BIMHUIS

The Bimhuis provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 250 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz, improvised and world music can be enjoyed. The focus is on new developements, but the program also offers a significant selection of more mainstream music, as well as workshops and sessions. Bimhuis activities are supported by the Dutch Ministry of Culture and the City of Amsterdam. 'Ask jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, a seasoned road veteran, where in the world he would send music aficionados, and he brightens at the challenge: "Anywhere in the world? Even if I didn't know who was playing? The Bimhuis (pronounce: bim-house)", he volunteers at once, naming the Amsterdam venue that has played a crucial role in that city's creative music evolution (...)'. (The New Yorker, February 2003). Bimhuis acticities are supported by the Ministerie of OCW and the City of Amsterdam.