woman disappears at a gas station during a vacation to South France. Her husband obsessively continues to search for her for years. The Dutch classic by George Sluizer has been restored and is returning to the big screen. On this evening, an introduction to the film will be provided.

Cursus filmsteden

What would a film like Taxi Driver be without the city of New York? When you think about elements that shape your movie experience, you probably immediately think of actors, but sometimes the city within a film is almost as important as the main characters. As a filmmaker, you can comfortably ride on clichés, although some directors go against them, trying to show us the city in a different light. On three different evenings, Rudi de Boer will take you on a city trip through Paris, London, and New York.

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 11:00 AM

Sjakie & Jopie

Are your kids crazy about pancakes and love music too? Then the pancake concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven are perfect for them! “Sjakie & Jopie” is a show filled with funny and relatable stories and cheerful sing-alongs, based on the children’s book of the same name. Today is a celebration on Sjakie and Jopie’s street. The friends urgently need your help to be ready on time and make it an unforgettable day. Will neighbor Rob come? And what if the ice creams melt? Luckily, Sjakie and Jopie have a solution for everything. With lots of imagination, they explore their world and meet the residents of their colorful street. Featuring new songs by JW Roy and Jan Groenteman. Please note: this concert is completely spoken in Dutch.

culture+

Peppa op avontuur

PEPPA PIG LIVE

Oink, oink! What’s that now? The popular, cheerful little pig Peppa Pig and all her friends are returning to the theater with an all-new family show. Peppa, her little brother George, and her friends are getting ready for an exciting camping trip in the forest. With packed lunchboxes and Daddy Pig behind the wheel of the bus, Peppa and her friends are thrilled to hit the road. It’s going to be a fantastic outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games, and piggy humor. During the show, you can sing and dance along with lively songs and, of course, be surprised by colorful sets and the beautiful puppetry with even more beautiful and larger puppets than before. And after the show, Peppa will also come to the foyer for a photo and a big hug with you! PARKTHEATER

Children of the Disappearing Forest

There is magic in the rainforest, filled with medicinal plants and whispering trees. Somewhere in Brazil, there are rumors that indigenous peoples have encountered a mythical creature. In this visual performance featuring puppets, dance, and ancient indigenous music from Brazil, the world children know from cartoons and games comes to life. This new youth show is filled with visual poetry and a love for storytelling.

Traveling with a group

CITY WALK

Every Saturday at 11 am CITY WALK through the center of Eindhoven led by a city guide. Discover the story of this dynamic city. Departure from VVV Tourist Information. Duration: 1.5 hours. Can be provided bilingually (NL/ENG).

STRIJP-S GUIDED TOUR

During FeelGood Market on June 23 at noon, a Strijp-S tour will be organised.

Inspirational storytelling about the transformation of it industrial heritage of Philips. Afterwards, visit the FeelGood Market. Departure from BLOK63-S on Philitelaan. Duration: 1.5 hours. Can be bilingual (NL/ENG) are provided.

Reservations necessary: € 12.50 p.p. incl. Eindhoven gadget and coffee voucher. For more information or book directly online: uitineindhoven.nl/in-de-stad/tours

AI, Consciousness, and Purpose: A Deep Dive

Will AI surpass humanity? Not according to guest speaker Dr. Federico Faggin, the visionary pioneer who invented the world’s first commercial microprocessor and one of the most influential figures in technology and scientific research. He strongly disagrees with the popular notion that the human mind is essentially an advanced computer. In a panel discussion with experts from various fields, Faggin will explore the implications of AI for understanding consciousness and the search for purpose and meaning in a technologically advanced society. Other panelists are: dr. ir. Regina Luttge (TU/e), Hans Busstra (science journalist and film maker), prof. dr.

Maarten Steinbuch (TU/e).

This lecture will be in English. Free reservations: tue.nl/sg

Paulina Matusiak & Gregor Servais

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LECTURE THE FOUNTAIN:

Get a Grip on Your Life Through Understanding Your Family System

Do you repeatedly encounter the same problems in your daily life and want to get rid of an undefined feeling? Using the fountain as a metaphor for the family system, you will learn what your own unique place is. Paul van den Brule provides insight into why things sometimes do not ‘flow’ in your life.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

GroenKids: Power Stick Workshop

You will search for natural materials in the food forest to decorate a power stick. Using paint, we will give the stick a unique color. Alongside this creative activity, you will hear the story of the power stick and, of course, we’ll try out how it works in practice.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

BOOK READING:

Dream Your Reality

We live in a world full of possibilities. Often, you get distracted by the expectations and judgments of others, causing you to lose touch with yourself. This book takes you on an inspiring journey to discover and realize your dreams and desires, so you can live from your unique creative power.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

Books on Tour Suriname

WITH EDGAR BURGOS, BODIL DE LA PARRA, AND JEFFREY SPALBURG

How free and independent is Suriname? What is its relationship with the Netherlands? On June 13, the literary-cultural program Books on Tour will focus on Surinamese culture and history. The host will engage in conversations about the current status of the former colony.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

Creative Writing

Deep down inside we are all writers. But writing can be so much more if we start connecting it with what’s alive inside of us. Imagine we would leave all the rules, restrictions and limitations. Instead we would approach it with childish curiosity and celebrate whatever wants to be shared. You would be surprised!

