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The city supports the enthusiasm of all these parties via Rotterdam Festivals and Rotterdam Topsport in a way that that in a way Topsport and Rotterdam Festivals via Rotterdam parties of all these the enthusiasm supports city The enjoy people where city an attractive to contributes and that city, in this working enjoy organizers the festival ensures and visiting. working living, is of a support model that means by festivals support for and continuous consistent and the of our events success The Award. City Event and Festival IFEA the for candidate important an us make cities other many for inspiration of source a did this recently We the direction. at closely look occasionally to and it is useful change audiences changes, world The an to a national from the development to a boost gives vision that in a new our conclusions and documented again ago. of years a number started which was city, festival international is that network and fraternal the international the input from used gratefully have of this vision we In the development city’. event ‘Rotterdam, of the success to contributed have too, you, sense In that IFEA. of Rotterdam, government of the city On behalf Aboutaleb A. Mr. of Rotterdam of the city Mayor and Hans den Oudendammer Topsport Rotterdam Director Managing Wesselink Ton Marketing Rotterdam Director Managing Johan Moerman Festivals Rotterdam Director Managing Grand Départ Tour de France de Tour Départ Grand Rotterdam is known as THE event city in the Netherlands. Every year small and large events attract hundreds of hundreds attract events small and large year Every in the Netherlands. city THE event as is known Rotterdam and abroad. inside the Netherlands from and visitors residents of local thousands in the rooted are festivals The citizens. and its of the DNA of the city is part that tradition a rich festival has Rotterdam our identity. celebrate we the festivals With of the city. and culture history with the character, and connected city pronounced that of judges In 2006 the panel years. many for implemented consistently been has policy Our event – wrote: in the country other city than any often more done so – and has city event the best Rotterdam Festivals, Rotterdam events, develop to and helps supports that organization the Rotterdam years than 10 “For more - and inven by using innovation Still, policy. event an effective realize to wanting other cities for an example been has Rotterdam The … concepts and much talked-about up with new come to manages continuously Rotterdam tiveness, in between, everything fine art and to multicultural from the city; for perform they of the function because excel events setting.” in an appropriate many is home to the city because possible made was decades in the past policy of the Rotterdam success The they that proud are We this city. for a passion all share that organizers festival professional and experienced creative, sponsors, committed field, possible in every suppliers have to happy also We’re in. and live work to our city choose women. and men police city’s the of efforts invaluable the and departments city the at levels all at support enthusiastic

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Section III Section and events of festivals support Governmental Section II Section our identity celebrating and events: Festival IV Section events and support of festivals community Non-governmental VI Section credit Extra Identity: Celebrating 1950-2010 in Rotterdam festivals years 60 Appendix I Rotterdam locations event outdoor Characteristics Appendix II (insert) Overview Festival Appendix III letter Notification Section I Section overview Community V Section & events festivals by generated Capital’ ‘Community Rotterdam 2007 City of Architecture of City 2007 Rotterdam

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burg, designed by West 8. The square is the cultural is the cultural square The 8. West by designed burg, such as events several to and host of Rotterdam square Motel Rotterdam, Festival Film the International Leuvehoofd) has a combined capacity of 50,000. of 50,000. capacity a combined has Leuvehoofd) and the National Carnival the Summer hosts area The of the of the route part and was Party, Eve Year’s New de France. the Tour for prologue the Euromast at Park as designed park is a historic the Euromast at Park The ­ land 18th century Dutch famous by an English garden events several to is host Park The Zocher. architect scape of the Day and Festival Dunya the multicultural such as of 50,000. in excess with a capacity Music, Romantic Zuiderpark and has Arena the Ahoy near is located Zuiderpark The park. festival a green as rebuilt been recently is home to and of 25,000 a capacity has Zuiderpark The Festival. the Metropolis like festivals and Pop Rock Schouwburgplein of de in the midst is a square Schouwburgplein The Schouw and the Corso Off Theatre, Luxor Old Doelen, International Poetry Days, Opera Rotterdam the Mozaïque, Main Outdoor areas Main Outdoor Coolsingel and the of the main avenues is one Coolsingel The and Hall City Rotterdam The city. of the heart symbolic up the main characteristics make office post former and Summer Marathon Rotterdam The of the venue. a which has Coolsingel, at the start finish and/or Carnival than 100,000. of more capacity Boompjes boulevard in English) is a large Trees (The Boompjes The waterfront. on the Rotterdam feel with an international The Boompjes area (Boompjes, Boompjeskade and Hospital and Emergency Response Response Emergency and Hospital Region Safety of the Rotterdam It is the responsibility and the Emergency Services, Ambulance Brigades, (Fire of the city advise to Office) Preparedness Medical and Conny Janssen Danst. The square can hold 25,000 25,000 hold can square The Danst. Janssen and Conny people. - - -

Financial Times (UK) the world’s most vibrant, exciting and fun cities too’ most vibrant, exciting the world’s Rotterdam, Europe’s biggest port, is now one of Europe’s biggest port, Rotterdam, De Doelen De Doelen - with a capa hall, concert is a multifunctional De Doelen 3,500 if the whole visitors; 2,100 50 to from ranging city in the place second takes Doelen The is in use. complex of public out music in terms classical for Netherlands in Amster the Concertgebouw by only surpassed reach, visitors receives the Doelen venue, a conference As dam. events. and other business of conferences thousands to & LP 2 Terminal Cruise the Holland-America for terminal passenger former The heritage cultural of Rotterdam’s part line is now cruise of 2,500. with a capacity venue festival and a great another venue with LP 2, possible are Combinations locations host all the major Dutch theatre productions. theatre all the major Dutch host locations Schouwburg and, of the city theatre is the second Schouwburg The - festi different many is home to of 1,000, with a capacity September), (theater, Choice International such as: vals, January), (movies, Rotterdam Festival Film International Opera Rotterdam April), (music festival, Mozaïque Motel Festival International and Poetry May) (opera, Days June). (poetry, Center Trade World conference is the high-profile Center Trade World The offices several It houses Rotterdam. in downtown center and events business for and is one of the main venues of 5,000. capacity a combined It has conferences. Rotterdam the in found be can information detailed More Appendix IV and online: as Enclosed 2010. Manual www.rotterdam.info location across the street, with a capacity of 1,750 people. people. of 1,750 with a capacity the street, across location Luxor It Rotterdam. of theatre is the main Theatre Luxor The in downtown Luxor the Old locations, of two consists the And seats. 900 of capacity a has which Rotterdam, water Rotterdam’s at on the Wilhelminapier Luxor New both Together of 1500 seats. a capacity which has front, ‘

International Film Festival Rotterdam Festival Film International Main Indoor Venues Stadium Feyenoord National soccer stadium and home to the club Feyenoord Rotterdam. Feyenoord Stadium has been the venue for for the venue been has Stadium Feyenoord Rotterdam. the Rolling U2, from ranging concerts, legendary many Jackson Michael Madonna, Springsteen, Bruce Stones, for of 51,577 a capacity has stadium The Floyd. and Pink concerts. for and 65,000 matches soccer Ahoy other and many Jazz home of North Sea Multifunctional big several into divided be can venue This events. great – 13,500 on the Arena 3,000 from with a capacity halls during case as is the is in use, complex If the whole floor. the was Ahoy The 30,000. is capacity the Jazz, Sea North of Depart of the Grand and finishing area main starting in 2010. de France the Tour Venues Venues indoor and important the most selected have We A general capacity. by them and ranked venues outdoor in appendix I; is available venues of all outdoor overview and of water the availability lists also this attachment venues. in outdoor power General Information General in the city largest is the second of Rotterdam City The port. the largest Europe’s and is home to Netherlands by surpassed is only of Rotterdam the Port Worldwide is a sister of which Rotterdam the port of Shanghai, (urban is 600,000 population current Rotterdam’s city. of conurbation in the large is situated Rotterdam area). 1.2 million inhabitants. which has Rijnmond, Rotterdam Randstad find the we of Rotterdam radius In a 50-mile of several consists Area Randstad The Area. Holland and the Hague Amsterdam, Rotterdam, including cities 7 million inhabitants. and has Utrecht

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11 City Beach Rotterdam Beach City Parking Availability Availability Parking free 50,000 spaces, parking paid 15,000 has Rotterdam garages. parking and 40 paid spaces parking the alongside sites park-and-ride 6 large are There which people from of the city, on the outskirts freeway, waiting The center. the city to public transport take can 10 minutes. time is approximately Lanes Bicycle Paths, Walking paths. of bicycle than 400 miles more has Rotterdam paths of the walking mileage the total have don’t We in the roads All many. has the city but available, and bicycle vehicle, for lanes separate have Rotterdam foot or on the city cross to possible It is traffic. pedestrian or paths the walking leave to having ever without bike by lanes. bicycle to Attributed Annually Visitors and Events Festivals in 4 2010 the festivals July In the 12 months before 7,100,000 approximately attracted Rotterdam residents, local were visitors 40% of these visitors. from the city outside from came (4,300,000) 60% outside from came which 33% (1 ,400,000) the region. Hotel Rooms Rooms Hotel with of hotels, selection a comprehensive has Rotterdam spread are rooms These available. rooms of 3,441 a total 3-star eight hotels, 4-star sixteen hotels, 5-star two over available are rooms A further 5,507 hostels. and 2 hotels in the vicinity hotels and six 3-star hotels in eight 4-star (Rijnmond Area). of Rotterdam transport Public is of a very in general in the Netherlands transport Public - public trans dense a very has Rotterdam high standard. system Transport Public Rotterdam The port network. bus bus and trolley of network an intensive comprises system. subway efficient a modern, as well as services all major to connections railway direct has Rotterdam an is also Station Central Rotterdam cities. Dutch network, railway international Dutch the in hub important and Germany France Belgium, to connections with direct for daily departs that a ferry has Rotterdam hour. every Harwich and Hull in the UK. and convenient comfortable own its has Rotterdam from 6 miles only situated Airport, Rotterdam regional Amsterdam airport, main Dutch The center. the City user-friendly is the most Airport, International Schiphol The in Europe. and the 4th largest airport in the world connections train direct four has Schiphol at station train high speed The hour. every Station Central Rotterdam to takes Station Central Rotterdam to Schiphol from train 26 minutes. - con by events for phase in the preparation Rotterdam permit a whether (i.e. of an event a risk analysis ducting what and on perspective a safety from be issued should the provide and to be issued), a permit should conditions during events. on-site response emergency possible best the allocation this implies phase For the preparation logistics, arranging Services, Emergency of required - infra and control command (additional) organizing both the for routes and exit entrance creating structure, the - before checking services, public and the emergency been have and regulations rules - whether event actual to the opportunity giving an organizer with (so complied minor irregularities). correct together work will services emergency During events command-and-control in an integrated with the police and security with private liaise and frequently structure, first-responders primary the are (who services emergency grounds). in the event the Safety or Deming circles Using Plan-Do-Check-Act of its the quality improve aims to continuously Region both the where an environment creating so services, enjoy safely can authorities public and the local general in Rotterdam. held the events and host an 8-minute guarantees of Rotterdam Region Safety The for 15 minutes and Brigade Fire the time for response ambulances events major during addition, In ambulances. a precaution. as on site always are

