On Air, On Site, and On the Horizon

It's been a while since I last wrote—life gets busy, and writing takes a backseat. But now feels like the right time to share what I’ve been up to and what’s coming next.

Let’s start with music. On February 14, we officially launched CREAM Radio, a passion project my husband Leon and I have been working on for almost a year. It’s the first truly eclectic radio station in the Netherlands: no fixed genres, no rules—just music in its purest, most unexpected form. From jazz to world, classical to soul, pop, reggae, electronic, and everything in between. It all started with an idea Leon had been carrying for years. When he finally shared it with me, I realized that he was basically describing my Spotify playlist. And so, CREAM was born. Now, with a full team working on it, it’s evolving into something even bigger. Tune in, listen live, via www.creamradio.nl or download the app to join us.

More music, more projects, more collaborations. Let’s talk about CAN REON, our place in Tiana (Barcelona). BIG architects are finalizing the design for our restaurant-hospitality concept and we’re hopeful the building permit will follow soon. Chef Alberto Pacheco is eager to start, while Jordi Camprécios is already pouring his energy into the vineyard to craft the best wines of DO Alella.

And yes, it’s happening again! A new edition of the one-of-a-kind CAN REON festival is on its way. Though calling it a “festival” barely scratches the surface. It’s a full-day experience of art, food, music, and wine, all set in nature. This year’s lineup features incredible Spanish talents, like Bikôkô, Tarta Relena, Maika Makovski, and Dutch harpist Remy van Kesteren, who plays harp like you’ve never heard before.

But it goes far beyond music. Expect a living art landscape: dancing virtual bodies by Mike Pelletier, 166 personalized portraits of pharmaceutical chickens by Hungarian artist Dániel Szalai in the former chicken coop, the legendary Strandbeest by Theo Jansen roaming the grounds, and even a robotic massage underneath the tree, an ongoing project by Driessens & Verstappen.

Then there’s lunch. Finnish chef Sami Tallberg will lead a foraging walk, followed by a wild, surprising menu that celebrates the flavors as well as the nutritional and medicinal power of wild plants. And chef Pacheco will serve all-day gastronomical bites in a lively market square setting.

And there’s more. On July 9, 10 and 11 July we launch the very first edition of Tres dies de Jazz , three days of jazz concerts featuring none other than Branford Marsalis as the headliner. It will be his only performance in Spain.

We’re beyond excited - and if you are too, check out the website www.canreon.com for full details.

And finally, as the Droog Archives exhibition continues, a new project is taking shape at Droog: The Red Space. Still in progress, but in a few weeks, it’ll be ready. Picture deep purple and red walls, dramatic curtains, and an atmosphere made for creativity. Designed by Edith Gruson, it will seat 80 people in tiered rows and host everything from performance and theater to lectures and meetings. It will also be available to rent, so if you’re looking for a unique venue—this might just be it.

Exciting times ahead. Hope to see you soon.

Image: Still of Animation Bird by Mike Pelletier