If you like to bump and grind, just bump, or simply just Grindr, this is the perfect night for you. Hip Hop from beginning to end, brought to you by Amsterdam his finest Hip Hop dj's. It's gay, it's straight, it's ruff, it's fierce. Amsterdam seems to be ready to mix and turn it up again. We know we are. So put on that ridiculous high beanie, glue that lace wig hella good, bust your sneakers and bump & grinder the night away.
The boys of SSBA salon threw a wonderfull What Design Can Do afterparty. A great crowd and atmosphere. Doppelgang was roaring up the room with their disco beats, while our pretty Sweethearts where performing. Sunshine Gianni bab was lighting up the door. Great evening!
British actress Jaime Winstone wearing MaryMe-JimmyPaul for the "Save Wild Tigers" Campaign. Multitalent Jimmy Paul (MMJP designer / Hey Girl Hey dj) is going full throttle with this amazing collection.
Tonight his majesty Gianni Bab blocks and rocks the backstage door again. The Sweethearts walk around with a little some and some, so try to find them when you're a little thirsty.
Images by Laura Andalou
Tonight, 18th of May
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
Tonight we celebrate What Design Can Do at the Stadsschouwburg. What Design Can Do is an event where the power of design and its problem-solving ability are celebrated. Design as a catalyst of change and renewal. Design as a method of addressing the societal questions of our time.
Our very own Doppelgang will play the hottest hits, while The Sweethearts perform and Gianni Bab hosts the door. This amazing team is ready to blow the roof of.
The noughties Electro, late 90s Bubbling, 80s Pop, 90s House, 70s Disco, it is all coming by at Keep it Classic at Club NYX and we love it. Last month we had our first edition showcasing the classics that make us all equal. Hope to see you all upcoming Thursday at NYX op Donderdag - Keep It Classic.
Tomorrow night we go all out at Supertoys - Air. We have a great team ready for this playfull night. Doppelgang in the main room, Sheeza Hoo taking your photo and Hey Girl Hey all night long at the Flikkerclup/room 2. See you there!
Tonight a brand new edition of the Social Pop Quiz at Chicago Social Club. Aynouk Tan and Robbie Baauw have 8 thrilling rounds waiting for you. A table can hold 3 to 5 people and can be booked at The Social Pop Quiz facebook page. Who will be crowned winner this week and takes over the majestic title of Social Pop Quiz winner? Who will beat last weeks team Jeremy-NYX? Let the games begin!
Tonight, 15th of May
19.30 - 22.00
Chicago Social Club
Star graphic designers and Dazed&Confused columnists Pinar&Viola present a serie of eight self-portraits of young girls making themselves look like dolls. B.O.M. invited the two to show their 'I'll Make You Feel Real' exhibition at the Lobster house. Real life doll Gianni Bab hosts the door at the Ludwig afterparty, so the beauty starts right there.
A true go see that event.
Friday, 10th of May
Exhibition:
Lobster House
18.00 - ?
Afterparty at Ludwig
Tonight Orthogon Wolf hosts NYX op Donderdag. It is there first time and we can't wait to see what they are going to do with it. Cool music, cool boys, a cool night guaranteed. Next week we will be back with Keep it Classic.
A very wild issue 4 lauch party they served. I love Fake gave us young punks and booze. No complaining here. Doppelgang took care of the fantastic music.
What a good anniversary party at the last Prestage Magazine launch. And with the help of Bonne Reijn, Nick Verstand and Valentijn de Hingh we could dance all night long. Thanks for a great evening Prestage!
A wonderful evening with a sickening team. Cleo, Lisa Schaduw, Doppelgang, Gianni Bab, Sheeza Hoo and Sweethearts all working on one night equals too much fun.
Last Room Service, Knuckle Duster dj's Valentijn de Hingh and Hey Girl Hey blew up room 2 at club NYX. Packed from beginning to end they made everybody bump and grind. Sweetheart Mars Dee and our VJ Mauseburger where there to flex some muscles as well.
Today Foam hosts a big magazine super sale party. Rules are very simple, you pay 8 euro's and bring home 2 magazines :) Besides that, Doppelgang, Bonne Reijn and Nick Verstand (YOU & ME) come by to play some nice tunes while you can enjoy some drinks. Since there are over 880 people attending, I suggest to come early.
Check out these images of the very first collective NYX op Donderdag! Bonne Reijn and Lisa Schaduw were representing us with some Keep It Classic music. Every Thursday a different hosting party runs NYX op Donderdag. Tonight you can find the SFFRMKRS crew, find us in three weeks from now with Keep It Classic.
Stop and stare at this beautiful new MaryMe-JimmyPaul collection. Fantastic pieces and head to toe looks. Taller then life model/KDA dj Valentijn de Hingh shines in this gorgeous lookbook. Soooo good!
Tomorrow we celebrate our new king at Kingsland festival. The Sweethearts and other great Amsterdam based performers will do a parade around the festival. We hope to see you there!
Nick Verstand throws an ass popping TwerKING fiesta upcoming queens night. Djs MAYO, Bonne Reijn, Nick Verstand and Doppelgang deliver the music. Knuckle Dusters own queen Gianni will host the door. Hope to see you there.
Monday, 29th of April
Ludwig
22.00 - 02.30
Free entrance!
We are super excited to announce our very own stage at Mysteryland, called the Knuckle Duster Dome. We will present an out of space sound, look and vibe combined with a killer lineup. We are proud to present:
SKIP&DIE (live)
Bart B More
Palmbomen (DJ set)
Mr. Wix
Cata Pirata + Maximin (DJ set)
Doppelgang
Valentijn
Nick Verstand
Mayo
Bonne Reijn
The Sweethearts
Check out the beautiful Valentijn de Hingh and Sheeza Hoo in the newest L'HOMO. Marco van Rijt shot the two Knuckle Dusters. Today the issue will be launched, so it must be available this week :)
JeanPaul Paula styled there cool looks, so a warm family affair once more.
Tonight we serve something extra special at Room 2 in Club NYX. Londons sexiest party returns to Amsterdam and team Valentijn de Hingh / Hey Girl Hey will heat up Room 2 like no other.
Come and see :)
Three teams stir up the Ludwig upcoming Thunderdag on Friday. With Knuckle Dusters Mayo and Hey Girl Hey in team batty and Thuderdag founder / Knuckle Duster dj Bonne Reijn in team Boeroe. Get your lighters on and trillen maar.
We are super excited about the very first Keep It Classic! We are one of the NYX op Donderdag hosting organisations and we come with our all classics, all night evening. All of our DJ's will be playing from time to time, so house classics, disco classics, hip hop classics, funk classics and pop classics will murder the dancefloor. Star host Gianni Bab at the door, Sheeza freakin beautiful Hoo behind the lens and a easy, fun loving night is born.
Starring:
Cleo ft Lisa Schaduw // Doppelgang // Nick Verstand // Bonne Reijn // Hey Girl Hey // Gianni Bab // Sheeza Hoo
It's a big day today, our dearest Wietske celebrates her birthday and will make her DJ debut as the other half of the Sweetbeats. Happy birthday baby, we'll toast and twerk tonight at 3,2,1,!.
We are planning to have double the fun this Saturday at Now&Wow fest IV. This time it will all be about stereotypes and twins. Twins and party equals Doppelgang, so the boys will be playing at the Supertoys and the main stage. Our two beautiful talented ladies Cleo and Lisa Schaduw will play back2back and we can't wait to check that out. Gianni Bab will be hosting with his sister Zoe, while some Sweethearts perform on stage. Hottie Sheeza Hoo will obviously take your photo. Go team go!
Saturday, 13th of April
Maassilo, Rotterdam
23.00 - 07.00
Last night Amsterdam celebrated the issue lauch of Prestage magazine. We are featured in it,with four of our talented artists -Valentijn de Hingh, Sheeza Hoo, JeanPaul Paula and Doppelgang- and a truly amazing interview with Nick and Robbie by Leroy Aznam. We are so happy such a smart and beautiful magazine is made in The Netherlands. Fantastic job! Get your issue, you won't be sorry.
Find the spinning twins tonight at the I LOVE FAKE #4 issue launch. Our I love Fake homies are going strong and we love supporting them. Party hardy time.
Our very own HipHop glitter zombies return at Super Social this Thursday with their killer beats. Come and for some poppin and lockin. The girls open, so be early.
Thursday, 11th of April
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 04.00
We love this movie like feeling in this Turkisch Vogue image. We love the MM-JP feather jacket even more. Find the designer this Friday DJing as Hey Girl Hey at 3,2,1,!
We are very excited about our new night at the NYX. Every Thursday will be hosted by one of the four hosting organisations. Upcoming Thursday all four of us host the first one together. SFFRMKRS, Orthogon Wolf, Kells & Bambino and Knuckle Duster dj's Lisa Schaduw and Bonne Reijn are ready for a killer kick-off. Hope to see you there.
Upcoming friday (10/04) we celebrate already two years of Knuckle Duster Agency. We are so proud and happy and hope you all come celebrate with us at 3,2,1,! Hieperdepiep!
Prestage launches a new issues of their wonderful magazine. Music will be done by Knuckle Duster heavy weights Valentijn de Hingh and Bonne Reijn. Lets have a fun Wednesday evening.
H&M loved Viktor&Rolf, Kylie Minogue, Margiela and now Laura Andalou :) H&M decided to love music this summer and comes with a clean festival wear collection. They picked 10 ambassadors to promote their new line, our beautiful Sweetheart Laura Andalou is one of them.
COC Netherlands invites you to a big protest against the Russian anti-gay law on Monday April 8. The event will take place at Oosterdok in Amsterdam, right next to the NEMO museum. Russian president Putin will be having dinner at that moment.
Dress up in one of the colors of the rainbow if you please. The rainbow is the international symbol of lesbians, gays,, bisexuals and transgenders around the globe. But Russia is about to prohibit use of the rainbow as a symbol of LGBT pride if the anti-gay law is passed.
The demonstration will start at 7 PM. Oosterdok is just a five minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Part of the stage program will be Russian LGBT's speaking about the situation in their country.
We think it is very important to make a stand against hate. Please all come by to proof love is stronger.
Happy six month anniversary dear NYX! We love working and twerking with you. See you tonight at the celebration and lets have a good one. Congratulations :)
For a couple of months now our very own Robbie Baauw took over the styling for the Super Social posters. This month Sweethearts Wietske and Sarah will be starring every week on a new poster throughout the city. All images by Lo Andela.
Check out the newest Super Social tomorrow tonight :)
YESS, the date is set! 24th of April it is on!
A brand new quiz hosted by Knuckle Dusters Aynouk Tan and Robbie Baauw. Expect questions from all times and of all genres in pop history, with some additional alternative rounds.
Make sure your team has a table by sending us a message on The Social Pop Quiz Facebook page. A team has to consist of at least 3 people and a maximum of 5. Entrance is €5, including a kick off shot and fabulous prizes for the winners. We can't wait! Hope to see you all there. Share this so all your friends can join as well :)
Wednesday, 24th of April
Chicago Social Club
Start: 19.30
The pretty face of almost every door in Amsterdam, can be spotted tonight at Backstage - Chicago Social Club. No matter how cold it is outside, Gianni Bab will keep you warm standing in line with his radiating looks.
Image by Laura Fotomeisjes.
Tonight, 30th of March
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
Come find Valentijn at Voljok in Deventer. Miss 1.92 is ready to blow some ears and kill dein feet, but will be good to your eyes, guaranteed. #easter_rhyming
Come bump and grind tonight at The Ludwig. Coco and Loulou brought in Sheeza Hoo to take your photo at their Mandown fiesta. God knows Man will get down when Sheeza is around..
There is something about Valentijn that makes people want to clap and stand up, when she walks around the corner of a runway. This phenomenon often manifests in her opening and closing the show. Like last week at Jan Boelo his wonderful show.
Our favorite look-a-likes made the official mixtape for the upcoming Now&Wow fest. Just click on play and get in the mood for Doppelgang at Now&Wow fest part 4!
Our beautiful Sheeza Hoo will take your photo upcoming Saturday at MayDay's Can You Feel It. If you're lucky, she'll will live up to what her name promises. Come and get shot by Amsterdam's favorite youngster .
