Gaidaa is a talented affiliate of House of Knowledge. The Sudanese-Dutch artist grew up in the Netherlands in the small town of Eindhoven where she cultivated her musical talents. Gaidaa first came on the scene in 2018 featuring on Full Crate’s “A Storm On A Summer’s Day.” She released her debut EP, Overture, with positive reviews from Pitchfork, The Fader and an array of other platforms with debut performances and collaborations with COLORS.

BNNYHUNNA is a talented affiliate of House of Knowledge. As such, we can often count on him to lead the band for our House Sessions and is considered one of the ‘Masters’ of Know The Ledge: The Prototypes Live. In the world BNNYHUNNA is known as one of the greatest musicians in The Netherlands. As a Ghanaian kid who grew up inAmsterdam, he discovered that music was the ultimate way to express himself. His dedication to music eventually resulted in him producing songs for Gaidaa, Rimon, Hare Suead, Akwasi and Dolapo. Finally, he started touring worldwide as a band-member for artists like RRimon, Jose James, Arop Frique and Yang Nnelg.

Each year we collaborate with Rotterdam Unlimited Zomercarnaval to give platform to young and upcoming artists. All artist bring the heat as they contribute to creating the ultimate party vibe.

In the coaching program of The Collab Class, an initiative of Coolhaven Collab, twelve pre-selected Rotterdam talents from the disciplines of music, dance & theater are coached for a year by experienced experts from the field. Together with Tasha Slagtand (music, House of Knowledge), Nedda Sou (dance, Lloyds Company) and Carole van Ditzhuyzen (Maas theater & dance), the talents are working hard to take the necessary next steps in their career as creative . They receive individual guidance for their personal development plan, but also workshops, master classes and (guest) lessons from mentors and coaches within their field or art education.

We work within the education system of The Netherlands. Therefore, our network also includes teachers as our colleagues.

Emerging Sudanese-Dutch artist HATOON is shaping the new sound of jazz, neo-soul and alternative R&B. The young singer-songwriter is heavily influenced by musicians such as Nai Palm, Cleo Soul, Moonchild and Erykah Badu. While she is not one of our residents, we do claim her as our family.

In 2023, she performed at House of Knowledge’s fifth year anniversary event.

This community dinner was made possible in partnership with Theater Rotterdam, Platform SABI & Codarts and was organised as part of our public program; In conversation with Durand Bernarr. Our residents, affiliates, partners and talented family were invited to break bread and, laugh, link up and be in the presence of the multi-hyphenate.

Dresi fu Yeye is Theater Rotterdam’s Keti Koti program. Our contributing entailed the curation of live musical performances. In 2023, they we invited Rass King And Poliana Vieira to claim the stay and sing in power!

DJ Trauma is considered one of the ‘Masters’ of Know The Ledge: The Prototypes Live. Even more so, this talent development program is a collaborative initiative by House of Knowledge and himself.

“The Prototypes” started as a repertoire that the DJ played for performances or as a set at various parties in his hometown, New York. This live version with House of Knowledge is a big dream come true!

GROUNDS is a longterm partner of House of Knowledge. Every House Sessions we are welcomed with open arms to make turn their home into ours. GROUNDS is a stage where you can see groundbreaking, emerging and well-known (inter)national musicians and bands in the most diverse music styles. With weekly concerts, Grounds is the place where you can see the bigger names from the scene live and discover new music at the same time.

During the last two weekends of North Sea Round Town, travelers and visitors will discover Rotterdam's newest talent on the Central Station Talent Stage, which is located in the heart of the station hall. The Talent stage is a collaboration between North Sea Round Town, Music Matters & House of Knowledge. As a house we aim to strengthen the position of young people on stage and in the cultural sector through music and personal development. This collaboration fosters our mission on the dot!

Photo by Ouxu Cheng

Kunsthal Rotterdam is an important cultural partner in our city. Over the 2 last years we have collaborated with the institution for Museumnacht 010, and Friday Night LIVE!

During Friday Night LIVE you can enjoy an exciting and inspiring evening programme at The Kunsthal. Each edition takes place on the third Friday of the month, and is led by a different Rotterdam-based partner.