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Body Electric

An evening of music, comedy and spoken word

Body Electric presents special guest musicians, plus performances from some of our favourite comedians and spoken word artists.

LINE UP:

Emily Higgson is an American comedian known for her twisted, high-energy comedy. Emily has toured across Europe and the UK, opening for acts like Olga Koch, Lara Ricote, and Derek Mitchell, and is a a cast member at Club Haug.

Comedian Adi Parmar was born in India in the 90s but reborn after Lana Del Rey released the Ride music video in 2012. He has a crush on Emmanuel Macron but he doesn’t always agree with his politics. He may have ADHD but there’s a lot going on in his life right now so we can’t get into all that.

Amsterdam-based storyteller, stage performer, and prospective clown Phillip Melchers describes himself as a Human Labrador Retriever. Born in the snowy wastes of Canada, he holds to the belief that even in the coldest of times, a little love is enough to break the ice.

Fer is an Argentinian storyteller with over 14 years of experience writing, performing, and directing theatre in Buenos Aires. He is also a screenwriter, with credits for HBO, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. The sketch comedy show Ctrl+Jeta, which he co-created, was nominated for three Martín Fierro Digital Awards in Argentina.

In 2020, Fer moved to the Netherlands, where he teaches and performs comedy. He completed the professional course at Mezrab Storytelling School. He co-created Training for the End of the World, which was presented at Boslab Theater Festival, Brainwash Festival, and Oerol Festival. He also wrote and directed What Happened to Mark?, which premiered at the Amsterdam Fringe; Pampa’s Pride, performed at the Amsterdam Storytelling Festival, Amsterdam Fringe, and Edinburgh Fringe; and Fer Is on a Deadline, currently touring in the Netherlands and internationally.

St. Abel is a Malaysian-born singer-songwriter, based in Amsterdam. Her sound is warm, lucid, moody, and punctuated by lyrics that explore the dark depths of human longing. Her latest album, ‘Dancing Feels A Lot Like Dying’, takes the listener on a journey through heartbreak and mortality via. electric beats and haunting vocals.

Amsterdam based Irish singer-songwriter and producer MAGMELL makes soulful, guitar-driven alt-folk music inspired by his close personal relationships and experience of life outside of Ireland.

A history of making alternative hip-hop and working full-time as a chef are giving way to a new wave of creativity; serving the listener endearing and thoughtful songs that pull you closer to the mythical realm of the Celtic Otherworld.

Body Electric is a festival in a night: an event blending music, comedy, poetry and spoken word with DJs and visual artists, plus the occasional dancer. Founded in 2022, Body Electric is returning to venues across Amsterdam, bringing fresh voices to new audiences, while building a growing community for performers who want to take to the stage and hone their craft.

Program

Wednesday, April 29th

Start: 7pm

End: 10pm

Red Space

What lives under our skin

An immersive dance performance where the boundary between performer and audience becomes thin, fluid, almost invisible.
Here, the body listens before it speaks.
Movement rises from sensation — from what vibrates beneath the skin — rather than from imposed form.
Dancing from how we feel in the moment becomes an empowering act: a way to reclaim the body, to trust the senses and to let emotion move freely.
A celebration of who we are,
in our highs and our lows,
opening a shared space of presence, vulnerability, uplift and embodied connection.
Our instagram : @the_kosmonauts
Photos by Seraina Wams
Doors Open: 19:30
Show Start: 20:15
Show End: 21:15

Body Electric

EVENT POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA

An evening of music, comedy and spoken word

Body Electric presents special guest musicians, plus performances from some of our favourite comedians and spoken word artists.

LINE UP:

Emily Higgson is an American comedian known for her twisted, high-energy comedy. Emily has toured across Europe and the UK, opening for acts like Olga Koch, Lara Ricote, and Derek Mitchell, and is a a cast member at Club Haug.

Comedian Adi Parmar was born in India in the 90s but reborn after Lana Del Rey released the Ride music video in 2012. He has a crush on Emmanuel Macron but he doesn’t always agree with his politics. He may have ADHD but there’s a lot going on in his life right now so we can’t get into all that.

Tsóka (цока) is the musical project of Sofia Gkaits. Named after a childhood nickname given by her grandparents, the project carries traces of elsewhere: Balkan roots and a life shaped between countries after moving to the Netherlands at six. She wrote her first song on homesickness before she knew what to call it. Her first album is to be released on April 3rd.

