Who are you as an organization and what do you do?
We are Notes. We are a community-building platform that originated from the events world and has gradually expanded into various cultural programming such as workshops, talent development programs, talks, and more.
If the organization were a story, what chapter would be written at this moment?
The Party Never Ends
If your organization had a theme song, what would it be?
Kendrick Lamar – Alright
What is the core mission of the organization?
The core misTo facilitate community building from our platform. To truly facilitate what the community needs.sion is to fill the gap in Rotterdam’s hip-hop culture scene and showcase the beauty of hip-hop through our events.
What values form the basis of your work?
Connection, knowledge sharing, and talent development.
How would you describe the organization’s vision in a few sentences?
We want to create space for a very large audience, which we describe as the Urban Youth.
What are the current main objectives of the organization?
Preserving nightlife.
How do you measure the success of your initiatives?
We measure the success of our initiatives based on various factors. This includes not only financial returns but also the experience of our audience, the efficiency of our production processes, and our own assessment of whether the event has met our expectations. It is a combination of these elements that gives us an idea of how successful our initiatives have been.
What results are you most proud of so far?
The first sold-out Maassilo. That was a debut for us in the Maassilo, and to sell it out immediately was magical. No amount of money can beat that.
Are there new initiatives, programs, or goals you are currently working on or considering?
Yes, a program where we delve deeply into reflecting on culture.
What was your motivation for participating in Network Festival?
It was an easy decision for us, it just fits perfectly for us.
How do you envision Network Festival?
We want to be pleasantly surprised ourselves.
What can we expect from you at Network Festival?
We get to host the main stage. It’s the first official hosting we’ve ever done.
Final message for the people?
More Than Just A Party