Youth program

Poppodium Grenswerk organizes a continuous program with concerts and DJ sets during the Ouverture. At 13:30 you can see: LoMalo

LoMalo, with a background in jazz and a passion for grooves and house music, has developed a unique musical style. His live approach to the typical 'fixed' house grooves has quickly earned him fame, with videos that have been viewed millions of times and support from big names such as Defected and Glitterbox. On TikTok he has more than 140k followers and videos that have been viewed millions of times. His latest EP "Affirmations" has received support from TSHA and Laurent Garnier, among others. After a successful tour through the Netherlands, LoMalo is moving to the UK, where he hopes to reach his audience further. This year he makes his debut at the Amsterdam Dance Event!

Do you have a sick idea for an art project or cultural activities for you and your friends?

Noah de Campos Neto, ook bekend als @jetweedevader op TikTok, is dé BookTokker die je wilt volgen als je van boeken houdt. Met zijn video's inspireert hij duizenden jongeren om te lezen wat ze écht leuk vinden. Noah deelt zijn favoriete boeken, geeft tips en bespreekt wat er écht toe doet. Benieuwd wat een boektokker allemaal doet? Kom langs en ontmoet hem!

Want to learn how to draw your own manga? In the manga workshops of Bibliotheek Venlo you will learn the basics from a real pro. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, these sessions are perfect to improve your drawing skills and gain new inspiration. Plus, you will meet other manga fans!

Poppodium Grenswerk organizes a continuous program with concerts and DJ sets during the Ouverture. At 14:45 you can see: United Music

United Music is a booking agency and management agency from Venlo, that is committed to the new generation of hip-hop and urban artists. In 2020 they started (then under the name Qwartier77) with organizing various music events and social projects around talent development. Together with a group of rappers, DJs, producers and engineers, they are working hard to professionalize the local scene in Venlo!

This time they are giving hip-hop a new look! Together with a live band, they will visit Ouverture in Grenswerk to show that hip-hop can take various forms! Ready for the best hip-hop tunes from local soil?

Silent Poetry Techno Aerobics combines poetry with banging techno beats and aerobics. With headphones on, you dive into a mix of rhythm and words while moving to the music. This is the way to experience poetry in a completely new, energetic way. Come join us and experience it for yourself!

Noah de Campos Neto, also known as @jetweedevader on TikTok, is the BookTokker you want to follow if you love books. With his videos, he inspires thousands of young people to read what they really like. Noah shares his favorite books, gives tips and discusses what really matters. Curious about what a booktokker does? Come by and meet him!

Batraaf, a band from Limburg consisting of four passionate musicians, brings a unique interpretation of Southern Rock. They distinguish themselves through their own repertoire, which radiates a fresh but also timeless energy. The band effortlessly combines influences from different rock genres, making their music feel both innovative and familiar. Batraaf has a passion for creating songs that not only resonate with fans of classic rock, but also appeal to new listeners. Their performances are energetic and authentic, making them an exciting addition to the Dutch rock scene. Fresh & vintage, that's Batraaf!

Want to learn how to draw your own manga? In the manga workshops of Bibliotheek Venlo you will learn the basics from a real pro. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, these sessions are perfect to improve your drawing skills and gain new inspiration. Plus, you will meet other manga fans!

Silent Poetry Techno Aerobics combines poetry with banging techno beats and aerobics. With headphones on, you dive into a mix of rhythm and words while moving to the music. This is the way to experience poetry in a completely new, energetic way. Come join us and experience it for yourself!

Want to score free books at the library? You can! During the Ouverture, you will have the opportunity to browse through our written-off books. Do you find something that appeals to you? Then you can take the book with you free of charge. Come by, browse around, and fill your bookcase.

Challenge your friends to a game and discover new games!

Do you have an idea that is crying out for attention, an event that you want to organize or a cultural project that really needs to happen, but you don't know where to start? During the Ouverture, the Venlose Cultuurcoaches will be visible and recognizable at various locations in the city to help you realize your cultural dreams. Talk to them, they will be happy to help you!