Amsterdam-based storyteller, stage performer, and prospective clown Phillip Melchers describes himself as a Human Labrador Retriever. Born in the snowy wastes of Canada, he holds to the belief that even in the coldest of times, a little love is enough to break the ice.

Kelly (they/she) is a poet/worker organizer who exists in Amsterdam. They like to write poetry in dialogue with their dreams, their community, and the real housewives.

Amsterdam based Irish singer-songwriter and producer MAGMELL makes soulful, guitar-driven alt-folk music inspired by his close personal relationships and experience of life outside of Ireland.

A history of making alternative hip-hop and working full-time as a chef are giving way to a new wave of creativity; serving the listener endearing and thoughtful songs that pull you closer to the mythical realm of the Celtic Otherworld.

Micah Graves is a pianist and composer from Philadelphia. A classically trained artist, grad student, and teacher with multiple releases to his name, Micah has studied at Berklee and Temple University, and represented the Philadelphia Clef Club as a city music recipient. His music is inspired by jazz standards, incorporating his own soulful styles into modern song, mixing jazz harmonies with modern and old-school gospel.

Body Electric is a festival in a night: an event blending music, comedy, poetry and spoken word with DJs and visual artists, plus the occasional dancer. Founded in 2022, Body Electric is returning to venues across Amsterdam, bringing fresh voices to new audiences, while building a growing community for performers who want to take to the stage and hone their craft.

Program

Sunday, April 5th

Start: 5pm

End: 8pm

Red Space

What lives under our skin

An immersive dance performance where the boundary between performer and audience becomes thin, fluid, almost invisible.
Here, the body listens before it speaks.
Movement rises from sensation — from what vibrates beneath the skin — rather than from imposed form.
Dancing from how we feel in the moment becomes an empowering act: a way to reclaim the body, to trust the senses and to let emotion move freely.
A celebration of who we are,
in our highs and our lows,
opening a shared space of presence, vulnerability, uplift and embodied connection.
Our instagram : @the_kosmonauts
Photos by Seraina Wams
Doors Open: 19:30
Show Start: 20:15
Show End: 21:15

Het Nationaal Piano Collectief

Het Nationaal Piano Collectief presenteert drie baanbrekende componisten/pianisten (Jaron Hommes, Jeroen Granneman en Hermane) in een fantastisch gezamenlijk concert van 90 minuten. Elke pianist presenteert zijn favoriete composities in twee uitvoeringen van vijftien minuten, wat garant staat voor een kleurrijk en gevarieerd programma: van zachte, rustgevende klanklandschappen tot bulderende epische passages, met nergens een saai moment tussendoor! Kom genieten van dit pianospektakel op vrijdag de 13e, de “gelukkigste” dag van het jaar!

 

Vrijdagmiddagconcert (VrijMiCo)

Sem & Friends

Pianist Sem Krammer brengt een vrijdagmiddag vol improvisatie en spontane muziek. Wat begon op zijn vierde bij oma’s piano, groeide uit tot een eigen stijl waarin klassieke structuur samenkomt met vrije jazz-improvisatie. Van Chopin tot Keith Jarrett – geen twee optredens zijn hetzelfde.

Na optredens door heel Europa en daarbuiten – van Canada tot Italië – speelt Sem nu samen met muzikale vrienden in de Red Space van Droog Amsterdam.

Martin Grozdanoski is een getalenteerde clarinet en saxofoon speler. Met invloeden uit onder andere de Balkan improviseert hij prachtige muziek met Sem, deze staat ook op het album ‘Love Junkie’

Programma:

Deuren open: 17.00

Start concert: 18.00

English:

Pianist Sem Krammer brings a Friday afternoon full of improvisation and spontaneous music. What began at his grandmother’s piano at the age of four has grown into a unique style that blends classical structure with free jazz improvisation. From Chopin to Keith Jarrett — no two performances are ever the same.

After touring venues across Europe and beyond — from Canada to Italy — Sem now performs in the Red Space at Droog Amsterdam, joined by musical friends for an inspiring midday concert.