Krause will be releasing het new album "Tenderfoot" at Vera in Groningen today, with trusted support from our star twins Doppelgang. So if you're in Groningen be sure to drop by for some tasty beats.
Saturday, 16th of March
00.00 - 04.00
Vera, Groningen
After a booming part 10 only a smashing part 11 may follow. And that is exactly what we are planning to do, especially since we will be celebrating our two year anniversary!
We are fed up with these winter winds and declare Spring/Summer 2013! BBQ realnezz, mini mini skirts, shirtless on the bike, sex is in the air kinda Spring/Summer. So no matter what weather it may be the 12th of April, the birds will be singing at 3,2,1,!
Room 1:
Valentijn de Hingh
Hey Girl Hey
Mayo
The Sweetbeats
This beautiful MaryMe-JimmyPaul dress and headpiece are featured now in DASH Magazine. The MMJP designer / Knuckle Duster DJ can be spotted tonight at Bar Italia and Saturday at the NYX as Hey Girl Hey.
Last night The Golden Gnome awards ruled the city. All party animals came together at the Paradiso to celebrate nightlife. Highlight of the night definitely was Doppelgang winning best new talent! Congrats boys, you deserved it.
Three days ago we worked together with Rihanna for River Island for their first ever presentation in Amsterdam. Four of our Sweethearts modelled the beautiful clothes, while Valentijn was playing her music and Gianni hosted at the door. We are very happy to see commercial brands like River Island are ballsy and fearless enough to pick models and dj's out of the ordinary.
ELLE.be complimented our beautiful Sweethearts and dj Valentijn de Hingh at the ELLE blog as well.
All together, a really nice event.
Saturday means Gianni Bab at the Backstage door. Our beloved host is spottable everywhere in our country, but you know where to find him most of the time at Saturday. Backstage - Chicago Social Club.
Image by Robbie Baauw
Saturday, 7th of March
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
Cata Pirata and Maximin are back for a little while in our beloved city. Tivoli de Helling - Utrecht is one of the lucky ones who could get his hands on this magical dj duo. Find the two upcoming Friday in the Tivoli - Dagschotel.
Image by Robbie Baauw
Friday, 8th of March
Tivoli - De Helling
23.00 - ?
L'officiel decieded to dedicate an edition to the "Next big things". Spot our very own next big dj stars Valentijn de Hingh and Cata Pirata in the music segment. Beautiful photography by Philip Riches.
What a birthday, what a night! Robbie hosted the pre-party and the party which already was sold out around two. Luckily a bunch of Knuckle Dusters dropped by to come and give him a kiss every now and then. Can't wait for three years of CSC!
Lisa Shaduw is continuing her Vanillia tour. Its a happy affair between the clothing brand and our sexy dj. Today you can find the two at an event in Eindhoven. Enjoy!
Knuckle Duster artists Cleo, Doppelgang and Sheeza Hoo will all be heading to Antwerp to help create a fantastic night above Magic. Monsieur Moustache will host this event, so a good night is guaranteed.
Saturday, 2th of March
23.00 - 04.00
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Antwerp
The super label by Hey Girl Hey dj Jimmy Paul and his partner in crime Marie is not only loved by us. More and more stylists and stars are spotted in their wonderful designs.
Check out singer and fashion darling Paloma Faith in MMJP.
Upcoming Friday Hey Girl Hey plays at the NYX with the one and only Brooke Candy. Both very HipHop, very colorful and very cool. Come by to see miss Candy and Hey Girl Hey and get ready to shake your ass.
Upcoming Friday the talented electronic band Krause releases their "Thenderfoot" album at the OT301. The Doppelgang boys will be playing as well, so come by and enjoy!
Rihanna comes hard, with a super sexy, island realness, bad ass collection for River Island. Beautiful long skirts and dresses, complimented by loads of belly peek a boo's. Upcoming Monday, the line will be presented at River Island - Amsterdam, for the first time. Our lovely Sweethearts will be showing the pieces, while Gianni Bab greets you at the door and Valentijn de Hingh takes care of some real good Rihanna tunes.
Tuesday the collection will be for sale and we highly recommend to go see it. It is really good.
Chicago Social Club celebrates their second birthday upcoming Thursday. Can't believe we've already been working together for two years now. A big fat congrats to our Backstage and Super Social friends, amazing job that you have done so far. We love working with you. Thursday Robbie will host the door, so put on a nice birthday suit and come party with us. Happy happy birthday Chicago Social Club!
Power couple Boris&Boris created underground succes The Shelter, a hot party in the most literal way. For tonights edition they've invited Lisa Schaduw to play with and for them. Come by and a sweaty, hardcore and cool party awaits you.
Images by Desire van den Berg.
Tonight, 23th of February
Meneer de Wit
22.00 - 05.00
We are so happy being nominated as an entire agency as well. We have been working as a family more then as a business, so being nominated for best new initiative feels really good. We are very proud and thankful and we would love for you guys to vote for us.
When you say backstage, we say Nick Verstand. Our big boss is always taking care of all of our acts at location and the fridge in the back. Time to vote for the men and honor him with a Gouden Kabouter!
Skip&Die is nominated for best live performance! If you ever have seen them live you know what to do :) Vote for the amazing Cata Pirata and her super talented Skip&Die below.
Time for a little roadtrip towards Arnhem to shake things up a little. Mayo, Doppelgang and The Sweethearts will all be playing and performing at Luxor - Dag/Schotel, so if you're around, go and have a good old time.
Images by Sheeza Hoo
Saturday, 23th of February,
Luxor Live, Arnhem
23.00 - 04.00
Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most stylish dj of them all? That was what "the golden Gnomes" wondered. Well, it is kind of easy to answer, since Valentijn de Hingh is one of the nominees. Go and vote for her on link link below.
Voting time again :) Our handsome and talented boys are nominated for best dj duo. Doppelgang have been working really hard on their djing and we are very proud were it is taking them. Go Doppelgang!
Although he is very busy being amazing in Paris now a days, he will always be our fantastic dj JeanPaul Paula. Love spotting him. See you as soon as possible baby.
What a wonderful night we had at Supertoys! Knuckle Duster was hardcore represented by Doppelgang and Hey Girl Hey djing, Sheeza Hoo taking the photo's and Valentijn de Hingh mcing. Thank you Supertoys, it was a ball.
The Gouden Kabouter (Golden Gnome) awards are Amsterdams biggest and meanest nightlife award show. A fun night honoring the dj's, performers, clubs and many more at Paradiso. Knuckle Duster is being nominated 5 (!) times and this week we will present you who and for what exactly. Starting with the gorgeous Sheeza Hoo. Our baby is being nominated for the DIVA award. Click the link to vote for Sheeza and while you're at it, please vote for our other nominees as well ;)
More Knuckle Duster fun tonight at Supertoys. The lovely Valentijn de Hingh will trade the decks for a mic tonight, to shake things up a little. All this madness will be captured by our little hottie Sheeza Hoo.
We are so proud of Aynouk Tan. She curated her first exhibition ever and knowing her, it will be mind blowing and very interesting. She explored every inch of Tumblr to throw an unique exhibition about online identities back in our face. A must go we think. Lisa Schaduw will be present as well, for some nice tunes.
Tomorrow, 15th of February
Huis van Beeldcultuur
Reigerstraat 16, 4811XB Breda
15.00 - 23.30
Happy Valentine's day to all our beloved ones. We feel so loved by all the help and support we have received the past year. Thank you so much, we feel the same way about you :)
What a great edition! Thank you Riff x Raff, Blaqqa Bang Bang, Gianni Bab, the Knuckle Duster dj's, all The Sweethearts, Luus Vink, Florian Mauersberger, all the party people.. Such an amazing night. Here a little preview from the 3,2,1,! - part 10 album, that you can find tomorrow morning on our Facebook page.
Upcoming Friday Knuckle Duster Agency will join forces with the amazing Supertoys crew. Both of the area's will be covered by two of our hottest dj duo's. Doppelgang and Hey Girl Hey are ready for some feet murdering action.
Our agency seems to be growing every day a little by little, which give us the amazing opportunity to add some great new talents. Like Florian, a great VJ studying at the Rietveld and now our newest catch. The boy happens to have a great eye, while being very easy on the eyes ;) Florian will team up with our creative Robbie Baauw and they'll be working on club and event visuals, event teasers, music video's and short clips. We are so excited with you Florian, welcome to the team.
Its prob. not such a big secret that our Sweethearts are devastately handsome underneath all those masks. Check out the beautiful Rolien lighting up the pages of several magazines.
We have been working together for quite some time now and we love it every time. We hosted the bar area with Knuckle Duster heavy weights Bonne and Mayo with Queen G looking flawless at the door. On to the next one :)
What a treat! This weekend you can enjoy Hey Girl Hey two times in a row. Catch them Friday and Saturday at the Soho, filling your weekend with loads of nasty beats.
Friday and Saturday, 1th and 2th of February
Soho
23.00 - 04.00
We will salute Backstage again this Saturday, with a magical Ménage à trois. Bad boy Bonne Reijn, Ruff Ryder Mayo and hosting goddes Gianni Bab, will represent us at this fantastic night.
Saturday, 2th of February
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
Come and see the beautiful and talented dj Valentijn de Hingh this Saturday at club NYX. Baby is sweet to the eyes, lovely for the eares, killing for your feet.
Lets get it on with some Hey Girl Hey tunes. The first mixtape from our lovely dj duo. Some old, new and in between songs, to shake your ass on. For some live ass poppin, find Hey Girl Hey, nexy week Friday, 8th of February at 3,2,1,! Club Barkode.
It's been a while, but upcoming Saturday we will be back at Backstage, to host the bar. This time with killer dj's Bonne Reijn and Mayo. So if you're up for a terror night, we suggest the Backstage Bar :)
Saturday, 2th of February
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
It never gets old spotting your friends doing their thing. Check out the handsome Sander and Maurice working the runway at the Fashionweek. Spot them again at the next 3,2,1,! next week Friday Feb. 8!
Tonight Valentijn returns at the Fantastic party at the Jimmy Woo. All night hiphop beats and a lot of fun. Come see our amazon and end your week right.
The Amsterdam Fashion Week is ruling the city this week. An easy way to spot some great looks here and there. Like the Urban Visualist spotting our amazing Sweethearts Rolien and Ronald, while Team Peter Stigter layed their eye on the beautiful Aynouk Tan.
Some Knuckle Dusters spotted at the Elle Style Awards 2013. We had a fun night out together with Cata Pirata being nominated, Sweethearts Xiomara and Rolien walking the show and the rest of us just supporting Cata. Keep an eye on the blog for more photo's poppin up soon.
No matter how cold it gets, the one thing you can always count on is Gianni Bab hosting the Backstage door. So treat your self on a warm evening, with the hottest host.
Every fashionweek we celebrate anti-fashion with Bas Kosters. A party filled with crazy outfits, nasty music and Knuckleduster's Bonne Reijn. This year for the first time held at Club NYX. We hope to see you all on this guaranteed fun night.
Tonight we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Super Social. And what better way to celebrate than with Robbie at the door? Stop by for a drink and warm yourself up.
Yesternight, Amsterdam was under the spell of Sharon Needles. Our very own Sheeza Hoo and Hey Girl Heys Jimmy Paul were there to steal some shine. Look at these sexy ladies! Images by NYX.
Beside their bookings, you can find all of our artists dancing around together on their free nights as well. Spotted! Hot couple dj JeanPaul Paula and queen of mean > host Ace Dia.
We had a lot of fun hosting Super Social. Thank you all for coming! Its so nice working together with such amazing people. Amsterdam is starting to become a melting pot again and that is exactly what we are trying to achieve. Thank you Sheeza Hoo, for the lovely photo's.
We have been hoping this for ever and our dream finally came true. We got ourselves a calendar girl! Our sexy dj Cata Pirata, posing for Atlynn Vrolijk as Miss February 2013.
What a great time we had! Hey Girl Hey celebrated their two years of djing. A nice get together, where we danced from beginning to end. Special thanks to Soho and everybody celebrating.
Our TEE friends will get down with Doppelgang at their mucho fun TEE Party, upcoming Friday. A night filled with Indie, Electro, Trap, Techno, Dirty and Break Beats by all kinds of cool Amsterdam based dj's. We hope to see you there!
