SAIL Amsterdam 2025
SAIL Amsterdam is one of the largest maritime events in the world, bringing together impressive tall ships, naval vessels, and historic boats in the heart of Amsterdam.
In 2025, I worked for Stichting SAIL as Executive Accreditation Manager. I was responsible for the full execution of the accreditation process, covering ship crew, volunteers, partners, artists, guests, press and production crew. In total, nearly 12.000 access passes quite literally through my hands, making accreditation a tightly controlled and smoothly executed operation throughout the event.
De Amsterdamse Zomer
Since 2023, I have managed the backoffice for De Amsterdamse Zomer at the Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam) on behalf of 4PM Entertainment.
As backoffice manager, I coordinate large-scale operations involving hundreds of crew members and dozens of suppliers and partners. My responsibilities included managing crew accommodations, overseeing logistics such as radios and catering, and supporting day-to-day operations on site – ensuring everything ran smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes throughout the production period.
Valorant Champions Paris
For Unbranded, I worked on the production of Valorant Champions 2024 in Paris.
My role covered logistics, backoffice coordination, and planning, supporting the production from preparation through on-site execution. Alongside the organizational responsibilities, I also showed my hands-on approach-working on the floor in helmet, hi-vis vest, and safety shoes, assisting the carpentry team with dressing and finishing the stage. A role where planning, logistics, and teamwork came together both behind the scenes and on the build floor.
Eurovision Song Contest
Unbranded invited me to handle the backoffice for the scenic production of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.
Unbranded was responsible for the scenic elements, and in this role I coordinated all crew-related logistics, ensuring smooth preparation and execution behind the scenes for one of the world’s largest live television productions.
Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs
Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs is the ultimate winter experience for everyone. For 4PM Entertainment I was responsible for the backoffice.
Behind the scenes I handled accreditation, briefings, wristbands, catering vouchers, machinery, hotel rooms, tools, radio’s and much more. With close to 150 suppliers, nearly 2.500 unique crew members, and approximately 28 days on site, this is a large-scale operational challenge. Since 2023, I have successfully managed this operation as backoffice manager, maintaining control over logistics, resources, and daily execution throughout the full production period.
Carnaval Oeteldonk
During Carnaval Oeteldonk 2025 & 2026 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, I worked on behalf of ProBro as Mobility Centralist in the Event Control Room.
From the control room, I coordinated transport flows throughout the city, monitored mobility movement of residents and visitors, and handled real-time mobility-related requests from the mobility crew.
Helden van Oranje & Kingsland Groningen
On behalf of Vigilans Group, I worked in the Event Control Room during Helden van Oranje and Kingsland Groningen.
From the control room, I coordinated incoming reports and communication, directed and supported field teams, monitored safety and operational status, and acted as the central link between organizations, security, and suppliers to maintain full situational awareness and operational control.
MTV EMA Manchester
Unbranded invited me to handle the backoffice pre-production for the MTV EMA 2024 in Manchester.
In this role, I was responsible for organizing and coordinating all logistical preparations for the scenic set-up, including booking flights, arranging hotel accommodations, coordinating catering, preparing crew briefings, managing transport forms, and purchasing a wide range of production materials.
It was an honor to contribute behind the scenes to such a high-profile international production.
Adele Munich 2024
My first introduction to and assignment for Unbranded was the Adele concerts in Munich. Together with the Unbranded team, we were responsible for the entry gates, five stadium portals, and the illuminated ADELE letters on the side of the stadium. In addition, we created a large part of Adele World, including food and beverage bars, farmer’s markets, the I Love Wine bar, and two large reflective A’s.
My tasks consisted of back-office and project management duties. A project that truly made my heart beat faster.
DUTCH GRAND PRIX
The Dutch Grand Prix is a Formula One race held at Circuit Zandvoort, welcoming thousands of fans. To ensure a fully sustainable event, all visitors travel to the circuit by train, bus, of bicycle.
Since 2022, I have actively worked within the Mobility (Offsite) team in the Event Control Centre, coordinating sustainable transport flows, monitoring crowd movement, resolving mobility-related issues in real time, and supporting smooth access to and from the circuit.