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 10 13 Rotterdam has established Rotterdam a new standard’ Christian Prudhomme, managing director Tour de France Tour Christian Prudhomme, managing director From time to time the city presents special ‘theme years’ ‘theme years’ special presents time the city time to From City ‘European the like themes, city the important around Youth European ‘Rotterdam and in 2007 of Architecture’ highlight these to managed Both years in 2009. Capital’ and seminars festivals, a mix of events, through themes projects. other public or professional or World European two least at hosts also city The the include In 2010 these year. every Championships Depart and the Grand Gymnastics Championships World than 1 million more attracted that the France of the Tour countries. in 189 televised and was the city to spectators that with side projects surrounded was start Tour The There city. entire in the atmosphere a festival created - pro and cultural the city all around races amateur were preceding In the weeks and theaters. in museums jects were in the city buildings many of the Tour the start about the Tour of quotes print-outs large by covered is temporary, “Pain Armstrong’s Lance like the France, forever”. lasts quitting in be found can and festivals of events An overview and visitors 5,000 over attract events The Appendix II. Regular 4 2010. July in the 12 months before place took with fewer and events artists international by concerts included. not been have visitors than 5,000

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and sporting character through festivals like the annual the annual like festivals through and sporting character fifteen visitors, with 70,000 festival Jazz North Sea 2010 program The year. each and 1,300 artists venues Diana Miller, Marcus Wonder, Stevie like names included and Stone Joss Costello, Elvis Herbie Hancock, Krall, and one is the biggest Jazz North Sea & Fire. Wind Earth, in the world. fests indoor jazz respected of the most is the Inter brand cultural international Another great festival The (IFFR). Rotterdam Festival Film national and is appreciated year each visitors 350,000 attracts than 2,000 more point for and meeting a marketplace as from all professionals and film independent film makers International Poetry like festivals as just the world, over are Biennale Architecture and the Rotterdam Rotterdam and poets professional for places meeting important the world. all over from architects A proud and symbolic moment in the history of a city in of a city moment in the history and symbolic A proud and one cinema survived museum single one which only War. World of the Second the bombings is consistently of the city character international The sporting events. and of the cultural in the quality visible festivals, best of Europe’s some host to proud are We by and visited organizers festival fellow by respected - fes These visitors. international and other professionals stage. on an international quality the highest offer tivals International sporting events International sporting great of many the host is also Rotterdam one of is considered Marathon Rotterdam The events. is the second and currently 10 marathons top the world’s hip- concours Our annual in the world. marathon fastest renowned is one of the most the CHIO Rotterdam, pique, in the world. events equestrian ‘ events cultural International cultural cosmopolitan and international our emphasize We Bavaria City Racing City Bavaria Rotterdam Port area. A spectacular combination of combination A spectacular area. Port Rotterdam are that and companies ships to visits entertainment, the at demonstrations the public, to closed normally same In the at night. parade float and an impressive river port in is the biggest of Rotterdam the Port that way waterfront biggest is Europe’s Days the Port Europe, festival. - Carni Style Caribbean the largest Carnival, Summer The and the ethnic celebrates continent, on the European val in July, weekend last every of Rotterdam diversity cultural the state-of-the- celebrates of Architecture and the Day of Rotterdam. in the city art modern architecture 2000, Euro for venues the of one was Rotterdam 2000 In the and hosted Championships, Soccer the European elected was Rotterdam In 2001 tournament. final of the than with more A year of Culture. Capital Europe’s as in all and festivals premiers theater exhibitions, 1,000 of the city. corners

We celebrate our maritime tradition every first weekend of weekend first every tradition maritime our celebrate We showcases which Days, Port World The with September of the and enormous scale developments the latest Rotterdam is a vibrant festival city. The average number average The city. festival is a vibrant Rotterdam 60 is around visitors than 5,000 with more of festivals and the right mix of quality However, per year. festivals num- than important more are and themes groups target small neighborhood events that way in the same bers, and in society all groups reach aim to We important. are of the city. aspects highlight all the important of both the source are inhabitants and its city The Themes of our festivals. and the subject for inspiration the of the city, maritime character the international, like and its living in the city of the 168 nationalities diversity results focus This emphasized. are modern architecture and residents support among the city’s broad in very for visitors profile and interesting us a distinctive gives the city. outside from Fortis Marathon Rotterdam Marathon Fortis

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All parties work closely together to make these big these make to together closely work parties All and Rotterdam Festivals Rotterdam a success. events to relating the processes for responsible remain Topsport big events. these ($5,200,000) €4,000,000 of around budget An annual in organizers festival support to is available per year 4 annual to 50% goes Around their plans. realizing Film the International renown: of international events the North Marathon, Rotterdam The Rotterdam, Festival Carnival. and the Summer Festival Jazz Sea is there events large occasional of) For (the acquisition per ($2,600,000) of €2,000,000 budget an additional year. events hoc mega ad for funding is available Additional In the case de France. of the Tour Depart the Grand like €11,000,000 contributed the city de France of the Tour ($14,300,000). leila Abe, Organizer Brazilian Festival project Brazilian summer They have a large network in the event sector, They have a large network in the event sector, organized come up with useful tips and ideas and have sponsors for me.’ I enjoy working with the people from Rotterdam festivals. working with the people from Rotterdam I enjoy Rotterdam Festivals, and Rotterdam Topsport for the for Topsport and Rotterdam Festivals, Rotterdam for of contact points the city’s are sporting events, with good else and anyone producers and event festival producers festival and guide the city know They ideas. procedures. city other and/or permit application through to them enables and organizations these funds city The marketing facilities, with knowledge, support festivals and financial support. days, within a few sometimes decision-making, Fast ­ organi these granted has the city because is possible the biggest including of autonomy, a high level zations support budget. of the festival part Championships, World like events occasional Bigger or Judo and special Baseball Cup the World such as Bull Air Race Red The Race, Ocean the Volvo like events dis- are de France, of the Tour Depart and the Grand Rotterdam between meeting in a special cussed Marketing Rotterdam Topsport, Rotterdam Festivals, and Sport Economy, for departments and the city by the city. in a final decision results This Culture. ‘

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ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 16 19 This year, Operadagen Rotterdam hosted the annual the annual hosted Rotterdam Operadagen year, This of European association meeting,the Europa Opera Joan was visitors One of the 170 houses. opera de Teatre Gran of Le Director Artistic Matabosch, all impressed are “We Spain: in Barcelona, Liceu has of Rotterdam city this wonderful how by ­ extra how by years, few the last over progressed of level the great is and by creativity its ordinary demon- you day, Every audience. your support from the include to have we that in Rotterdam strate art is because about art, talk to want if we audience contract.” a two-way Annual Training Programs Training Annual and workshops organizes Festivals Rotterdam year Every of part and as subjects both on general classes, master In 2009 festival. a particular for strategy a development of the Edinburgh Director former Gudgin, Paul invited we of the and the director workshops two for Festival Fringe with a his ideas discuss to in Liverpool Festival Brouhaha presented also We neighborhood festivals. of local group media’. ‘social and marketing’ ‘youth on seminars Involvement Industry Direct of IFEA World member is an active Festivals Rotterdam and Association Festivals the European and Europe, - partici major festivals All Network. Europe Audiences Opera like networks international in sector-specific pate (IJFO), Organization Festivals Jazz International Europa, etc. (Yourope) association pop festivals European

Event permit based on the General City Ordinance. Ordinance. City on the General permit based Event stipulations. the noise includes also This Product Food and Consumer Act/ & Catering Licensing beverages of (alcoholic) the sale for Authority Safety and food. or temporary indoor venues) permit (for Operating Brigade). permit (Fire occupancy etc. stages structures, of (temporary) Inspection it is prohibited on Sundays Act: Observance Sunday from be heard can that noise music and/or produce to p.m. 1.00 before feet than 650 further away Rotterdam 2007 City of Architecture of City 2007 Rotterdam Rotterdam Festivals, responsible for the agenda, works works the agenda, for responsible Festivals, Rotterdam for is responsible that department with the safety closely of under the responsibility comes that and the permits plays Festivals of Rotterdam evaluation The the Mayor. three Every about the permit. decision in the final a role most so and discussed, is shared the information weeks of the stage in an early resolved be can problems safety preparations. the City by approved was policy permit festival new The as is enclosed version and a Dutch in 2010, early Council is provided manual This Manual”. “Permit Appendix V all the relevant and contains all organizers to the city by information. Participation City Representatives Representatives City Participation collaboration of city-event tradition is a strong There of the aspects in many involved are employees and city the role keep to sense good it makes However, festivals. city of the and that organizer festival of the responsible board at welcome are officials City separated. strictly no but have festivals, non-profit of the bigger meetings rights. voting and Regulations Ordinances Laws, possible, much as as organizers assist to be able To available. are and manuals sheets information various been have festivals for and regulations the rules All of which copy a (Dutch) Manual, in the Permit compiled Manual’. ‘Permit Appendix V as is attached regulations: the following includes This • • • • • Permit needed/ Permit not needed only, Notification no permit required required Permit required Permit required Permit Example Neighborhood barbecue Fair event Sporting performance Musical concerts Pop events Sporting carnival Summer Marathon Days Port World According to Dutch law, public policy and safety issues issues and safety public policy law, Dutch to According and cannot of the Mayor responsibility the sole are on public impact certain with a Events be delegated. the permit However, the city. a permit from need space For low-risk event. every for is not the same procedure (or a simple only duty is a notification there events be able To a sub-municipality). to permit application three into events classifies this Rotterdam evaluate to B and C. A, categories: Description events Notification-only with limited event, Low-risk on the environment impact disruption traffic and limited with event, Medium-risk on the impact considerable and/ environment immediate disruptions or traffic with major High-risk event, and/ on the city impact for consequences or regional the traffic Event category Event small scale Very A Category B Category C Category A festival strategy, which concentrates on supporting on supporting which concentrates strategy, A festival the bene- and optimizing producers festival festivals, for the city fits and issues with safety which deals permit policy, A festival

Permits and Festival Strategy Strategy and Festival Permits distinguishes: city The • • and together linked closely are and policy Both strategy well. together work to agenda the festival coordinates Festivals Rotterdam is balanced that program festival a year-round realize target and subjects/themes venues, time, to respect with groups. International Film Festival Rotterdam Festival Film International

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Access to Industry Suppliers in Local in Local Suppliers Industry to Access Market the All Area. Urban developed is a highly Rotterdam in the region. available are suppliers necessary / Involvement Industry Direct of the Above Any by Memberships Through networking events, among others those are companies the Chamber of Commerce, by organized ‘scene’. in the event involved be actively to encouraged Educational Institution Support Institution Educational on focus that institutes educational several are There Erasmus the - management leisure and cultural tourism, Incentives Special of the image of the festival aware very are venues Many festivals. attract to can they what and contribute city - the initi or even in will be a partner venues local Often on effect a positive No doubt this has of a festival. ator no formal, are there However, charged. prices the rental the Often arrangements. discount applicable generally with preferred agreements will have organizers festival on their a discount get them to which enable suppliers orders. University (cultural management, center for urban urban for center management, (cultural University (leisure School Business - the Rotterdam development) (event University and NHTV Professional management) tourism). management, educational and the above Festivals Rotterdam Between exchange, knowledge is an extensive there institutes research and joined boards in (advisory) participation year. every internships many are There projects. policy event the new for In the preparations An example: the Erasmus by supplied information trend used we on did research of students groups two while University, - experi and visitor cities festival European comparable Universities these from representatives Several ences. a more provide To board. in our advisory participated a British IFEA col in’ the outside ‘from look objective league spent 6 weeks in Rotterdam to assist us in writing assist to in Rotterdam spent 6 weeks league the by possible made was This policy. festival the new an from Apart program. leadership Clore UK-based of any time spent or for for did not pay we fee internship the information.

