The evening is celebrating Word Up's partnership with the Stichting Unwanted Words Project and will feature an amazing line up of international and local artists, as well as an open mic session for anyone who feels inspired to share some words.

In addition to the performances, Word Up Amsterdam is a place for creatives and enthusiasts to come together as a community and connect.

The theme for this edition of Word Up is WANTED - exploring the profound topics of belonging and a sense of freedom. Through diverse voices and perspectives, we delve into the intricate balance between the human desire to be part of a community and the individual quest for personal freedom. WANTED edition invites you to reflect on these universal experiences, offering a platform to express and share stories that resonate with our shared and unique journeys.

Vincent on Friday - DREAMS - Word Up Showcase - May 31, 2024

It was an enchanting evening at the Van Gogh Museum to celebrate the creativity and spoken word poetry of amazing artists of the Word Up platform curated by Paradiso.

In homage to Jo Bonger, the showcase featured a lineup of exceptionally talented female poets & performers.

Word Up Pages is a publication featuring poets, writers and creativity enthusiasts.
This event marks volume 2 of the Word Up Pages publication that is a creative, independent publication that allows artists to experiment with new mediums and share their work with a bigger audience.

Word Up Amsterdam for a cozy evening of spoken word on Tuesday, September 12th in DIP (Tuesdays in Paradiso). The evening featured an amazing lineup of international and local artists, as well as an open mic session for anyone who feels inspired to share some words.