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

GroenKids: Wild Harvesting

During the GroenKids workshops, you and your child (or grandchild) can experience various activities in nature. We focus on doing, feeling, and discovering! Each workshop is unique and takes place at a special green location in or around Eindhoven. Suitable for children from 8 years old.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

SOILS

GROUP EXHIBITION EXPLORES A RENEWED CONNECTION WITH OUR SOIL

Soils are the foundation of our lives. It is where our ancestors once lived and where future generations will build an existence. But the relationship between human and earth is also often strained. From land depletion to land grabbing. How can we re-ground ourselves in our environment? In Soils international artists, designers, farmers and activists work towards more empathy for our soils. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June you can visit a festive opening weekend with workshops, performances, lectures and temporary tattoos.

PHILIPS MUSEUM, EINDHOVEN BRAINPOWER + PHILIPS MUSEUM LATE + OPEN DAY + MINI LECTURES

Temporary exhibition BrAInpower

The Philips Museum is unveiling brAInpower, an exhibit highlighting the history and future of artificial intelligence (AI). From interactive deepfakes with Philips’ founders to discovering Philips’ use of AI in healthcare. To be enjoyed till 31th October at the Philips Museum!

Philips Museum Late

Every first Thursday of the month, the Philips Museum is open until 9 p.m. with something special on the program. On June 6, it’s that time again. This evening TU/e students who work with artificial intelligence and who are involved in the creation of our new exhibition brAInpower will be present in the museum to tell you about their interactives. Ask them all about it!

Free entrance at the Philips Museum during the High Tech Discovery Route

On June 8, 2024, the High Tech Discovery Route will take place in the Brainport region. Various companies will open their doors for visitors to take a look into the world of high tech, including the Philips Museum. Hear and see the real story behind the finest innovations. Explore the famous tech companies in the region and find out if technology appeals to you!

Learn more about technological innovations in the Philips Museum

Be amazed by technology during one of our mini-lectures such as: ‘From analog to digital’, ‘X-ray, from technology to health’, or ‘Sound as fast as light’. You can attend the mini-lectures, given by a Philips expert, on different days in May.

brAInpower: April 20 – October 31

Philips Museum Late: June 6

Open dag High Tech Ontdekkingsroute: June 8

Minicolleges: June 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 philips-museum.com

EINDHOVEN: A HIPHOP STORY

EXHIBITION SHOWS THE IMPACT OF HIPHOP ON THE CITY OF EINDHOVEN

Since the early 1980s, dancers, rappers and graffiti artists from the HipHop community have been building the Eindhoven of today. In Eindhoven: a HipHop Story, multidisciplinary work lets you experience how this scene became part of Eindhoven’s DNA and put it on the map internationally. Step into the HipHop community yourself: while listening to audio pieces you imagine yourself in a rapper’s mind during the creation of a song, via VR glasses you visit an illegal HipHop party and an innovative breakdance installation entices you to dance.

Philips Museum Late Every 1st Thursday of the month the museum is open until 21.00 with something special on the programme. On 6 June it is time. TU/e students, who themselves are working with artificial intelligence work and are involved in the realisation of our new exhibition brAInpower, will be present in the museum to explain their interactives. Ger Janssen will then give a lecture on the role AI plays in healthcare, now and in the future.

VAN ABBEMUSEUM • EXHIBITION

VAN ABBEMUSEUM • EXHIBITION

JUNE 2024

Wat je bewaart, bewaart je

MAYKE VERHOEVEN

Vulnerability and memories, two themes that are important in the work of artist Mayke Verhoeven.

Two words, which will also be at the heart core of the artist at Artspace T56. She will be search for a deepening of her work, based on the themes of vulnerability and memory.

She has previously been in Naples and Pompeii in residence to learn more about archaeological finds and their stories. But also in our own region Brabant, many excavations are still being being done.

‘I try to connect what I learned earlier connected with this’ is her explanation. By using different materials in her work, such as sugar and also lead, her sculptures become fragile and impermanent, giving them a personal character.

Dreams of Dreams of Dreams

This is an exhibition and public program that explores the transformative power of imagination when fueled by a collective determination to break the status quo. Featuring artworks ranging from installations to objects and visual images, this expo offers a captivating insight into the complex relationship between dreams and reality.

Seasoning Summer

The Sun, the sun. Time for Seasoning Summer!

About Seasoning: Every change of the season United Cowboys invites you to witness new developments in the field of live-art. Local, national and international guest artists develop and show their new work and research in a transdisciplinary program. We take the audience along the various spaces of the Arthouse; we tickle the senses en invite the spectator to observe and absorb from close range. The upcomimg edition - Seasoning Summer will again bring a program curated by the artistic leaders of United Cowboys - Maarten  van der Put and Pauline Roelants

New work and developments, we place in an interntional context of performances.  An artistic dialogue with dance, muzies, performanc e and fine arts, in which physicality predominates.

Info & tickets unitedcowboys.net and Facebook pagina United-C

addresses

Van Abbemuseum Stratumsedijk 2 040 238 10 00 vanabbemuseum.nl

Academisch Genootschap Parklaan 93 040 243 48 08 academischgenootschap.nl

Carte Blanche Daalakkersweg 10 08 040 245 17 39 carteblanche.nu

Sint Catharinakerk Catharinaplein 1 040 244 88 97

CKE

Pastoor Petersstraat 180 040 216 32 63 cke.nl

Bibliotheek Eindhoven Emmasingel 22 040 260 42 60 bibliotheekeindhoven.nl

Dynamo Catharinaplein 21 040 239 31 10 dynamo-eindhoven.nl

Evoluon, Stichting Next Nature Noord Brabantlaan 1A 040 250 4620 evoluon.com

Effenaar Dommelstraat 2 040 239 36 66 effenaar.nl

Fifth-NRE Gasfabriek 5 040 237 60 70 fifthnre.com

Galerie Nasty Alice

Sint Antoniusstraat 10 06 34053028 galerienastyalice.nl

Kazerne Home of Design Paradijslaan 2-8 040 207 37 30 kazerne.com

MU Hybrid Arthouse Torenallee 40-06 040 296 16 63 mu.nl

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Heuvel Galerie 140 040 244 20 20 muziekgebouweindhoven.nl