- The Rotterdam Marketing convention and visitors and visitors convention Marketing Rotterdam The agents travel to the festivals promotes actively bureau international additional festivals For top and visitors. also Marketing Rotterdam is available. support press hosts hosts an for booth international information at festivals visitors. It also provides an incentive fund meant for for fund meant an incentive provides It also visitors. the to related conferences of international initiators sectors. or medical harbour/industry creative, producers festival advises Chamber of Commerce The of the in the realization involved and was ways in many the supports Chamber also The policy. festival new (STER). Organizers of Event Association Rotterdam without a computer is like festivals without Rotterdam color. without grey box a boring software: – or companies.’ people attracts that no longer days These Frans Lavooy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Chamber Frans Lavooy Rotterdam Festivals itself operates 2,000 poster frames, frames, poster 2,000 operates itself Festivals Rotterdam CBS Out while discount, a 40% get festivals which for available. space makes door also The Stichting MEE, a national foundation, assists people people assists foundation, a national MEE, Stichting The illness or chronic disability functional with a handicap, MEE Stichting life. in social participate fully who cannot - the accessi in improving organizers festival assists also with disabilities. people for of the festivals bility Cooperatives Event Local the producers interests their joint represent to In order - Evenemen Stichting in STER, united have of big events of Association (Rotterdam Rotterdam Organisaties ten the Chamber by supported are They Organizers). Event of Commerce. Commissions Sports Commission Sports the as functions Topsport Rotterdam the development in role a vital play and they of the city of sports. city an international as of Rotterdam ‘  & / Convention Chamber of Commerce Support Bureau Visitors • Associations Downtown with the Ondernemers is a permanent interaction There the downtown which unites City, Rotterdam Federatie each projects collaboration several are There companies. effects the economic on increasing mainly focusing year, of events. with Individuals Assist to Organizations Disabilities •

Metropolis Festival Metropolis Regional Radio and Television station RTV Rijnmond RTV station and Television Radio Regional and Havenloods Metro Newspapers Wereldstad Rotterdam Havenloods, NL10, Magazines Centraal and Rotterdam It’s great doing business in Rotterdam’ klaas rohde, festival organizer Tridee events highly skilled businessmen and women in projects, the in projects, and women businessmen skilled highly ‘  Business), which stimulates the of participation Business), which voluntary stimulates re-orientation strategic or plans marketing of development Support Media on of presscontacts lists provides Festivals Rotterdam PR advice free gives organizations, festival demand for in hiring PR professionals. and mediates deals package sponsorship creates Festivals Rotterdam In media. regional of the with a majority all festivals for 2010 this includes: • • • in festivals and other cultural organizations. organizations. and other cultural in festivals companies through projects of Kunst en Zaken (Art and (Art en Zaken of Kunst projects through companies

exchange between cultural organizations and commercial and organizations cultural between exchange Sponsorship Support Sponsorship Many companies. 60,000 almost is home to Rotterdam The community. in the local involved actively are of these is and in kind, both in money amount, sponsorship total estimate. to difficult knowledge intensive and permanent a is there addition In Active Volunteer Involvement Volunteer Active work on the enthusiastic strongly rely all festivals Nearly is over this year number of volunteers The of volunteers. The not complete. is certainly but this overview 8700 a summary of in appendix II shows presented overview which, festivals the smaller It is often the big festivals. on the help of volunteers. rely than the big ones, so more the do themselves, the festivals what to In addition This be utilized. also can Exchange Volunteer Rotterdam is organization volunteer of the national branch local and organizations for agency mediation an eBay-style also organization This work. for looking volunteers have that sessions and training workshops presents who people volunteers, for especially developed been or capacity in a professional with volunteers work organizations. and volunteer otherwise,

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 20 ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 23 Ms. Santos, volunteer Summer Carnival volunteer Summer Ms. Santos, Without the Summer Carnival Carnival the Summer Without person’ be a sad I would ‘  city festival the ultimate itself call to is proud ‘Rotterdam 2010 business-to- the enclosed of the Netherlands’ the Through (appendix IV) pronounces. manual business than is more this conviction support of the festivals great of the improved consequence a direct As substantiated. the intensified has Marketing Rotterdam policy event press. the international to of events promotion support charities Festivals raises that of an event example is a good Roparun The 330 miles over race It is a relay cause. a good for money turn in in teams, people, where Rotterdam to Paris from Also charities. cancer for money raise to a performance the motto: by is demonstrated This life. for an adventure when no remain, that the days to life add to “Aiming races Roparun 18 past The life”. to added be can days more people for million dollars than 45.5 more raised have the crossing of participation, 48 hours After with cancer. is center city Rotterdam’s in Coolsingel finish line on the the participants. for of achievement the pinnacle

Ortel Summer Carnival Summer Ortel Themed festivals festivals Themed role. a similar fulfill year every return that festivals The the port with celebrates not only Festival Port World The and specifically it also public program, an attractive about the companies people young informs consciously to opportunities employment and the area in the Port the public for with a program Together there. be found Port and the World conferences, also are there large at the point for meeting business to the business are Days community. port business - collabo permanent in the city: Roots and entrepreneurs with schools, ration neighborhoods maintain encourage, actively festivals and it’s Rotterdam - and entrepre of schools the involvement and develop the event to leads Collaboration in the festivals. neurs benefits increased with city, the in rooted more becoming the festivals supports Festivals Rotterdam all involved. for and Tourism Festivals the city in promoting role an important fulfill Festivals have Festivals sectors. and conference the tourism to and brochures in the recruitment-, place a prominent is that the organization Marketing, of Rotterdam website map. on the tourism the city putting for responsible in their production of pre-festival events and ‘city character. festive a city the gives which projects, dressing’ to people for attractive more it even it makes way, This become festivals a number of days, for in the city stay more deliver and therefore in the city embedded more of Rotterdam. the community to advantages synergy

conferences, book releases and television documentaries documentaries television and releases book conferences, generate also the festivals of the concept, part form also even policy the city’s to influence continue that effects are Examples finished. has the theme year after of City Rotterdam (2005), of Sport City Rotterdam Youth European and Rotterdam (2007) Architecture (2009). Capital

Theme years link the festivals to the city the city to link the festivals years Theme whole a for that, activities of collection a are years Theme to is relevant on a theme that the attention focus year, of part up an important make concepts Festival the city. is subject the that ensure always and years theme the public and professionals of the the attention to brought discussions, policy Because in an inspiring manner. The starting point of the Rotterdam festival policy is to support the ideas and plans of festival organizers and link them to them link and organizers festival of plans and ideas the support to is policy festival Rotterdam the of point starting The city. the on effect positive extremely an have therefore festivals the areas many In objectives. city’s the and groups target In the context of this application it is not possible to give a but overview, complete we hope that the following in which the city and the way the city, do for the festivals of what picture a convincing will give examples representative festivals. of the the efforts and supports utilizes appreciates, Festival the World of Witte de With de Witte of World the Festival

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25 Grand Départ Tour de France de Tour Départ Grand have the use of bicycles and bicycle ownership increase increase ownership and bicycle of bicycles the use have approximately the project preceding year In the 5%. by of rides bicycle organized joined participants 10,000 was participant youngest The 30 and 80 miles. between 83. oldest the 12, paths bicycle the many this objective to In relation and condition tiptop to back brought were in the city can in which cyclists installed were stands 1,500 bicycle also and exercise Cycling their bicycles. ‘park’ temporarily the positive increase To city. a sustainable to contribute charge 1,000 more, even on the environment effects run-up in the realized were vehicles electrical for points de France. of the Tour the start to

virtually automatic interaction with a sector and the city and the city with a sector interaction automatic virtually meetings network through this interaction stimulates projects. collaboration for and financial support was de France of the Tour the occasion For instance, and ‘fitter’ residents Rotterdam make to seized 352 side effect this To sustainable’. ‘more Rotterdam the Grand preceding in the year realized were projects - of one million partici a total which attracted Depart, to the flocking the visitors number as - the same pants weekend. Depart during the Grand city were hours lesson of 1,640 a total in the region In schools exercise in more interested students spent on getting to was among other things, objective, The and in cycling. Legacy Grand Depart Tour de France de Tour Depart Grand Legacy that impact a continuing aim for major festivals All themed The days. festival actual the beyond reaches approach of many festivals provides them with a

about the past, the construction process and the future and the future process the construction about the past, people this year For instance, in question. of the site of on the roof performance a dance attend to able were in an excavation poetry to listen station, train a former pop music in a newly to or listen level, sea below 33 feet and the the artists city, The tunnel. subway constructed of way new with this pleased very been have public alike information. providing Festivals contribute to community community to contribute Festivals and celebrations participation bonding, and in that the city’ ‘celebrate we festivals the With meaning. fun with a deeper combines Rotterdam sense point in calibration and important is a fixed Celebration celebrating?” you are “What support of events. the city’s who are organizers to questions is one of the leading the support of the city. requesting we nationalities, 168 different is home to that a city As on have events effects of the positive aware very are Most of people. and groups people bringing together and level neighborhood at place take events of these limit which is the lower people, than 5,000 fewer attract - Of the major multi our overview. for chosen have we 700,000 with its Carnival the Summer events cultural ‘world’ meaning (‘dunya’ Festival and the Dunya visitors worth certainly are languages) in a number of different again is once Festival the Dunya year Every mentioning. and other poetry of music, an inspiring manifestation in which all of the world, all corners from art forms their what no matter participate, residents Rotterdam bringing at successful is so the festival In fact, origins are. famously Opstelten Mayor (former) that together people during day” be Dunya could day every “If only exclaimed one of the festivals. way that is artistically interesting and provides information provides and interesting artistically is that way