Nationale Sinterklaasintocht Hellevoetsluis, Gorinchem & Vianen
Sinterklaas is one of the most beloved holidays for Dutch children. The legendary figure of Saint Nicholas visits the Netherlands each year to greet children and to bring them gifts. In 2022, the national arrival took place in Hellevoetsluis, follow by Gorinchem in 2023 and Vianen in 2024.
For Vinke Vision BV, I supported the production team during pre-production as well throughout the event itself.
Amsterdam City Swim
Amsterdam City Swim is a large-scale charity swimming event that raises funds for ALS research and brings together juniors, adults, companies, and patients in the heart of Amsterdam.
In 2023, 2024, and 2025, I was part of the Event Control Room for D&B Eventmarketing, where I actively coordinated operations, monitored safety and logistics, supported real-time decision-making, and helped ensure the event ran smoothly from start to finish.
Kingsland Amsterdam
4PM Entertainment asked me to manage the backoffice for Kingsland Amsterdam 2024.
As a backoffice manager I coordinated operations for 815 crew members and 73 suppliers and partners, managed 135 hotel nights for crew, and oversas logistics including hundreds of radios, crew catering, and thousands of candies, ensuring everything ran efficiently behind the scenes.
Gymnaestrada Amsterdam 2023
The World Gymnaestrada is a world-wide, non-competitive gymnastics event held every four years and is the largest participatory gymnastics event in the word. The event is open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, culture, ability, or social background.
In 2023, the event returned to Amsterdam. I was invited by Vinke Vision BV (VVE Safety BV) to work night shifts in the Event Control Room, where I supported event safety, monitoring, and overnight operational continuity during the event.
From 2016 to 2022, at Concert at Sea, I was part of the artist handling team, taking care of artists from the moment they arrived until they left the festival site.
Together with the artist handling ladies (and boys), we focused on making every artist feel at home – providing a comfortable dressing room, personal attention, and the unique experience with a beautiful sunset as the backdrop.
FUNX Music Awards
For 2 Heart Volcano I was responsible for artist advancing and artist handling for the FUNX Music Awards in 2022 and 2023. The award show tool place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam.
FUNX is a Dutch public radio station with a strong focus on urban music, bringing together leading artists and emerging talent within the genre.
Dutchweek
In 2023 and 2024, I worked as Event Manager for Dutchweek, delivering party events in Austria for an international audience with passion for winter sports.
In this role, I was on location in Zell am See, Saalbach and Gerlos, overseeing on-site production, coordinating teams and suppliers, and ensuring smooth execution of events from setup to showtime.
Tina Festival 2022
Tina Festival is a high-energy weekend for teenagers, packed with shopping, live performances, attractions, interactive workshops, and appearances by popular YouTubers and TikTok creators. Visitors can join for a single day or enjoy the full festival weekend.
In 2022, I was responsible for artist advancing and artist handling, coordinating schedules, managing backstage logistics, and ensuring a smooth and positive experience for artists throughout the event.
Freshtival
Koflex Event Support hired me for the Event Control Room at Freshtival.
In 2022 & 2023, Freshtival opened its doors for the fourteenth time, welcoming over 60.000 festival visitors form 16 countries and hosting hundreds of top artists. From the Event Control Room, I supported real-time operations, coordination, and monitoring to help ensure the smooth and safe execution of the festival.
Defqon.1
Defqon1 Festival is a hardstyle music festival held in Biddinghuizen. With over 70,000 visitors every year, it is the largest hardstyle music festival in the world.
In 2022 and 2023, I worked for Koflex Event Support in the Event Control Centre – the beating heart of the festival – where I supported real-time operations, safety coordination, and decision-making to ensure the event ran smoothly under high-pressure conditions.
Mysteryland
We are a colourful collaboration of visitors, artists, DJs and creatives. Together, we are Mysteryland; the leading electronic music festival in The Netherlands.
During the 2022 edition, I worked for Koflex Event Support in the Event Control Centre, where I kept real-time control over operations, aligned safety and logistics, and helped drive decisive action under constant pressure.
Club Avondklok XXL + Cho Live in Concert
2 Heart Volcano asked me to handle artist advancing and artist handling for this two shows in AFAS Live Amsterdam.
FLORIADE ALMERE 2022
Floriade is an international exhibition and garden festival. For Triple F Security, I worked on site in the Event Control Room for 34 days.
