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ending the month with a freaky gathering to celebrate halloween. one of the lovely creatures behind minerals, xaos, hosted a full week of workshop at pos earlier this year resulting in treating the studio acoustically. the space really transformed since then and it’s safe to say their spirits are

last year’s event with Refuge Worldwide was a beautiful highlight, so it only made sense to work together again this year. saturday 24th, two crews coming together to celebrate their love for sound system culture, working together with some of our favourite artists. event is from 16h to 00h,

autumn is slowly settling in, and day and night come back into balance. for october we’re back with a pretty full calendar, with lots of beautiful projects and collaborations. all with their own energy, hopefully something for everyone. 02-10: awareness guide training | 17:00 - 22:00 curious about

after our first event with glinted records a year ago, we celebrate their 1 yr anniversary together back at the pos studio. glinted records drifting will focus on creating a cozy sunday hang out, bringing people together around music and food. Unknown Mobile who’s touring through Europe will perform

holaaaa it was time to dance with Carmela once more! and this round meant a little extra: they’re turned one year old, and celebrated right back where the whole story began, at pos, Saturday September 26, from 15h to 23h. to mark a full year of Carmela, they’ve

during this three day program created by Echobox at the NAP+ artfair, we will dive into the often close intersection of sound and art, through insightful talks, panel, discussions, and experimental DJ sets. each day is explored through a central theme, guided by one of the hosts: 18-09: somewhere

Fenna Fiction and Millie Mckee take it through the afternoon into the evening. warm, freaky, playful, mind-expanding listening stuff. warm and unforced. you can chill, dance, draw, be social, be not social, play a game. all of it at once is also fine. ｡𖦹°‧｡𖦹°‧｡𖦹°‧ 14:00 – 16:00 collective music

as FRXCTOSE has been on the exciting path of building a queer & trans run soundsystem, a few editions of their summer school took place at the pos studio. at the end of july, they hosted a collective brainstorm session, building up a team of likeminded people to collectively build and

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

written by monse alvarado alvarez in the second week of may, in preparation for the shunter opening, the workshop, crafting sound in space took place. hosted by both shunter and pos, anyone with a love for sound was invited to learn about sound systems, acoustic treatment and elements. the preparations

throughout these 3 yrs, pos has been a space for experimentation for anyone open to it. anne is one of the many voices that have been there, shaping, breaking and making the space since the very beginning. in preparation for our 3rd anniversary, she shared reflections on her experiences and

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 turned 3

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

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 a

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

paths cross, pos meets VDS. welcoming you for our collaborative project bridging the sonic worlds from tokyo, london and amsterdam. this thursday night, we provide you with wax selections and a special live act that reflect the connections being made between spirits across borders. VDS (vinyl delivery service) is a

On the 8th of April we invite you to our workshop ‘introduction to DIY-radio’, taught by Gert-Jan Prins. During this workshop, you will be introduced to the technical aspects of building a radio transmitter through soldering. The workshop will start with an introduction with the historical context of pirate radio

upcoming april 4th, our friends from carmela will be hosting a special event. a fundraiser to give visibility to the Mexican & Venezuelan communities. they are offering a rich program, dj sets alongside a film screening, a photography exhibition, and a delicious food & cocktails program. ahead of this event, we spoke

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔:･ 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 wwas be freshly sound treated and opened up this new chapter of the pos space.

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

pos thursdays happen on a monthly basis, featuring a cozy atmosphere, a tasty and budget-friendly meal by made by rotating chefs and soothing tunes. the perfect moment to meet each other in a relaxed atmosphere and connect over food. every second thursday of the month! there is always a free

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

two editions of the pos dub already! providing the dub sunday 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. 25th of may 2025 Big Bless Ketama Man Ketama Man has been collecting

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 USB,

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, low to the ground.

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

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.

31st of august 2025 for this edition of pos dub, we team up with the collective fauna & flora for a day full of lower frequencies, starting from roots reggae evolving all the way to jungle. dj wiggles lula luna mdwm neska b2b marijn s pinedub

24th of august 2025 get ready for the low-end pressure of pos affiliates Andy & Lula Luna, dubstep aficionado Darwin & sub-frequency specialist Mia Koden. think broken rhythms and vibrations you’ll feel all the way to shore. many familiar faces on this boat, warm and open energy, dancing with the waves

10th of august 2025 an amsterdam sunday as we like to see them... a day of spirits, sound, and spice: Jonathan Castro spinning wild wax from cumbia, chicha, salsa, and dub. Pinchudo Mezcal spicing it up with a tasting of their finest mezcal. HOME CULTURE bringing a selection of delicious

from 26th - 31st of may, we showcased the pos art week, an exhibition curated by Victor Kasiga. ‘The Ethereality of Perception’ featured a variety of artworks from sculpture, paintings, video and performance art and more the exhibition asked of us to turn our gaze inwards. to see through our

31st of may 2025 for the last event of pos in may, we teamed up with the London-based label and event series ‘kinetic’ for a curation full of spirals and wormholes, celebrating the release of Seb H. on the label. powered by the crisp and clear Addit Audio. Nessim sonically

18th of may 2025 Andy has been part of pos since the very beginning, and now she’s taking us on her very first all-day-long journey: 8 hours straight behind the decks! we’ll curate spaces to relax, sit in the sun, talk to your friends, talk to some new

11th of may 2025 “Rhythm of Resistance: Activism and Unity from the Dancefloor” is a conversation on the roots of joyful gathering, its origins, its essential nature & how its been commodified. it’s a conversation to discover alternate paths for how we gather, dance & connect, & most essential of all is

15th of march 2025 a post-hibernation celebration. an event from the ground up, from the ground and up. we were entering the final week of winter and approaching spring equinox, which occurs when Earth’s equator is directly in line with the Sun, causing the hours of light and darkness to

18th to 20th october 2024 18th to 20th october 2024, we organized our first weekender, a collective get-together amidst the chaos, in the heart of amsterdam. approached as a research project, the 3 day event was about exploration of co-creation. there tends to be this dominant idea that when you

24th & 25th of may 2024 pos was in berlin! a weekend full of celebrations on ⁠24th of may we hosted sets at THF Radio with Andy b2b Casimir & Axefield b2b Lulá Luna. THF Radio · THF Presents POS w/ Axefield B2b Lulá Luna // 24.05.24 THF Radio · THF Presents POS

27th of april 2024 after a long day (getting together in the streets of Amsterdam), we found some warmth at our final destination with a loving energy program : Andy Andy’s musical expression links to a synergy between calm and chaos, where her digging is widely globally influenced and spans from

a 12h long event, from breakfast to late at night. starting off slow and easy, the space and energy morphed through the sounds, turning into a sweaty dancefloor.

april to may 2024 together with dj & producer TSEPO, we organized our first dj workshop. focused on beginner level, throughout the span of 8 weeks, 8 participants came to the studio on a weekly basis. it was beautiful to witness people with different musical backgrounds come together in a common

28th of march 2024 curated together with Michael Ekow, we presented ‘Talk To Me Nice’ at Kanaal 40, an evening spread across 2 floors. in the basement powerful live performances took place, while the bar upstairs was soundtracked by uplifting dj sets. upstairs: Kobe blas.anna basement: Noha Saré (live)

the pos invites series was the first running concept of the organization and basically planted the seeds, aka ‘where it all started’. so far, the series has consisted of 6 events over the span of 18 months. homemade food, local artists with a mix of dj sets, live shows and