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Rens en Jaïr & Karafaan

Every Thursday, the rooftop of NEMO is transformed into a stage for exciting live acts. Enjoy free entry, summer vibes and the best views in Amsterdam and summer vibes. On Thursday 20 August, Rens & Jaïr and Karafaan bring together raw hip-hop and infectious groove-hop.

  • 20 August
  • 17:30 - 21:00
  • Free
  • Adults
  • i.s.m. GRAP

Programme

  • Two men in front of a work of graffiti
    Laura van der Spek

    Rens en Jaïr

    A collision between poetry and punk. Hip-hop with humour, urgency and a healthy dose of rawness, about fatherhood, friendship and growing up. They grab you by the throat, but out of pure love.

  • six guys throwing over a boardgame
    Kas Beijen

    Karafaan

    Hip-hop with brass, danceable grooves and untameable energy. Karafaan sweep you up in a whirlwind of Dutch lyrics and danceable grooves, somewhere between Typhoon and Khruangbin. Their caravan is setting off. Hop on.

Summer on Rooftop Square

From 25 June until the end of August, the rooftop will be open every Thursday until 21:00, with free live music. It can be reached via the large staircase on the outside of the building or by lift from the museum’s entrance hall. At the bottom of the rooftop, a kiosk with its own seating area also serves drinks and snacks.

Listen

  • Two guys in a studio

    Rens en Jaïr

  • a band playing live

    Karafaan

In collaboration with GRAP

The rooftop music evenings are organised in collaboration with Stichting GRAP, the organisation for Amsterdam’s pop music scene. Every year, GRAP organises competitions, showcases and festivals. This gives Amsterdam-based bands and acts the opportunity to showcase their talent to the public, the media and the music industry.

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