Muziek in de Cathrien Begijnenhof 2 040 283 39 68 muziekindecathrien.nl

Natlab Kastanjelaan 500 040 294 68 48 natlab.nl

Pand P Leenderweg 65 040 303 21 70 pand-p.nl

Parktheater Eindhoven

Theaterpad 1 040 211 11 22 parktheater.nl

Pathé Eindhoven

Dommelstraat 27 pathe.nl

Pennings Foundation Geldropseweg 63 040 3080609 penningsfoundation.com

philharmonie zuidnederland

Jan van Lieshoutstraat 5 088 166 07 00 philharmoniezuidnederland.nl

Philips Museum Emmasingel 31 040 235 90 30 philips-museum.com

preHistorisch Dorp Boutenslaan 161-b 040 252 22 81 prehistorischdorp.nl

Stage Music Café Stratumseind 25 stagemusiccafe.nl

TAC Temporary Art Centre Vonderweg 1 tac.nu

Ton Smits Huis Jacob Reviuslaan 25 040 211 47 86 tonsmitshuis.nl

T56 Tarwelaan 56 t56.nl

Studium Generale, TU/e

• De Blauwe Zaal

• Luna, Corona

• Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos

Den Dolech 2 | 040 247 49 00 tue.nl/sg

United Cowboys Kleine Berg 040 237 12 77 unitedcowboys.nl

Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven Kanaaldijk-Zuid 11 040 782 08 10 vu-eindhoven.nl

Maarten van der

Celebrate free events with challenging activities await you: discover the backyard of Eindhoven in Eersel, Bergeijk, Reusel, and Bladel. Are you ready for an unforgettable sporty adventure? From May to June 15, experience a unique outdoor event every weekend. The stunning nature around Eindhoven is calling for you! Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a novice adventurer, there’s something for everyone. Here are the highlights of the Eindhoven Backyard events. What are you waiting for? Register now and experience Eindhoven Backyard! All activities are free, participation at your own risk.

REUSEL • 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Get on your Feet

Explore the beautiful nature in the surroundings, entertain yourself at Outdoor Park Reusel, and taste and experience the local products around Taverne d’n Ouwe Brandtoren. Challenge yourself with this sporty hiking event, catering to everyone, whether you’re an experienced hiker or a novice stepper!

During this event, various hiking routes are available, most guided by a tour guide. There are plenty of activities for children on this day. Enjoy yourself at Outdoor Park Reusel, take a kids’ route, have fun in the playground of d’n Ouwe Brandtoren, or discover the delights available.

Sign up at eindhovenbackyard.com:

Entertain yourself at Outdoor Park Reusel / Taste and experience Local Products / Discover Nature Gate d’n Oude Brandtoren... and more.

EERSEL • SEVERAL TIMINGS

Relax in the Woods

Discover the peace and space in and around the forests of Eersel during ‘Relax in the Woods!’ Two days filled with workshops and activities to relax, connect, and enjoy nature. The Panberg, TerSpegelt, and the beautiful forests of Eersel serve as the backdrop for this unique event where your body and mind can find tranquility.

While you relax during one of the free activities, your children can actively explore the surroundings! For children up to 7 years old, there is the Discovery Path & the Gnome Path. For children aged 8 and older, there is the Pumptrack.

Sign up at eindhovenbackyard.com:

Beach Yoga / Forest Bathing / Guided Forest Walk / E-Trike Forest Route / Gnome Path Walk for kids / Discovery Path for kids and more.

BIG BIQER DAY

BERGEIJK • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Adventure Runnings

*kids route included!

This is a sporty and challenging run through one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Kempen. With various obstacles spread over 2 different courses, there’s something for everyone: the 4 km run for the kids, featuring an inflatable obstacle course, and the 7.5 km run for the enthusiasts.

Join in and even go downhill in the snow. The runs can be done individually or in groups, and children have the opportunity to participate (with an adult). At Eindhoven Backyard, it’s not about achieving a fast finish time; it’s about reaching the finish line together, enjoying nature, and having fun with other participants!

Sign up at eindhovenbackyard.com:

Adventure Runnings - Challenging - 7.5 km / Kids Adventure Runnings - Kidsrun - 4 km, plus there’s a huge inflatable obstacle course.

OVERVIEW JUNE

Stay tuned, go out!

Parktheater

de Bibliotheek Eindhoven

Pand P

agenda

PODIA agenda stages

SAT 1

Van Abbemuseum

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Family Art

Club Viewing and making art for the whole family

PAND P

10:00 AM | Choir

BrabantVocaal

MAD Emergent Center

Railhackaton Pand P

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

11:00 AM | Bridge Festival

Guitar Convention

11:00 | Jazz

Jesse van Ruller Trio

Klokgebouw

8:00 PM | Bridge Festival

Floor Jansen

Parktheater

Wonka Comedy Festival

8:00 PM | Cabaret Christel de Laat

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Rock

The Music of Gary Lucas & Jeff Buckley

Pand P Podium

8:30 PM | Music

Kruidkoek

Parktheater

8:30 PM | Cabaret

Klub Ukraine

9:30 PM | Cabaret

Deniz Göktaş (TÜRKÇE)

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

10:45 PM | Cloud Café

Dynamo

Alien Weaponry -Urne

Anathor Now- Sugar Spine

SUN 2

TU/e campus

noon - 7 PM | Festival

Classic at the Campus

Roostenlaan 10 AM - 5

PM | Market Stratumse

SlingerSnuffelmarkt

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

11:00 AM | Kids

Sjakie & Jopie (3+)

Parktheater

1:00 PM | Youth theater

Peppa Pig Live!

