Preliminary Round of the Elderly Song Festival

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The Elderly Songfestival, the national singing festival for those aged 55 and up, is coming to the OBA Theater, hosted by Maria Kraaijkamp. On Thursday, 10 October, the eighth of ten preliminary rounds will take place. Come and listen to the participants or join in yourself! Please note: the main language will be Dutch.

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Preliminary Round of the Elderly Song Festival

Dates

Thu 10 Oct14:00 - 16:30

Location

OBA (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam)

Oosterdokskade 143

1011 DL Amsterdam

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Contact

020-622 01 83

info@ouderensongfestival.nl

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How will the day unfold?

16 candidates will compete this afternoon for a spot in the prefinals. Accompanied by pianist Kees van Zantwijk, they will sing their chosen song. The jury, chaired by Ben Lansink, will decide who moves on to one of the three prefinals. In the end, 16 finalists will remain. They will perform in the Grande Finale on Sunday afternoon, 15 December, at the Theatre Amsterdam.

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