These are the nominees for the Tilburg Culture Awards!
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Tilburg is getting a new cultural highlight: the very first edition of the Tilburg Culture Awards! Read more about the nominees for the awards here.
An ode to creators, talent, and the audience
The Tilburg Culture Awards bring together the entire cultural sector: from new talents and established creators to institutions and audiences. It is an evening of looking back and looking ahead, with a focus on diversity in disciplines, backgrounds, and perspectives.
The awards
Three cross-disciplinary awards will be presented:
- Talent of the Year – €2,500
- Creator of the Year – €5,000
- Proven Quality – €2,500 (presented as a surprise during the evening itself)
Nominees 2025
Creator of the year
- Renée van Trier - Transdisciplinary artist
- Hidde Brouwers & Jorg van den Kieboom - Theater producers (Het Zuidland)
- Maarten van Riel - Writer (Het Verdriet van Tilburg)
Talent of the year
- Annemijn Rijk - Body of Art
- Jesse Fischer - Visual artist / painter
- Saber Aidarus - media / social content (SaberOH!)
- Sophie Kerkhof - producer and director (VPRO-series BETTIEAKEMAAI)
Want to experience the Tilburg Culture Awards? Come to the Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 25, and celebrate Tilburg's creativity with us! Expect live music, dance, and surprising performances—followed by a very danceable afterparty with Tilburg DJs and artists. Everyone is welcome: creators, students, organizers, policymakers, culture fans, and other curious minds. Tickets are free, but make sure to reserve your spot here!
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