Van Abbemuseum

1:30 - 2:30 PM | Architecture tour

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

2:15 | Classic

Laura Lootens

Pand P

3:00 & 8:00 PM | Theater

Basta! Winterbloemen

3:00 PM | Youth theater

Duda Paiva Company

Van Doorne Kiosk

4.30 - 5.30 | Music festival

Eindhoven Klinkt

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 | Jazz

Mark Lettieri&Metropole Orkest

MON 3

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Animation

Robot Dreams

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Classic OrkestZUID

TUE 4

Fontys & TU/e

Start Na Examen Dagen

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Animation Robot Dreams

SG Blauw Zaal, Auditorium

7:30 PM | Interview

AI, Consciousness, and Purpose: A Deep Dive

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 | Pop

Fabrizio Paterlini

WED 5

Blauw Zaal, Auditorium

12:40 PM | Lecture - EU Elections: Why You Should Vote

Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Animation

White Plastic Sky

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | World Music

Eliades Ochoa of Buena Vista Social Club

Effenaar

8:15 | Hiphop Hieroglyphics

THU 6

Studium Generale, koeveld

4:00 PM - midnight

SG@Plugged Festival

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

6:30 PM | Classic

Candlelight Concerts

8:15 PM | Pop

Pop - Kanan Gill

Natlab

Premièrefilm

Philips Museum

until 9:00 PM

Philips Museum Late

FRI 7

TU/e

Gouden Loper Festival

Van Abbemuseum

9:15 AM| Feldenkrais lessons

Pennings Foundation

5.00 PM | Bookpresentation

United Cowboys 30 jaar

7:30 PM | Lecture

Get a grip on your life by understanding into your family system

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:00 PM | World music

Music with Friends

8:15 PM | Pop

Totally Spice

8:15 | Pop

Clean Pete’s Klassieke Revue

Parktheater

8:00 PM | Cabaret

Lenette van Dongen

8:30 | Theater

Erik Whien

Dynamo

Downset- Agitator LOT

Event for women

SAT 8

Swimmingpool

Pieter van den Hoogenband

NK Vinzwemmen 2024 Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

11:00 AM | Classic

Masterclass barok violin with Rachel Podger

Karpedonkse plassen

noon - midnight | Festival

Bontgenoten Festival

Van Abbemuseum

12:30 - 6:00 PM | Event

Ware Tegenmacht #5

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Children’s Art Club View & create art (6 -12 yr) de Bibliotheek Eindhoven

3:00 PM | Book lecture Droom je werkelijkheid

Philips Museum

Open day High Tech

Ontdekkingsroute

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

4:00 PM | Classic Candlelight Concerts

5:00 PM | Jazz Willem ’t Hart

Pand P

7:30 PM | Music

Eindconcert B-Major Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Pop Bouke Rocks Elvis

Dynamo

Striptopia- A technologydriven pop-up strip club for millennials

GendermoreOverruled+ Defazer-Co- Headline Show

SUN 9

Van Piere

11:00 AM | Lezing

Michiel Vos in de VS Natlab

11:00 AM | Cinemini Groot en klein

Van Abbemuseum

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Unlimited Van Abbe Multi-sensory tour for the blind & visually impaired

8:00 PM | Spoken Word

Buddy Wakefield by Watershed Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Classic

300 years Philips-music

MON 10

Van Abbemuseum

1:30 – 3:00 PM | Unforgettable

Van Abbe Tour for visitors dealing with dementia

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Drama

How To Have Sex Effenaar

8:15 PM | Rock

Sisters of Mercy

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Pop

Daniel Young

TUE 11

TU/e campus

Knights of the Kitchen Table

Natlab

3:30 PM | Royal Opera House

Andrea Chénier

Pennings Foundation

5.00 PM | Performance

Ma’MaQueen: transformatie tot Drag Queen

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Drama

How To Have Sex

Effenaar

8:00 PM | Comedy

Comedy Night

WED 12

SG Blauw Zaal, Auditorium

12:40 PM | Lecture

Rescue Rats

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:30 PM | Drama

How To Have Sex

Natlab

Specials | Course

Filmsteden Parijs + Spoorloos Parktheater

8:00 PM | Music

Stef Bos

THU 13

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

12:30 PM | Classic

Lunchpauzeconcert de Bibliotheek Eindhoven

8:00 PM | Books on Tour

Suriname ft. Edgar Burgos, Bodil de la Parra & Jeffrey Spalburg Parktheater

8:00 PM | Cabaret

Rundfunk

Natlab

8:00 PM | Documentary

Fresh Meet: The Queer Edition

Natlab

Première

The Movie Teller

FRI 14

TU/e

Hajraa Buitentoernooi

Van Abbemuseum

9:15 AM | Feldenkrais lessons

1:00 - 3: 00 PM | Spraakmakend

Van Abbe Tour for visitors with aphasia and brain injury

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:00 PM | Pop

Harm Edens

Parktheater

7:00 PM | Theater

Murder in the Parktheater

8:00 PM | Theater

Zanggroep Dirk

Effenaar

8:15 PM | Rock

Waren Hayens

Pand P

8:30 | Theater

Basta! Attempts on her life

SAT 15

Berenkuil

Step in the Arena | Kidsbattle

Ketelhuisplein

Stadsoase het Festival & Tributeland

Landsard Eindhoven

Kamping Kitsch Eindhoven

Van Abbemuseum

Opening Expo

Soils

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Children’s Art Club View & create art (6 -12 yr)

