| knmo.nl | KNMO | KNMO promotes amateur music and related forms of artistic practice, and represents the interests of its members and affiliated organizations. The website offers various services, including association support, legal information, job vacancies, and access to a knowledge base containing information about genres such as brass music, SMP, majorette & twirl, and show, march & percussion. KNMO organizes events such as the SMP Congress, national championships (NK’s) for various disciplines, competitions, festivals, and provides a rental service for scores. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | championship 210 knowledge base 569 competition 4759 association 8562 music 13170 | |
| lisiduna.nl | Orkest Lisiduna | Orkest Lisiduna is a musical association composed of enthusiastic musicians of all ages and skill levels who enjoy playing music together. The website details various orchestra forms, including a novelty orchestra, a new talent orchestra, a project orchestra and provides information on becoming a member, rehearsals, and donations. Recently, the orchestra performed at the Hamershof, presenting a diverse repertoire featuring songs by Adele and Amy Winehouse, including the ballad 'Shallow', melodies from 'The Lion King', and classical pieces by Puccini. | Orchestras & Bands → Orchestras 1553 | orchestra 1315 rehearsal 1639 member 10154 music 13170 | |
| comamaastricht.nl | CoMAMaastricht | CoMA Maastricht stands for Contemporary Music for All, meaning contemporary music for everyone. The organization recognizes that understanding of contemporary music is often lacking and strives to catch up on this deficit. CoMA Maastricht organizes regular ‘Allcomers Events’ for amateur musicians of all levels and instruments, to allow them to experience how fun and exciting it is to play contemporary music together. In addition to ‘Allcomers Events,’ CoMA Maastricht has an ensemble that regularly rehearses and performs, and collaborates with other organizations, such as the Festival Nieuwe Noten and various subsidy providers. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | ensemble 546 composition 639 musician 1207 festival 3804 music 13170 | |
| klankkleurlimburg.nl | Stichting Klankkleur Limburg | The foundation encompasses the Limburg Music Associations Bond (LBM), the Limburg Association of Tambour Corps (LBT), and the Connecting Network of Choral Singing Limburg (VNK-L). These organizations represent a large number of brass musicians, percussion musicians, and singers in Limburg, working towards the preservation and development of amateur music. Stichting Klankkleur Limburg offers workshops, support for events, and financial support opportunities to music associations and other music organizations. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | music association 293 workshop 19325 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| posterprintshop.nl | Opus 22 | Opus 22 was founded by a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians in 1986. Since its founding, 75 projects have been successfully carried out, primarily involving the performance of symphonic music. The website provides information on recent and upcoming projects, including participation in a music festival in October 2024 and a project in March 2025. | Choral → Vocal Music 124 | weekend 383 ensemble 546 music 13170 | |
| utrechtsekoren.nl | Utrecht Koren Initiative Group | The Utrecht City Council voted to maintain the Utrecht Amateur Art subsidy, thanks to the actions of the Utrecht Koren Initiative Group. The initiative group launched a petition, wrote a letter to the city council, and contributed musically to the music demonstration on the Town Hall Square. The website contains photos of musicians, choir members, demonstrators, and various musical instruments, including brass, violins, and cellos. | Local Politics → Municipal Council 484 | city council 49 petition 223 musician 1207 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| dagvandemuziek.nl | Dag van de Muziek | The festival, held on May 24, 2025, is the largest amateur music festival in Europe with 20 stages and approximately 1800 participants. Amateur musicians and dancers are invited to present themselves to a wide audience and attract new members, with the possibility of receiving new invitations for performances. The website contains information about the participants, stages, photos, and videos from previous editions, and the event’s regulations. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | stage 758 participant 1934 festival 3804 video 6714 photo 7778 event 45199 | North-Holland → Den Helder 1886 |
| huismuziekkrimpenerwaard.nl | Huismuziek Krimpenerwaard | The organization offers small-scale activities for both beginner and advanced musicians, and provides opportunities to play in fixed groups, playgroups, or own ensembles. The website presents information about ensembles and activities, including an agenda with various events and performances. A recent retrospective describes a spring concert of the Speelgroep, which was dedicated to film music and was performed in De Wingerd in Krimpen aan den IJssel. | Context 161394 | playgroup 38 ensemble 546 concert 4409 music 13170 event 45199 | South-Holland → Krimpen aan den IJssel 654 |
| growingmusic.nl | Growing Music | The festival takes place in the stable of the Stadsboerderij in the green and sustainable neighborhood of Almere Oosterwold, offering a cross-pollination of various music styles. The next edition of Growing Music will take place on September 13th and 14th, 2025, and includes events such as a Concert Fietstour, an orchestral tribute to Maarten van Roozendaal, and Café des Chansons. Growing Music is a well-established name in Oosterwold and surrounding areas, known for its diverse program, including bike tours with concerts, an ensemble, and masterly concerts. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | bike tour 97 ensemble 546 festival 3804 concert 4409 music 13170 | Almere → Almere Hout 71 |
| zhbm.nl | Zuid-Hollandse Bond van Muziekgezelschappen | The ZHBM was established in 2014 as a branch of the KNMO, resulting from a merger of provincial music organizations. The bond aims to promote amateur music, represent the interests of its members and affiliated organizations, and support creative art. The website provides information on membership, events such as competitions and newsletters, as well as an overview of organizations and юбиляры. | Organizations → Umbrella Organizations 25 | anniversary 670 competition 4759 newsletter 6504 | |
| onmvk.nl | ONMVK | The event traditionally takes place during a festival or competition, with music at its center, but also promoting sportsmanship between ensembles. The tournament in 2026 will be held at DSV’61 in Doornspijk on June 20th, with a 7 against 7 format on half a field. The registration is open and costs €75 per participating team. Last year, SDG Ommen won the FairPlay Cup (2024), Juliana Legends Doornspijk (2023), and De Eendracht Wezep (2022). | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | sportsmanship 20 ensemble 546 tournament 2476 music 13170 | Oldebroek → Spoorlaan 323 |
| nopresssure.nl | Bigband NoPressure | Bigband NoPressure is an amateur music ensemble that has been active in West Friesland since 1997. The band consists of experienced musicians and performs multiple times per year, with a repertoire that includes both classic big band music and modern jazz. The website provides information about the performance schedule, the band members, and the history of the big band. | Popular → Dance Music 234 | west-friesland 41 bigband 122 singer 860 musician 1207 repertoire 2497 performance 7586 | |
| heusden4you.nl | Municipality of Heusden | The site provides current news and updates on events in Heusden and Drunen. It contains an agenda with events, business listings, and information about associations. There is a section with job postings and information about local businesses, events and facilities. | | job posting 87 agenda 4374 news 15293 event 45199 | Heusden → Drunen 652 |
| samenmeermuziekhaarlem.nl | Samenmeermuziek Haarlem | The platform offers an agenda with an overview of concerts, open rehearsals, play-ins, and open stages. Job postings and calls from various amateur orchestras and ensembles in the region are published. The website has a Facebook group and a newsletter where users can subscribe. | Choir → Choir Societies 141 | job posting 87 call 204 orchestra 1315 rehearsal 1639 agenda 4374 concert 4409 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| baam.nl | BAAM | The BAAM is the Association for Amsterdam Amateur Music Associations and aims to represent the interests of these organizations and majorette corps. The website provides information about the organization, its activities, members, board, and contact details. The BAAM supports its members by contacting the municipality regarding subsidies and other relevant issues, and by organizing festivals and proms. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | subsidy 2649 board 3438 association 8562 member 10154 music 13170 | |