Bovenkerk is an initiative of the Bovenkerk Foundation, and its primary goal is to bring together emerging and experienced musicians to perform together at well-attended events. The venue is run entirely by volunteers, some of whom have professional backgrounds as music teachers and/or musicians. For its events, the team collaborates with rehearsal spaces, music schools, and music teachers in the Amstelveen region. The Noorddamcentrum is the home base of Poppodium Bovenkerk. Click here to visit the Poppodium website. Bovenkerk
Poppodium Bovenkerk presents....
Poppodium Bovenkerk organizes band nights such as 'Spring Pop' (first Saturday night in April) and 'Autumn Pop' (first Saturday night in October). During these band nights, regional bands perform on 2 stages in the main hall of the Noorddamcentrum. In addition, Poppodium Bovenkerk provides the music program for Zomerfeest Bovenkerk.
The volunteer team plans to organize more activities, such as jazz performances, jam sessions and band coaching. For that, follow facebook of Poppodium Bovenkerk.
Performing yourself?
Musicians and/or bands interested in performing at Poppodium Bovenkerk can contact poppodiumbovenkerk@hotmail.com.
Agenda 2026
Sunday, November 1 — Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz and More
A Relaxing Afternoon of Music
Jazz & More is an initiative of Poppodium Bovenkerk: a fun afternoon of live music centered around jazz, complemented by soul, funk, and other styles. Open to anyone who enjoys great live performances.
Up in the Attic
Featuring Ines de Bruijn (vocals), Theo Tensen (bass), Ron Riedijk (guitar), Jaap Koning (drums), and Oscar Bon (piano). Well-known songs are given a surprising, unique twist.
Free admission
Saturday, November 21, 2026 — 8:30 p.m.
Irish Night with Schylger Stout & Friends
Frans Rosenberg, a native of Bovenkerk, has lived on the island of Terschelling since 2001 and has been making music there for years with the Terschelling folk band Schylger Stout. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the band performed last year at the Noorddamcentrum Bovenkerk. It was such a huge success that they’re doing it all over again this year, but this time they’ll be joined by fellow musicians from the Poppodium Bovenkerk scene.
Their repertoire consists of Irish, Scottish, and offbeat music. Schylger Stout has released four CDs and performs regularly at well-known events, such as Oerol.
With support from the Bovenkerk Foundation and Amstelidee. 📍 Noorddamcentrum, Bovenker
