Community
Bij Patronaat draait het niet alleen om het podium, maar vooral om de mensen eromheen. Community is de lijm die onze co-creatieprojecten bij elkaar houdt. Eeen netwerk van makers, denkers, bezoekers en artiesten die samen bouwen aan een inclusieve en dynamische cultuur. Hier ontstaan vriendschappen, samenwerkingen en nieuwe ideeën die verder gaan dan één project of avond. In alles wat we doen, staat ontmoeting centraal. Of het nu gaat om een clubnacht, een concert of een workshop: we zorgen dat er ruimte is voor gesprek, verbinding en wederzijdse inspiratie. Co-creators leren van elkaar, helpen elkaar en nemen nieuwe deelnemers mee. Zo ontstaat een lerende omgeving waarin iedereen een rol speelt.
De community van onze Young Creatives is divers, energiek en voortdurend in beweging. Jongeren met verschillende achtergronden, interesses en disciplines vinden hier een plek waar ze zich thuis voelen en invloed mogen uitoefenen. Ontmoet de gezichten achter de events …
Myles van der Jagt
Myles is het creatieve brein achter FUCK THE CISTEM. Het queer feestje voor iedereen die leeft voor chaos. Geen regels, geen hokjes, geen excuses, geen genders. Word vies, word freaky, word vrij, want wie heeft er normen nodig als je het ook gewoon compleet kunt loslaten en plezier maken?
Fast, Wet & Wild
Wij zijn een gedreven vriendengroep in Haarlem, mede bij elkaar gebracht door onze gedeelde passie voor up-tempo muziek. We struinen regelmatig op verschillende EDM-feesten in heel Nederland. Wat ons hier opviel, is dat de hoge energie die we in andere steden ervaren binnen Haarlem misten. Om deze leegte op te vullen, hebben we onze krachten en talenten gebundeld en een nieuw, uniek en lokaal concept bedacht: Fast, Wet & Wild.
Jade (Candy Coup)
With KRIOYO, Jade, better known by her artist name Candy Coup, brings different cultures, sounds and communities together on one dancefloor. What started from her love for electronic music and her Antillean roots grew into a concept centered around musical diversity and connection. Candy Coup is active as a DJ, producer and radio host of shows such as Satori on Amsterdam’s Most Wanted. She will also soon launch a new radio show on Echo Box Radio focused on global club music. From that broad musical curiosity, the idea for KRIOYO eventually came to life. J: “KRIOYO basically means ‘Creoles’ in Papiamento. My inspiration comes from Antillean culture, where influences from Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean all come together. I wanted to translate that idea into music.” According to Jade, KRIOYO is about bringing together different genres, styles and cultural influences without losing its sense of unity. J: “I want to bring together music from all over the world, but in a way that still feels cohesive.” During her own journey as a DJ, she discovered how exciting it was to combine different sounds on the dancefloor. That feeling eventually became the foundation of the event. J: “While DJing, I started blending more genres and influences together. It felt so natural and exciting that I thought: this needs to become something bigger.” Where many club nights focus on one specific genre, KRIOYO intentionally moves beyond those boundaries. The lineup is carefully curated with artists who have broad musical tastes and diverse cultural backgrounds. J: “I’m trying to let go of the focus on just one genre. It’s more about the musical journey and the overall experience.” According to Jade, that experience should feel like a safe, open and almost mysterious journey. J: “I want people to feel safe and fully themselves. But I also want them to leave feeling like they’ve been on a musical world trip.” Community plays a big role in that vision. According to Jade, young people today are not only looking for parties, but also for real connection. J: “I think young people are mainly searching for community. Social media makes it easy to meet people, but often those connections stay online. Nights like this give people the chance to actually meet in real life.” At the same time, she also sees the pressure the nightlife scene is currently under. Clubs are closing, costs are rising and organizers have to work harder than ever to keep events running. J: “The whole scene is under pressure right now. For clubs, organizers and artists, it can be difficult to make things financially work. But because of that, community becomes even more important.” According to Jade, representation also plays an important role within nightlife culture. She still notices that many artists outside the mainstream norm remain underrepresented at larger clubs and festivals. J: “There are so many talented artists from different backgrounds who deserve more recognition. Luckily, you can slowly see things changing, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.” She also believes clubs and organizations should think more carefully about safety and support on the dancefloor. J: “Besides medical staff, there should also be more approachable support points at events. People visitors can go to if they feel uncomfortable or want to report something.” For Jade, the ideal club night is therefore about much more than just good music. J: “Of course the DJs and programming matter. But an ideal club night also has a clear sense of safety, room for creativity and a real feeling of community.” With KRIOYO, Candy Coup wants to show that nightlife is about more than just partying. It’s also about culture, connection and creating spaces where people can truly be themselves. Especially now that the nightlife habits of young people are changing, new initiatives like KRIOYO show how important inclusivity, community and musical innovation have become within today’s nightlife culture.