 

Sem and Friends

Sem and Friends

Pianist Sem Kramer brengt een avond vol improvisatie en spontane muziek. Wat begon op zijn vierde bij oma’s piano, groeide uit tot een unieke stijl die klassieke structuur mengt met vrije jazz-improvisatie. Van Chopin tot Keith Jarrett – geen twee optredens zijn hetzelfde.

Sem speelde recent in venues door heel Europa, van Canada tot Italië. Deze avond staat hij samen met muzikale vrienden in de Red Space van Droog Amsterdam.

Er is gedurende de borrel een drankje en hapjes aanwezig.

Aanwezige artiesten:

Charley El Ranzino
Mark Nieuwenhuis
Sem Kramer

Programma
Deuren open: 16:30 uur
Gezellige borrel: 16:30 – 18:00 uur
Concert: 18:00 – 19:00 uur
Naborrelen: 19:00 – 20:00 uur

 

Body Electric presents… Chris Wong + friends

An evening of music, comedy and spoken word

Body Electric presents special guest musician Chris Wong, plus performances from some of our favourite comedians and spoken word artists.

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland and now thriving in Berlin, Chris Wong is a singer-songwriter who blends mixtures of R&B and Soul into his work with mastery. Think Daniel Caesar meets Mac DeMarco with an injection of warmth and soul. The Irish/Hong-Kongese artist’s introspective lyricism and knack for writing earworm melodies laid solid foundations for his musical growth.

Wong’s self-released debut single ‘Talents’ came in late 2022. Since then, six more singles have expanded his sonic world. Chris has captivated audiences across Ireland, the U.K and the U.S, even sharing stages with breakout stars such as Olivia Dean. Known for his live performances that balance emotional rawness with a laid-back charm, Wong connects with his audience in a way that feels both intimate and universal.

Chris is turning the page on the next chapter in 2025 with the release of his Debut EP ‘For Me I Try’. He’ll be playing shows in London, Amsterdam, Dublin and Berlin to support the release of this body of work.

Announced Artists:

Charlie Bird – Poet

Lutsa Horváth – Musician

Izzy Goessens – Comedian

Meabh Joyce – Artist

Body Electric is a festival in a night: an event blending music, comedy, poetry and spoken word with DJs and visual artists, plus the occasional dancer. Founded in 2022, Body Electric is returning to venues across Amsterdam, bringing fresh voices to new audiences, while building a growing community for performers who want to take to the stage and hone their craft.

Program

Sunday, September 7th

Start: 5pm

End: 8pm

Red Space

Performance: As Far As My Fingertips Take Me

During the first day of the ME/YOU, US/THEM exhibition, the performance ‘As Far As My Fingertips Take Me’ by Tania El Khoury with rapper and street artist Basel Zaraa, who was born as a Palestinian refugee in Syria, will be presented. It involves a one-on-one encounter between guests and the performer, without seeing each other. While Basel is drawing a story on their arm (it can be kept or washed away), the guest listens to the songs of those who have recently challenged border discrimination.

Be a part of the live performance and book your slot for April 13.

As Far As My Fingertips Take Me, 2019 © Sara Navarro : IDEM festival

ME/YOU, US/THEM exhibition

‘How to live together’ is a fundamental question of our human existence. Today we live in a reality more closely intertwined than ever, yet becoming more and more deeply divided. Not just because of the multitude of identities crowding our world, based on country, region, tribe, religion, culture, social class, or skin colour: not just because of ‘Us and Them’. Also because of ‘Me and You’: because we live in a world where people as individuals are increasingly unable to get along, from fighting their next-door neighbours to opposing anyone with a different opinion or background to the growing fear of strangers – of anyone who is other.

In this world, characterised by an unprecedented level of global connectivity, governments are reinforcing borders and building new walls and fences, while social and economic inequalities persist and grow. The exhibition ‘ME/YOU, US/THEM’ presents the work of artists, designers, and architects who explore the intricate knots of identity, the multitude of coexisting identities, the concepts of ‘me’ and ‘you’, ‘us’ and ‘them’, and how we do or do not, get along.

The exhibition will examine the issue of ‘how to live together’ on a scale varying from the border politics of nation-states to the interactions of individuals. By valuing and embracing diversity, societies can unlock their potential for innovation, creativity, and social progress. Ultimately, it all starts with our willingness, or unwillingness, to live together in a world full of contradictions.

Soon show from 12 April 2024 until 30 June 2024 @droog