written by Lou Touyarou editing by Monse Alvarado Alvarez photography by Monse Alvarado Alvarez, Tom Venrooy, Brandino Verhaak & Alex Roux how does sound translate into shared, embodied experiences in the places we come together? in the search of answering these questions, the community of possibilities open studio (pos) found
exploring calmer energies, pos cocoon is a format focused on musical exploration, playfulness and landing together. artists are encouraged to bring unreleased material or trying out new things. while the pos studio will transform into a cocoon like space, you can let yourself melt into the sounds, or in the
pos came to existence three years ago, like many other creative projects, by planting the seed of an idea. the people we encountered along the way are the fertile soil that makes it its own, and music is the common flow that keeps us going and flowing. pos turns 3
a three-part workshop series where small groups gather around songs and stories that evoke different relationships to home. join us to listen, draw, and eat together as ways to share and connect ✨ each session revolves around a different thematic anchor through which we explore the narratives, memories and associations that
playtime in warm sunday rays of light surrounded by the sounds of fresh spring loving birds. free to wander by inducing daydreams, allow to contemplate, growing to rhythms, step-by-step, in an ever unfolding (abun)dance, celebrating possibilities of sound. artists: Lulà Luna b2b Nessim Draw DalidaCarnage (live) Feun (live) dirtydms
on april 4th, our friends from carmela hosted a special event. a fundraiser to give visibility to the Mexican & Venezuelan communities. they offered a rich program, dj sets alongside a film screening, a photography exhibition, and a delicious food & cocktails program. ahead of this event, we spoke with
paths cross, pos met VDS, a collaborative project bridging the sonic worlds from tokyo, london and amsterdam. that thursday night, we heard wax selections and a special live act that reflect the connections being made between spirits across borders. VDS (vinyl delivery service) is a tokyo-based record shop established in
during this workshop, we covered the technical aspects of building a radio transmitter through soldering. the workshop started with an introduction with the historical context of pirate radio in the Netherlands, and then moved on to building a radio transmitter with self-made electronics. Gert-Jan Prins is a sound artist, who
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔:･ spring sala bim °❀⋆.ೃ࿔:･ °❀⋆.ೃ࿔:･ let the magic happen … °❀⋆.ೃ࿔:･ we celebrated this years spring equinox with our sweet friends that came all the way from Napoli. sim sala bim is not an ancient formula, but a phrase taken from the chorus of a Danish nursery rhyme, chosen for its musicality and reused
after a week of workshop about crafting sound in space, we celebrated with cozy Sunday listening gathering. the space was freshly sound treated and opened up this new chapter of the pos space in terms of frequencies and character.
Reading Counterpower is a collective for political education, gathering triweekly on Wednesdays in Amsterdam. From now on at pos Join us to read revolutionary texts together and draw lessons from anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, anti-zionist, and anti-fascist movements worldwide! After collectively reading texts out loud, we discuss and harvest whatever insights
in the first week of march (02.03-08.03), pos is organising a workshop for everyone that likes music and wants to learn more about crafting sound in space. the workshop will be led by xaos, who has devoted their entire life to the sonic worlds, with 12 years of
three editions of the pos dub already! providing the dub we all need. expect an on point selection of roots reggae and dub, lots of dub sirens, and a playful energy to hang out and dance. next edition will be announced soon! previous lineups 25th of may 2025 Big Bless
pos thursdays happen on a monthly basis, featuring a cozy atmosphere, a tasty and budget-friendly vegan meal by made by rotating chefs and soothing tunes. the perfect moment to meet each other in a relaxed space and connect over food. every second thursday of the month! there is always a
20th of september 2025 after meeting on the dancefloor of a previous pos sunday with Jonathan Castro, the collective Carmela came to life. this was their first event, a beautiful combination of live music, performances and dj sets, bridging sounds, words, flavors and colors across Latin America. Faedro Colombian-born, Dutch-raised
14th of november 2025 our evening at San Francisco brought a program of talented artists from the community, including a few first timers, that’s always special! this night made us travel, blending sounds from all over. Loren rAiceS Marianrosas Jules rea
26th of October 2025 listening amidst the chaos. finding our way home. returning to earth or departing from it, through an intimate and deep sonic gathering. brought to you by Recovery Channel in collaboration with pos and FIBER. feeling free to properly land in a place and time. listening inward,
25th of october 2025 a saturday night amidst the chaos. pos and refuge bringing together a energetic program that will make your body move.. expect blurring boundaries, deep frequencies, and bass-driven explorations. blas.anna blas.anna brings multiple flavours together in their sets, ranging from high-energy club music to propulsive,
24th of october 2025 amidst the chaos of the city, a celebration between collectives 🧩 a place to meet, eat and dance. couldn’t you make it? listen back to the recordings online Kween Kween, a.k.a Ghaith Kween Qoutainy, is a composer, sound artist, and a cultural organiser. their
28th of september 2025 the LOCH INN pop-up transformed the space into a living room for making & testing music, and connecting with other artists. either through the Listening Session with a track or through the Exchange Session with ideas, but anyone is welcome to just bring their laptop and
21st of september 2025 Ground is a soft floor; a cozy, shoeless floor that invites you to sit, lay, hang, draw, make, listen, meditate, relax, calibrate, cuddle. a floor where you don't have to; don't have to talk, socialize, smile, look good, smell good. no expectations,
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29th of november 2025 carmela back at pos! featuring an exciting lineup of latin american talent to make you dance, feel and connect. this time El Gran Fugaris also joined the party, representing carribean colombian soundsystem culture, not to mention the tasty latin american dishes and cocktails brought specially for
12th to 14th of september 2025 a three-day programme in collaboration with Echobox during the NAP+ art fair, hosted and broadcast live from the pos studio. listen back for interviews, music and a panel discussions here. Day 1: International Relations Host: Sarah Saleh Echobox resident and co-founder of BBTCOR (bring
7th of september 2025 Moving Closer is a collective rooted in a shared love for deep, bass-driven sets and creating spaces for connection. for this event, we shift towards a softer format: an ambient listening session in an intimate, no-shoes setting with cushions, rugs, candles, and a shared vegan meal.