Het Voedselbos Eindhoven

3:00 PM | GreenKids Workshop Workshop Krachtstok

Pand P Podium

8:30 PM | Music Sanne Sanne

SUN 16

Jaarmarkt Genderdal

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tourtocht De Ronde

Start from Wilhelminaplein

Parktheater

8:00 PM | Theater

Zanggroep Dirk

Pand P

8:30 | Theater

Basta! Attempts on her life

MON 17

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:00 PM | Film

Dune: Part Two

Dynamo Step into the Arena Graffiti Festival Berenkuil

TUE 18

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:00 PM Film

Dune: Part Two

Parktheater in Pand P

Mies en Scene

Hotel de Wereld Natlab

8:00 PM | Film

AI & Film

Dynamo

Step into the Arena

Graffiti Festival Berenkuil

WED 19

SG Blauw Zaal, Auditorium

12:40 PM | Concert

Ignatov Brothers

Tickle the Ivories

SG Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

7:00 PM | Film

Dune: Part Two

Parktheater in Pand P

Mies en Scene

Hotel de World Natlab

7:30 PM | Specials Filmcity Londen

THU 20

DomusDela

7:15 PM | Lying concert

Ron Adelaar

Effenaar

8:15 PM | Country

Dale Watson Natlab

Première

Nata Per Te

FRI 21

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theatre at the green next to Parktheater

NJK Long Track

Pieter van den Hoogenband

Van Abbemuseum

Opening Expo

Eindhoven: a HipHop story

9:15 | Feldenkrais lessen

Dynamo

Selecta: Dubstep & UK Garage

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | World Music

Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo de Bibliotheek Eindhoven

2:00 PM | Workshop

Creative Writing

SAT 22

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theatre

IJzeren Man

Atmoz Outdoor

de Bibliotheek Waalre

10:00 AM | GreenKids

Wildpicking

Van Abbemuseum

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Children’s Art

Club View & create art (6 -12 yr)

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

5:00 PM | Jazz

Roaring Cats

20:15 PM | Pop

Gladys Knight

Evoluon

Festival Blue Print Open Air

SUN 23

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

Ketelhuisplein

Feelgood Market

Blok 63

Giuded Tour, Eindhoven 247

Natlab

11:00 AM | Cinemini

Picknick met taart

Parktheater

2:00 PM | Youth theater

De Klimaatjes

Pand P

2:30 | Dance with us in Pand P

Mies-en-Scène

MON 24

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Pop

Julian Taylor

WED 26

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

Natlab Specials

7:30 PM | Course

Filmcity New York

THU 27

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

Natlab

Première

Palingdans

FRI 28

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

Ketelhuisplein

Festival Jams & Gems

Van Abbemuseum

9:15 AM | Feldenkrais lessons

CKE Bruisweekend

Fri 28 - sun 30 June

Dynamo

Board Game Night: Queerhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

7:30 PM | Pop

Lipdub de Trinoom

Pand P

8:15 PM | Theater

Basta! – Decamerone

SAT 29

De Parade Eindhoven

Travelling theater

CKE Bruisweekend

28 - 30 June

Van Abbemuseum

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Children’s Art

Club View & create art (6 -12 yr)

Dynamo

Queer Art Club

Pand P

8:15 PM | Theater

Basta! Decamerone

Pand P Podium

8:30 PM | Music

Levi boon

SUN 30

CKE Bruisweekend

28 - 30 June

Van Abbemuseum

1:30 PM | Musical tour

Museum choir leads you through the museum while singing

Effenaar bij ’t Wasven

1:00 PM | Pop

Anna Joan + Laura Sjin + JesperJesper

Dynamo bij Van Piere

Yaltival Young Adult Boek

Pand P

8:15 PM | Theater

Basta! Decamerone

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:15 PM | Classic

Philzuid

Highlights!

Bridge Guitar Festival 2024 • Until 2 June

Eindhoven Klinkt Van Doorne Kiosk • 2 June

Eindhoven Pride- Parade • 8 June

Groots met een zachte G, last performance • 14 - 26 June

Expo ‘Step in the Arena, 15 years’ • 15 June- 7 July

Natlab Specials • Game Changers: Pulp Fiction • 17 June

Pride Week • Until 16 June

Eindhoven Backyard • Until 15 June

Parade Eindhoven • 21 - 29 June

Bruisweekend CKE • 28 - 30 June

Van Abbemuseum • daily tours 1:30 - 2:30 PM

EXPO

Albert van Abbehuis

The Art of Process Architectuur

EVOLUON

Spacefarming

RetroFutureMake yourself futureproof

GALLERIE NASTY ALICE

Until 9 June

De grote stilte

Mike Dings - Berry Sanders

MU

Until 9 June

Wombtombs

Boogaerdt/VanderSchoot

PENNINGS FOUNDATION

5 - 22 June 2024

Into the Queenverse –Faron van Leeuwen & Dennis Drummen

28 June - 20 July

Eindexpo Fotografie SintLucas

28 June - 24 August

Where we Bloom

Jesse van den Berg

PHILIPS MUSEUM

Expo Brainpower

Until 31 October

Mini lectures

1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 June

ONOMATOPEE

Dreams of Dreams of Dreams

Until 21 June

T56

Wat je bewaart, bewaart je Mayke Verhoeven

VAN ABBEMUSEUM

Delinking and Relinking

Until 2026

Discover art from the collection by smelling, feeling, hearing and seeing Verborgen Verbanden t/m 2026

Ongoing research exhibition unravels Van Abbemuseum’s origins in the colonial past Soils

15 June - 24 November 2024

Group exhibition explores a renewed connection with our soil

Radically Mine!