We are very excited to host the most popolair nigt of our little city. Knuckle Duster dj's, host, photographer and performers will give you all the lovin you need at tomorrows Super Social - Knuckle Duster edition. Doppelgang ft Nick Verstand, Sheeza Hoo, Mayo, Gianni Bab, Hey Girl Hey, Cleo and The Sweethearts will be in charge, all night. So we're hope you up girl, cause we are all coming over.
Thursday, 3th of January
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 04.00
Spotted! The Sweetheart tearing Valhalla apart. The extremely big electronic festival was a big succes. Knuckle Duster hosted Nachtdivisie/Backstage and our girls made sure that job was done good. Spot them tomorrow performing at the Knuckle Duster Agency edition of Super Social.
Undies can be a lot of things, like boring, sexy or funny. But when your name is JeanPaul Paula, you can also make them amazing. Check out this cool underwear shoot, shot by Marco van Rijt en styled by our boy for WAD Magazine.
So much thanks to everybody who believed and supported us this year. The people who booked us, the people coming to our parties, the people spreadinig kind words, the people working with us, we feel lucky with having such an amazing year. Its crazy realizing that all of this, is actually working :) We had great times together and we hope to create more of them in the upcoming year. But first of all, lets end this one well.
You can find us at New Years Eve at:
- Club NYX, with dj Valentijn de Hingh
- Soho, with dj's Hey Girl Hey
- Air - Can you feel it, with Sheeza Hoo - takes your photo
- Chicago Social Club - Nachtdivisie, Nick Verstand
- Patronaat - Mayo
Enjoy your last 2012 night and see you in the new year.
A jaw dropping new collection by MaryMe-JimmyPaul. The HeyGirlHey dj Jimmy and his designer partner in crime Marie, treat us every collection on big, bigger and biggest. Valentijn de Hingh is starring as always, in their over the top, mind blowing photoshoots. Thrilling, exciting and unexspected designing is exactly what is missing. So thank you MaryMe-JimmyPaul.
Photography by Semuel Souhuwat
Makeup by Dewi van Rinsum
Tonight Knuckle Duster will return for the third time this week to infamous Paradiso. Tonight with the lovely Cleo and spinning twins Doppelgang. Make sure you go check them out, cause they are in for a party.
Tonight, 29th of December
Paradiso, Amsterdam
23.00 - 05.00
Manifesto, the overtop Joost van Bellen extravaganza is back. This year, returning to its former venue Paradiso, with Love as its theme. As every year, loads of dj's, performers and other entertainers are booked to make it a big happening. Extra fun this year will be the Paradiso basement, where JeanPaul Paula, Valentijn de Hingh, HeyGirlHey and The Sweethearts among some other friends will host a crazy night. So let the fun begin!
Thursday, 27th of December
Paradiso, Amsterdam
23.00 - 05.00
Sold Out.
Hey Hurray Hey! Hey Girl Hey exist 2 years and what better way to celebrate then with a Hey Girl Hey party. We hope all our lovers come by at The Soho, where we make sure you have the most sickening Wednesday ever. It will become a night filled with the Hey Girl Hey sweethearts, all our nasty ass booty popping music and ofcourse a fierce ass Hey Girl Hey look. We can't wait!!!
Wednesday, 12th of December
Soho, Amsterdam
22.00 - ??
Its time for a christmassy Fucking Pop Queers XL. Upcoming monday the Paradiso will be filled with happy, dancing, jingle bells schreeching boys and girls. HeyGirlHey will be attending for that little ghetto vibe every good christmas needs to have. They will open this big event, so make sure you come early. We are excited, hope to see you there.
Monday, 24th of December
Paradiso, Amsterdam
23.00 - 05.00
Supertoys is pulling an Oprah. Not only they'll give a way a great party, numerous of presents can be won as well. Gorgeous Knuckle Duster ladies Sheeza Hoo and Valentijn de Hingh will be representing for us, so a hot night guaranteed.
When the guys and girls of the Zipper brought Forever Young to life, we were happy that another party beside 3,2,1,! loves and cherish mixing up music from pop to 90's house to hiphop. This Saturday they'll celebrate christmas with their Forever Young corny Christmas Party. And what better present can you get, then Gianni Bab hosting the door!
Saturday, 22th of December
23.30 - 05.00
Chicago Social Club
Amsterdam never had more young and upcoming organisations then we have now. New parties, new agencies, new collectives, all intending to make a better and bigger nightlife. Valhalla noticed and created an electronic festival to combine all the old and new together underneath one roof. A humongous party in the Rai is the outcome with over 11 organisations hosting stages. We will host the Backstage ft Nachtdivisie stage with The Sweethearts. Its gonna be big and its gonna be good. And with 12.135 people attending, we prob actually see you all there :)
Saturday, 22th of December
21.00 - 07.00
Amsterdam Rai
Tickets euro 44,50
Tonight the Soho throws a big world ending party, together with HeyGirlHey. And although it feels a bit weird, celebrating the end of men kind, it still beats sitting at home knowing happy hour started.
Tonight, 21th of December
22.00 - late
The Soho, Amsterdam
A brand new bar at the Reguliersdwarsstraat. Dvars recently opened his doors and adds a great new atmosphere to the street. Every Friday the music will be done, by the lovely female dj's of our agency.
Friday, 21 of December
Reguliersdwarsstraat 44
22.00 - 03.00
Sweetheart Laura Andalou took these beautiful pictures of Cata Pirata for young jewelry brand Cristel Ball. Ace dia did the makeup, so four sexy ladies created this fantastic shoot.
Tomorrow evening big boy Bonne will be present at the Vice Magazine office. for some delightful dj tunes. Beside that, his amazing "Bat Country" band, will perform as well.
Doppelgang, HeyGirlHey and The Sweetheart all worked their booties of at the Rex 4 year anniversary. Special thanks to Sheeza Hoo, for the pretty images.
Come and see Gianni Bab tonight at a new episode of Backstage. He is ready to butcher the good from the bad with a smile that launches a thousand ships.
Tonight, 15th of December
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
The third festival edition of the legendary party Now&Wow is almost ready to blow. This year we join forces again. Doppelgang will be djing at the Supertoys area and some of our Sweethearts will perform in the Now and the Wow. Sheeza Hoo will take your photo, so channel your inner early Now&Wow kid, and lets pretend it is 2005 again.
Tonight, 15th of December
Maassile Rotterdam
23.00 - 06.00
3,2,1,! Part 9, is just some little hours away. We know we are very excited and we hope you are too. With dj's like Mayo, Valentijn de Hingh and HeyGirlHey the mood will deff be upbeat and pumping. Sheeza Hoo will lick your face or take your photo and the queen Gianni Bab makes sure you've got a sassy welcome.
So we hope you're are ready, cause we know exactly what you need. Lets have a Housewarming, Motherfucker!
A cold night awaits, but don't let that stop you. There's nothing that can't be heated up by the Super Sized vodka that will be served. Robbie will take care of some fun and tears by hosting the door.
Tonight, 13th of December
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 04.00
A new Elle Style Awards, means a new personal style award. Tjitske Reidinga (actress), Ntjam Rosie (singer), Sigrid ten Napel (actress), Georgina Verbaan (actress) and our very own superstar Cata Pirata (skip&die) are competing for this award. Last year Knuckle Duster dj Valentijn de Hingh won and with the entire fashion and nightlife of Amsterdam rooting for her, we hope this year won't be any different. A personal style award should be handed out to someone with a inspiring personal style, not because they are a celebrity.
So with that said, Cata, lets do this thang ;)
Dutch super rap formation De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, Kamelenrace, FS Green and Knuckle Duster killer dj Mayo, will work side by side at The Rollin Party. Mayo is shooting high faster then a rocket, very curious where this puppy is landing. Unfortunately it is sold out (for the ones without a ticket), so for the lucky ones; Enjoy!
Saturday, 8th of December
Rollin Party
Podium Victorie
Breedstraat 33, Alkmaar
22.00 - 04.00
Come find your favorite R&B/HipHop bloody glitter girls tonight at the Soho. The HeyGirlHey dj's will make you drop, shake and twerk. Ghetto guaranteed.
Tonight, 7th of December
Soho
Reguliersdwarsstraat
23.00 - 04.00
Club Rex is celebrating 4 years of party time. Doppelgang, HeyGirlHey, Sheeza Hoo and The Sweethearts will al be present and working to celebrate. Our friends Bas Kosters and Joshua Walter will be there as well. We are ready to turn it out KnuckleDuster style and show Hilversum what we here for.
Saturday, 8th of December
Club Rex - Hilversum
23.00 - 04.00
Amsterdams pride and joy/for ever boytoys Miktor en Molf, are launching a new project. An exhibition at serious art gallery Willem Baars Projects (representing talent like Rob Birza), that will sell some serious art. Radical abstract paintings by the boys themself, will be sold and showed. So coming by is definitely worth it.
Saturday, 8th of December
I only party with the best
17.00 - 23.00
Willem Baars Projects
Hoogte Kadijk 17
Duy Quoc Vo and Mo from topmodel agency Paparazzi models, are working on a serie of talented Dutch people. In their selection you can find top of the bill names like photographer Viviane Sassen, new illustration talent Jowy Maasdamme, the infamous stylist and museum curator Maarten Spruyt, autonomous designer Pieke Bergmans, top model Anna de Rijk and our very own Valentijn de Hingh (shot with her nephew Sebas, booker at Paparazzi) and Robbie Baauw.
Proud.
Cata took a little trip to London to show them what Skip nd Die is all about. Our friend Joost Vandebrug used that fine opportunity, to make this beautiful shot of them.
Prestage did a wonderful interview with fashion darling meets talented artist, meets Knuckle Duster dj Cleo. Read Olivia's entire interview by clicking on the link below. Definitely worth it.
You never know what kind of finger lickin look Gianni's pulls out his magical closet and owns the night with. We've spotted him serving, ghetto mermaid realness at the Backstage door.
The best jobs are the ones involving a roadtrip and thats exactly what this weekend is all about. The Sweethearts, Doppelgang, Sheeza Hoo and Nick Verstand are all heading towards Brussels and Antwerp to perform and dj at two marvelous events.
Day 1 will be taking care of by The Sweethearts and Sheeza Hoo. Our dreamteam will provide 3 kick-ass looks and performances at the fashionable, infamous Anarchic party in Brussels. Belgium based Soren will make you dance like no other, while Sheeza Hoo makes sure she captures the goods. Not forgetting to mention some other amazing artists, like Aeroplane and Jerry Bouthier are present in a incredible line-up.
Day 2 is all about Movember. Doppelgang, The Sweethearts and Nick Verstand will all perform and dj at this great event at Magic in Antwerp. Pretty baby Sheeza Hoo will take your photo, but a moustage is a must.
Drive safe honeys.
Friday 29th of November
Anarchic - Brussels
23.00 - 07.00
Saturday 30th of November
Magic - Antwerp
Movember closing party
23.00 - 07.00
Tonight Doppelgang joins the Voltjok party and will take care of the music among Joost van Bellen and the kaasverzamelaars. Amsterdam going Deventer and it seems to become hella good.
Doppelgang was shot for a twins get-to-gether at Piet de Gruyter. Photo's of our very own handsome twins were hanging at the walls, so other twinnies could enjoy them.
After two Saturdays in a row, its time for HeyGirlHey to go back to their beloved Friday night. Dirrty HipHop and R&B on demand, mixed with some nasty pop.
The museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp will showcase some true contemporay art upcoming Saturday. The infamous Kissinger celebrates 3 years of succes at this amazing location. Star dj's will perform among our own Soren stars :)
Saturday, 24th of November
M HKA/ Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
21.00 - 07.00 (!)
Robbie Baauw joins the Thursday night Super Social crew from now on. Catch him tonight at the door and bring some hot chocolate and a cute outfit if you're under 21.
Easy doesn't do it for our little pirate, so she comes harder and meaner, every time. That respected people over see recognize that, only feels logical. Modzik Magazine wanted a piece of this star as well and shot her amazingly for their new issue.
The -stroller that makes you holler- company Bugaboo, has owned some serious points in the fashion field. Collaborating with talented labels like Missoni and Bas Kosters, showed that they were daring enough, to do more then the obvious. Upcoming Thursday, Bugaboo throws a good old party and The Sweethearts will be there performing for Bas Kosters, to make sure it will be memorable.
