Musicians without Borders

MwB House Concerts

Musicians without Borders enjoys a considerable reputation among international and domestic organizations as well as in its project locations. A new initiative in and around Alkmaar (and soon in the US) is intended to make the organization better known in its own back yard. “House Concerts” are a pleasurable way for MwB supporters to contribute and help build our network.

Intimate atmosphere
The concept of “House Concerts” is actually a very old phenomenon. Long before the arrival of gramophone, radio, and the iPod, people gave and attended House Concerts as a way of enjoying the company of friends in an intimate setting, while being inspired by the passion of musicians.

This is how it works
Prospective concert hosts can contact our office and let us know that they want to open their house for a concert. Hosts invite a minimum of 30 people from their own circle of friends. Each guest contributes €10 (or other appropriate amount) to the costs. Our office will provide a suitable ensemble or soloist and a concert organizer.

The performers, who support Musicians without Borders, ask only expenses for their performance. On the evening of the concert, a representative of Musicians without Borders will speak about the organization and our work. A concert follows, about an hour in length. After the concert, other guests are invited to make their own houses available for a concert, to become donors and otherwise support Musicians without Borders.

People come together around music
These evenings have been very successful. They provide great music, are great fun and embody exactly what Musicians without Borders is all about: connecting people through music.

Would you like to organize an MwB House Concert in the Netherlands? Please contact Jane de la Fosse: j.delafosse@musicianswithoutborders.nl