Until 9 June 2024

A podium for young artists from Eindhoven and the surrounding area

Eindhoven: a HipHop story

21 June - 8 December 2024

Exhibition shows HipHop’s impact on the city of Eindhoven

ON THE REGIORADAR

In June

1 With cover bands, a mini fair, food trucks, and a large flea market, Hooipop in the meadow at Beneden Beekloop in Geldrop might be the most fun music festival for young and old.

1 & 2 Beer festivals at two great locations: head to the Craft Beer Festival at the Cacaofabriek in Helmond for flavorful craft beers, food, film, and music. Another great spot is the forecourt of Landgoed Kasteel Geldrop

1, 8/9, 15

Three more weekends in June to enjoy all the outdoor sports adventures in the Kempen. Eindhoven Backyard introduces seasoned athletes and beginners in Bladel, Reusel, Eersel, and Bergeijk to challenging trails, routes, running, the beautiful nature, and each other.

8 DAF Experience, Brainport Industries Campus; during the High Tech Ontdekkingsroute, you discover the real stories behind the most beautiful high tech innovations in the Brainport region + Battles, jams, and parties with the locals of Eindhoven form the perfect ending to a day full of workshops and play. Level-Up to the next generation. Free festival at the Urban Sports Park Eindhoven

14 - 16 The beautiful Market of Oirschot provides the perfect stage for Zinderend Oirschot. Two areas with the best (cover) bands, artists, and DJs. Dance your feet off and sing along at the top of your lungs.

14 The best music from Dutch soil at Pitpop in Mierlo! Stiekem Gesjanst, Woman, Lijn 7, Wessel Heesz - this annual festival offers a line-up full of today’s names.

15, 22, 23, 29 , 30

The musical Een rooskleurig bestaan is about Rosalie. Rosalie is bullied at school and decides over the summer vacation that she no longer wants this. Me on stage in Valkenswaard, Bergeijk, Hapert

22 Participate in the Triathlon Geldrop, perfect for teams and individuals, or challenge yourself with the performance challenges of Triathlon Het Groene Woud in Oirschot. Cheering from the terrace is also an option! + Hidden on a leafy 1 ha domain in Westelbeers, you’ll find Cultuurboerderij Westelbeers. The characteristic interior space and authentic play meadow with an open-air stage offer you an extraordinary time during the Sparkling Summer Festival

23 Discover the transformation of a unique former Philips area in Eindhoven: Strijp-S. The factory buildings now form a dynamic living, working, and cultural area. Book the Strijp-S walk during FeelGood market

30 Nienke Dingemans, What the FRNK & The Longhorns, Reemers & De Greef; under the name Blue Moods & Green Leaves, open-air theater De Hunnebergen in Luyksgestel organizes a blues festival via Monkeyman. Fragile but danceable.

Looking away

As I stepped out of my car, I narrowly avoided the broken box of cream puffs. Had I stepped on it, the cream would likely have ended up ‘everywhere and nowhere’ on my skirt and shoes. I looked at the wilted pastries and my thoughts immediately turned to whoever had left the box in the parking lot; how inconsiderate! Did they accidentally drop the puffs and then not bother to pick them up? Did they think, ‘Just leave it there’?

I felt irritation rising at the thoughtlessness and indifference, and I decided to leave the damaged pastries where they were. I, as an outsider, didn’t have to pick them up, did I? I wasn’t the one who left them there, so I wasn’t responsible. ...Right?

But as I went about my shopping, I felt increasingly guilty. Why hadn’t I taken the time to throw away this mess, even if it wasn’t mine? I decided to pick up the squashed puffs and throw them away as soon as I got back to my car. The idea made me feel a little better. However, when I returned to my car, there was nothing there. Someone else had picked them up. They had not looked away but had cleaned up the mess, likely without even being annoyed at the litterer. Now I felt even worse. I, who hold norms and values in high regard and often promote them unprompted, had been silently corrected by an anonymous fellow citizen who did take the time to pick up someone else’s trash.

I reflected on this small incident. Apparently, my negative judgement of the litterer had been stronger than the positive feeling of helping to keep the environment clean. Pointing fingers and looking away seemed the easiest thing to do, but it felt anything but good. Looking away brings guilt, at least for me. I feel this guilt more and more these days. I read the newspaper, watch news channels. I half-listen or sometimes turn the channel off and do something else. So much misery - I sometimes just don’t want to see it anymore. I choose to look away.

Looking away on a smaller scale (like with the cream puffs) may come from laziness or indifference. On a global scale, looking away is more about selfpreservation. It’s a kind of escape to distance yourself from an uncomfortable or even dangerous situation fuelled by fear or uncertainty. In our complex society, this is a daily routine.

Yet this uncomfortable guilt can also bring about something good; it can be a powerful wake-up call. It’s a strong feeling that forces you to reflect on your own behaviour and actions, or rather ... the lack of action. Is this me? Do I want to be like this? Do I want to go through life as a passive complainer, or will I take action to make the world a little better - even if it’s just a drop in the ocean? Within all of us lies someone who looks away but also someone who takes action, who helps, or who offers a shoulder to cry on. Just look at what a few squashed cream puffs can trigger. I look out my window across the street, where several stray cats have been roaming the vacant lot for a while. This morning, I brought a bag of cat food - with permission from my own spoiled house cats, of course. The strays will get a delicious meal. Not looking away, but seeing and doing, and as you can see, it doesn’t always have to be grand and dramatic.

