Hello Darkness presents

Hello Darkness Presents brings together Rotterdam’s underground scene at De Doelen for an evening where music, performance, alternative culture and nightlife converge. Drawing on the DIY and gothic culture of Hello Darkness, the programme brings together heavy live music, performance art and dark electronic sounds. An evening for lovers of the raw, the unconventional and everything that defies the norm.

Teardrinker

For the first edition of Hello Darkness Presents, the Rotterdam band Teardrinker has been invited. The band has made a name for itself in a short space of time with their heavy sound, influenced by black metal, screamo, post-hardcore and sludge. Recently, at Roadburn, they silenced and moved 2,000 people to tears with their powerful and moving performance of “I Hope This Hurts”, a track they wrote especially for and commissioned by Roadburn. Rotterdam can be proud of a band like Teardrinker, and we are delighted that they are playing at this first edition.

Gothiqa

Gothiqa is a new Rotterdam-based project that blends various forms of expression, such as music, fashion and performance art. With a dozen performers, they will be performing “All I See Is Red” on this evening. From what we’ve heard, it promises to be a spectacular show!

Camy Huot

What is darkness without a driving beat? Camy Huot guarantees a gothic dance party and is therefore a popular guest at underground parties across Europe. Bats of the Netherlands, unite!

Hello Darkness is a shop on Nieuwe Binnenweg that celebrates DIY and gothic culture, alternative lifestyles, queerness and the darker side of society. Anything that doesn’t fit the norm fits right in at Hello Darkness. From zines and books to vintage clothing and niche gothic perfumes, at Hello Darkness you can find everything you need to be yourself. Hello Darkness is proudly activist and confidently niche.