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In 2019 and 2020, songwriters/musicians Rocco Ostermann and Wout Kemkens embarked on a journey as embedded musicians, searching for unique stories and musicians within prisons. This resulted in a successful album, a podcast series, videos, a series of columns, and live performances in clubs and prisons. In 2023, we’re hitting the road again. For De […]
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JUST IN: Guy-El Mabiala released his first song ever!
Guy-El Mabiala, a fantastic human, musician and songwriter – who De Niemanders jammed, laughed and recorded with – just released his first song ever! He wrote and recorded this while he was living in asylum centers, there’s a full album coming named ‘Kimuntu.’ Unfortunately we can’t celebrate with him, because he has been expelled out […]
read moreFamilies in Leeuwarden Camp Demand Expedited Asylum Procedures
By Mohamad Eid A group of families among the asylum seekers residing in LEEUWARDEN Camp in northern Netherlands have urged the local authorities to assist in expediting their asylum procedures, which have exceeded more than a year, as they continue to wait for the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) to schedule their second interview. They […]
read moreAbu Omar’s Remarkable Journey from Turkey to the Netherlands
By Mohamad Eid Amsterdam (Camp Hovegen) – This is the story of Abu Omar, a 22-year-old Syrian who embarked on an extraordinary journey from Turkey to the Netherlands, facing numerous challenges and hardships along the way. Abu Omar’s journey sheds light on the perilous paths and obstacles that countless asylum seekers navigate in their quest […]
read moreDe Niemanders presents De Nacht van de Niemander
After the success of Donnerwetter Day, we, the creators of the annual high-energy art explosion, proudly announce our latest festival:De Nacht van de Niemander. This vibrant event will take place on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 8 PM until late into the night at Luxor Live in Arnhem. It promises to be an unforgettable experience, […]
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