Because of all the nationalities there is all the nationalities Because of when it comes in Rotterdam potential enormous festivals and talent. In the creativity to That inspires! is given shape. this potential live here.’ I would not no more festivals If there were Monica Ruiz van Hattem, film maker Monica Ruiz van Hattem, park with two existing and three new museums. After a After museums. new and three existing with two park a As 30%. was of this area awareness the national year linked festival, of a two-month the organization of result of this area public awareness promotion, a national to on visitor effect positive with a very 45%, to increased Museum an annual organizes also Rotterdam numbers. ­ acti the night and extra open into stay Museums night. and in the streets. in the museums organized are vities the to public and young a new this attracts year Every for being realized are concepts Comparable museums. and in a new resulting always in the city, the theaters institutes. to these way finding its group target young in September, season For the opening of the cultural gives that a festival organizes Festivals Rotterdam the for and exhibitions of all performances previews season. next - promo Festivals Rotterdam with the city, In conjunction - aforemen The or locations. venues of certain the use tes we while example, is a successful Park Museum tioned which is of the waterfront, the use promote actively also a into port complex an industrial from being transformed being developed currently are profiles Venue area. leisure support us to will enable This venues. all the event for by in the future, better even development the urban the through atmosphere a different areas giving different of events. use is a Rotterdam in the country, other city than any More One of the consequences continually. changes that city on, going work construction always is nearly there is that of in the center even and nuisance, excavation including in a program developed has Festivals Rotterdam the city. in a excavations of these one or more utilize which artists Festivals highlight and help to develop develop help to highlight and Festivals and venues areas Festivals enhance Exposure to the Arts Arts the to Exposure enhance Festivals the Arts for audiences new and attract or the Museums for tools marketing are festivals Many museum new a developed Rotterdam 90s the In Theaters.

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Dance Parade Dance Rotterdam is best enjoyed is best enjoyed Rotterdam during one of its many summer festivals” The Independent (UK) ‘Since we got to know the Rotterdam Festivals in Festivals the Rotterdam know to got we ‘Since and guidance for them to looked have 2004 we inspiration. and professionalism combines Festivals Rotterdam impressive. truly is that in a way innovation new receives and and informed is engaged staff The Festivals Rotterdam with enthusiasm. challenges in the participate to of Rotterdam the citizens urges bring forth them to and encourages events city’s and possible development for ideas their own in believes Festivals Rotterdam realization. with generous are they professionalism, spreading are doors Their and experience. their competences assist to ready invariably are open and they always old to solutions new and ideas and discuss problems.’ Reykjavík Visit Director Gunnarsdóttir, Sif “  2010 Topsport Rotterdam Marketing, Rotterdam Festivals, © Rotterdam Development the Rotterdam Council, City thank the Rotterdam to like would We and the and Recreation Sport for the Agency Art and Culture, for the Agency Company, organizations all festival to goes thanks Special their support. for Directorate Safety this application. complete to needed was that with the information us provided that Festivals Rotterdam Text: Leeuwen van Design: Bouwmeester B.V. Lingua Alinea Translation: Leon Ernst, Fred Bezemer, Peter der Elst, van Kurt Czerwinski, Bas Photography: and Eddy Kaiser. de Swart Marco Brouwer, Romijn, Gust Libra, Studio Houben, Floor Deursen, van Mevis Aldridge, Alan 75b, Posters: Jacobs Irene Leiden, van / Kees Roemburg

ships in 2018 and the ships the city, in conjunction with with in conjunction the city,

of Rotterdam as the Cultural the Cultural as of Rotterdam and the selection the and other Dutch cities, is studying the is studying cities, other Dutch opportunities for hosting the Champion­ Fifa World the For the latter among others. in 2028, Games Olympic the ambitions in contains 2028 already Plan Olympic effects, the social sport, recreational sports, of top area planning. and spatial economy welfare, Capital of Europe in 2001, intensive and long-term lobby lobby and long-term intensive in 2001, of Europe Capital city the of auspices the up under set been have groups present At management. - descri as STER, the in collaborate themselves organizers IV f. in Section bed where ‘incubators’ a number of creative has Rotterdam and organized. initiated are and festivals projects cultural Within these the incubators facilities are shared by designers, as such disciplines, and organizations different and producers. artists events of new Acquisition - and the positive city an event as our renown to Thanks in had have organizers and foreign national experiences us to come to know - sporting associations Rotterdam Championships, World and Championships European for the Red Race, Ocean Volvo of the do the organizers as Race. 1 City Formula en the Bavaria Bull Air ace Tour de For mega events like the Grand Depart of the France exchange International international important an being that believes Rotterdam - the develop for responsibilities brings also city festival For this reason a whole. as industry ment of the event collaboration in international participates Rotterdam - confe regular from Separate programs. and exchange years in recent exchanged been has knowledge rences, Birmingham and Memphis, Hamburg, with IFEA Korea, Managing Johan Moerman, name but a few. to Reykjavik, - responsi Board had has Festivals, of Rotterdam Director since and IFEA world (1994-2002) IFEA Europe for bility 2002.

can be exchanged about available venues, personnel, personnel, venues, about available be exchanged can has Festivals Rotterdam etc. opportunities sponsorship Rotterdam the for policy insurance collective a out taken in public frames poster 2,000 and operates events The cost. at festivals the to available are that spaces Rotterdam Festivals acts as a central point of contact contact of point central a as acts Festivals Rotterdam knowledge Here, the festivals. memory’ for ‘collective and Encouragement of Volunteering and of Volunteering Encouragement Service Community education in secondary all students In the Netherlands is an This internship’. ‘social a so-called complete must to students introduces that 72 hours of 48 to internship of means by interests social for responsibility accepting their choose to free are Students work. volunteer unpaid or (non-commercial at work Volunteer internship. own choose students many is an option that events charity) The utilize. to pleased are organizers event and that of Education, Ministry the by is funded internship social subsidies. of means by & Science Culture Program Resource Shared

Europe focuses strongly on government-recognized Europe focuses strongly on government-recognized recognized CFEE is not a and certifications. courses to interest such it is not of great and as in Europe course organizers. event European Certified Festival & Event Executive Executive Event & Festival Certified Designation (CFEE) Certificate or Degree Programs in Programs or Degree Certificate Management & Event Festivals (NHTV): Sciences of Applied University Breda Management, and Entertainment Media International Management. Leisure International Event Management, Leisure University: Rotterdam and Management. Marketing Sport Management, (Bachelor’s Management & Event Hospitality ROC: Degree). Art and Culture (EUR): Rotterdam University Erasmus and Cultural Economics Cultural Specialisation Studies, Degree). (Master’s Entrepreneurship & Entertainment Media University: Inholland Management. Flying Grass Carpet (Schouwburgplein) Carpet Grass Flying

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 26 ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 29 The first large scale scale large first The festival: Pop Holland 1970 our Woodstock in Europe, festival Pop Large multi disciplinary event about ‘Energy’ ‘Energy’ about event disciplinary multi E55: Large 1955 of 10 yrs. the achievements and showing celebrating city. of the destroyed reconstruction war post First Large Scale Event in the Netherlands after WW2 after in the Netherlands Event Scale Large First Ahoy: Rotterdam 1950

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 28 ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 31 20-05-2010 10:03:28 Rotterdam 2007, City of Architecture City 2007, Rotterdam 2007 Offi cial Transporter Transporter cial Offi Partners: Media and LE GRAND DÉPART DU TOUR DE FRANCE DE TOUR DU DÉPART GRAND LE ROTTERDAM IN 2010 JULI 1-4 OP Tour de France France de Tour Members: Club -00047_3900x4700mm.indd 1 Rotterdam the Cultural Capital of Europe Capital the Cultural 2001 Rotterdam Le Grand Départ Tour de France Rotterdam de France Tour Départ Grand 2010 Le Communication, the spirit of the nineteen the spirit of the nineteen Communication, C70: 1970 ‘70’s and ’60 Poetry International Festival International Poetry 1974

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 30 Museumpark Binnenrotte An international cultural podium, the main meeting Rotterdam’s marketplace, hip and historical point for high culture in Rotterdam Location: city center Location: city center Capacity: 17,500 visitors Capacity: 38,000 visitors Category: medium / large-scale Category: medium Surface type: Cobble stones, bricks, concrete Surface type: stone, grass Power: Yes Power: Yes Water: Yes Water: Yes Sewer connection: Yes Coolsingel Boompjes Area Sewer connection: Yes Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent The main boulevard of Rotterdam and heart and face The Boompjes Area (or Trees, consisting of Boompjes, Accessibility: Public transport: excellent Car: poor / average of the city. Grand with large symbolic value for the Boompjeskade and Leuvehoofd) is the face of Car: excellent Parking facilities: reasonable / good people of Rotterdam. Rotterdam. Connecting the city with the waterfront Parking facilities: excellent Location: city center and the rest of the world. Lloyd Multiplein Capacity: 100,000 visitors Location: city center Zuiderpark - Vaanweide A grand square on the edge of the Lloyd Quarter, Category: large-scale Capacity: 50,000 visitors Young, urban (multi) cultural park on the south side of surrounded by new architecture and historical Surface type: Bitumen, bricks, concrete, tiles Category: small-scale / medium / large-scale Rotterdam. Green home to many popfestivals. heritage; once a year it’s the main open-air cinema of Power: no Surface type: Cobble stones, bricks, tiles Location: borough Rotterdam Festivals Water: no Power: Yes Capacity: 25,000 visitors Location: Borough of Delfshaven Sewer connection: no Water: no Category: medium / large-scale Capacity: 15,000 visitors Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Sewer connection: no Surface type: Grass, paved paths, bitumen Category: small-scale / medium Car: average / reasonable Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Power: Yes Surface type: Stone, bitumen, grass (sports fields) Parking facilities: reasonable Car: reasonable Water: Yes Power: Yes Parking facilities: reasonable / good Sewer connection: Yes Water: Yes Het Park (near the Euromast) Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Sewer connection: Yes The green oasis for peace and quiet near the city Kralingse Plas Car: reasonable Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent centre The largest park in Rotterdam. Home to the CHIO. Parking facilities: reasonable / good Car: reasonable Location: city center Location: borough Parking facilities: average / reasonable Capacity: > 50,000 visitors Capacity: 750 – 40,000 visitors (750 opposite Schouwburgplein Category: small-scale / medium / large-scale Rozenburg Park, 2,500 Strandbad, 40,000 CHIO site) The urban podium for arts and culture Surface type: Grass, bitumized walkways, gravel, Category: small-scale / medium / large-scale Location: city center open water Surface type: Grass, bitumized walkways, mulch- Capacity: 25,000 visitors Power: no paths, open water. Category: small-scale / medium Water: no Power: Yes Surface type: Natural stone, iron, rubber, wood, epoxy Sewer connection: no Water: Yes Power: Yes Oude Haven Accessibility: Public transport: reasonable / good Sewer connection: Yes Water: no Car: reasonable Accessibility: Public transport: reasonable / good Sewer connection: no Parking facilities: average / reasonable Car: poor / average Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Parking facilities: poor / average Car: reasonable Parking facilities: reasonable / good

