29 November 2004
Carré

British singer, who became famous in France after meeting Serge Gainsbourg and duetting with him on the classic Je t'aime (moi non plus).

27 November 2004
Afrikahuis Squat

Four films plus some short films for real diehards of horror between midnight and 9am. Slash, Horror, Humor and Zombies, warm snacks and coffee. Bring a blanket and dress in style... Possible films: Evil Dead II, House of the Dead, Final Destination II...

23 November
Heineken Music Hall

19-21 November 2004
Carré

18 November 2004
Paradiso

Note that this concert is sold out and has also been rescheduled to 3 December. Tickets are valid for that night.

18-28 November 2004
Various locations in Amsterdam

Around 200 documentaries gathered from around the world are crammed into intense daily schedules of screenings for the annual IDFA (International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam). Organised into themed programmes, entries also compete for a handful of awards including the democratic Audience Award and prestigious Joris Ivens Award. And, as usual, complementing the film screenings there are also a number of lectures, debates, exhibitions, forums and parties.

17, 18 November 2004
Pepsi Stage

18th is sold out so an extra data (17th) has just been added.

15 November 2004
Heineken Music Hall
(originally scheduled for Vredenburg Utrecht)

15-24 November 2004
Various venues

Literally shadowing IDFA 2004, but with the emphasis more on creative and experimental documentaries, this annual international film festival features 25 documentaries, along with talks by filmmakers and invited guests. Often throwing up some suprising gems, the filmmakers are young unknowns who redefine the documentary genre, demonstrating they can be just as exciting as feature films. The Shadow Festival aims to offer a podium to those interested in innovation and quality rather than commerce. Film screenings take place at the Melkweg, Filmmuseum and Uitkijk. The festival later tours Eindhoven, The Hague and Groningen.

www.shadowfilmfestival.nl

12 November 2004
Vondelkerk

British author Jeanette Winterson will be in Amsterdam to talk on her latest work Lighthousekeeping, to coincide with the release of its Dutch translation.

10 November 2004
Vredenburg (Utrecht)

9-21 November 2004
Central Festival Location: Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek (Rotterdam)

This year V2_, Institute for the Unstable Media, will present the seventh edition of the Dutch Electronic Art Festival. DEAF04 takes place from 9 until 21 November 2004 in Rotterdam. The theme of this year’s edition is Affective Turbulence: The Art of Open Systems.

5 November 2004
Concertgebouw