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Why The First House Music Museum Opened in the Netherlands Posted by on Nov 12, 2021

DJ House Music Museum Our House Amsterdam Afrojack Hardwell Music

On October 29, 2021, a unique museum opened in Amsterdam: Our House, the first ever museum that is all about house music. What awaits you there, and why in Amsterdam? There’s a good reason, as you’ll see! House music started in the US. Why is the museum in the Netherlands? Its origins can be traced…

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Euro 2020 – How The Dutch Are Still Represented Posted by on Jul 5, 2021

DJ Martin Garrix Dutch Electronic Music

Every time you watch a Euro game, or generally around this time, you’ve probably heard its jingle more than you wanted. The jingle that plays every time before and after the commercial breaks comes from the official Euro 2020 song: We Are The People by U2 legends Bono and The Edge and… Martin Garrix. A…

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The 2021 Dutch Eurovision Song Contest! Posted by on May 27, 2021

Eurovision Music Band

Last weekend, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was held. With more than 200 million people watching, it is one of the largest music contests in the world – and one of the longest standing. The first was held in 1956! With the 2020 edition skipped because of COVID, the 2021 ESC now also marks the…

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