Mathilde Lageman

Directeur & mede-eigenaar

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“ After the urgent letter I sent on 7th May, in which I expressed great concern about the possible departure of the Academy, fortunately, a lot has happened at the Academy. When Kiki and Joost were told that the Academy might move to Roermond, they quickly mobilized a small group of designers on whose behalf I sent the letter to understand the process, what was known at the time and bring it into the open. We weren’t the only ones who were alarmed, and the impending disaster became apparent almost simultaneously, announced to different people through all kinds of channels.

How is it possible that an academy, so intertwined with the city, is even considering leaving? We have now become busybodies, uninvited guests, but ultimately welcome, with almost everyone sat at the table, but we still don’t understand how it could have come to this, but are increasingly moving in the same direction. Lucas Maassen organised an auction at the Residency of the People, the proceeds of which will be used to help retain the Academy in Eindhoven. Almost 10,000 Euros have been raised, that is about one-thousandth of the total needed.

The proverbial ’drop in the ocean’, but quite a lot of money and it was a positive moment. You just have to carry on; an activity that, by definition, does not solve the problem but is of symbolic value. The auction marks a point at which it becomes clear that to achieve the common goal you must be positive. The need must be felt, and the will must be there to achieve success. There was no choice. Join in with this compelling positivity or drop out and no longer participate. It seems like everyone is participating. And now to solve it! ”

The Design Academy must stay in Eindhoven

dna of grounded Pride

Eindhoven’s finest

MIGGS DE BRUIJN X LIRICAL X SANDERSVILLE - THE DAY AFTER

After the exuberant festivities surrounding PSV’s national championship, a feeling of euphoria still prevails in Eindhoven. The city is united by the love for their football club and the musical expression that surrounds this success. This collective of artists, known as Eindhoven’s Finest, consists of a mix of local musical talents who have combined their passion for the city and club into a joint project: a championship album with 25 tracks. Among the artists are well-known names such as Guus Meeuwis, DJ La Fuente, RUGGED, Schorre Chef & MC Vals, Lampegastuh, and Zany, as well as various supporter groups. Their shared mission is clear: to express, through music, their love and pride for Eindhoven and PSV.

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| PHOTO’S: EDDIE

TEXT: CLAIRE VAN DER ELST & LIDY LATHOUWERS

The highlight of the celebrations took place on Stadhuisplein, where more than 100,000 fans gathered to honour their champions. It was a moment of pure joy and unity, with the sounds of Eindhoven’s Finest echoing through the streets. The project symbolized the unity and love for the colours, the club, and the city, capturing the hearts of everyone present. The day after PSV’s honouring, we met Miggs De Bruijn, Lirical, and Sandersville, still recovering from the festivities but with just as many good vibes as in the days before.

One Song That Says It All: DNA “Football supporter songs play a crucial role in football culture. They reinforce the sense of connection and loyalty within the community. With Eindhoven’s Finest, we created 25 songs to honour our 25th National Championship Title. I would describe this as a form of reserved, sober pride. That pride is at our core; it’s an essential part of our DNA.”

Waïl Ali, better known as Lirical, refers to the song ‘DNA,’ written and produced alongside Miggs de Bruijn and Sandersville under the banner of Eindhoven’s Finest: “‘DNA’ says it all; it shows our pride and highlights the unique bond between the club and its supporters. We don’t shout, but we wear our pride. Don’t mess with Eindhoven; we will always fight for our city. And if you want to join us, you’re more than welcome. That’s how easy-going it is. That is the core, that reserved core.”

“It turned into a real co-production: with collaboration in music, lyrics, and production. And how wonderful: almost all players are featured. That makes this song so special; you can feel it.” Producer Sandersville, Sander Maassen, explains how ‘DNA’ came to be: “We organized a writing camp with artists and the passionate PSV supporter groups in RUGGED’s studio. We were taken to the stadium beforehand to enjoy the match and get in the right mood. Then we headed back to the studio, and the creation process began. The concept of ‘DNA’ came together quickly and was truly the definition of a well-oiled machine between producers, artists, and supporter groups.”

Rapper MDB, Lirical, and Sandersville: you are three renowned names in music, and now your collaboration, along with many other musicians, turns out to be a golden move.

“In Amsterdam and Rotterdam, collaborations like these have been happening for years. It’s great that Eindhoven is now embracing it too, but it’s still not so common,” says the Congolese-Dutch rapper Migue Bolambe, better known as

Miggs de Bruijn, or MDB for short. “This is the first record we’ve made together, but there will definitely be a follow-up. I have a lot of music ready, and opportunities like this come in handy.” And the collaborations are expanding. Musicians join in, participate, and work together more. Sander adds: “I’ve been working with the boys from RUGGED, the renowned DJ/producer collective from Eindhoven, for years. They are largely leading in Eindhoven’s Finest, and our collaboration creates great opportunities for me - a golden match.”

Miggs adds: “Because the championship became a reality, we started two months ago. We tested the song ‘DNA’ on Instagram and TikTok. It was picked up immediately, even before we released it. A success, therefore. Since then, we’ve been performing, giving interviews, and doing photoshoots. The highlight now is the celebration and the parties. It’s all really amazing!”

And now, it’s time to sober up again. What does tomorrow look like for you?

