The opening concert is always something special for us. The fresh energy of both the crowd and artists sets the tone for all the magic that is about to be experienced. Together with our friends from Poppodium 013 we’ll kick off the festival weekend on Thursday September 5!

Inspired by the lyrical prowess of legendary rappers and the vibrant culture of jazz, Portmouth’s Baby Panna creates deeply personal music with pulsating beats and soulful melodies. He’ll open the weekend with a live performance.

Willem will join us for this evening, bringing his acclaimed album ‘Spuug van God’ to life in a mesmerising live performance. Attendees will receive an exclusive 7-inch vinyl featuring three unreleased tracks and an Ineffekt remix of ‘In Mijn Ritme’.

On the Friday of our festival, Willem will transform his performance into a unique and one-off experience in our forest. In collaboration with Ineffekt, a night version of the original album will present a mixture of hip-hop and electronic music. We highly advice you to experience both!

As the night progresses, Safety Trance will craft a powerful and highly danceable finale. Born out of the vibrant Caracas scene of the 90s, his music blends everything from EBM, wave, hardcore and acid to techno and reggaeton. He’ll bring a dark energy to 013, fusing industrial beats with hypnotic rhythms.

For those with Draaimolen Festival tickets, the opening concert will be available at a reduced price. Find the link in your mailbox!