MASTERS EXPO
During MASTERS EXPO the Amsterdam RAI will be the domain of global brands, firsts, charity, design, entrepreneurship and gastronomy, where business, experience, luxury, hospitality and glamour come together. The event’s visitors can fully immerse themselves in luxury again when MASTERS EXPO takes over the RAI Amsterdam.
Between 2016 and 2022 I was the Ticket Booth Supervisor for MASTERS LXRY & MASTERS EXPO.
Kingsland Festival Rotterdam 2022
Kingsland Festival Rotterdam is the second largest city’s edition of the iconic King’s Day celebrations. Every year on April 27, the Netherlands turns orange to celebrate the birthday of King Willem-Alexander.
During the festival in 2022, I was in charge in the Event Control Room, overseeing real-time operations, coordinating teams and services, and maintaining operational control throughout the event.
INVICTUS GAMES 2022
Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veteran.
During the event, I was part of the Event Control Room for Event Farm. From the control room, we maintained a real-time overview of all event operations and safety-related matters, monitored incidents and crowd dynamics, and supported coordinated decision-making across all safety partners.
Nationale Sinterklaas Intocht - Paleis Soestdijk
Vinke Vision BV invited me for the main entrance of Sinterklaas at Paleis Soestdijk. I supported the production team in the pre-production and during the event.
Sinterklaas arrival Amersfoort
Vince Vision B.V. asked me to take the lead as Production Manager of the Sinterklaas arrival in Amersfoort. I was very pleased by this job and had a wonderfull cooperation with all the partners to organize a parade through the city.
Snollebollekes Live in Concert
Snollebollekes is one of the biggest acts in the Netherlands. With his cheerful and energetic songs it’s one big party. The Matrixx Events asked me to do the Night Crew Office in the Gelredome Arnhem.
Cinekid
The Cinekid MediaLab is the biggest digital playground in the world! And that lab comes to you this year. It can be experienced in different locations across the country. As the the executive producer I did the coordination of the Cinekid MediaLab on Tour bubbles.
Mystic Garden Festival
Mystic Garden Festival is a magical journey through a mystical garden full of music, mystic creatures and adventure! Come loose your way with us in the Mystic Garden! We’re waiting for you… I did the coordination of the Artist Handling Team during Mystic Garden Festival 2021. In 2022 and 2023 I did the coordination of the decoration and acts.
For Matrixx Events BV, I worked as the Night Crew Office Lady at Dreamfields Festival. During the night shift, I supported the crew behind the scenes – and make sure morale stays high by welcoming everyone with a well-stocked candy box and a smile.
Dreampop Festival
Triathlon World Championships - Long Distance
In 2021 the Triathlon World Championship – Long Distance took place in Almere. Thriathlon is a demanding sport that tests an athlete’s skill and speed at swimming, cycling and running. Triple F Security asked me to participate at the event control of this event.
SDG Action Days
The SDG Action Days take place during the anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals. TSR_AV hired me for showcalling and stagemanagement during the live stream with inspiring speakers.
Pandemonium
Pandemonium contains all kinds of hardcore styles. The audience celebrating life at this indoor event. Between 2017 and 2022 I did the Event Control for Energetic Dance Company BV.
Dockyard x Mystic Garden Festival – ADE
Mystic Garden Festival meets Dockyard. Two contrasting concepts, one terrain, one entrance! This 2-in-1 festival will be a collision of Mystic Garden’s fairyland and Dockyard’s Industrial world. For Dockland Events BV I did the entrance coordination in 2018, coordination artist handing in 2021 and since 2022 I’m doing the coordination of the decoration and acts.
Heerlijk Hemelrijk
Everyone is welcome at Heerlijk Hemelrijk Festival. This festival has a lot to offer for all ages. Music, playground, fashion, workshops and much more.
FestyLand traditionally markt the final of the Dutch festival season. My connection with the organization began earlier at the AJOC Festival.
From 2012 to 2018, I was responsible for coordinating artist handling at FestyLand. In this role, I supervised the stage managers, runners, artist check-in, and hospitality riders, ensuring smooth artist arrivals, clear communication between departments, and a high standard of artist care throughout the festival.
BUMA NL AWARDS
The BUMA NL AWARDS is a conference and award festival for Dutch music. Marc Hofstede hires between 2017 and 2019 for the artist handling.
