Rim Akandoh Jnr. & Amamere

Rim Akandoh Jnr. & Amamere, an exciting new music project from Cape Coast, Ghana, brings a breath of fresh air to the highlife tradition, blending the distinctive guitar highlife of the 1970s with an Afro-funky vintage style. So prepare yourself for an evening where only one thing matters: to dance, dance, dance! Formed in 2022… Continue reading Rim Akandoh Jnr. & Amamere

YIP

| This event will take place at Lab Grounds (‘s-Gravendijkwal 58B). Lab Grounds is located on the second floor and there is no lift in the building, sorry for the inconvenience. YIP (They/Them) is an indie folk musician and performance maker based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Blending folky guitar sounds with dreamy vocals and occasional… Continue reading YIP

YoungRubbi & BUG

Punk-rap pals YoungRubbi and BUG joined forces. The result: new music that gives voice to the desire to shout for connection and to go wild. In times of polarisation and alienation, we are becoming increasingly distant from one another, as if we are facing each other rather than standing side by side. The IK MOET… Continue reading YoungRubbi & BUG

Monsieur Doumani

Monsieur Doumani hails from the underground of Cyprus to connect with their music the dynamic dots between the island’s cultures and those of Greece, Turkey and the Balkans. The result is a danceable fever storm of raw energy, layered vocals and a hypnotic blend of folk tradition with psychedelic exploration. Coming from different musical backgrounds,… Continue reading Monsieur Doumani

Las Hienas

Danceable Latin American rhythms, joyful energy and above all a lot of girl power: this is the successful formula Las Hienas are steadily working their way up with. On 6 March, they invite you at GROUNDS to celebrate International Women’s Day and their EP release with them, so get ready for an amazing party! Las… Continue reading Las Hienas

Omar Dahl

Omar Dahl is crossing bridges between East and West since they started making music in 2017 in a small shed in a Belgian town. Inspired by organic rhythms from the Arab world and Balkan, they explore the liminal space between consciousness and dreams. So let yourself be completely swept away at GROUNDS by their ingenious… Continue reading Omar Dahl

Our Man In The Field

Our Man In The Field, the project of British singer-songwriter Alex Ellis, offers a captivating blend of indie-folk and Americana with a distinctive soulful country flair. Their sound draws inspiration from legends like Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Wilco, yet cultivates a modern, unique voice. Blending Americana, indie-folk, and cinematic soul, Ellis crafts songs that… Continue reading Our Man In The Field

BaBa ZuLa

BaBa ZuLa, the eccentric grandmasters of 21st-century Turkish psychedelic music, are celebrating their 30th anniversary! With their experimental and spiritual mix of rock, folk and dub, they will take you to another world. At GROUNDS, they open the doors of their temple to take us, their followers, into higher realms during a quirky and improvised… Continue reading BaBa ZuLa

Treasures Festival

| This event will take place at Lab Grounds (‘s-Gravendijkwal 58B). Lab Grounds is located on the second floor and there is no lift in the building, sorry for the inconvenience. Rotterdam will be hosting a special festival this autumn. On Saturday 29 November 2025, Lab Grounds will be transformed into a vibrant meeting place… Continue reading Treasures Festival

Broken Brass

For almost 13 years, Broken Brass has been bringing unrivalled energy to the stage with their explosive mix of funk, afrobeat and New Orleans jazz. What started as a fresh, quirky brass band in Friesland has grown into one of the most exhilarating live acts in Europe. So with their unique combination of tight horns,… Continue reading Broken Brass