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Sign up for Broedpleats Piaam 2026!
In 2026, the Schiermonnikoog Festival will host the second edition of Broedpleats Piaam: an intensive multi-day residency for promising young classical musicians from the Netherlands or those studying in the Netherlands.
During this residency, you will work on your artistic future, alongside the artistic directors of Club Classique, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and the Schiermonnikoog Festival. They function not as distant masters, but as coaches who are at the heart of contemporary music practice. On stage together, developing programmes together, tackling the challenges of being a modern musician together: programming, presenting, networking, fundraising and building your own audience.
Sign up now using the form at the bottom of this page and continue to build your career during Broedpleats Piaam!
What can you expect?
During Broedpleats Piaam you will work on:
- Artistic development and high-level coaching
- Chamber music and intensive ensemble playing
- Innovative concert formats and audience engagement
- Presentation skills and cultural entrepreneurship
- In-house presentations and public concerts
Coaches
The coaching is provided by:
- Myrthe Helder: violinist and artistic director of Club Classique
- Brandt Attema: trombonist and artistic director of the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble
- Caspar Vos: pianist and artistic director of the Schiermonnikoog Festival
For whom is Broedpleats Piaam?
We are looking for:
- Young classical musicians (aged 17 to 22)
- String players, pianists, wind players and singers
- Musicians with an open mind, a sense of curiosity and an interest in new concert formats
- Talented musicians keen to develop their skills within a professional musical environment
Date & location
Registration deadline: Monday 29 June 2026
Broedpleats Piaam: Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 September 2026
Venue: Nynke’s Pleats in Piaam
Reception: Wednesday 2 September at 7.30 pm
Concert times: Saturday evening, 5 September at 8.15 pm and Sunday, 6 September at 2.00 pm.
Fall edition of the Schiermonnikoog Festival: Friday 2 to Monday 5 October 2026
Costs & practicalities
Participation in the residency is largely free of charge to make it as accessible as possible. We ask for a small contribution towards your accommodation costs.
- Masterclasses and coaching: free of charge
- Accommodation costs: €100 per person
The maximum number of participants is 9. Unfortunately, it is not possible to book a private room.
On to the Schiermonnikoog Festival
Broedpleats Piaam forms part of a development programme within the Schiermonnikoog Festival organisation. Following the residency, up to four participants will be selected to take part in the fall edition of the Schiermonnikoog Festival, where they will perform in innovative concert formats at unique venues.
Participation in Broedpleats Piaam from 2 to 6 September constitutes a complete programme. Participation in the festival is a possible next step for further development, but is not guaranteed.
Selection procedure
Selection will be made by the three coaches based on the following criteria:
- motivation
- artistic profile
- group composition
Participants must be available for both the Broedpleats Piaam programme and the Schiermonnikoog Festival.
