One night. Everything collides. Everything word art.
During Schaafsessies, we bring worlds together and let them fuse. Hardcore producers meet Frisian poets and choirs. Rappers jam with a classical pianist. A specially formed seven-piece metal band joins forces with Frisian writers. The result? Clashes, sparks, poetry, and pure energy.
On October 11, experience all three editions in one explosive show. Move from the immersive sounds of Madelief Huisman and Wiebe Kaspers to the raw punchlines of KUO and Poelier as MC. Feel the pounding beats of Sven B, Dave The Enforcer, and MESSIAH in your chest, while Frisian word artists Douwe Dijkstra, Jaimy Hindriks, and Lil Pier plant their words straight into your mind and they’ll still be echoing the next day. And see the metal band with Frisian poets come to life on the big screen, as live recordings from the sessions unfold right before your eyes.
Exhibition in the café
During Schaafsessies, you can also visit the café to see the photo exhibition Hardcore Vibes, a collaboration between Popfabryk, Chemistry Publishing, and photographer Bouwe Brouwer.
The series features 66 striking images from the Frisian hardcore and gabber scene, shot during three editions of the Play Festival. Raw, honest, and full of energy, Bouwe captures how this subculture has been deeply rooted in the North since the 1990s. The exhibition is based on the photo publication of the same name, featuring a text by Da Mouth of Madness, the legendary voice of Hardcore, reflecting on the early days of the rave revolution in Friesland.
Hardcore Vibes can be seen in our café during Friese Lente, from October 9 to 19.
Schaafsessies LIVE
Saturday, October 11
Podium Explore (as part of Friese Lente)
8:00 – 10:30 PM
Free entrance