Anne Valk

Function:
I take care of all practical matters concerning the artists. During the festival I make sure that the artists don’t lack anything and that they are on stage on time so that they can give a great show!

Favorite bluegrass moment:
My favorite Bluegrass moment was Scott H. Biram's show. Of all the artists that came, I was looking forward to his the most and I've been a fan ever since!

Niek Nellen

Function:
I do the online marketing for Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival (together with colleagues behind the scenes of the Online Department).

Favorite bluegrass moment:
My favorite musician is Joanna Newsom.

Favorite bluegraas drink:
A ginger beer (with or without alcohol, depending on the time).

Gijs van de Burgt

Function:
As of this year, I am on board as a press promoter of Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival. I try to generate attention for the festival in the media and write all texts for the website. To be able to do this for a festival that I love and support, and with a super nice team, that gives me a lot of joy.

Favorite bluegrass moment:
The show of Herman Brock Jr. at the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival in 2015 – under a lovely summer sun with a cold pint in my hand – still haunts me. But no doubt new highlights will be created this year.

Helmi Scheepers

Function:
I am responsible for the graphic design for the festival. Poster, program booklet, decoration on the festival site, images for social media, you name it. I make everything with a recognizable RBF appearance.

Favorite bluegrass moment:
Still goosebumps from Tami Neilson's performance at the 2019 festival. It was on the small stage, but she blew everyone off the square! Also very nice: Henhouse Prowlers. Who knows, they may surprise you again this year with a nice crossover, one of their specialties.

Martijn Voogd en Twan Holtzapffel

Function:
Production

Favoriete bluegrass moment:
Our most beautiful Bluegrass moment is of course still to come, but we will all make sure to experience a lot of these moments next edition. In any case, we're really looking forward to it.

Marta Jacobson

Function:
As Office manager I support Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival and I arrange various matters of the festival.

Favorite bluegrass moment:
The best thing about the festival is discovering the new artists. There is always one that completely surprises me.

Femmy Hoogeveen

Function:
As a marketing and communication coordinator, I fulfill a pivotal role in the organization. I manage the bluegrass team and external partners with the aim of ensuring that the entire communication process runs efficiently and as smoothly as possible.

Favorite bluegrass moment:
The first time I saw Bob Wayne perform, what a party! I've been following him ever since, also outside this great festival. I've been part of the Festival since 2009, nice, relaxed atmosphere, nice people and good music.