We are so excited about Maison Martin Margiela's collaboration with H&M. The fact that Soren's Amelie is modelling for it makes it even more thrilling. You go girl!
A new beautiful editorial by JeanPaul Paula and Marco van Rijt. Always fun to make great work with a great friend. Find their editorial now, in Glamcult.
Gianni Bab is ready to heat up your night a little more, by hosting the Backstage - Chicago Social Club door. So when your cold and in need of a flame, you know where to look.
Tonight!
23.00 - 05.00
Backstage
Chicago Social Club
Tonight, Robbie will host the door at Amsterdams favorite Thursday night. A brand new Super Social edition is just some tiny hours away from happening. Party time from 23.00 - 04.00. Be nice, or be blocked.
Tonight
Chicago Social Club
Super Social
23.00 - 04.00
Thank you all so much for the best night ever! Dancing and smiling all night. Here's a little overview by Sheeza Hoo who took your photo.
We hope to see you at the next edition, Friday the 14th of December, at Club Barkode which will take over from Club Home. Let's see what they have done to the joint.
Check out all the pictures tomorrow, on our KnuckleDuster Facebook page.
The Sweethearts do not only dance, play and perform together. The girls all happen to be multi talented gorgeous super humans, who do much more beside performing for Knuckleduster.
Like here, where Laura Andalou beautifully shot Rachel Tauwnaar.
A great event by Prestage for the launch of their #5th issue. Prince charming Gianni Bab was hosting, while Bonne Reijn, Nick Verstand and Doppelgang were djing. Fun times.
Dj/Vocalist Cata Pirata and dj JeanPaul Paula are starring in this shoot for Vice Magazine. A spacey editorial, shot by Lotte van Raalte and also styled by JeanPaul.
So happy that the new 3,2,1,! is already tonight! And with hot adds like these, a crazy sexy attending list, the dirrty music dj's and The Sweethearts tricking, a super hot party is inevitable.
We hope to see you all tomorrow for one last 3,2,1,! at Club Home.
Music by Mayo, Valentijn de Hingh, Doppelgang and HeyGirlHey
Door by Gianni Bab
Sheeza Hoo - Takes your photo
Performance by The Sweethearts
Hasta la vista babies!
Tonight!
Friday, 9th of November
Club Home,
Wagenstraat 3
23.00 - 05.00
The Doppelgang boys will have a busy night, cause after Prestage they will be heading towards club NYX and make your Thursday night a lot of fun as well.
Tonight, 8th of November
Club NYX
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
23.00 - 04.00
Find HeyGirlHey tonight at Super Social at the Chicago Social Club. They are in the mood for some hot r&b and hiphop and make sure you'll be too. Catch them tonight from 23.00 till 00.30.
Thursday, 8th of November
Chicago Social Club
23.00 - 05.00
Prestage magazine throws a kick-ass party today at Chapter 21. KnuckleDusters Nick Verstand, Doppelgang and Bonne Reijn will dj, while the sexy Gianni Bab hosts the door. Its a invite only event, so sadly we can't ask everyone to drop by. Have fun boys!
Are you coming to celebrate the Voordekunst birthday as well? Sheeza Hoo will be present to have a ball, with all of ya'll :) There will be music, movies, dance, photography and a little pretty Hoo to take your photo.
Thursday, 8th of November
Pakhuis de Zwijger
Amsterdam
20.00 - 01.00
Tomorrow night, Valentijn de Hingh attends 3 x NYX. So if you're in the mood for catchy pop, some nasty hiphop and a sky high gogeous gal, room 1 at club NYX will be the place for you.
Saturday, 3th of November
23.00 - 09.00 (!)
Club NYX
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Sorens Matterhorn party is nominated twice for a Red Bull elektopedia award! They have a chance of winning "Best Party" and "Breakthrough Party" and you can help them by voting for them. Congrats ladies!
Our Fantastic friends invited Valentijn de Hingh back, to spin at their succesful Sunday night party. A weekly night, ruled by HipHop in the Jimmy Woo. Coming by as well?
The Amsterdam Dance Event is raging threw our city and Knuckle Dusters are working here, there and everywhere. During this week the Amsterdam nightlife changes for a week. The biggest dj's in the world are housing in every club we have and local dj's are running from place to place to show what they've got. Your weekly Soho HeyGirlHey Friday night changed a little as well because of this. HeyGirlHey is djing tonight from 23.00 - 00.00, playing the hottest r&b and hiphop.
Soho Amsterdam
Tonight, 20th of October
23.00 - 05.00
The research and destroy department of Black Mountain College have their opening today. Knuckle Duster dj Cleo a.ka. talented artis Olivia Alders Plessers, exhibits some of her work together with many other artist to create a performance space.
So go by and see what they have in store for you.
Tonight, 19th of October
W139
Warmoesstraat 139
21.00 - ??
HP de Tijd, did an interview with our little style icon, about the way she lives. Go check it out and read it, cause our new found Rietveld teacher is very wise now a days :)
Tonight our pretty lady will shoot you at Amsterdam Dance Events OWAP. Their 3 days event kicks off with Soul Heaven and promises to be a good one. Especially with Sheeza Hoo on board.
Tonight, 18th of October
De Bierfabriek
Rokin 75
Amsterdam
23.00 - 05.00
This Friday, Soren celebrates one year of their succesful Matterhorn party in Belgium. Strutter View.com did a cool interview with them, which you can read by clicking on the link below :)
Enjoy your one year anniversary girls!!!! Kick some ass!
What an exciting night! What a lovely vibe! Part 7 was truly all about fun. Thank you all for being there. Lets do it again sometime? Like Friday the 9th of November? Club Home? Doppelgang, Cata ft Maximin, HeyGirlHey and Valentijn de Hingh? Gianni Bab at the door? Sheeza Hoo takes your photo?
What an exciting night! What a lovely vibe! Part 7 was truly all about fun. Thank you all for being there. Lets do it again sometime? Like Friday the 9th of November? Club Home? Doppelgang, Cata ft Maximin, HeyGirlHey and Valentijn de Hingh? Gianni Bab at the door? Sheeza Hoo takes your photo?
Last week Cata Pirata's Skip nd Die joined forces with Colette and Andrea Crews. Among other very talented music acts they blew the roof of Le Tigre Paris. We are super proud, but the fun doesn't stop there. Tomorrow night Paradiso will have the honor of being the venue to house the Dutch album release party. A release party creating a buzz like no other. It is sold out, so for the lucky ones, see you tomorrow. Its gonna be something else, riots in the jungle!
Images at Andrea Crews, Colette party.
Wednesday, 17th of October
Paradiso, upstairs concert room
20.30 - ?
Sweetheart Rolien stars in a beautiful exhibition from the 1st of November till the 1st of December 2012. Come by to see her and many others at the Forman's Smokehouse gallery in London.
Upcoming Saturday, new girl on the block Mayo joins the Girls love DJs crew for some extra fun. They host their party in Club Air, a great night awaits.
Next Wednesday, Air proudly presents a night with the Magician. Amsterdam Dance Events (ADE) starts off great with this night. Amongst others, magical men The Magician, Moon Boots, Maxxi Soundsystem, Perseus and Jonas Rathsman will take care of the music, whilst The Sweethearts will do their thing.
Come by this midweek break and have a jolly good time.
A new club joined Amsterdam's nightlife, Boog recently saw the light of day and is ready for action! Nick Verstand will join them this Saturday to perform a hot dj set.
Saturday, 13th of October
Handboogstraat 17-19
22.00 - 02.00
This Saturday, the Sweethearts will give a 3 hours catwalk perfomance at Rotterdam's "Blown Away". A great event with amazing DJs like Secret Cinema, Ted Langebach and the talented Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, 13th of October
Fenix Loods Rotterdam
18.00 - 01.00
One day late, but still heartfelt.. The sweetest twins celebrated their birthday and we are so happy to have them as our little brothers. Sander and Maurice, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY babies!
It's almost here, 3,2,1,! Part 7! Hope you are as ready as we are, because we have some exciting things in store for you. This Friday, 12 October at Club Home, time for FIESTA!
Beside all the great parties we are part of, our own 3,2,1,! feels like home. A good reason to all come together, to have a good time. We spot all types of faces that are part of Amsterdams colourful nightlife and that makes us happy. One night a month, we celebrate the many fantastic different people Amsterdam holds.
We can't wait, this one will be booming!
Music by Lisa schaduw, Valentijn de Hingh, HeyGirlHey and Mayo.
Sheeza hoo - takes your photo and Gianni Bab owns the door.
Bright star Cata Pirata is busy with a lot of press dates. Going around Europe, giving interviews and having photoshoots. Standard Magazine, Le Nouvel observateur, Colette Paris, Glamcult, DWDD, Vogue etc etc etc, she's doing them all. We're so proud of you baby.
Well, tomorrow actually. Our Backstage friends are one night's sleep away of becoming one year old! This baby is turning out to be a wonderful todler. KnuckleDusters Backstage resident hosts Gianni Bab and Robbie Baauw, will work the door together, so the party starts right there. The Sweethearts will take care of the security outside -Sweetheart style- and have a gift for you inside. So come by and celebrate one year Backstage.
Saturday, 6th of October
22.00 - 05.00
Chicago Social Club
Diva MAYDAY is having her big birthday party this Saturday at Club Air, at her annual Can You Feel It party. Our very own diva Sheeza Hoo makes sure she and you will look gorgeous on her photos. We wish you a very happy birthday Diva MAYDAY.
One of Amsterdam's most famous areas "The Nine Streets", is having the world premiere of a collective website. which they celebrate big. Lisa Schaduw is invited to make a mix for the catwalk presentation. Come by?
Friday, 5th of October
De negen straatjes
prinsengracht 467
18.00-21.00
Amsterdam has gained a new club and it goes by the name Nyx. Upcoming Friday they have their first Friday night party ever and our very own JeanPaul Paula and Valentijn de Hingh will take care of the music, alongside other great Amsterdam based DJs.
Friday, 5th of October
Club Nyx, opening weekend
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Sandwich (every first Friday of the month)
23.00 - 05.00
Fashion and lifestyle magazine NSMBL.nl created an event with Ecco, to experience their fashion and lifestyle feel. Cleo will be present for all your fav. tunes
Thursday, 4th of October
19.00 - 21.00
White Space Amsterdam
What a great evening we had at the I Love Fake website launch by Miktor&Molf. With KnuckleDuster Valentijn de Hingh DJing and Sweetheart Anneloes organising the event, it was impossible to not have fun. Congratulations to Jolijn and Jordy with their cool new website.
For the opening of the Stedelijk museum, Dutch fashion designer Bas Kosters created three outfits as a reaction to the famous work of Henri Matisse: "La peruche et la sirene”.
Bas created an artwork using the same technique, a decoupage, that he used as a basis for the three garments. His work is called: ”L’homme et le main sentiment” and is built up of penises, male nudes, hands & feet and apples & pears.
A beautiful performance starring Sweetheart Valentijn.
Today our Sweetheart Laura Andalou will exhibit her work at Walls Gallery. It will be the opening of "Identity", an exhibition showcasing 17 talented artists. Go there and see what the young ones are up to.
Sunday, 30th of September
Walls Gallery
Prinsengracht 737
16.00 - 18.00
Once a month, Robbie takes over the door at Backstage - Chicago Social Club. Tonight it's that night and it would be great if you would come by to give him a little kiss for some warmth.
Need three more good reasons to come by?; Chris Julien, Jeff Solo and Job Jobse.
Tonight! 29th of September
23.55 - 05.00
Chicago Social Club
New born club Chapter 21 is ready to make its mark. Providing a luxurious atmosphere, you'll come across a mix of avant garde performances, live music and fantastic DJs such as Nick Verstand. So if you want to check out this new place and dance all night to Nick Verstand's beats, you know where to go :)
Our I Love Fake friends invited Valentijn de Hingh to DJ at their website launch. If you were at the previous I Love Fake party, you know they got it going on. Das super talent Miktor&Molf designed the website, so it promises to be something worthwhile to check out.