Museumpark

Beursplein

Schouwburgplein

Het Park

Grote Kerkplein

Coolsingel

Binnenrotte

33 Afrikaanderplein Witte de Withstraat Oude Haven Stadhuisplein The multi cultural marketplace on the south side of The main cultural axis of Rotterdam. Linking the His- The Old Port is part of the living port history of Part of the Coolsingelarea and home to many cheerful Rotterdam. Home to the Nelson Mandela Festival. torical Museum with the museums in the Museumpark Rotterdam. bars and pubs. Location: borough Location: city center Location: city center Location: city center Capacity: 10,000 visitors Capacity: 10,000 visitors Capacity: 5,000 visitors Capacity: 5,000 visitors Category: small-scale / medium Category: small-scale / medium Category: small-scale Category: small-scale Surface type: Grass, bitumized walk and bicycle paths, Surface type: Tiles, bitumen Surface type: Cobble stones, bricks, water Surface type: Tiles, bricks, concrete tiles Power: no Power: no Power: no Power: Yes Water: Yes Water: Yes Water: no Water: Yes Sewer connection: no Sewer connection: Yes Sewer connection: no Sewer connection: no Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Car: reasonable Car: reasonable Car: reasonable Car: reasonable Parking facilities: reasonable Parking facilities: reasonable / good Parking facilities: reasonable / good Parking facilities: reasonable Binnenwegplein Parkkade Westersingel Grote Kerkplein The main shopping location of Rotterdam is home to Connecting the waterfront and the green oasis of the The Westersingel is the second cultural axis of The birthplace of the city, a place for the people of several small scale events. Park, the Parkkade combines the best of both worlds. Rotterdam and crosses the Witte de Withstreet Rotterdam, by the people of Rotterdam Location: city center Location: city center Location: city center Location: city center Capacity: 5,000 visitors Capacity: 5,000 visitors Capacity: 5,000 visitors Capacity: 10,000 visitors Category: small-scale Category: small-scale Category: small-scale / medium / large-scale Category: small-scale / medium Surface type: Tiles Surface type: Cobble stones, bricks, concrete, tiles Surface type: Bricks, bitumen, tiles, grass, open Surface type: Bricks Power: no Power: no water Power: no Water: Yes Water: Yes Power: no Water: Yes Sewer connection: no Sewer connection: Yes Water: no Sewer connection: Yes Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Accessibility: Public transport: reasonable / good Sewer connection: no Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Car: average / reasonable Car: reasonable Accessibility: Public transport: good / excellent Car: reasonable Parking facilities: reasonable / good Parking facilities: reasonable / good Car: reasonable mainly suitable for small-scale events. Parking facilities: reasonable / good Wilhelminakade - Koninginnehoofd Parking facilities: reasonable Former pier of the Holland America Line and part of Regarding visitor numbers the waterfront of Rotterdam. Home to Hotel New York, Visitor numbers are reflected accurately if tickets were sold for the event, such as the Rotterdam Film Festival and North Sea Jazz. Visitor numbers of free events in public spaces have been estimated, always based on the estimates of official agencies such as the police. the Cruise Terminal and LP2. Location: city center Regarding sponsor percentages The funding of Dutch festivals is based on ticket sales, hospitality revenue, contributions from cultural foundations and an additional contribution from the government. Capacity: 10,000 visitors The latter varies and is 0 to 50% of the budget depending on the event. Category: small-scale / medium Surface type: Cobble stones, bricks, stone, concrete,bitumen, grass Parkkade Power: no Kralingse Plas Water: no Sewer connection: no Accessibility:Public transport: good

Car: reasonable Leuvehoofd Parking facilities: reasonable / good

Museumpark

Witte de Withstraat

Zuiderpark - Vaanweide

Stadhuisplein Afrikaanderplein

Wilhelminakade - Koninginnehoofd

Boompjes

35 ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 37 - - - There must be supervision to ensure that no alcoholic no alcoholic that ensure be supervision to must There outside the public area into will be taken beverages control) and exit access (adequate grounds the event minors to served No alcohol hour and no happy drinks No free Environmental zoning zoning Environmental Stimulus Zoning and Environmental Trucks In the Clean and authorities in the spring of 2006, signed was that about agreements documented community the business in vehicles and clean of low-noise the use stimulating per individual be determined to zones environmental ac imposes that is an area zone An environmental city. closures must never result in traffic being completely completely being in traffic result never must closures traffic and staff arrange must organizer The disrupted. will submit a traffic producer The measures. control Road their approval. for the police to plan regulation becoming grounds in the event not result may closures the fire like services emergency to inaccessible and ambulances. police brigade, of goods Sale and and beverages of food the sale involve events Many during the is being organized If a market other goods. points sales many how indicate must the producer event will be and what be situated will they where are, there will be that is being sold when food Especially there. sold - the Food and Consu on site, consumption for prepared inspections. will conduct Authority Safety mer Product alcohol Serving of a the cause as is not characterized alcohol Serving a catalyst as act but may disruption of the public order, which at of an event organizer The in such disruptions. at aimed a policy have must will be served alcohol of: consists policy This abuse. alcohol preventing • • • in ac an exemption served are beverages If alcoholic and Catering 35 of the Licensing with Article cordance the allows an exemption Such be obtained. must Act special at beverages alcoholic weak serve to organizer of 12 a maximum for nature, temporary of a very events days. consecutive if the organizer be granted will only an exemption Such hy public a or license Catering and Licensing a valid has from requested can be exemption This giene certificate. Department. and Events Catering Team the Licensing, may organizer event The trucks. on older limitations cess if he account into zone this environmental take to have or to a parade for instance for his event, for trucks uses the event. for materials deliver - - (characteristics: fewer than fewer (characteristics: events Small-scale no police virtually nuisance, noise little visitors, 5,000 required). deployment 5,000 between (characteristics: events Large-scale and 50,000 visitors, possible noise nuisance, police limited deployment). than 50,000 more (characteristics: events Mega major police nuisance, noise certainly almost visitors, deployment).

Traffic, transport and parking transport and Traffic, of a number of down the closing requires event If your indicate must the producer track an entire or even streets far-reaching have closures Street on a map. this carefully and mechanics traffic to with respect consequences the emergency for of the area accessibility re-routing, public accessibility, visitor facilities, parking services, Road and personnel. of equipment and the use transport General impor are that areas with the main deals brochure This and issues For specific an event. when organizing tant Department city the relevant contact can you questions full and Providing time. any at information detailed for stage, an early at event your about information relevant will Departments, of the city and the collaboration and attractive a safe remaining Rotterdam to contribute city event event of Type on the of events types three distinguishes Rotterdam your which category determine can of which you basis under: comes event • • • and safety order Public the guarantee is to the priority events organizing When of the public and participants. and safety order - descrip substantive a good supply must producer The and place will take that the activities tion of the events, required are or which he feels he will take the measures for (Association and GHOR brigade fire the police, from to and Disasters) of Accidents Aid in the Event Medical of off the fencing include These public safety. ensure of the ter accessibility routes, escape emergency tracks, of construction the safe Services, the Emergency for rain Aid posts, of First the setup and tents, stages podiums, etc. materials, of flammable and use storage the written has of Rotterdam the City For this purpose the formulation for a model describes This Guide. Safety a Guide forms Safety The events. for plans of safety work. and a reference directive National New Year’s Eve Year’s New National

These and other events make a major contribution to the attractiveness of Rotterdam, but on the other hand they but on the other hand they of Rotterdam, the attractiveness to a major contribution make other events and These parking, transport, traffic, like Matters guaranteed. are and safety the public order that in such a way place take must be organized must and stalls stages of tents, and the placement grounds, event as the public terrains using cleaning, a minimum. to be reduced must nuisance Furthermore, properly. will be you and rules conditions of the issues, understanding a good have to it is important an organizer as For you it information with the relevant the city provide to able be then will you Only an event. with when organizing faced stage. an early at application your evaluate to needs Over the years Rotterdam has grown into an exceptional event city. Leading events like the Rotterdam Marathon, the Marathon, the Rotterdam like events Leading city. event an exceptional into grown has Rotterdam the years Over numbers large and attract in the Netherlands institutions become have Harbor Days and the World summer carnival of visitors. Appendix III consists of a brochure for festival organizers that contains a summary of the permit policy of the a summary of the permit policy contains that organizers festival for of a brochure Appendix III consists of Rotterdam. Municipality Introduction

ROTTERDAM WORLD EVENTS | Festival and event city award program 36 Fireworks Notification of residents

It is against the law to set off fireworks outside the New The organizer is obliged to provide residents of nearby Year celebration. homes and businesses with advance, specific informa- If the event still wants to use fireworks the organizer tion about events and the activities to be organized, and must submit an application to the Municipal Environ- the start and finish times of the activities. The license mental Department. The organizer must take in conside- holder must list at least one telephone number that ration that both the submission of the application and people can call to obtain information. the setting-off of the fireworks can only be done by a professional fireworks company. Parking In the procedure for setting off fireworks a distinction is made between: In the case of paid parking the organizer must contact City Control, Parking Department, for any required per- • firework notification: for setting off mits and/or exemptions. theatrical fireworks, both inside and outside of buildings, a maximum quantity of 10 kg theatrical Free riders fireworks and 100 kg consumer fireworks applies. One notification will suffice. This notification Rotterdam has a so-called ‘free riders’ policy. The 2005 must be submitted no later than 10 working days prior event policy stipulates that alongside the large-scale to the event. events no licenses will be issued for small-scale events/ • firework permit: to set off larger quantities of fireworks activities that appear to be ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ a notification is not sufficient and a firework permit is of large-scale events. Insofar as such events form an required. The procedure for obtaining a firework permit integral part of the major event they must be included in will take 14 weeks. the license for the large-scale event.

