LOKAAL 2026
UPCOMING EVENT:
Lokaal meets KB_ & SITP
22-05-2026
Independent artistic collective KB_ takes over Plantage Dok for an evening in collaboration with Lokaal & Space is the Place, presenting Surinam Kawina band G-tje & the Boys, the documentary Tra Fasi about the Surinam punk scene, Phantom Wizard and a closing DJ set.
KB_ is an independent artistic collective based in Amsterdam, focused on nourishing new globalized scenes protagonized by immigrating and queer artists through sonic, visual, and performatic production. Fostering emerging multicultural voices with attention to the margins of the dutch scene and the Global South, KB_ invests efforts on organizing live music events, recordings, and DIY art practices in community.
G-TJE & THE BOYS
G-tje & the Boys deliver an energetic live performance in which various musical styles from Suriname come together. The band combines influences from Indigenous music, Kawina, and Creole rhythms into a powerful and authentic sound that immediately captivates the audience.
With a wide range of live instruments, percussion, and multi-part vocals, the band represents the rich musical culture of Suriname. In addition to traditional influences, they also perform well-known songs. G-tje & the Boys guarantee a warm, rhythmic atmosphere and a performance full of energy, culture, and connection.
TRA FASI
Tra Fasi is a short documentary (2026, 20 min) directed by Charity Charly, which explores Suriname’s hidden alternative punk and rock scene. The film follows musician and artist Shavero Ferrier in his attempt to build a creative underground culture in Paramaribo.
Director Charity Charly will be present at Plantage Dok and give an introduction to the documentary.
PHANTOM WIZARD
Nature, afrofuturism, jazz, and hip-hop have come together to form Phantom Wizard’s ethereal work. The artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist of Surinam descent was born and raised in the Dutch capital and embarks on a deeply personal yet profoundly universal journey, punctuated by experimentation and improvisation. Onstage, he is interlocked with his own multifacetedness, rendering his art moving to those who watch him play.
ABOUT LOKAAL
Lokaal is an Amsterdam based collective for adventurous performing arts. It is born out of the urge to nurture an autonomous community where audiences and artists come together. We are local Amsterdam cultural citizens – artists and artists lovers – searching for inspiring fellow creatives who dare to express themselves honestly, with respect and without boundaries.
UPCOMING DATES
2026
22 May
19 June
PAST EVENTS
2025
16 May
20 June
30 Aug
19 sept
24 Oct
14 Nov
19 Dec
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