Lirical: “Spreading ‘DNA’ is already in our blood. All three of us have been performing at festivals all over the country for years. We are the DNA. We don’t shout, but we are who we are. That’s the DNA of the city, of the club, and of our heart.” Sandersville: “And what many people may not know is that many great DJs from Eindhoven have been performing all over the world for a long time.” Miggs: “See, there’s that sober pride again. That’s just our DNA, we can’t help it.” n

‘Eindhoven’s Finest is a collective consisting of artists, supporter groups, and people who hold the club and the city dear.’

‘This is the culture of the city; our song DNA comes from the heart, from the core. With a group of local musicians, DJs, and producers, we represent the music scene in Eindhoven and our vibrant PSV heart.’

Listen on Spotify: “EINDHOVEN’S FINEST X Miggs De Bruijn X Lirical - DNA (Prod. By SANDERSVILLE)”. The track is also available on all other streaming services such as Apple Music and social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

Follow Eindhoven’s Finest on Instagram: @eindhovensfinest @liricaaal @miggsdebruijn @djsandersville @psv

Swedding dresses

Smitje: fashion design shop Eindhoven

mitje is a haberdashery specialist. Still old-fashioned, where your senses are assailed by all the types and colours on offer. You might as well call Smitje a colourful design shop. Customers from far and wide know how to find the store, looking for fabrics, needles, zips, embroidery tape, elastic, wool, and yarn applications. If you want it, Smitje has it. The same goes for an affordable wedding or prom dress. But Smitje also has the fabric to make the dresses herself.

Harrie Smits (73) has been working in the business since he was fourteen. He still sells zips, yarn, cords, wool, knitting needles, scissors, needles and beads every day. The button collection is the largest in Europe. From mother-of-pearl to plastic. From iron to gold and silver. Two walls full. A sight now that breathless tourists gratefully photograph. Not to mention the time they - shouldtake to make a choice…

He is still the face of the store and intends to remain so for the time being. Smitje was founded in 1921 and was first located in Strijp. Harrie took over the business from his father after working in the store for years. Smitje has been in a medieval building in the city centre since the early 1990s. To accommodate the thousands of haberdashery items, Harrie bought the adjacent buildings and built a few floors on top. The business took on something of a colourful maze. Where the prom dresses now hang used to be the hayloft.

Smitje on the Kleine Berg is one of the few traditional shops in Eindhoven city centre. A shop full of buttons, ribbons, and fabrics. Ideas have been able to become reality here for more than a hundred years and your imagination is given free rein. Where you can find the dress of your dreams for the day of your life or a special dress to shine at a gala.

Harrie is an old-fashioned salesman. He is still in the store every day, together with his team of employees, including his 20-year-old granddaughter Jill and a sister-in-law. He enjoys the atmosphere and likes to have a chat with customers, old and young. Smitje may look nice and old-fashioned, but the business certainly keeps up with the times. A young designer, who also makes clothes for customers, works in the studio. They can also decide the design together with him. Harrie notes that more young people are finding their way to the store again. That is at times when something is popular again, such as knitting and design currently.

He also has an eye for the ecological aspect, so that our children’s children will still have a good environment in the future. “There is a wide range of environmentally friendly fabrics, in the hobby department we do as much as possible with fabrics. They also provide booklets about making your own clothing, repairing and reusing clothing. For example, you can make bags or stuffed animals. We promote recycling as much as possible.”

Interested?

Visit Smitje at Kleine Berg 17 in Eindhoven. For more information, visit smitjedewinkel.nl

Challenge for the Eindhoven region:

How to welcome international talents while preserving its local Brabants identity?

In recent years, Eindhoven has emerged as a dynamic global hub of innovation and growth, driven by its vibrant tech scene and emerging startup ecosystem. With this growth comes the need for talent. In addition to investing in developing local talent, companies are compelled to focus on recruiting international talents to fill their vacancies as well.

To strengthen Europe as a green powerhouse, or in other words, to contribute to the European Bauhaus, space must be created to attract talents from around the world. This applies to the Eindhoven region as well. Without international talented individuals, we cannot become stronger and make the innovation leap necessary to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal and to compete with China and the US.

Recent research has shown that Europeans are less likely to move to other European countries compared to people within China and the US. As I observe my American and Chinese clients, I also note this conclusion. Talents are attracted by various regional incentives, and language makes it easy for people to seek their careers elsewhere. So, in this regard, Europe is not yet a unity compared to China and the US, while in my opinion, there is a need for it concerning Europe’s geoeconomic position in the world. To compete, efforts must be made within Europe and thus also the Netherlands to improve the mobility of Europeans and thereby also diversity and inclusion.

This brings an interesting discussion: how can the Eindhoven region maintain its own identity while simultaneously embracing a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds?

By collectively taking up this challenge. Regional businesses and organizations must take societal steps to support the integration of international employees into the local community. This could involve providing assistance with housing, healthcare, and legal matters, as well as facilitating networking opportunities and social activities. By helping employees feel at home in the Eindhoven region, companies can foster a greater sense of loyalty and engagement, ultimately benefiting both the individual and the organization.

Ultimately, the challenge of hiring international employees for growth in Eindhoven is not just about filling positions but also about building a stronger, more resilient, and cohesive community towards the future. By embracing diversity while preserving local identity, companies can create a more inclusive and vibrant ecosystem that attracts talent from around the world. By being open to this, Eindhoven can continue to thrive as a beacon of innovation and creativity, rooted in tradition but open to the possibilities of a green and sustainable future for the next generation.

Jin Chen Head of European China Desk / Partner transfer pricing

Crowe Foederer Accountancy

‘Improve mobility, diversity and inclusion within Europe for a stronger, more resilient and future-proof community’

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