Temporary occupancy permit Take off and landing of helicopters, (cable) hot air balloons and zeppelins In addition to the required event license it is possible that the organizer will need a temporary occupancy permit To be able to have a helicopter, (cable) hot air balloon, from the Rotterdam Rijnmond Fire Brigade. For the crop sprayer or glider take off or land in Rotterdam out- placement and installation of enclosed areas, buildings, side an official landing zone, the organizer must request constructions or tents (within the meaning of Article a special Certificate of No Objection from the Mayor, pur- 2.1.1 of the Fire Safety Ordnance of the City of Rotter- suant to Article 5, paragraph 6 of the Organization and dam) an occupancy permit must be requested at least Use Non-Designated Airfields Decree of 14 October 1988. 30 days before the event. This permit gives temporary permission to use the en- Sunday trading laws closed areas, buildings, structures or tents, whereby the fire-safe usage is guaranteed for you and your visitors. Pursuant to the Sunday trading laws it is not permitted The user is responsible and liable for complying with to produce music/noise that can be heard from further the conditions that may be stipulated in the occupancy away than 200 meters before 1 p.m. permit.

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Description Top Executive email Numbers of Dates Recurrence Gross Total Volunteer Estimated Importance Estimated Awards and Recognition Received Professional Contact Years Cycle Operating Sponsor- Count Combined / Primary Percentage of Industry Involvement Information Festival or Expenses ship and Estimated Aggregate Targeted Annual Attendees / Memberships Event in € Support Hours Worked Attendance* Marketing from Geographical has been Effort* Areas Produced Tour de France - From Thursday July 1 to Sunday July 4 the Tour caravan descended on Rotterdam for Le Grand Départ Rotterdam 2010. Bestuursdienst [email protected] Tour since 1903, Tourstart 3-4 July Annual 12,000,000 10% 451 Volunteers, 1000000 in side International 60% Regional none none Le Grand Depart Thursday was the presentation of the teams at Willemsplein. The next day various events took place on the track of the Rotterdam - departure from in 18 Hours projects + 1000000 25% National Rotterdam 2010 prologue. On Saturday July 3 the prologue of nearly nine kilometers was ridden on both banks of the New Maas River. Bernou Haasnoot Rotterdam 1st yr during the actual 15% International On Sunday the peloton left with a Tour de Ville in the direction of the Erasmus Bridge where the official start took place. weekend In the lead-up to Le Grand Départ a number of ‘New Energy’ activities took place in the city that link durability, exercise, health and youth to cycling.

Fortis Marathon Rotterdam The biggest one-day event in the Netherlands is held in one of the top 5 fastest marathon cities in the world and is known Rotterdam [email protected] 30 2nd Sunday April Annual 2,500,000 56% 1800 Volunteers, 900000 International Est. 60% Regional 2009: Biggest one-day sporting event in the IAAF, AIMS for its unique ambiance. Hundreds of thousands of spectators cheer on the runners along the entire marathon route. Marathon - 10 Hours 35% National Netherlands (Response), 2009: Best City Finishing in the center of Rotterdam, especially, is an incredible experience. Mario Kadiks 5% International Promotion Event (National Event Awards), 2005: Sponsorship Nomination

Ortel Zomercarnaval The Summer Carnival is an annual 3-day Caribbean style Carnival held in the Rotterdam city center. Visitors come from Ducos Productions [email protected] 25 end of July Annual 920,000 36% 2500 Volunteers, 700000 International 56% Regional 2001: Prince Claus Award 2002: National Yourope, Etep, IFEA and VVEM (Ortel Summer Carnival) all over Europe to dance to the Latin music and look at the colorful and amazing costumes and floats in the big street - Guus Dutrieux 75 Hours 33% National City Promotion Event, 2002: IFEA USA Poster parade. 11% International bronze 2003: Rotterdam Volunteer Award, 2004: Baptism 'Summer carnival' Lilly, 2007: IFEA USA Poster silver. 2001: SponsorRing

Bavaria City Racing Bavaria City Racing in the heart of Rotterdam is unique in the world and features first-class national and international Rotterdam Racing [email protected] 5 3rd weekend August Annual confidential full budget 250 Volunteers, 550000 International Est. 65% Regional Best city promotion in the category sport none racing cars and racing drivers, with Formula 1 demonstrations and other world hits in car racing live on the streets of - Marieke Rodenrijs 12 Hours 35% National Rotterdam!

YOUR WORLD Summer YOUR WORLD summer events consisted of 6 festival weekends full of youth culture. Each weekend had a different group of producers [email protected] 1 July one-off 980,000 10% 180 Volunteers, 516000 International 95% Regional Rotterdam started this new tradition, which Network of European Youth events theme; YOUR Music: N.E.R.D., Black Eyed Peas, Armin van Buren, Michael Franti&Spearhead, and the TMF Awards. represented by 6 Hours 4% National has already been adopted by the European Capitals YOUR Streets: Street masters, Free Gaming, Vans Grand Prix of Skateboarding. Rotterdam Festi- 1% International Commission and followed by Torino (2010) vals - and Antwerp (2011) Johan Moerman

Wereld Havendagen Breathtaking nautical demonstrations, excursions and presentations celebrate and show how international, innovative Stichting Wereld- [email protected] 32 1st weekend Annual confidential 50% 200 Volunteers, 400000 International 55% Regional 2007: 2nd in de category Best City Promotion none (World Port Days) and sustainable the Port of Rotterdam is. The World Port Days are an adventure for everyone between 0 - 99 years. havendagen - September 25 Hours 40% National Event, 2008 - now: strongest cultural brand of Sabine Bruinincx 5% International the greater Rotterdam region

Fit For Free Dance Parade The Fit For Free Dance Parade transforms Rotterdam into an enormous party because decorated trucks wind their way JMR Productions- [email protected] 14 August Annual 339,000 52% none 400000 International 50% Regional Best Dance Event and Lucky Strike Awards none through the city center in the afternoon to thumping dance music. Marieke Müller 40% National 10% International

International Film Festival The Rotterdam International Film Festival offers a quality selection of worldwide independent, innovative and experimen- International Film j.veenboer@filmfestivalrotterdam. 39 January/February Annual 7,500,000 8% 776 Volunteers, 353000 International 78% Regional 2007: Rotterdam Marketing Award 2005 the none 2010 tal cinema as well as a series of film-related visual arts exhibitions and live performances. Devoted to actively supporting Festival Rotterdam com 48 Hours 18% National Rotterdam Volunteer Award. A number of independent filmmaking from around the globe, IFFR is the essential hub in Holland for discovering film talent, for cat- - Juul Veenboer 4% International films from the Hubert Bals Fund have been ching premieres, and for exploring its competitions, main sections of recent feature films, short films and documentaries, awarded various international prizes. visual arts exhibitions, theme sections and debates. For instance, the film 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS by Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d’Or in Cannes in 2009. 2007: SponsorRing

ABN AMRO Tennis The ABN AMRO Tennis Tournament is of one of the world's biggest ATP tennis tournaments. Ahoy Rotterdam - [email protected] 37 2nd week February Annual confidential full budget none 106100 International 35% Regional ATP World Tour 500 status in 2009, ATP Tour- ATP Tournament Anne van > 1,000,000 64% National nament of the Year Europe 2007, ATP Award Asseldonk 1% International of Excellence 2006, Most Media Friendly Tournament, ATP Award of Excellence, Best VIP Hospitality & Sponsor Experience 2004, 2005

Brasil Rotterdam Brazil Rotterdam consisted of 10 leading projects in the city’s public space. The audience looked at the full range of visual 10 different [email protected] 1 July/August one-off confidential unknown 20 volunteers, 102000 International 35% Regional During Brasil Rotterdam a lot of Ambassadors none arts, architecture, photography, videos, computer games and graphic design by both established Brazilian artists as well producers > 1,000,000 25 Hours 10% National visited the different events as young talent. An absolute must was Brazil Contemporary, an exhibition in three leading museums of Rotterdam. 55% International

North Sea Jazz The North Sea Jazz Festival is the biggest indoor jazz festival in the world and one of the most prominent as well. North sea Jazz [email protected] 4 July Annual confidential confidential 20 Volunteers, 70000 International 60% Regional Rotterdam promotion prize IJF Over the years the numbers have increased to: fifteen venues, approximately thirteen hundred artists and seventy Festival - > 1,000,000 36 Hours 25% National Strongest cultural trademark of thousand visitors every year. Jan Willem Luijken 15% International the Netherlands

North Sea Round Town Prior to and during the jazz festival in the Ahoy venue there will be many (mostly free) concerts throughout the city. Stichting RIFF - [email protected] 5 end of June/early July Annual 625,000 30% 20 Volunteers, 65000 International 80 % Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet 2010 none In addition, there will be exhibitions, boat trips with live jazz, jazz cruises, master classes, film and video presentations. Beerend Lenstra 40 Hours 15% National and a lot of recognition as the fringe festival of 5% International the North Sea Jazz Festival.

C.H.I.O. Rotterdam The 62nd edition of the CHIO Rotterdam once again exceeded the previous editions, with 2 weeks of equestrian highlights Stichting C.H.I.O. [email protected] 62 3rd weekend June Annual 3,200,000 80% 310 Volunteers during 55000 International 60% Regional 2009: L’Annee Hippique Award Best Outdoor FEI (Fédération Equestre and entertainment in the Kralingse Bos venue. The top-level competitors in the dressage and show jumping events Rotterdam - the event, of which 35% National Dressage Event Internationale), IEOA (Interna- contributed to a great equestrian occasion and the attendance of spectators and sponsors was overwhelming. Marleen 110 throughout the 5% International tional Equestrian Organisers Warmerdam entire year Alliance), KNHS (Koninklijke Nederlandse Hippische Sport- federatie) and VVCO (Vereni- ging voor Concours Hippique gevende Organisaties).