Between 2017 and 2019 I did the backoffice for Production World BV at popfestival Breda Barst. One of the highlights – with a smile on my face – was the acoustic performance of Jeangu Macrooy at a boat in the canal around the festival area.
FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The biggest project in 2019 was the European Championships dressage, para-dressage and jumping in Rotterdam. For Production World BV I was part of the facility team. I managed the planning, logistics and a small part of the backoffice.
Open Dag De Kuip - Feijenoord
An big event for all the supporters of Feijenoord. A playground, merchandise, music and a helicopter with the new players of the team. At this event I’m running the backoffice for Production World BV.
Bright Day
Bright Day is the tech festival in the Netherlands and offers a wide range of tech and innovations.
Big Green Egg's Flavour Fair
Everyone loves a delicious bbq and knows the Big Green Egg. At this flavour fair the chefs shows the most amazing techniques with a Big Green Egg. In 2018 I was one of the Production Office ladies for a smooth organization behind the scenes.
'Beste Klusser van Nederland' - Hornbach
Who says Hornbach, says YippiejajaYippieYippieYeah! In 2018 Fjuze hired me for the production of ‘De Beste Klusser van Nederland’ from Hornbach. It was a contest for the best handyman.
Borsato De Kuip
Marco Borsato is one of the biggest pop artist in the Netherlands. In 2019, he performed five sold out stadium concerts in Rotterdam.
During the nights, I worked as assistant technical producer for Production World BV.
Emporium is a dance music festival featuring a wide range of house and dance style across multiple themed areas, with each edition built around a unique concept.
From 2017 to 2024, I worked as part of the Night crew office for Matrixx Events, supporting night-time operations and crew coordination to ensure smooth continuity throughout the festival.
Bevrijdingsfestival Wageningen
Every year, we celebrate that the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation in 1945. Liberation festivals are everywhere to celebrate freedom.
For EV’Hands I’m was the cashier manager at Liberation Festival Wageningen in 2017 and 2018.
Snollebollekes Live in Concert 2019
Snollebollekes is one of the biggest acts in the Netherlands. With his cheerful and energetic songs it’s one big party.
The Matrixx Events asked me to do the Night Crew Office in the Gelredome Arnhem.
Nationale Vuurwerk Rotterdam
The largest, most impressive and spectacular New Year’s fireworks show in the Netherlands near the famous and majestic Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam.
New year’s Eve 2018 I was part of the event control for Triple F Security.
Nationale Sinterklaasintocht Zaanstad
Sinterklaas is probably one of the favorite holiday for Dutch children. A legendary figure – Saint Nicholas – visits children and bring them gifts.
Vinke Vision BV invited me for the main entrance of Sinterklaas in Zaanstad in 2018. I supported the production team in the pre-production and during the event. I still remember all the happy faces of the children in Zaanstad.
Challenge Almere - Amsterdam
Challenge Almere – Amsterdam is a triathlon. Thriathlon is a demanding sport that tests an athlete’s skill and speed at swimming, cycling and running.
Triple F Security asked me to participate at the event control of this event.
Can you imagine what kind of experience this Challenge is for the participants?
New Horizons Festival
In 2018 I travelled to Germany to be the Night Production Office Lady at New Horizons Festival. It was a pleasure to work for 2 Heart Volcano at one of the leading EDM festivals in Germany. Handling the radio’s, catering, wristbands, crew shirts, crew lists and many more is the job of a office lady and with this team you know everyone will enjoy the happiness in the office.
LatinVillage Festival
JustinCase Artist & Event Support arrange the artist handling at LatinVillage Festival.
LatinVillage is an electrinic, rap and dance music festival.
In 2018 JustinCase Artist & Event Support invited me to do the stagemanagement at the Deephouse stage.
NATO SUMMIT BRUSSELS
In 2017 & 2018 I was part of Production World’s management team deployed by Neptunus Structures.
This project blew my mind. This experience was amazing and precious to me. The memory of 80 days in Brussels with a wonderful crew gives me still a smile on my face.
The Flying Dutch
7th Sunday Festival
7th Sunday Festival is a allround music festival held annually on the seventh Sunday after Easter, where music keeps fantasy connected to reality! It’s only a matter of time before others feel the tremor and discover the powers of the magical number seven. Live is a symphony, played at a ritual that connects our minds on a whole different level.
From 2013 till 2018 I did the coordination of the artist handling for Par-T BV.