Musical tribute to the stars behind the scenes

BNNVARA shines a spotlight on the people who usually stay away from this; the large group of people who normally work for theaters, museums, cinemas, festivals, and other cultural events, and who are now sitting at home en masse or have even lost their jobs.

Tough year

It has been a tough year for them. The group is diverse, ranging from technicians to set builders, and from costume designers to cleaners and caterers. Als Ik Je Weer Zie is a one-off concert in which a large number of artists pay tribute to all the employees in the arts and culture sector who can no longer perform their work due to the coronavirus. Together, they reminisce about beautiful memories and share special stories.

The event is hosted by Renze Klamer and Leona Philippo. Als Ik Je Weer Zie from the Ziggo Dome will be broadcast on Saturday, April 3 at 8:30 PM on BNNVARA on NPO 1. Performances include Nick and Simon, Jeangu Macrooy, Douwe Bob, and, for one night only, the Dolly Dots.

Anonymous wizards

The program is based on an idea by Stephen Emmer. He says: “This is about the people who normally make the magic possible for the artists night after night, and that is why I felt the spotlight should be shone on these anonymous wizards. Specifically by the artists themselves, and to subsequently make this more visible to the general public in a positive way as a TV program. Both the NPO and BNNVARA agreed with me and proceeded to realise this special theme program as part of the #reddekunstenopradioentv action plan.”

Renze Klamer: “It will be a special broadcast, so I am really looking forward to presenting it with Leona. Artists will perform and link music to beautiful memories backstage or to specific people from the sector. We will also look forward together to the reopening of the arts and culture sector, which we all love so much.” Leona Philippo: “This is a feel-good concert for all the people who always put us so beautifully in the spotlight and are now out of work. People like my tour manager, with whom I sat in the car every day for fourteen years, and whom I have missed terribly for a year now. It is an ode, a boost for everyone behind the scenes. I am sure we all have one thing in common: that we are raring to go to start again.”

Als Ik Je Weer Zie is a co-production of De Coproducent and BNNVARA.

[Broadcast Magazine - Editors - March 31, 2021]