20+21 October 2023
21+22 October 2022
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If you arrive at Central Station you can’t miss the special Welcome to Rotterdam Stage. Two bands will play daily in the big hall to make you feel right at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxed way to start your Saturday, head over to Paradijskerk. In the serene surroundings of this remarkable church (right next to Rotown) you can sit down and enjoy the performances of Tisa World and Wessel Klootwijk & Matthijs van der Wilt.
The Rotterdam based band Thrilled will host a daytime party at the beautiful lightvessel V11. In the belly of the boat you can watch 3 amazing bands (including hosts Thrilled), and then it’s back to the official Left of the Dial schedule!
In this infamous tiki style bar our beloved friends of Kinda Weird Magazine will host a noisy afternoon with 3 bands.
At KINO you can see 3 film screenings on Saturday:
10:15-12:00 – Blur: To The End
12:20-14:00 – Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
14:15-16:00 – Kneecap
If you have a Left of the Dial wristband, you have free access to this screenings. If you don’t have a wristband, you can get a 25% discount on a film ticket, go to https://kinorotterdam.nl/special/left-of-the-dial/ and use the code LEFTKINO.
A special edition of the free, weekly Kralingse Bos parkun on the occasion of LOTD festival
(presented by The Official Unofficial, delivered by Kralingse Bos parkrun)
Saturday October 19th, Kralingse Bos Rotterdam, 9:00 am, 5 km
What is (Kralingse Bos) parkrun?
Parkrun is the world’s largest organisation of weekly free running events. More than 10 million people have signed up for parkrun, and 350,000 people in 23 countries around the world take part in one of the 2,500 parkruns organised every week. The concept of parkrun is simple: running, jogging or walking a 5km course in a park with others. At parkrun, the social aspect of bringing people together is just as important as getting people physically moving. parkrun is run entirely by volunteers.
First taking place on 29 February 2020, the Kralingse Bos parkrun is part of this international parkrun movement that began in London in 2004. This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Feelgood Movement. Since the start of the Kralingse Bos parkrun, more than 3,500 participants have crossed the finish line more than 11,400 times, with the help of more than 220 volunteers. Kralingse Bos parkrun contributes to getting Rotterdammers moving on a weekly basis. All info at Home | Kralingse Bos parkrun | Kralingse Bos parkrun.
Questions ? kralingsebos@parkrun.com
In Cult=Us you can watch the screening of ‘How to Make a Documentary about How to Start a Band’. Despite what the title suggests, this is not a guide on starting a band or making a documentary. Driven by a deep appreciation for the Dutch alternative music scene, this film offers an intimate look into the experiences of three musicians at different stages in their careers. Berend Suijker is the bassist of Bowl, an emerging band from Utrecht. Jaap van der Velde is part of The Homesick, a Frysian band that has played an influential role in the scene for over 10 years. Cees Paris from Amsterdam left the renowned indie band Personal Trainer to fully focus on his own project, Steve French. Interwoven with the journey of first-time filmmakers, the film captures the highs of a new band’s rise, the challenges of sustaining success, and the choice to take a step back from it all.
On a small street, hidden in lush green ivy you’ll find Vrijmoed. A tiny café that’s usually frequented by jazz musicians, but during the Left of the Dial weekend it will be home to some dear friends of the festival. On Friday Vampire Boyfriend and So-Fi will team up to offer you a wide variety of new bands. Robin Kester & ATEASE have invited their favourite artists to play on Saturday.
A brand-new club has recently opened on the banks of river Maas. On Friday it will open its doors for all Bands on a Boat sailors to get a pre or post sailing refreshment, on Saturday the legendary London club The Windmill Brixton will host De Leiperd. They invited 3 bands for you to enjoy!
The Left of the Dial Merch Minimart is open to everyone, so whether you want to buy cool band merch, LPs, or you want to check out some amazing artists, you’re more than welcome to swing by at Nieuwe Binnenweg 13!
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