Draaimolen
Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the on-sight team of Draaimolen festival. As manager of the backstage entrance, I coordinate a team of 8 amazing runners and work together with the transportation company and stage managers of all 7 stages, to make sure all artists get where they need to be in time and have everything they need to reach their full potential in the moment. All to shape the circumstances that are necessary to create the special atmosphere and unique performances that Draaimolen has come to be known for over the years.
This entails close coordination and planning to get artists to where they need to be on and off-site. Including from airports and hotels to the festival site in time for sound checks and performances and on their way again to their next destination somewhere in the world. We also help artists with their gear and help bring resources such as food and drink around the festival to make sure all backstage areas are serviced and have what they need to ensure an optimal experience for everyone.
The job requires a lot of improvisational skills and means 3 days of almost round-the-clock work, but the fantastic people on the team and incredible artists make this one a real pleasure. And did I mention we do this all from a little semi-covered 'office' in the middle of a forest? ;)
About Draaimolen
Draaimolen is a 100% independent event organization based in Tilburg, which focuses on the relationship between electronic and acoustic music, art, and nature.
With every event, we love to take on new challenges and risks. By giving both young talent and established artists room to experiment, we are always pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. By pursuing exciting collaborations and elevating new, original projects, we transform spaces into unique experiences for everyone involved.
Musical Approach
We strive to invite the best artists and producers from the electronic landscape to our events, while giving emerging artists a platform. Our programming is full of surprising back 2 backs and innovative live A/V shows, which reflect our ambitions to create something refreshing and unfamiliar at each event. Over the last few years, we broadened our musical approach as we started curating more live concerts and site specific shows which cover a wide spectrum of genres within the electronic landscape.
Artistic Approach
During our events, we aim to work with creatives from many different disciplines. Every year we try to push ourselves one step further. Remaining innovative, surprising and constantly evolving is what we strive to do at each event. We are always reinventing our locations and work with both established and up and coming artists we believe in to create fresh, imaginative stage designs, art installations, and photo and video projects. Shared trust in each other is very important to us. We believe that it is essential to give people complete creative freedom to realize their visions.
Next to spotlighting emerging talent and inviting some of our favorite electronic music luminaries to our events, Draaimolen also commissions new live shows and art projects, while encouraging groundbreaking collaborations with organizations that share our values.
