Stichting Jungle was established to support and facilitate the artistic development of Jungle by Night, while developing and producing projects in the field of arts and culture to bring music, theater, and other art forms to the widest possible audience. As a foundation, we create an environment where artistic innovation and cultural exploration can flourish.
The foundation aims to achieve its goals through:
Our ongoing initiatives include:
Looking ahead, we focus on:
The board of Stichting Jungle exists of 5 members with all total different backgrounds to bring diverse perspectives and expertise to support the foundation's mission and activities.
Emiel Barendsen is Chairman of the Board and has an extensive career in the performing arts. He has been an independent concert promoter, impresario, and consultant since 1979, and has held positions such as Programme Director and CEO of Tropentheater. Emiel also presides over several cultural initiatives, including the Morgenland Festival Amsterdam.
"To me, Jungle by Night represents the eagerness and curiosity to explore new musical fields and in doing so found their signature sound."
Peter Kan is an entrepreneur in the music and entertainment industry. He is the founder of music marketing agency First Day of Spring, event organizer Audio Obscura, and owner of immersive art platform Unfold.art.
"Serendipity brought me to Lowlands festival where I was blown away by 9 young musicians. Now I have the honor to support them in keeping their magic alive."
Roland de Jonge, Director of Tax at Mazars Amsterdam, has extensive experience in the music and entertainment industry, particularly with legal and tax issues. His expertise includes structuring international royalty flows and organizing local and international operations. Roland also serves as the treasurer for the Stichting Jungle Foundation. He’s also a board member of Stichting Nowhere.
“I love going to festivals and I discovered Jungle by Night during Lowlands 2019. It was instant love and I am happy and honoured to be a part of the board and I hope to contribute to the growth of their career."
Iris Otten is a producer at Juliet (Pupkin) and has produced numerous award-winning films and series. She brings her creativity and vision to the board, eager to inspire new generations with heartening stories.
"Although I have little knowledge of the music industry, I bring a deep love for this band and hope to offer fresh insights."
Thomas Lievestro is a creative entrepreneur and experience designer with over 18 years of experience. He specializes in web, app, and experience design, focusing on user-friendly and visually appealing experiences.
"Being given the opportunity to contribute to Jungle by Night's legacy is an amazing honor."
The board regulations were established on October 23, 2021, in Amsterdam, supplementing the foundation's statutes. These regulations ensure proper governance and transparent operations.
The board is composed to ensure members can function independently as competent directors, supervisors, and advisors. Members are selected based on a profile description that outlines required qualifications and expertise.
Our board consists of five members who serve for a maximum of two four-year terms and meet at least four times per year. All board positions are unpaid. Members are selected based on their expertise in areas crucial to the foundation's mission. The board operates with a clear division of roles:
The board meets at least once per year to discuss and decide on:
The board reports annually on its compliance with the Cultural Governance Code and the Code for Cultural Diversity and Inclusion through our annual reports and policy documents, which are published on our website. These documents provide detailed insight into our financial management, activities, and any deviations from these codes.
We work closely with various cultural institutions and funding partners, including:
Stichting Jungle
Langestraat 44
1015AL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
KvK: 51428377
RSIN: 850009728
BTW: NL850009728B01
For general inquiries:
stichting@junglebynight.com