w/ Ivan Words, Keanu Neral, Mushroom Mosis & more
We The People Poetry Night - Garden Edition
€16,50
Tickets
Price including €2,50 service costs
WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN OF PARALLEL
Doors 20:00-20:30
Show 20:30-22:30
Amsterdam based cultural platform We The People returns to Parallel to quench your poetic thirst and fulfill your poetic appetite. Join us on this summer night of spoken word poetry and (live) music in Parallel's beautiful garden.
About the open mic:
Visitors can register for the open mic slot on the night by filling out this registration form. Registrations are open from August 16-23.
For more updates, follow We The People on Instagram.
This event is hosted in English, yet performance languages vary. The garden and venue are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair accessible bathroom is inside the venue.
Line-up
Halima Ikane
Halima (19) is a liberated young woman and spoken word artist. She quit her medical studies at the
beginning of 2024 and stood on stage for the first time. Since then, she's performed at the
Vrijheidsmaaltijden, Tell 'Em Festival and Poetry International. And she's in the Spoken Awards finals
this September. Halima writes fragile poems with a great urgency. With a translation to the audience, she hopes to maneuver people through her somewhat muddled thoughts. She's on a search of identity and
purpose, also find her way to her inner child.
beginning of 2024 and stood on stage for the first time. Since then, she's performed at the
Vrijheidsmaaltijden, Tell 'Em Festival and Poetry International. And she's in the Spoken Awards finals
this September. Halima writes fragile poems with a great urgency. With a translation to the audience, she hopes to maneuver people through her somewhat muddled thoughts. She's on a search of identity and
purpose, also find her way to her inner child.
Ivan Words
Ivan Words is a free, unbound, creative spirit. His words originate from a place where autonomy is
central, where borders are designed by his own judgment, and creation has a will of its own.
Multifaceted, creative and autonomous as he is, Ivan works in theater, does commissioned writing,
does voice acting, and gives workshops. Ivan played in the theater show Tori (a translation of Brian
Elstaks children's book), spoke at TEDx, and wrote for the series Sprekend by Samsung and RedBull.
Ivan is also part of the spoken word collective Barguijs.
His pieces peak your curiosity, at times confronting, and always authentic. Ivan writes from a place of
necessity, a way to express himself and to find his inner calm. By putting his or others’ feelings into
words, a language that's listened to, he finds power in his vulnerability and discovers what is truly
important word for word.
central, where borders are designed by his own judgment, and creation has a will of its own.
Multifaceted, creative and autonomous as he is, Ivan works in theater, does commissioned writing,
does voice acting, and gives workshops. Ivan played in the theater show Tori (a translation of Brian
Elstaks children's book), spoke at TEDx, and wrote for the series Sprekend by Samsung and RedBull.
Ivan is also part of the spoken word collective Barguijs.
His pieces peak your curiosity, at times confronting, and always authentic. Ivan writes from a place of
necessity, a way to express himself and to find his inner calm. By putting his or others’ feelings into
words, a language that's listened to, he finds power in his vulnerability and discovers what is truly
important word for word.
Keanu Neral
What does one become when raised on cliche 90's rom coms & angry button poetry slam footage? A
furious love poet with an identity crisis. Keanu creates poems based on rosy glasses, pink clouds, and the fact that the world is consistently falling apart on a social, political, economical, climate and usually personal level.
furious love poet with an identity crisis. Keanu creates poems based on rosy glasses, pink clouds, and the fact that the world is consistently falling apart on a social, political, economical, climate and usually personal level.
Mushroom Mosis
Six years after the release of the debut-EP vocalist/songwriter Damani transformed his inspiration into
a brand new record released under his stage name Mushroom Mosis.
The latest EP titled "The Wellspring" was recorded in 2021 and was inspired by the ways in which life
changed the past two years. For Damani, this EP is a reminder that things grow when you water them
and that it's important that he also pours energy into himself, regardless of the circumstances around
him.
Mushroom Mosis is known for immaculate soulful vibes that blossom during live performances where Damani will often improvise and pull inspiration from the crowd and the environment, making every performance a unique experience for the audience.
a brand new record released under his stage name Mushroom Mosis.
The latest EP titled "The Wellspring" was recorded in 2021 and was inspired by the ways in which life
changed the past two years. For Damani, this EP is a reminder that things grow when you water them
and that it's important that he also pours energy into himself, regardless of the circumstances around
him.
Mushroom Mosis is known for immaculate soulful vibes that blossom during live performances where Damani will often improvise and pull inspiration from the crowd and the environment, making every performance a unique experience for the audience.
DJ set by YŮSU
In the world of rhythm and beats, YŮSU is ½ of the dynamic duo Chocolate Swirl. Hailing from the streets of Amsterdam while proudly carrying her Ghanaian heritage, YŮSU’s musical journey is like a modern-day Dora the Explorer within music. She goes through diverse sonic landscapes. Weaving together stories, rhythms and hypnotic melodies. With a presence both on and off the stage, she has been gracing the decks at events like Lowlands, Down the Rabbit Hole and Amsterdam Open Air Festival or through the airwaves as a resident of Oroko radio.
However, beyond the achievements lies a deeper purpose. YŮSU sees music not just as a form of
expression but as a means of connection—a universal language that transcends borders and
boundaries. As a Music Evangelist, YŮSU spreads love through every beat, inviting listeners to join
her on a journey of exploration.
However, beyond the achievements lies a deeper purpose. YŮSU sees music not just as a form of
expression but as a means of connection—a universal language that transcends borders and
boundaries. As a Music Evangelist, YŮSU spreads love through every beat, inviting listeners to join
her on a journey of exploration.
ByChida Alkaline / Usawa Wellness (herbs & snacks)
Rachida is a passionate guide in alkaline lifestyle and herbal medicine. She guides people to optimal
health by an alkaline lifestyle and the integrating herbs as natural remedies. With a holistic approach
Rachida focuses on self care, nutrition, stress management and emotional wellbeing.
She also believes strongly in the medicinal power of nutrition. Her goal is to help her clients lead a
healthier and more balanced life. At this We The People Poetry Night, Rachida will sell a special
selection of alkaline herbs and snacks to nurture us on all levels
health by an alkaline lifestyle and the integrating herbs as natural remedies. With a holistic approach
Rachida focuses on self care, nutrition, stress management and emotional wellbeing.
She also believes strongly in the medicinal power of nutrition. Her goal is to help her clients lead a
healthier and more balanced life. At this We The People Poetry Night, Rachida will sell a special
selection of alkaline herbs and snacks to nurture us on all levels
House Rules
To help keep Parallel a safe and respectful space where people feel free to be their entire selves, please familiarise yourself with the House Rules prior to your arrival.
