This week will be the official opening of Subterra, a new music studio complex located in a former nuclear bunker.
Offering studios ranging from 11 to 37 square metres, the underground location on level -2 provides a distraction-free environment ideal for different styles of music production. Aiming to bring together a wide range of ambitious music professionals, by offering high-quality facilities, it encourages collaboration and exchange between artists.
With the goal being to keep music development in motion and to nurture musical ambition in the city, the official opening will be led by Saskia Bruines, Councillor for Finance, Culture and Economic Development in The Hague, who said: "Subterra is a unique place in The Hague, and even in the Netherlands!
“Here underground, we preserve a special part of The Hague's history, while at the same time giving local musicians the space to grow and inspire each other. The Hague is the cradle of Dutch pop culture, and we are determined to keep it that way.
“Having good rehearsal rooms and a safe place for equipment is absolutely vital. I am delighted that, together with the Noodzetel Foundation, we have been able to make this a reality."
Dating back to the Cold War, the studios have been created within the former dormitories and infirmary rooms of the bunker. Original elements, such as the steel doors and thick walls, have been preserved – with the rehearsal rooms being managed by the Noodzetel Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting The Hague's musicians and encouraging cultural entrepreneurship. The Hague has a rich musical heritage and is home to globally renowned artists and bands such as the Golden Earring, known for their hit Radar Love.
But Goldband, Anouk, Kane, Shocking Blue, and DI-RECT have also made marks on both the national and international music scenes. By providing dedicated spaces for emerging talent, The Hague continues to build on this tradition.
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