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Amsterdam has recognised and funded nightlife since 2003. Funding has allowed new collectives to experiment and grow, and new formats such as listening sessions and sober clubbing are emerging. But costs are rising, smaller venues are closing, and many promoters felt venue ownership remains concentrated among white Dutch men.
Six dimensions
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“You really see a diverse offer. A lot of parties are representing a certain community, a certain culture, a certain music. And you see that in Amsterdam there are a lot of collectives that bring their own sound.”
Key figures
- 131Dedicated music venues
- 105Large music festivals
- 185Cultural venues open at night
- 1.33Hours of minimum wage for a club ticket
- 31.2%Female and gender-diverse artists in lineups
- 122Non-music cultural events at night