Friday, 28th of September
Saint Germain
Oudezijds Armsteeg 28
19.00 - 22.00
Tune in now to follow Soren's Amelie Lens on the Belgium network Vitaya. She's starring in the show "Twee Werelden", a show about her modelling career and her life as a DJ for Knuckle Duster Agency.
Our dj talent Cleo, will respresent us at one of Rotterdams finest parties named Disco Flamingo. Upcoming Thursday she's gonna shake the room among some other great dj's on this amazing location. Gonna be a great time, hope to see you there.
Thursday, 27th of September
Cultuurpodium Perron
Rotterdam
23.00 - 05.00
Once again, our twinnies are heading towards Brussels. They will perform at the opening event for the super creative concept and design agency Mo Ka. Catch the boys tomorrow at Avenue Van Volxem. Have fun guys!
Thursday, 27th of September
Brussels
18.00 - 22.00
Bas Kosters and The Sweethearts are a match made in heaven. Four of our pretty ladies performed alongside him at Valtifest, which turned out to be a great show.
The countdown started, just a few more days until their new Riots in the Jungle album meets the world. We are very proud of our baby Cata Pirata. This album will be released in 31 countries! Cata and Robbie worked on the new Riots in the Jungle video as well, which can come out any day now. Keep an eye on this blog, because Skip&Die is going to blow your mind.
Release, 8th of October
Image by Alexander Dahms
Styling by Robbie Baauw
Coat by Nieuw Jurk
Amsterdam's favourite Thursday night party welcomes our new KnuckleDuster MAYO tonight. So if you're in the mood for some serious bump and grinding, we will see you tonight.
Thank you all so much for such a memorable night. Amazed of all the wonderful people our little city showcase. Extra thank you for Sheeza Hoo, for all the images!
So lets all get together the 12th of October again, to dance, drink and celebrate part 7 :)
It was time for the September fashion edition of dutch newspaper Parool. Our HeyGirlHey boys happen to be both coincidentally in the same segment of "lefgozers in fashion". Best translated as balzzy boys in fashion. Jimmy (and Marie) ofcourse for their daring fashion design and Robbie for his creative work for KnuckleDuster and his analogue photography (photo above).
Images by Fleur Koning.
Interview by Georgette Koning.
It was time for the September fashion edition of dutch newspaper Parool. Our HeyGirlHey boys happen to be both coincidentally in the same segment of "lefgozers in fashion". Best translated as balzzy boys in fashion. Jimmy (and Marie) of course for their daring fashion design (photo above) and Robbie for his creative work for KnuckleDuster and his analogue photography.
Images by Fleur Koning.
Interview by Georgette Koning.
There is a lot of Knuckle Duster Agency in dutch newspaper Parool this month. They have their yearly fashion edition out, this year starring Aynouk Tan, Valentijn de Hingh, Jimmy Paul (HGH), Robbie Baauw (HGH) and Sheeza Hoo. We Start of with this beautiful photo of David Koppelaar. So handsome!
Tonight, the Soho celebrates Lady Gaga at their every now and again Diva's night. HeyGirlHey will open the evening and will be DJing from 21.00 till 02.00. So get your friends together and let's all have a kiki at the soho.
We have a brand new KnuckleDuster DJ! Her name is Mayo and she is a very talented DJ with killer music. On top of that, she's really nice and cute. Come by tonight at 3,2,1,! - Club Home and hear all about her. Excited!
Tonight, September the 14th!
JeanPaul Paula - Bonne Reijn - HeyGirlHey - Cleo - Mayo.
23.00 - 05.00
Club Home
8 euro
This Friday, September 14th, our Belgian DJ duo Soren are playing together with none other than...Kim Ann Foxmann from Hercules and Love Affair! So if you're near Ghent definitely head over to Club 69! Click here for the Facebook event
We hope we helped you a little with these basic steps to look your absolute best this Friday at 3,2,1,! - Club Home. Loads of thanks you's for Florian Mauersberger and The Sweethearts.
Besides dancing for The Sweethearts, Sarah does the creative part for this very talented up and coming Gabriel Self. Check out their new video "I could do anything", by Sweetheart Sarah :)
Just one week till we can dance together again :) Don't believe all the rumours about the party being cancelled, that Aynouk Tan had a nose job or that we vote PVV. We are ready for part 6 and we hope to see you all!
- Bonne Reijn - JeanPaul Paula - HeyGirlHey - Cleo - Gianni Bab - Sheeza Hoo - The Sweethearts -
Friday, 14th of September
23.00 - 05.00
Club Home
8 euro
Upcoming Saturday, we host the bar area of Backstage - Chicago Social Club. This time with KnuckleDusters Nick Verstand and Valentijn de Hingh. They will DJ all night, so you don't have to miss a minute of their wonderful music. We will take care of the door as well, so behave and enjoy :)
Saturday, 8th of September
Chicago Social Club
23.30 - 05.00
Tonight, we celebrate the one year Scotch&Soda Amsterdam anniversary. We are proud to be a part of this fun event and support it with our booming Cata Pirata+Maximin and Doppelgang. Door hosted by the one of a kind Gianni Bab. We will start at the store and finish hard with a private party at The Ludwig.
Time to put on your dancing shoes, because Cleo made a new mixtape! Please use shoes less high then Cleo's. We need you all in one piece next week Friday at 3,2,1,!
I don't think there is something that makes us smile more then youngsters starting a new creative thing. Makes us even smize, when these youngsters are our bad ass styling assistent Manique, Managing assistant/China relationships boy Rein and Sweetheart Judith.
The three started Ser/Vies; a nasty, cool and crazy tea set business, that creates nasty, cool and crazy tea sets. Keep up to date where to buy, by liking their page.
Dutch fashion design pride, MaryMe-JimmyPaul spotted in Wrong Magazine. Find Jimmy himself, (the halve of the MaryMe-JimmyPaul duo) tonight djing as HeyGirlHey at the Weekday party.
This year Amsterdams original city festival will take a trip "Next to Uranus". The Sweethearts will be all over Valtifest this year. Our babies will be split up, dancing for Bas Kosters, Mattijs van Bergen and ofcourse as The Sweethearts. So much fun! 12 hot reasons to drop by for sure.
Loads of amazing artists will be their as well;
Jetty XB, Lady Starlight, The Magician, Bart B More, Joost van Bellen, Busy P, DJ Sneak, Dany Fernandez, Gomes, Peaches, Boemklatsch, Erol Alkan.
Weekday is opening their first store in Holland, Amsterdam. We and Weekday are very excited about this given fact, so a grand party to celebrate, seems the most sensible and fun thing to do. So, tomorrow at Trouw, we will take care of a floor with Valentijn de Hingh, Doppelgang, Cleo and HeyGirlHey.
Other amazing acts like Jessica 6 (live ft. Nomi Ruiz of Hercules and Love Affair ), Strange Boutique, Gustav Bendt and Tom Trago will make sure this becomes a night to remember.
Thursday 30/08/2012
Trouw, Amsterdam
21.00 - 04.00
Invite only
We hope you all can come by tomorrrow at the Ed Amsterdam photo exhibition. An exhibition by five analog photographers, showcasing their different analog styles.
Bram Spaan, Dennis Duijnhouwer, Ryan Cookson, Matthijs Diederiks and KnuckleDusters very own Robbie Baauw.
The space within the North-South line will be act as a physical representation of ED-AMSTERDAM, showing images from a city where there is always something happening.
The boys killed it at Kitsch Club! Everybody went totally crazy. Here some photobooth shots of our Doppelgang boys and Sweetheart Rachel at Kitsch Club's, G-star Raw night. Very Sweetvalley High.
The Sweethearts did an amazing job performing on the Rauw stage at Solar weekend. Five performances a day and our super trouper Sweethearts are still going strong.
Photo's by Madhatter and some personal Sweetheart shots by Sarah.
Tomorrow its booty shake time at SuperSocial. HeyGirlHey will be playing all the hiphop and R&B you need. Set from 00.00 till 01.00, hope to see you there.
Thank you Sheeza Hoo, for all these hotshot photo's! More thank you's for Cata Pirata, Doppelgang, Valentijn de Hingh and Lisa Schaduw for the exciting music. Thank you to everybody how came by for all the dancing and amazing evening. Thank you Sweethearts and Ikran for hosting and performing at the door. Last but not least super thank you Merante, for your mind blowing Amy Winehouse act. THANK YOU ALL :)
Next: 3,2,1,! Part 6 (!!!!)
Friday, September the 14th
Club Home
23.00 - 05.00
Thank you all for the great evening. So much fun, so much dancing, such amazing people. Here a litte preview of the pictures that will be online soon. Thank you so much!
We are so proud of our beautiful Sheeza Hoo. Not only cause she is truly gorgeous, she is one of the nicest gals in town as well. Candy Magazine noticed and a slamming editorial was born.
Spot this star Friday at 3,2,1,! This Hoo will take your photo.
Image by Duy Quoc Vo
Styling by Sonny Groo
Spotted in Candy Magazine
The new 3,2,1,! video is here! This time starring our vocalist and dj Cata Pirata, photographer Sheeza Hoo and dj Bonne Reijn. So much fun shooting these video's, especially this one, since Bonne thought it would be better to use real vodka.
Thank you Bonne, Cata Pirata and Sheeze Hoo, Tommy Both for direction and camera, Bob van Santen for light and Ace Dia for make up.
We hope to see you all this Friday! I'll get you a drink :)
The star of Amsterdam will be back at Backstage this Saturday to shine a light at the door. Great music, great people and absolutely great hosting. See you there?
Every now and then Jordi and Dick take their succesful F*cking Pop Queers party to the Paradiso. An amazing night in this huge and beautiful venue is always guaranteed. Besides the danceable pop by Davy V and Yuki, they always have an extra floor with disco, electro etc, this time called The Serpents Chamber. KnuckleDuster Cleo and UltraSexi's Delfos will take care of this chamber :)
KnuckleDuster stars Valentijn de Hingh, Black God, JeanPaul Paula and Cleo are planning to let the sky fall down at the Valtifest pre-party. Great dj's like Bart B More, Larry Tee, mnr. Broekjevol & mvr. Bloesjevol will spread their love as well, so what is not to like!
This weekend The Sweethearts will be heading towards Solar Weekend Festival. Joost van Bellen has invited them to dance in front of thousands of people at his Rauw stage. Over 200 artists have been busy building this authentic and outstanding festival. Solar has been known for mixing the best dj's and acts with talented artist and loads of fun. We hope to see you there!
We are very happy our TEE friends have their own party again. They moved to Studio 80 and tonight we will be dancing at the second edition of the renewed Tee Party. KnuckleDuster Lisa Schaduw will support them with a killer dj set.
Celebrating Gaypride at Soho's special Gaypride week (every day a special program with dj's, performances and themes) with our extra gay and extra special HeyGirlHey boys!
Since Friday will be a very busy and fun day, Mr Wix, Femke Dekker and yours truly decided this night should last a little longer. Our dj's and friends will be spreading their music all around the city (Tee party, Supertoys, Soho) and it seems fun to collect you all together again when all these parties end.
Bonne Reijn, Black God, Valentijn de Hingh and Lisa Schaduw, will all be djing, while super host Gianni Bab will be present at the door. So see you at 4?, 5?, 6?, 7?, 8?, 9?, god knows?
Friday night
04.00 am - ???
Angeldust afterparty
At the Ludwig, hosted by us :)
More Amsterdam Gaypride fun at club Air during Supertoys - Rumour has it edition. Sheeza Hoo will be attending to take your photo and ofcourse just to be the Ho we all love and know. Together with our talented Doppelgang boys and Cata Pirata (with her amazing Skip nd Die band), a great night awaits you.
Soren will be dj Hell's special guest at the Bavarian Gigolo Nacht 35, upcoming Thursday! He is seen as the musical initiator of the 80's revival movement later known as electroclash popularizing the music from his hometown Munich from the mid to late 90's.
We are very proud of our little Sheeza Hoo. She was a big part of the pr for Amsterdam newest festival; "Milkshake". It was sold out and a lot of fun. Beside David/Sheeza there was more Knuckle Duster going on. Doppelgang, Valentijn de Hingh and JeanPaul Paula all were djing. Cata Pirata represented with Skip&Die. They all were amazing.