ENECO World Port The World Port Tournament (WPT) is a highly-ranked international baseball tournament, which the "Stichting Stichting [email protected] 12 July bi-annual confidental 70% 90 Volunteers, 52000 International 20% Regional The WPT is one of Europe's biggest Baseball Neptunus Baseball Club, WTC Tournament (WPT) Rotterdam Baseball" has organized for over twenty years now. Besides being the biggest International Baseball Rotterdam Base- 100 Hours 76% National Tournaments. Club, KNBSB (Koninklijke Tournament in Europe, the WPT is one of the feature events on the sports calendar of the City of Rotterdam. ball - Vincent van 4% International Nederlands Honk- en Softbal Heijningen Bond)

Judo World Championships The 2009 Judo World Championships took place in the Netherlands. In the Ahoy venue participants battled for the world Judo Bond [email protected] 1 August one-off 3,300,000 22% unknown 35000 International 60% Regional none none title over a five-day period. Around 700 judo practitioners from around the world competed for the gold in Rotterdam. Nederland 35% National 5% International

Skateboarding World The best skateboarders in the world came to Rotterdam for the Skateboarding World Championships, the most Vijf890 - [email protected] 3 July bi-annual 350,000 29% 40 Volunteers, 25000 International 40% Regional 2005 pronounced best skateboard event VCS Championships important skateboarding competition of the year. Marco Jongeneel 18 Hours 40% National worldwide by Kingpin Magazine 20% International

Maritiem kwartier The Maritime Quarter forms part of the World Port Days, a Maritime event that focuses on all facets of mobile cultural Havenmuseum - [email protected] 14 1st wknd September Annual 61,000 none 300 Volunteers, 20000 International 88% Regional none none (Port Festival) heritage in all its facets. For three days the countless activities in the Water City area (Oude Haven, Wijnhaven and the Monica Lundström 15 Hours 10% National Leuvehaven) bring the old inland ports of Rotterdam back to life. 2% International

International Shanty Festival The Port of Rotterdam hosts the annual International Shanty Festival where ancient crafts, traditional costumes and Stichting Interna- [email protected] 5 1st wknd September Annual 66,900 58% 100 Volunteers, 18000 International 75% Regional none none historic ships pay tribute to the area's marine past for two days. Shanty choirs entertain guests with performances and tionaal Shantyfes- 15 Hours, 20% National there are many workshops for aspiring singers. tival - Wim van der 7 Volunteers, 5% International Sluis 260 Hours

Gergiev Festival Rotterdam A cross-border symphonic festival of international renown. Broad, interdisciplinary programming around this year's theme Gergiev Festival - [email protected] 15 early September Annual 1,455,000 11% 20 Volunteers, 18000 International 50% Regional Several visits by the Royal family EFA 'Resurrection - A Story of Rotterdam': opera, symphonic concerts and chamber music, as well as films and exhibitions Marchje de Wit 8 Hours 48% National Rotterdam promotion prize presented at various locations throughout Rotterdam. 2% International

Art Rotterdam The old Cruise Terminal building of the Holland America line is the stage for Art Rotterdam. In eleven years time Art Art Rotterdam BV - [email protected] 11 early February Annual 800,000 10% none 12500 International 40% Regional Important foreign collectors and museum none Rotterdam has developed into the most innovative and trendsetting international Art Fair of the Netherlands. Fons Hof 35% National directors have given Art Rotterdam a perma- Some 70 galleries from 10 different countries present their most talented artists. 25% International nent place in their diary. The most significant recognition is the fact that foreign contempo- rary galleries are successful at Art Rotterdam with respect to sales and museum connec- tions. This has created an international plat- form for cutting-edge art in the Netherlands.

Motel Mozaïque Music, Art & Performance festival, since 2001. Also guided tours through Rotterdam (free) and a sleeping project Stichting Motel [email protected] 10 April Annual 250,000 20% 200 Volunteers, 10500 International 70% Regional 2003: IJzeren Podiumdier none (sleeping in art or on special locations in Rotterdam) Mozaïque - 6 Hours 25% National Harry Hamelink 5% International

Object Rotterdam Object Rotterdam is the official side fair of Art Rotterdam and will be held in the Las Palmas building opposite Art Art Rotterdam BV - [email protected] 11 early February Annual 800,000 10% none 6000 International 40% Regional See Art Rotterdam none Rotterdam. Object Rotterdam is the international fair for ‘autonomous design’ and the first fair in the world that focuses Fons Hof (in conjunc- 35% National exclusively on the most current developments within autonomous design. The fair is a platform for the latest designs of tion with Art 25% International unique or limited edition functional objects by international designers. In short: the place where the cutting edge between Rdam) art and design becomes evident.

Rotterdam Architecture Film The Rotterdam Architecture Film Festival (AFFR) is a biannual film festival screening films, shorts, animations and Architecture Film [email protected] 10 October/November bi-annual 148,000 25% 30 Volunteers, 5700 International 60% Regional Broadly lauded in the media and known as Celluloid city network of archi- Festival documentaries about architecture, urban development and city culture. Festival Rotterdam 24 Hours 25% National 'the biggest architecture film festival in the tecture film festivals - Wies Sanders 15% International world'

Poetry International Festival The International Poetry Festival presents one of the largest and most prominent poetry events in the world. The top St. Poetry Inter- [email protected] 41 June Annual confidental unknown 5 Volunteers, 5500 International 50% Regional none none poets from all continents will come to Rotterdam to share their poetry with an enthusiastic and ever-growing audience. national Festival 150 Hours 40% National Pure poetry is presented in various forms: in readings, as live documentary, theater, debate, interview, music or exhibition. - Bas Kwakman 10% International The 41st Poetry International Festival focuses on Prose and Poetry of the USA.

Ortel Dunya Festival Dunya Festival offers a wealth of arts and culture from around the globe. Activities are spread over several stages, Ducos Productions [email protected] 33 last Sunday in May Annual 645,000 26% none 225000 National 80% Regional 2006: IFEA Promotional Poster Silver and Ifea, European Forum of featuring well-known and lesser-known artists from the Netherlands and further afield. A wide variety of music, story - Guus Dutrieux 20% National 2010: National Event Awards bronze Worldwide Music Festival, telling, poetry and performance is presented. Yourope, Etep, IFEA and VVEM

Metropolis Festival Metropolis is a free pop festival in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam. More than 40 promising national and international live acts JMR Productions- [email protected] 21 July Annual 328,000 11% 13 Volunteers, 36000 National 70% Regional 1999 and 2004: IJzeren Podiumdier YOUROPE perform on a number of stages in the park. The Metropolis Festival is the event for discovering new pop music and talent. Marieke Müller 175 Hours 25% National 5% International

Festival de Wereld van Witte Three days of innovative art and culture in Rotterdam’s Axis of Art. In and around Witte de Withstraat the event features Stichting de Lood- [email protected] 10 2nd weekend Annual 420,000 5% 20 Volunteers, 35000 National 80% Regional none IFEA via Rotterdam festivals de With visual art, drama, photography, film, music, dance, fashion, debate, haute & ordinary cuisine. sen - Hedwig Maria September 24 Hours 15% National (The world of Witte de With) Hupkes 5% International

Veronica Sunset Grooves The biggest free beach party in the Netherlands, 'Sunset Grooves'. Tridee - Raymon [email protected] 2 August one-off confidential full budget none 35000 National 45% Regional none none van Sprang 54% National 1% International

The Parade Every summer the mobile theater festival De Parade visits Rotterdam, the Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam, transforming Mobile Arts - [email protected] 20 June Annual 475,000 7% 100 Volunteers, 33000 National 95% Regional 2004 and 2006: SponsorRing none parks and squares into temporary cultural streets lined with dozens of colorful theater tents. With its theater and dance Nicole van Vessum 60 Hours 5% National performances, films, music, catering establishments and attractions, it has something for everyone.

Rabobank Rotterdam Six-day The Rabobank Rotterdam Six-day Bicycle Event is a cycling spectacle where top sport and entertainment meet; Ahoy Rotterdam - [email protected] 5 January Annual confidential full budget unknown 31046 National unknown none none Bicycle Event a combination of exciting bicycle races on the track and lively performances by artists, DJs and light and laser shows. Jolanda Jansen Since the comeback of the ‘Rotterdam Sixer’ in 2005 the number of visitors has increased annually, to a record 39,670 visitors in 2009.

Roparun The Roparun is a relay race over 530 kilometers from Paris to Rotterdam in which people participate in teams to raise Stichting Roparun [email protected] 19 Whitsun Annual 865,000 17% 250 Volunteers during 30000 National Est. 88% Regional Rotterdammer of the year 2009 CBF money for cancer charities. Also an adventure for life. This is demonstrated by the motto: "Aiming to add life to the days - Michael Been- the festivals, of which 10% National that remain, when no more days can be added to life". The past 18 Roparun races have raised more than 35 million euro hakker 50 throughout the 2% International for people with cancer. After 48 hours of hard work, the finale at the Coolsingel in Rotterdam’s city center is the pinnacle entire year of achievement for the participants.

Dag van de Romantische A sunny park, a romantic atmosphere and delicious picnic baskets. Listening to romantic music while sipping a glass of Stichting Buiten- [email protected] 23 2nd Sunday August Annual 68,000 48% 1 Volunteer, 25000 National 85% Regional none none Muziek wine. Concerts will be performed on various stages with classical and popular romantic music, gipsy music and arias. goed - Jeanette 500 Hours, 2 Volun- 14% National (Day of Romantic Music) Takkenbos teers, 100 Hours and 1% International 250 Volunteers 20 Hours

Camping Rotterdam The craziest campsite ever! Enjoy the four days of this program full of entertainment and theater in a traditional Dutch JMR Productions- [email protected] 8 July Annual 177,000 32% 17 Volunteers, 20000 National 75% Regional 2003: National Event awards, 2nd place. none campsite setting. Marieke Müller 330 Hours 23% National 2005: National Event awards, 1st place most 2% International innovative event. 2006: National Event awards 1st place most enjoyable event. 2006: nominated for the ACND Lamp reclameprij- zen (advertising awards). 2007: ANWB top 5 campings. 2010: Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet

RTL Viert De Zomer The ‘RTL Viert De Zomer' concert, presented by a national TV network, took place on the beach in Hook of Holland. Tridee - [email protected] 1 01-August Annual confidential full budget none 20000 National 45% Regional none none (RTL Celebrates Summer) The big, free open-air summer spectacle attracted 30,000 people with appearances by several Dutch stars - including Raymon van 55% National Kane, van Velzen, Stereo and Van Dik Hout. Sprang

National New Year's Eve This was the third time Rotterdam hosted National New Year's Night. On the quayside thousands of people enjoyed Tridee - [email protected] 3 31-December Annual confidential 31% none 15000 National 45% Regional none none 2009-2010 performances by DI-RECT, among others, and various DJs. Of course the old year was concluded with a spectacular Raymon van 52% National firework display from the Erasmus Bridge. All national broadcasting companies reported on the fireworks. Sprang 3% International

Rotterdam Circus City The circus is coming to Rotterdam! Dance, acrobatics, juggling, theater and music: all mixed together into surprising and Stichting [email protected] 1 early May Annual 260,000 3% 10 Volunteers, 11000 National 90% Regional none none enchanting shows for young and old. This form of circus, better known as circus theater, is already incredibly popular in Rotterdam 40 Hours 10% National many countries and is now conquering the Netherlands, too. Circusstad- Dirk Evers

De internationale keuze van de Presentation of international drama from the most interesting stages around the world, which truly adds an extra Rotterdamse [email protected] 9 September Annual 699,000 15% none 7000 National 50% Regional "2005 prijs van de kritiek (Critique Award) Rotterdamse Schouwburg dimension to the Dutch theatrical scene. Schouwburg - 49% National and 2004 Botschafterpreis (The international choice of Ruben Israel 1% International the Schouwburg)

OVG Veerhaven Concert 2010 A classical open-air concert in Rotterdam’s most charming harbor. Enjoy waterfront performances by the Rotterdam St OVG Veerhaven- [email protected] 7 last weekend August Annual 208,000 48% 10 Volunteers, 5000 National 50% Regional none none Philharmonic Orchestra and others from the quay or in the comfort of your own boat. concert - Wendy 6 Hours 49% National van Oostrum 1% International

Wednesday Night Skate Wednesday Night Skate attracts thousands of skaters for a fun and sporting evening. From the 8th of July the Rotterdam Shivers - Marcel [email protected] 12 5 evenings in July/ Annual confidential 80% 100 Volunteers, 57000 Regional 95% Regional none none streetscape will be once again dominated by large numbers of skaters. The 16.5-kilometre track is suitable for all skaters, van de Goor August 22 Hours 5% National whether you are young or old and prefer quads or inline skates. After every tour there is a free après skate party on the Binnenrotte.

