Dutch Government Extends Lockdown into January 2022

(Credit: Arenda Oomen) The government of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has has extended the state of lockdown until Jan. 14, 2022. The lockdown began on Nov. 13, and was initially set to last until Dec. 3. However, initial measures failed to achieve the goal of lowering the number of infections and were further tightened on Nov. 27. The country {…}

Nov 13, 2021

Netherlands Enters New Partial Lockdown

(Credit: Arenda Oomen) The government of the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has decided to impose a new partial lockdown as the country sees record numbers of new daily infections. Per the government’s plan, bars, restaurants and hotels will have to close at 8 p.m., and non-essential shops will have to be closed by 6 p.m. Gatherings at home will {…}

Jan 21, 2021

Netherlands Tightens Lockdown, Bans Flights

(Credit: Dutch National Opera & Ballet official website) The Dutch government has announced the extension of its national lockdown with new drastic measures in a bid to curb the spread of the novel SARS-CoV-2 strains of coronavirus. The cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Rutte will introduce a nationwide curfew from 8:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Citizens will be able to {…}

Dec 14, 2020

Netherlands Enters Sudden Full Lockdown

Credit: Holland.com The Dutch government has decided to impose a hard lockdown, for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Rutte has decided to close theaters, concert halls, opera houses, schools, and all non-essential shops in a bid to curb the explosive spread of COVID-19 in the country. The measures will {…}

Oct 15, 2020

De Nationale Opera & Other Performing Arts Organizations Shut Down After New Government Regulations in Netherlands

(Credit: De Nationale Opera) The Dutch government has announced new measures in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases of COVID-19 in Netherlands has soared in the past few weeks, prompting authorities to come up with a new battle plan. In one of the sweeping new measures, authorities have limited music venues and theatres to {…}

Feb 12, 2019

Applications Open For 53rd International Vocal Competition In The Netherlands

Applications are now open for the 53rd International Vocal Competition (IVC). This year the LiedDuo Competition will be held in the city of ‘s-Hertogenborsch in the North Brabant province of the Netherlands from Nov. 20 – 24, 2019. The program will include masterclasses and feedback from a jury consisting of highly regarded singers Dame Felicity Lott, Jard van Nes, and Thomas Oliemans and {…}