Thank you all for such a good time. What a great mix of great people. Bea and Rachel, thank you for your amazing performance, which truly is a shame if you missed it. Much love for Dewi van Rinsum, the magic Sweetheart bald maker! Already excited for part 5, which will be held on the 10th of August. Who said underground parties are dead?
Big thank you, to our very own, very pretty Seeza Hoo for the pictures.
Russia, Belgium and all over the Netherlands, baby is going everywhere these days! Spot our beautiful vocalist performing with her amazing Skip&Die yourself, at basically all the festivals out there. Always dressed to kill, like here in Mattijs van Bergen.
The Sweethearts sung their lungs out of their bodies (so you also say this in English?!) last Sunday at Fantastic - Jimmy Woo. Not that strange, if you heard the amazing songs Valentijn de Hingh was playing.
See more of the Sweethearts this Friday at 3,2,1,! They have a very bold performance in store for you..
Dj Bonne threw a great party with Viktor and Rolf and Mr Wix the other day. Great crowd, great music and grand Bonne. Catch him this Thursday (tomorrow) at the Ludwig for his new weekly party! Proud of our boy.
Here a little overview of KnuckleDuster at the Amsterdam Fashion Week. Walking, talking, watching, drinking, djing, the whole shebang.
Check out vocalist Cata Pirata, Sweetheart Judith, dj Aynouk Tan, dj Valentijn de Hingh, Sweetheart Ronald, Doppelgang dj's, Sweetheart Rolien, dj Robbie (HeyGirlHey), Sweetheart Sarah and Sweetheart Rijntje.
We are very well represented this first upcoming Milkshake festival. Our very own JeanPaul Paula, Valentijn de Hingh and Doppelgang, are all playing there. And since every fun loving soul in the city seems to be there, a grand day and night waits ahead of us.
Sheeza Hoo took your photo at the Fan - NieuwJurk presentation. KnuckleDuster dj's Bonne and Doppelgang did an amazing job and I am Aisha did this great performance. What a great Sunday afternoon.
It's almost here! Part 4 is just around the corner, only 4 nights sleep from now, to be precise. This time Black God, JeanPaul Paula, Soren and HeyGirlHey will take care of the music. The Sweethearts will bring a secret performance (not so good at keeping secrets..) plus a little extra something. Sheeza Hoo will take your photo and Gianni Bab will shine at the door.
To give you a taste of the wonderful mixture that happily happens to be the 3,2,1,! crowd, we made this teaser with the super sweet and amazing Lisa Smidt and our own Robbie Baauw. Thank you to everybody - Laura, Sunny, Jan Jasper, Bea, Midas, Sarah, Jay, Lisa, Zoe, Anton, Nienke, Anne Rixt, Walter, Sheeza, Valentijn, Ronald, Jowy, Mark, Nicolas, Marije, Alec, Gwen, Steven, Judith, Marten, Rein, Manique, Michel Pierre, Mila, Sander, Salma, Tijme, Poul - who came by helping us out with the video. We had so much fun!!!
Jimmy Woo's Fantastic, celebrates the Amsterdam Fashionweek upcoming Sunday with our baby Valentijn de Hingh. Combining style and music as no other, she will deliver a great night for sure. The Sweethearts will support her by posing of their booties, KnuckleDuster style. Come by and catch them all at Fantastic.
Sunday (tomorrow), July 15th
Fantastic - Jimmy Woo
23.00 - 04.00
Here a little preview of the photo's Robbie (HeyGirlHey) styled for Cata's new Skip&Die album. Shot by her handsome brother Alexander Dahms, makeup by the amazing Dewi van Rimsum. Familia time :)
Tonight the Doppelgang boys play at Matterhorn in Belgium - Gent. The boys are ready for a show starting dj set, so if you're in the neighborhood, fun fun fun.
Upcoming Saturday, F*cking Pop Queers will go to fashionweek. Amsterdams infamous pop party invited the HeyGirlHey boys to do their thing while shaking their thing.
Saturday, 14th of July
Club Jimmy Woo
Dig, Davy V, HeyGirlHey
23.00 - 05.00
That the pretty fella's probably walk a dozen of shows is unavoidable, but now they add a little spice to this week with their music as well. Doppelgang plays at the Bas Kosters and Spijkers&Spijkers show and we can't wait to dance to it.
Some of Amsterdams heaviest heavy weights joined forces to create one hell of party. Big shot like Mr Wix, Viktor&Rolf, Vic Crezee and or own firestarter Bonne Reijn. A great group to start the first Amsterdam Fashionweek party with.
Tomorrow, July 12th
Bar Ludwig Zwei, reguliersdwarsstraat
21.00 - ?
Full is full.
Check out The Sweethearts going full throttle on the dj boot at Perron - Disco Flamingo. Pretty ladies are hyping up de Space Girls set fearlessly. Mind your step sweethearts.
Olivia (dj Cleo) her impressive graduation work on art website Mister Motley. Proud of our beautiful artist. You still have two days left to spot it yourself at the Rietveld! Fine arts have never looked this fine.
For all you Rotjeknorrers and other party seekers, a great party is in store for you. Perron will shake your train with a performance by The Sweethearts.
Tonight! A whole lot of KnuckleDuster at Backstage! Bonne and Doppelgang at the bar, Gianni Bab will let you in (or not) and Cleo will work the main room. So put on your party pants and come dance with us.
Madonna is in Amsterdam and the Soho is more then ready to celebrate that with their first Diva's night. A great afterparty after the concert thats will go on till many hours after bed time. HeyGirlHey will be there to play all you favorite Madonna hits mixed with some serious hiphop and R&B.
William Broome’s individual and instantly recognisable style has earned him an international reputation among fashion followers & fine art fiends alike. He had wonderful collaborations with his illustrations with a number of labels, such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Missoni, Hugo Boss and Onna-Onna. Tomorrow he will show his work at Gallery LARAVEN, Herengracht 132.
KnuckleDuster dj's Bonne and HeyGirlHey will fill the exhibition with their favorite tunes. A promising evening awaits at William Broome's return to LARAVEN.
Today we'll celebrate the opening of the first Weekday store in Holland. Our dj Bonne and Cata Pirata (Skip&Die) will break the store down with some hardcore djing and performing. Excited.
Come by and treat your eyes on some beautiful art.
Today Olivia (aka dj Cleo) proudly presents her work at the Gerrit Rietveld final show, Fine Arts department. Sculptures created in 2012 under the title 'Panadomax'
Familia time at Supertoys. Valentijn de Hingh, Doppelgang, HeyGirlHey and The Sweethearts carried the night together. We had a lot of fun, thank you everybody. x
The 29th of June will be the date on which the Eurogames 2012 will be held. This year’s location is Budapest. Of course, Knuckle Duster Agency could not have been absent at this huge event. CLEO will drop the beats at the official after party and the always lovely Sheeza Hoo will take your photo. Make sure you will get in if you have got the chance!
Check out KDA boys Doppelgang and Robbie (HeyGirlHey) working it at the Gerrit Rietveld graduation show. A great show, with some really promising designers. Fun fact; the three of them will all be DJing at Supertoys Friday the 29th in Club Air!
Doppelgang wearing Poul Brouwer, Robbie HeyGirlHey wearing Marije Seijn.
Save your evening tomorrow 23 June 2012, because two of Knuckle Duster Agency’s hottest DJs are going to perform at Chicago Social Club - Backstage. We will celebrate Black God's birthday in the Bar, so drop by for a drink or six.
HeyGirlHey's Jimmy Paul and Aynouk Tan both made some beautiful work for the Moam exhibition. Ofcourse a lot of other KnuckleDusters came to support.
Top photo; Robbie (HGH), Valentijn and Sweetheart Andalou, followed by Aynouk and Jimmy their work, then Valentijn, a chatting Aynouk and Jeanbon. Last but one we spot Doppelgangs Sander with lover NieuwJurk, Sheeza Hoo chatting with Jimmy Paul (HGH) and Aynouk Tan. Last but not least Jimmy his work side by a Fong Leng dress and Sweetheart Rolien with friend Amanda.
Super mommy Sheeza Hoo took your photo at the "What to expect when you're expecting" premiere, by TLC. Sweetheart Sarah was there to host the event and what a great job she did.
This special event made us all dreaming about the first Knuckle Duster baby.. Like a beautiful love child between Sweetheart Rolien and Jeanbon. Or maybe a little mini Cleo/Black God?
Knuckle Duster Agency will also be represented at the Incubate Festival Valencia, 21 - 23 June! KDA's PR rep Michel Pierre will showcase a short film he made. Go see it if you're around!
Ever since I came to Amsterdam, I started to photograph my surroundings. Always with a disposable camera from the Hema. It kind of became my thing. I started working for several magazines, but then stopped for a while. I didn't stop making photos, which made me end up with a big bag full of unused disposable cameras. Now, I feel the need to do more with photos again. I miss it. So from now on, I'll create a photo blog, every week, to show what we've been up to lately.
TIGER DRAGON SLAYERS from the Underworld is an independent fashion magazine created by the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and is taking the fashion scene by storm. They interviewed us about the agency, which you can check out here:
The best thing about KnuckleDusterAgency is that we work and love as a family. We worked together on Cata Pirata's - Skip&Die - new video "Love Jihad".
Top to bottom:
- Dancing JeanPaul Paula wearing NieuwJurk.
- Kissing HeyGirlHey DJ Robbie Baauw and Lisa Schaduw wearing NieuwJurk, Episode and Zipper.
- Cool looking Doppelgang twins wearing their own clothes.
- Singer Cata Pirata wearing Zipper and MaryMe-JimmyPaul
- Fighting Sweethearts Rolien and Laura wearing Episode, Sprmrkt and Spice Pr.
MOAM is a fashion exhibition where twelve young contemporary talents give a reinterpretation to twelve Dutch fashion historic highlights. All iconic names in fashion, design, photography, illustration and journalism brought together in one exhibition. The past combined with the future.
Knuckledusters Aynouk Tan and Jimmy Paul (HeyGirlHey) will be showing some of their work too.
Aynouk Tan inspired by Mathilde Willink and MaryMe-JimmyPaul by Fong Leng.
Thank you to all our DJs, super hosts, photographer Sheeza Hoo, super band Fuzz and you, the hottest crowd ever. So much fun!! On to the next one: Friday, 20th of July! Save the date.
Soren's Amelie for Standaard Magazine. Doesn't she look fabulous?
Check her live in action on the 22nd of June at Magiq Spiegeltent in Antwerp when she's performing with her partner in crime Rosalie!
This Saturday some of KnuckleDuster finest performers will take the stage at the infamous Now&Wow. A party that influenced creative minds for years and now is back with their second come back. KnuckleDusters Robbie Baauw (HeyGirlHey), Rolien Zonneveld (The Sweethearts), Bob Leenhouwers (The Sweethearts), Valentijn de Hingh (dj Valentijn de Hingh) and Patty PussyFeather (HeyGirlHey) will bring you 5 hours of sweaty hotness. Exciting!
Our beloved Sweetheart performer Laura Andalou will show her photos with her fellow Fotomeisjes. It will definitely be fun. Check out de Fotomeisjes Expo today or tomorrow at Meneer de Wit. They will show a selection of 100 photos, shot in the past 3 years.
Our very own Mr. Press aka Michel Pierre is starring in a film installation! The official release is taking place today between 20.00 and 22.00 (see details above).
You should definitely head to Antwerp if you're not already there anyway. This Saturday (9 June) at least five Knuckle Duster DJs will perform at the after party hosted by Antwerp's fashion academy in RA 13: Orwell, Soren, CLEO, Black God & Doppelgang! You don't want to miss this, check our the Facebook event here!
We are very excited to host Supertoys at Club Air. HeyGirlHey, Valentijn de Hingh and Doppelgang will take care of the beats, while The Sweethearts will give a killier performance. All very versatile of course.
We are very excited for the third 3,2,1,! party, which is only one week to go! Hope to see you all there, so we can dance together to Bonne Reijn, Lisa Schaduw, Valentijn de Hingh and Cleo. As always Sheeza Hoo will take your photo, Gianni Bab at the door and Sweethearts going wild. Can't wait!
Photo's by Sheeza Hoo, shot at the last 3,2,1,! edition.
Whats better after a hot summer day, then cooling of in the Backstage. Tonight we host the door and The Sweethearts take the stage. Hope to see you there!
