THE SOUL OF AMSTERDAM

Secret Rendezvous creates a mix of soul, pop, and R&B. They previously impressed the Vorstin during "Patat Met Soul" (our evening for new talent), and now they're returning with a headline show! Secret Rendezvous draws inspiration from artists of the '80s and '90s (Prince, Minnie Riperton) as well as contemporary names like Cleo Sol and Lucky Daye. Their singles received airplay on KCRW, Beats 1 with Pharrell, BBC 1Xtra, 3FM, Radio 2, and Sublime, among others. The album "For Real" was well-received by the press, including OOR, and their music can be heard in TV series like Love Island Australia and The Rookie: Feds. Their cover of "At Your Best (You Are Love)" has already racked up over three million streams. They perform live with a full band and have already performed on stages in the Netherlands, Germany, England, Belgium, and France. With their new album, "In Between Dreams," they're back on stage..

Tickets and more information are available via https://vorstin.nl/event/secret-rendezvous-02-10-2026/

Mica Millar is back! After a sold-out show in 2024, one of the most striking voices in British soul returns to Rotterdam — this time with new music. And yes, you’ll want to hear it. Saturday, October 3rd at LantarenVenster. Mica made her name with her debut album Heaven Knows. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, it is filled with soul, blues, gospel, and jazz — music that goes straight to the heart, exploring love, inequality, spirituality, and everything that makes us human. She won the Jazz FM UK “Soul Act of the Year” award, toured with greats like Lionel Richie, Gregory Porter, and Gladys Knight, and even Jamie Cullum is a fan.

A voice with soul. A show with feeling. A collaboration between BIRD x LantarenVenster. This is a standing-room-only concert with limited seating on the balcony. Seats are sold separately via LantarenVenster.

Tickets and more information are available via https://bird-rotterdam.nl/event/mica-millar-03-10-26 and https://www.lantarenvenster.nl/programma/mica-millar-26

Lizz Wright is one of the most beloved voices in modern jazz and soul. With her warm, deep voice and strong connection to gospel, folk, and blues, she has captivated audiences worldwide for over twenty years. Her music exudes warmth, tranquility, and emotional depth, always fueled by a strong sense of community and spirituality. Raised in Georgia as a preacher's daughter, her musical journey began in church. Her debut album, Salt (2003), debuted at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and established her reputation internationally. Since then, she has built an impressive oeuvre with several acclaimed albums and collaborations.

In 2024, her latest album, Shadow, was released, on which Wright presents her most personal work to date. Intimate songs about love, loss, and healing, with subtle arrangements and a pure, timeless sound. Live, Lizz Wright guarantees a deep, soulful experience that resonates long after.

Tickets and more information are available via https://www.dedoelen.nl/nl/agenda/lizz-wright-59hj and https://bird-rotterdam.nl/event/lizz-wright-24-10-26/

The Bill Stewart Trio, featuring double bassist Larry Grenadier, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and of course the band's namesake on drums, is an absolutely top-notch jazz combo. Bill Stewart has been a highly sought-after drummer for over thirty years. The New York Times praised his ability to "make a good band sound inexplicably better." He has played with John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and Maceo Parker, among others. Bassist Larry Grenadier, in turn, was praised as "highly intuitive" and worked for decades with Brad Mehldau, Paul Motian, and Pat Metheny. Tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III developed under the tutelage of greats like Roy Haynes, Terence Blanchard, and Christian McBride. On their album, "Band Menu," they demonstrate a pared-down, melodically rich approach without chordal instruments. And that gives drummer Stewart plenty of room. This trio demonstrates why they sold out two weeks at New York's legendary Village Vanguard.

Tickets and more information are available via https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/agenda/93917219/bill-stewart-trio-01-11-2026