Stories

Sylke (19) wants to make a statement about mental health with her scene. She would like people to show genuine interest in each other more often and ask questions. That socially desirable conversations are less frequent. That way serious mental problems might be prevented.

Vera (18) made a spoken word about racism. She finds it bizarre that in 2021 people are still seen as inferior because of their skin color and background. But also that people still make remarks like: I don't see color. That shows little awareness of the problem.

Alicia (21) has been battling eating disorders since she was 13 years old. Something that for years was not taken seriously by her family doctor, because she did not fit into "the picture. With her song "Do You Hear Me?" she wants to make people more aware that there are various eating disorders and that they do not all paint the same picture.

Hacer (17) has lived all her life in Transvaal, a Hague neighborhood with its challenges. She is angered by the amount of dirt on the streets, the sense of insecurity and the lack of respect for each other. With her spoken word, she wants to open the eyes of young people and their parents.

Myrthe (20) gets angry about catcalling, street harassment and the fact that as a woman you should always think about your safety. The title of her song "I'll app you when I'm home" is familiar to every woman, but is far from the mind of many men. Myrthe wants to empower women and wake up men.