The Sweethearts in the amazing MaryMe-JimmyPaul for SSBA Salon - What design can do. Hosted by super host Gianni Bab. Also spotted; KnuckleDusters Cleo and Aynouk Tan.
Tonight, the TLC network will premiere the What to expect when you're expecting movie. Host of the evening will be Sweetheart Sarah Nuiver. Sheeza Hoo will take your photo.
Look at the world's most fabulous door host Gianni posing for Supperclub's Kings, Queens & Inbetweens.
Photography by Merante in Wonderland & DarkRaum.
Knuckle Duster Agency is well represented at Milkshake Festival with Valentijn & JeanPaul Paula at Sjieke Poezendek, Cata Pirata at the Paradiso live stage and Doppelgang at the Supertoys by Air stage. We can't wait to see you all there!
Tonight there will be lots of KnuckleDusterAgency at Backstage - ChicagoSocialClub! Gianni Bab at the door, The Sweethearts on stage and Soren plus Doppegang at the Bar area. Come by! Will be fun!
HTNK is organizing and open shop at Trouw today at Trouw, with a little KnuckleDuster sprinkle: Nieuw Jurk (Esther Meijer & Doppelgang`s Sander) are selling their new collection and Sweetheart Laura is showing her latest photography work. Lovely
This Friday, the official What Design Can Do afterparty will take place at the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam. A great event full of music and acts, like our Sweethearts. Most wanted Gianni Bab will host the door. Find more information at the What Design Can Do facebook event.
A wonderful exhibition at The Bacardi House Amsterdam. We looked at the work of Snar, Dim Balsem, Eva Bartels and Robbie Baauw, danced to music of Valentijn de Hingh and posed a little for Sheeza Hoo. Here some photo's:
Dutch television show "24 uur met", is one of the best shows our little nation airs at the moment. Host Wilfried de Jong, interviews a captivating guest for 24 hours in one room, which both parties can't leave. This evening one of our most interesting shows, will get even more interesting. Hollands next top export product Valentijn de Hingh will enter the "24 uur met" arena and we can't wait to see it and brag about it! Proud KnuckleDuster family times.
Today, an invite-only photo exposition at a secret location in the Amsterdam center, amongst which is the work of our very own Robbie! Beauty Valentijn will DJ and Sheeza Hoo will take your photo.
Hey Girl Hey will be performing at Super Social at Chicago Social Club tonight. They'll be opening, so come early if you want to get in some serious Hip Hop flow...
Great evening with Doppelgang and Cata Pirata at Supertoys - Club Air. Check out these KnuckleDuster superstars, with KnuckleDuster entourage. Photo's by Sheeza Hoo!
Tonight (saturday april 21st) KnuckleDuster will be well presented at club Air - Supertoys party. A fun night, with a nice crowd, a hot Sheeza Hoo photographer and loads of things going on. With the Doppelgang boys djing and Cata Pirata performing it will be one hell of a night.
Check out the beautiful shots of hottie photographer Sheeza Hoo. She took your photo at Paradiso's Too Many Dick On The Dancefloor. Log in on Facebook to see more.
3,2,1,! is back this friday the 13th at Club Home, but this time for a truly special occasion: It's our 1 year anniversary!
To celebrate this glorious moment we have Black God, Doppelgang, Cleo and HeyGirlHey playing for you this night. Of course, the lovely Sheeza Hoo will take your picture, gorgeous host Gianni will show you in and The Sweethearts will perform like no others. This will be a night to remember (again). Besides all this extravaganza there is of course another ! we will only reveal on the night...
Our dj Bonne created this fantastic photo exhibition, which is definitely worth checking out. This Saturday and Sunday, you can just walk in and enjoy some drinks and art.
Another saturday, another Backstage at Chicago Social, but this time with our DJs Bonne Reijn and Black God. The Sweethearts will be on stage again to give you some visual sparkle and energy.
3voor12 visited the first edition of our 3,2,1,! party and wrote a little review about the night. As they quote the atmosphere reminds them of New York in Loud Reed`s era...!
Our Doppelgang boys were in London last month for London Fashion Week A/W 12-13 season. They did a very good job and for sure they will return to the city of LDN for next LFW season.
Doppelgang <3's LDN en vice versa!
The twins were spotted at Prophetik and James Small, the fabulous final show of the Menswear day during LFW and at a shoot for a new Parisian fashion label. Even Kate Moss spotted the boys on the runway, that one's in the pocket! They were busy working but of course also visited some good LFW parties!
What an amazing time. Thank you all so much. Especially big big thanks to the sickening Wasted Years Of Pumping Iron. We hoped the 3,2,1,! act would be great, but it was much more. On to the next one on april 13th.
It`s finally here: the big day for the premiere of our 321! party. We can`t wait for this one!
See you tonight at 23.00 at Club Home (Wagenstraat 3), and don`t miss our big surprise...
Volkskrant Mag did an item about people who's amazing style are linked to their work. Like our dj Valentijn her style is. Here shot by ruff rider Jolijn Snijders.
Tonight the 1 year anniversary of Chicago Social Club continues, as Jean Paul Paula is special guest at their `meisjesavond` tonight! So if you`re in for a hot mix of HipHop, Moombahton and Dance, head over to Chicago Social soon...
Tonight it's Friends & Family Night at the American Apparel stores in Amsterdam. Doppelgang will serve you some big tunes during this special evening at the Utrechtsestraat store. Pop in to buy yourself some new clothes with 30% off of the whole collection (summer & winter) and grab some free drinks & bites!
Utrechtsestraat 85
Amsterdam
7pm - 10pm
See you there & afterwards at the Social Club 1 year anniversairy.
The official opening of GONDA, an art film project on which Valentijn worked last summer with director Ursula Mayer, will take place this Saturday, here in Amsterdam.
Juliette Jongma gallery - De Pijp.
Starting at 3 pm, with a Q&A, movie starting at 5 pm.
If you want to see a star be born, we will see you there.
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. MaryMe-JimmyPauls "Europe" collection is absolutely amazing.
Check www.maryme-jimmypaul.com to see more of the work HeyGirlHey dj Jimmy creates together with Mary.
Photography: Semuel Souhuwat
Model : Valentijn de Hingh
Makeup : Dewi van Rinsum
Wietske making homework, Jimmy doing his hair, Annie doing Lisa's hair, Valentijn losing her pants, Gianni clowning Cleo, Cata posing on the bed, JeanBon and some bubbles, Sheeza Hoo looking like a russian Hoo between chola's. Fun day.
Tonight dj Valentijn is a guest on the DWDD talkshow. Elle editor-in-chief wrote a book about women and their favorite dresses. Tune in at 19.30 to watch her work it.
Amsterdams favorite party photographer will be attending at Supertoys - Club Air tonight. So if you are in need of a new profile picture, or a hot pair of lips, Sheeza Hoo is there for you.
If you are in London, Platform Netil House, 1 Westgatestreet, London E8 3RL is where you want to be today. MaryMe-JimmyPaul will show there new collection, 6 - 10 pm. So excited!!
A brand new night with a brand new concept. We don't want to spoil, so we'll leave you in the dark for a while. What we can tell, is that every event the ! stands for something that will blow your mind. We can't wait to show you!
What we can reveal:
DJs: Valentijn, JeanPaul Paula, Lisa Schaduw, Orwell
Host: Gianni Bab
Photography: Sheeza Hoo
Act: KnuckleDusterSweethearts
Club Home - March 9 - Euro 8 - 23.00 h till 05.00 h
Images by Sheeza Hoo and Robbie Baauw.
Styling by the KnuckleDusters
Makeup by Dewi van Rinsum and Gianni Bab.
Check out these bloody hot shots of our Sweethears performing at Chicago Social Club. This time the Sweethearts formation included Rolien, Vaal, Anneloes and Laura. Shot by Robbie Baauw, who will never leave his camera at home from now on. So, to be continued...
Here are the KnuckleDuster photo's Robin de Puy used for her Out@Home exhibition at the Amsterdam Museum. Robin visited several house parties for this serie. She came by us, when we were preparing for NYE Backstage party.
5 days off asked photographer Robin de Puy to make a story about house parties in Amsterdam. So she called us and asked if she could join our newyears pre party at Nick and Cleo's house. Sure. You can see the photo's at Amsterdam Museum tonight. Starting at 19.00h.
Above a photo out of the exhibition, KDSweetheart Laura, in newspaper Parool.
You know you're doin well, when the new French Vogue editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt demands your ass in Paris. JeanBon went and played the guitarist in her amazing Wham! cover, to celebrate Vogue.fr's site re-launch. We like humor like that. Check the video and find our DJ JeanBon yourself :)
Yesternight designer Mattijs van Bergen showed his 2012 collection at the Heineken Music Hall. A huge show opened by our DJ Valentijn de Hingh. God she is good.
Today at 20.00 there will be a Toni&Guy Art Director Presentation at the Magna Plaza. Expect some extravagant hair pieces as Art Director Elisabete Teixeira created 25 looks amongst which is a dress made of hair! Styling for the show will be done by Cleo, and the Knuckle Duster Sweethearts will give a special performance for the occasion.
Tonight will already be the 4th edition of Antwerp based party Matterhorn, by Knuckle Duster`s Belgian crew Orwell and Soren. Of course they will all be playing as well, so if you`re in Antwerp tonight you know where to party!
Check out KnuckleDusterSweetheart Rolien hanging at the walls of the We Are Void opening. Work by Maarten Alexander and Rul3rs.
19.00 -23.00 at Void gallery
A good reason to leave your house and face the cold with your head up high, is the 5 hour gig of HeyGirlHey at the Soho. Not only do they dj well together, above you see dresses by Jimmy shot by Robbie.
The JonBenet Ramsey collection by MaryMe-JimmyPaul is absolutely magical. Mary and Jimmy (dj HeyGirlHey) are the best at creating inspiring clothes out of original concepts.
They are working on a new collection right now, can't wait to see it at the London fashionweek!
Photo by Semuel Souhuwat, makeup and hair by Dewi van Rinsum, crazy face by Sarah Nuiver (The Sweethearts - Harpy Eagles)
Ever wondered what is behind all those masks our performers The Sweethearts hide behind?
Meet Tessa, Zoe, Rolien, Anneloes, Vaal, Xiomara, Wietske, Sarah, Wing, Laura and Femke.
Our friend Marco van Rijt and our dj Bonne Reijn have been working on a new serie. Here a little preview. Love how all of our people do such great things beside what they do for us, like Bonnes great styling work.
More KnuckleDusters walking the amsterdam shows. Doppelgang, Sweetheart Rolien and Jeanbon showed the new NieuwJurk collection. BlackGod and Cleo made some amazing music for this show. NieuwJurk won dress of the day as well. Congrats!
Tonight at Backstage HeyGirlHey will take care of the bar area with some serious hiphop beats. Sweethearts will take care of the stage, while Gianni Bab takes care of the door. Seems like it will be another great edition.
American Apparel his holding a party/sale (30% off) for fashion week at the Utrechtsestraat store today from 17.00 till 20.00. Maurice of Doppelgang will supply the music so 2 great reasons to stop by!
Bas Kosters his show was truly grand. The show opened with Bas Kosters, Camillia and KDSweethearts Zoe Bab, Gianni Bab and Robbie Baauw dancing. Dj's Valentijn de Hingh L.O.V.E., JeanBon, Sander and Maurice Doppelgang, Robbie HeyGirlHey walked the runway and we all had so much fun. The show was recieved incredibly well. Bas always makes a show, a show. With a fun statement, great music and loads of energy.
Keep an eye on our blog, Sheeza Hoo is making all kinds of backstage pictures of us KnuckleDusters being busy this week :)
On Friday the 27th of January, there is a very special party called the Feast of Earl in the Brakke Grond, organized by de Club Zonder Filter, Brakke Grond and Knuckle Duster Agency amongst others. This party will be masqued, extravagant and by invitation only! We are proud to announce that 4 Knuckle Duster artists will perform that night: front lady Cata Pirata of Skip&Die will give a blazing live performance, killer ladies Cleo and Lisa Schaduw will DJ and star host Gianni Bab will check your invitation.
Fashion designer Nieuw Jurk is presenting the new looks for her 'Krisis' collection of the AIFW today at 19.30 at the Vondelbunker. Interestingly the collection was fully crowdunded, to stay in the krisis theme.
