BLOCK PARTY

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BLOCK PARTY ~

INI Movement, Patronaat, and Popcentrum Slachthuis join forces to revive the spirit of the Block Party in Haarlem. Inspired by the vibrant gatherings of the '70s in New York, this initiative aims to nurture local talent, foster community bonds, and create a platform for artists to shine. With support from a newly formed music hub in West Netherlands, including Paradiso, Super Sonic, Bird, House of Knowledge, Paard, and Orisun Studio, three Block Party events are set to take place at Houtbaar in Haarlem, starting from July 2024. 

These gatherings will feature an open jam session, our new live/dj concept called Estafête and networking opportunities, uniting Haarlem's music scene and providing a springboard for emerging talent. Through these gatherings, INI Movement aims to not only showcase talent but also facilitate meaningful connections and experiences vital for sustainable career growth in the music industry. 

The jam session will be hosted by Playground, a dynamic series of open mic sessions held at Slachthuis Haarlem. For the Blockparties, we’ve invited the legendary Daniel von Piekartz to lead these spontaneous musical gatherings. Daniel, a talented pianist and singer, seamlessly blends soul, funk, and jazz, creating an unforgettable experience for all.

The highlight of the evening will be the Estafête, a collaborative jam session between DJs, professional musicians and audience members. At Estafette, DJ sets and live improvised music merge into a hot, sweaty party. The DJ plays a tune, the band takes over, and the other way around. Meanwhile, all you have to do is dance.

This edition’s lineup consists of incredible musicians like Euan Jenkins on drums, Aaron Bouwman on bass, Chelsea Laverne on keys, Lucas van Ee on sax, and Valentijn Bannier on guitar.

Timetable

14.00-17.00 DJ Revert 95 Sound System by Sam D & Job the Dutch 

15:00-17.00 Netwerk vibes/Speeddates

17.00-19.00 Playground Jam Olv Daniel von Piekartz

19.00-20.00 DJ Umoja

20.00-23.00 Estafête (Live)