New Grounds presents! (upcoming concerts 2024)

This year we are proud to present some good musicians and bands (national and international) that will perform on our stage to give you a memorable live show!

We are still working hard on the line-up for this year, but this is what you can already expect!

REIO Orchestra (February, 8th)
REIO is electro-acoustic setup ensemble, exposing the explorations between bounderies of Contemporary Classical Music elements of Pierre Boulez, Ligeti, Stockhausen, Dumitrescu,…Jazz-Electronic Improvisation as Supersilent, Humcrush, Warped Dreamer & elements of Film Music / Ambiental / Electronics / Structured-organised Improvisation.

Antares Flare (March, 7th)
Antares Flare, is a sextet based in the Netherlands. Their music is characterised by a groovy, afrobeat layer topped with soulful improvisation with horns (think Kokoroko with Christian Scott and Bad Bad Not Good), combined with edgy electronic effects. Antares Flare offers a musical journey through the Congo rainforest, South-American magic realism and the psychedelic European realm of the 60s.

Amaguk (March, 16th)
AMAGUK is a dedicated and ambitious power trio, driven by their shared passion for innovation. Their style forms a seamless blend of punk, jazz, D&B, and Mediterranean-influenced sounds. Originally from Spain, Italy, and Greece, the band members are currently based in Rotterdam.

Manel Ferreira (April, 6th)
Portuguese guitarist Manel Ferreira mixes musical styles as diverse as the places he has traveled- with his backpack and 7 string guitar by his side, he’s seen the jungles of Guatemala and the steep peaks of the Himalayas.

Alexandra Whitthingham (May, 2nd)
Alexandra Whittingham is transforming the world of Brazilian and Spanish classical guitar with her fiery live performances. She’s had a huge rise to fame after recording at Abbey Road Studios, selling out tours of Europe and the UK, and hitting over 30 million streams on Youtube.

Flatland Prayer, (May 10th)
At its core, Flatland Prayer is an improvisatory chamber ensemble. Within those confines, however, the trio pulls from a wide variety of influences, combining elements of American folk, avant-garde jazz, and contemporary Classical music. Vocalist Liva Dumpe and trumpeter Antonio Moreno skillfully interpret River Adomeit’s songwriting, bringing storytelling to the forefront.