Music will be delivered by Doppelgang and Cleo so a good reason to stop by and party a bit!
Next week we will host a exciting evening with the George Deli U.S.A. Known for there fantastic food and soon be known for there fantastic party. Especially with Doppelgang and Gianni Bab on board.
Another saturday, another Backstage. Tonight with super host Gianni Bab and a sassy performance by the KnuckleDusterSweethearts. Add some PRESETONE, Homework, Chris Julien, Tettero and the birthday party of our sweet friend Walter Vroegop and you know it will be loads of fun.
Aynouk Tan will give a very special DJ performance tonight at Club Girlesque in Publik, Antwerp. So if you`re in Antwerp, go check it out. You don't want to miss this.
What a night! Not only the entire crowd went crazy when Elle started to describe the winning girl for the personal style awards; 'This girl is always dressed to impress, not just for a party, but also for simply going to the Albert Heijn. Regardless of her amazing height, she still wears killer heels. She not only shows fashion or writes about it, she defines it'.
At this point, it was very clear to everyone that our baby won. It is hard to explain, but it felt like a victory for all of us. She proved that when you are the right person, you can break the sponsored-to-the-bone-rules of fashion. Just because there is no other way.
There was icing on this cake too. David won Belle of the ball. L.O.V.E. was in it to win it and they sure did. Thank you Elle, for not picking another bland actress in a cocktail dress or a jumpsuit. It is about style. Period.
Last Thursday we had our last HangOut. And thanks to the hosting of Gianni Bab and the music by Black God and HeyGirlHey it was a good final edition. We had fun.
Now it's time for something new, something new that starts in March. We are excited to do a brand new Saturday night. More information coming soon.
What a great New Year's night we had!
First some drinks with the KnuckleDuster family at Nick and Olivia's. After that, we rushed to the ChicagoSocialClub where L.O.V.E. and Black God played their music, while HeyGirlHey was doing the same at the Soho. At Backstage a killing 3 hour performance by the Sweethearts (with loads of thank yous for Anneloes Bakker) and hottie Sheeza Hoo transformed herself into Sheeza Host, taking care of the door.
So happy with all you friends around. 2012, let's get this party started.
A new HangOut!
We really would love you all to come so we can give you some new years kisses. We want to celebrate the new year with all of you.
We will get some nice snacks, music and love. Maybe even some balloons.
But the most important thing is to bring amsterdam a little bit more together again. Thats our goal for 2012. Starting with a NieuwJaars borrel.
Tonight there is another grande NYE party in Antwerp called Kissinger, where Soren & Orwell will be playing besides Tiefschwarz! So If you`re in Antwerp, you know where to go ;)
Upcoming Saturday we will do a NYE party with our Backstage friends Victor Coral, Chris Julien, Homework, Kerk!, Beesmunt Soundsystem, and Terry Toner.
Our kDA Sweethearts will perform, L.O.V.E. and BlackGod will dj and Sheeza Hoo and Robbie Baauw will host. Loads of reasons to come.
Check the Facebook page NYE: Backstage Awesome by Default Knuckle Duster for more details.
Tomorrow night (dec 27th) Paradiso will rock the house with another edition of Glitterazzi. This year with some extra treats like the Doppelgang boys and Sheeza Hoo - takes your photo. Two (three) more reasons to go and check it out. Lovin this third Christmas day!
Sarah did an amazing hosting job at Dieter de Cock his 5 year Amsterdam party at the LudwigZwei. BlackGod and Cleo played the music we danced to. Was a great night!
Last Saturday we hosted the Bar area of the Chicago Social Club - Backstage again. This time with super girls Cleo and Lisa Schaduw, joined by JeanBon and Gianni Bab at the door.
Don't forget to get your ticket for the NYE edition!
ELLE nominated pretty lady Valentijn de Hingh (L.O.V.E.) for a personal style award.
Valentijn truly is one of the most amazing people in the world and not only cause she dresses well.
Check the ELLE out now for the interview. It's really good.
Tonight is the third edition of an amazing upcoming party in Antwerp: Matterhorn by our very own Soren & Orwell (check their new logo above)
If you`re in Antwerp definitely check out this one...
Saturday night the 17th of December, our beautiful girls Cleo and Lisa Schaduw will light up the bar area at ChicagoSocialClub - Backstage. Gianni Bab will host the door like no other. Since the last time was so good, we are really looking forward to do this again.
For all you girls who like girls:
Aynouk Tan will open the GLU PARTEE at Mr Malasch as the hostess with the mostess at 22.00 h. Be an ealy bird to see her in action.
For all you boys who like boys:
HeyGirlHey 5 hour songathon at the Soho 23.00 h - 04.00 h.
Fabulous Belgian DJ duo Soren will be playing at the after party of the Fash!on/off fashion film festival tonight at the FOMU in Antwerp. Go girls!
Here is their top 5 tracks to get in the mood ;)
1. Robag Whrume - Donnerkuppel
2. Jeff Bennett - Chordionz (Nhar remix)
3. Luv Jam - Dewi on deck
4. Dominik Eulberg - Die 3 Millionen Musketiere (Gabriel Ananda „Kleines Woelkchen“ Remix)
5. Robert Babicz - Come Closer
A grand performance given by our KnuckleDusterSweethearts. A live dance and singing show like they did in the old days, ofcourse with a KDA twist. Rachel Tauwnaar sang amazing while she and the other Sweethearts mesmerized the crowd. Go see them yourself at NYE Backstage.
This friday Tiga will return to the Melkweg in Amsterdam with Planet Turbo crew Renaissance Man and Clouds! Support will be delivered by Cleo & Black God!
Check out the event Here
Tonight Sheeza Hoo will take your photo at Lovedance Paradiso. Every year this great party raises money for the Aids Fund. An initiative that gets and deserves support from all of us.
This year our dear friends from Sabotage (including fab host Gianni Bab and leading lady and founder of Sabotage Zoe Bab) will perform among many other great artists. So go check that out!
After some pre drinks at the HangOut - Ludwig Zwei ofcourse ;)
The HangOut is back!
Now once a month, starting upcoming thursday 01/12/11!
Starting at 21.00 till 01.00.
Every month we will take a decade to inspire the music and our very own KnuckleDuster cocktail.
A different dj and host every month, to shake things up a little.
We are very excited to see you all again, so come by at the beautiful Ludwig Zwei, for a drink or 12.
This week we will start off with HeyGirlHey and the amazing Sher.
Gareht Pugh made a specially designed bottle for Absolut Wodka, which is being launched today in Belgium at the amazing RA 13 store in Antwerp.
DJ sets for this night will be given by our beautiful mademoiselles Cleo & Lisa Schaduw, fabulous vocalist Cata Pirata will give a live performance of her own tracks and Gianni Bab will be the stunning host of the night.
Upcoming saturday 26/11 we have our amazing KnuckleDusterSweethearts performing at BACKSTAGE w/ BEESMUNT & 100% Jordaan at the ChicagoSocialClub. They have something very special and sexy in store for you all.
Not forgetting to mention that Beesmunt Soundsystem, Chris Julien, Jeff Solo, Eke Evi and the birthday celebrating of 100% Vooraan//Jordaan Bier will all be going on too!
And don't missbehave at the door, The Harpy Eagles will host it..
Its time for the every friday Hey Girl Hey time at the Soho.
From 23.00 h - 04.00 h they will play all the music thinkable and do all the dance routines possible.
Every week its loads of fun, hope we will see you there.
Baby girl Valentijn is off to NY again to create some magic while Lisa Schaduw is doin Berlin. Next week we have a team representing a new club in Paris and a team doin the Ra Antwerp - Gareth Pugh, Absolut Vodka party. Of course we will work amsterdam too.
Last saturday at Backstage was truly great. We hosted the bar and there was such a nice mix of people dancing to the music of the amazing Lisa Schaduw and Sander from the Doppelgang boys. Gianni Bab hosted the door, such a star.
Every year there is only one halloween party that really counts here in amsterdam. The Halloween .0 party. We loved our friends Olga as Marie Antoinette and Ralf as Captain Spaulding, Valentijn de Hing (L.O.V.E.) as a carrot, Jimmy Paul (HEY GIRL HEY) as a crazy drag mama and David Koppelaar (L.O.V.E.) as Eden Wood.
We have a super elite team working the ChicagoSocialClub Backstage party upcoming saturday. The bar will be hosted and filled with music by Doppelgang and Lisa Schaduw, while Sheeza Hoo takes your photo and Gianni Bab will host. KnuckleDuster meets Backstage. Hope to see you all there! Is gonna be a good one.
We deeply love Candy magazine and we are excited there is a new one out now.
In this Candy for the second time, Valentijn de Hingh (L.O.V.E.) hold by partner in crime Sheeza Hoo.
Upcoming thursday we will do our last weekly HangOut at the Ludwig Zwei and make it a monthly event.
We are very excited for this upcoming HangOut 10/11, since we made a special collaboration with our friend Dieter de Cock. He will be celebrating his 5 year stay in amsterdam after working here as a designer for Viktor&Rolf and Cold Method.
Making many friends on the way.
Music will be provided by KnuckleDusters lovebirds Cleo and Black God, while The Harpy Eagles will do the hosting.
Two weeks ago we celebrated the birthday of our Doppelgang boys and Cleo at The HangOut.
Thanks everybody for coming, and we are looking forward to see you thursday.
The amazing RA 13 shop in Antwerp is celebrating it's 2 year anniversary party tomorrow!
For this special occasion Knuckle Dusters Cleo, Black God and Doppelgang will take care of the music!
Hey Girl Hey selected their top 5 tracks this week!
Here is their top 5:
1) Robyn ft. Snoop Dogg - U Should Know Better
2) M.I.A. - xxxo
3) Natalia Kills ft. Will.i.Am - Free
4) Lil Kim - Suck my dick
5) Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci
They will also be playing during the Knuckle Duster Hangout in the Ludwig tonight!
A relaxed night to hang out and meet some new faces and dance a little. Every week a different KnuckleDuster DJ and KnuckleDuster host.
This week HEYGIRLHEY will play ther music (KPOP style) and the lovely Harpy Eagles will host.
We hope to see you again this thursday!
Location:
Ludwig II
Reguliersdwarsstraat 37
Amsterdam
New addition to the blog: every week another Knuckle Duster artist with their top 5 of the week!
Here are Doppelgang's top tracks this week:
1. Foster the People - Houdini (RAC remix)
2. Junkie XL - Molly's E
3. Yuksek - On A Train (Magician remix)
4. Red Box - For America (Bazooka mix)
5. Take that - Love Love
Thank you all for such an amazing ShowCase. So proud of our artists and thankful for all your support. Big thank you to Tommy Both and Sheeza Hoo for documenting this special night. Cata Pirata, you were incredible like always.
All of our dj's -L.O.V.E., Black God, Lisa Schaduw, JeanPaul Paula, Cleo, DoppelGang and HeyGirlHey- turned the heat up, while our gorgeous KnuckleDusterSweethearts danced like there was no tomorrow. So much love for our hosts The Harpy Eagles, Sher and Gianni Bab.
I guess we are officially open now, time to stir things up!
With the extra help of Jeanbon, Bonne Reijn and Aynouk Tan this should be no problem.
In the series of showcases to show our talents around the world, we will proudly start in Amsterdam. The city we love and live in.
One night, 7 dj's, 3 hosts, 1 mc and a performance group will fill in this night, to give Amsterdam the boost in a new direction, where the talent is the entertainer instead of just someone who plays the music or lets you in.
To us it is important style and flair go hand in hand with a real effort to create a night to remember. Something worth coming for.
We can't wait for this exciting night to happen, the night we finally open our doors! Truly hope to see you all there to celebrate this with us.
LISA SCHADUW
CLEO
DOPPELGANG
JEANPAUL PAULA
L.O.V.E.
HEY GIRL HEY
AYNOUK TAN
VANCE (a.k.a. BLACK GOD)
The whole team put in an amazing effort to create this website. Therefore a big big thanks to Marco van Rijt for photography, Sonny Groo from Mykromag for styling, all the hair and make up crew, Denny Backhaus for designing and building the website and Rogier Delfos for the logo!!!
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