Goldband and " Residentie Orkest " Together at the Hofvijver

Last summer, the Hague-based pop group Goldband and an ensemble from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague ( Residentie Orkest ) joined forces for DRAAGVLAK: a unique art project on the Hofvijver. The short documentary about this special evening is now available for everyone to watch.

On July 9, the Hofvijver served as the setting for an intimate dinner concert for 76 guests who have been affected in various ways by government policy. While municipal and national government officials served dinner, Goldband, together with musicians from the “ Residentie Orkest ,” performed a program composed especially for the occasion.

With DRAAGVLAK, Goldband sought to draw attention to people who don’t always feel seen or heard. Music, hospitality, and personal encounters brought two worlds closer together, right in the political heart of the Netherlands.

Read the report from Omroep West here.

Documentary filmmaker Julia Sterre Schmitz documented this unique project, from the initial preparations and rehearsals to the concert on the water. The film not only showcases the musical collaboration but also gives voice to the stories behind the dinner guests.

Watch the documentary below and relive this special collaboration in The Hague.