Liberation Festival Liberation Day is celebrated each year on May 5 in the Netherlands to mark the end of the German occupation during JMR Productions- [email protected] 14 05-May Annual 164,000 19% 12 Volunteers, 40000 Regional 90% Regional none none South-Holland the Second World War. In Rotterdam we celebrate with a festival that comprises music performances, debates and Marieke Müller 110 Hours 10% National speed-dating with veterans.

Fun Fair Twice a year Rotterdam is home to a fun fair with a festive market and attractions. Bureau de Kermis- [email protected] 30 (twice a year) April and October twice a year confidential none none 35000 Regional 95% Regional In 2010 the Koninginnekermis (Queen's Fair) none gids BV - Sander 5% National was opened by Mr. J. Franssen, Royal Commis- Willemstein sioner, on the occasion of the 30th annivers- ary of the agency in Rotterdam

Sprookjesparade A gigantic, magical Fairy Tale Parade through the streets of Rotterdam Center. The procession of colorful people is a Pacific Enterprises [email protected] 6 December Annual 60,000 none 50 Volunteers, 30000 Regional 85% Regional none none (Fairy Tale Parade) magical spectacle to behold and this mix of music, theater, song and dance winds through the streets of the city like a - Femke Schot 10 Hours 10% National fairy tale come to life. 5% International

Pleinbioscoop Rotterdam Watch a movie under a starry sky? You can, every summer in Rotterdam. Bring friends, family members or your lover to the Stichting de [email protected] 21 August Annual 130,000 19% 30 Volunteers, 25000 Regional 85% Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet 2010 none (Rotterdam Outdoor Cinema) Lloyd Multiplein and enjoy Hollywood block busters, the best art movies of the past year and greatest hits from the world Loodsen - 80 Hours 13% National cinema, all of which will be shown free of charge on a huge screen. Joost Maaskant 2% International

Ortel Nelson Mandela Festival The Ortel Nelson Mandela Festival takes place on the Afrikaanderplein in Rotterdam-Zuid, where the festival’s multicul- Stichting Nelson [email protected] 7 June Annual 130,000 20% 80 Volunteers, 20000 Regional 95% Regional 2007: Rotterdam Volunteer Award, in de none tural character is perfectly suited to its target group. Main and name sponsor Ortel Mobile, pre-pay mobile phone services Mandela Festival - 16 Hours 4% National category culture. provider, has linked its name to the festival for the fourth time. In addition to Urban Dance, national and international Dirk Evers 1% International artists, theater and children’s activities, there is also the Square of Solidarity and an information market.

Verborgen Tuinen Various cycling routes will take visitors to private gardens, arboretums and city gardens. Discover how green the city really Verborgen Tuinen [email protected] 10 2nd weekend June Annual 30,000 35% 200 Volunteers, 20 20000 Regional 90% Regional none none (Hidden Gardens) is. En route there will be workshops and guided tours. Rotterdam - Hours, 10 Volunteers, 9% National Nora van der Wal 500 Hours 1% International

Het Bruisende Park Het Bruisende Park takes place at the Noordplein and young and old, artist and entrepreneur, resident or visitor: everyone More Than Life - [email protected] 3 end of August Annual unknown < 25% 25 Volunteers, 20000 Regional 99% Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet 2010 none (the Effervescent Park) on the is welcome. Enjoy a wonderful musical performance or take part in a theater workshop. Chianna Beumer 100,000 7 Hours 1% National River Rotte

R'Uitmarkt Festive opening of the theater season. High points were the spectacular opening by a tightrope walker at a height of 70 m, JMR Productions- [email protected] 10 first weekend Annual 219,000 1% 6 Volunteers, 15000 Regional 90% Regional none IFEA via Rotterdam Festivals and the performance by Kyteman’s Hip Hop Orchestra. Marieke Müller September 48 Hours 10% National

YOUR WORLD City Games The finals of the YOUR WORLD City Games. Many youths participated in the two pre-qualification rounds that were YOUR WORLD - [email protected] 1 20 September 2009 one-off 150,000 100% 10 Volunteers, 15000 Regional 93% Regional none Network of European Youth played. The city's main street was closed off completely as the finalists competed for the sought-after title. There were Mariette van Gils 6 Hours 5%National Capitals performances by well known artists, spectacular demos of Soccer Showdown, Luv 4 da Game and team Unleashed (Free 2% International running). The European inline skate final, Mind the Gap, also took place at the Coolsingel.

Museumnacht From 20.00 in the evening till 02.00 in the morning, 45 museums and galleries welcome you for a night full of exciting Stichting [email protected] 9 Every year around Annual 160,000 8% 50 Volunteers, 12500 Regional 85 % Regional none none (The Rotterdam Museum activities, surprising performances and special tours. All participating institutions give their own special input to the Rotterdamse 5 March 10 Hours 15% National Night) theme. Museumnacht - Isabelle Schol

ZomerZondagen The Park of the Euromast is the setting for some summer, warm-blooded music and exciting theater for five Summer Stichting Vrienden [email protected] 11 end of June/early July 5 times a year 45,000 16% 5 Volunteers, 12000 Regional 95% Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet 2010 none (Summer Sundays) Sundays. Come with a well-stocked picnic basket and a blanket to sit on the grass and enjoy the show. Summer Sundays van het Park - 150 Hours 5% National are holidays in the city: everything is possible and the relaxed atmosphere makes the festival the summer meeting place Antoinette van of Rotterdam. Hattem

Redsound Redsound, a multi-media festival held throughout various Rotterdam locations. While many of the festival acts are based Stichting Nieuwe [email protected] 1 March Music bi- 330,000 28% 3 Volunteers, 10675 Regional 65% Regional none Partnership with Music center around contemporary musical compositions, Redsound also includes a public installation and experimental sound-scape Muziek Rotterdam annual 200 Hours 30% National the Netherlands performances. - Dirk Evers 5% International

China Cultural Festival Richly filled weekend with everything that modern Chinese culture has to offer: from fashion to opera and from the visual Tak vormgeving - [email protected] 3 end of August Annual 40,000 5% 20 Volunteers, 10000 Regional 66% Regional China Cultural Festival Rotterdam has been none Rotterdam arts to pop music. Rob Tak 20 Hours 34% National visited by a lot of Ambassadors

Parfum de BoemBoem The inspiring walking and cycling routes of Parfum de BoemBoem are a recurring theme in the Rotterdam festival Stichting Motel [email protected] 2 various several times 108,000 full budget 5 Volunteers, 8000 Regional 90% Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet none program. A number of construction sites are programmed by artists for only one day touching on the past, the present Mozaïque - a year 150 Hours 10% National and the future of these remarkable locations. Harry Hamelink

Rotterdams Oogst Festival First edition of a cultural-culinary event under the motto ‘What you get close by tastes good’. Farmers and neighbors meet Stichting van de [email protected] 1 17/18 September Annual 120,000 35% 10 Volunteers, ranging 8000 Regional 90% Regional Third prize in the category innovation of the none (Rotterdam Harvest Festival) each other in a big-city farmyard. The Festival offers a colorful mix of the best and most delicious foods from the region Boer - from 8 Hours to a 10% National Stichting Nationale Evenementen Prijs (Nati- and the city. Nicole Hoven total of 200 Hours onal Event Award Foundation). Also 'Groene vogel' from the Rotterdams Milieu Centrum (Rotterdam Environmental Center)

Musica Republica Outdoor This year the summer dance festival presents new music styles from different world cities. So Solid - [email protected] 4 1st weekend June Annual 475,000 9% none 7500 Regional 78% Regional none none Gerald Vreden 22% National

Keti Koti Whilst enjoying music and specialties from all corners of the world, the Surinam and Netherlands Antilles community Stichting Radio [email protected] 4 early July Annual 89,000 16% 112 Volunteers, 7500 Regional 67% Regional none none celebrates the abolishment of slavery. Standvaste - 9 Hours 30% National Marciano Daans 3% International

The Official Arrival of Santa was welcomed into town by hundreds of children and their parents. This was the first time for Mayor Aboutaleb to Studentenvereni- [email protected] > 100 end of November Annual 45,000 unknown Only use volunteers 7000 Regional 100% Regional none none St. Nicholas welcome St. Nicholas to the city. ging RSG

Nacht van de Kaap This is your chance to go on a musical pub crawl through Rotterdam’s most notorious neighborhood. Witness the revival JMR Productions- [email protected] 1 1 weekend September Annual 93,000 35% 3 Volunteers, 5000 Regional 88% Regional Nominated for the Gouden Grasspriet 2010 none (Night of the Cape) of Katendrecht’s former glory as the sailors quarters of the city during de Nacht van de Kaap. Marieke Müller 27 Hours 10% National 2% International

Gross Operating revenues and gross operating expenses Management Staff professional certifications Regarding visitor numbers Regarding sponsor percentages Only a minority of festivals include in-kind sponsorship in their budgets and reports. Not enough information available. Festival and event management is a very young Degree course. Many festival directors Visitor numbers are reflected accurately if tickets were sold for the event, such as the Rotterdam Film Festival and North The funding of Dutch festivals is based on ticket sales, hospitality revenue, contributions from cultural foundations and For reasons of reliability we have limited ourselves to reflecting the Gross operating expenses only. have a relevant Degree in Business Economics, Marketing or Arts Management Sea Jazz. Visitor numbers of free events in public spaces have been estimated, always based on the estimates of official an additional contribution from the government. The latter varies and is 0 to 50% of the budget depending on the event. Europe is very much focused on Degrees that are recognized by the government. CFEE is not a recognized Degree in Europe agencies such as the police. Estimated combined aggregate Attendance and Estimated Non aggregate attendance and does not play a role. A large majority of festivals counts or estimates the number of visits, but not the number of visitors. We have only included the number of visits.

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