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This event is in the past.It took place on November 1, 2026 at Bimhuis.

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Classical Music
Rising artist

Cellofest

November 1 at 10pm

At Bimhuis

Amsterdam-Oost, Amsterdam

📽️Watch for the pre-independence Indonesian archival footage
🪑Balcony seats offer the best water views

Indonesian cellist Alfian Emir Adytia, known as Emir Cello, performs the concert version of his album Decolmuseum. This interdisciplinary show blends traditional folk with progressive rock and metal to explore themes of decolonisation.

progressive rock
indonesian folk
cello-driven metal
interdisciplinary performance

Emir Cello

Indonesian cellist blending progressive rock/metal and folk

Headliner


Indonesian cellist and composer Alfian Emir Adytia, known as Emir Cello, performs the concert version of his album Decolmuseum with a three‑piece band, mixing traditional Indonesian folk music with progressive rock and metal.

Kaan Yazici

Kaan Yazici

Indonesian bassist/vocalist in progressive rock/metal ensemble


Kaan Yazici plays bass guitar and provides vocals in Emir Cello’s three‑piece band for the CELLOFEST performance.

Sander van Elferen

Indonesian drummer in progressive rock/metal ensemble


Sander van Elferen performs drums in the three‑piece band accompanying Emir Cello at CELLOFEST.

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What are you into?

  • progressive rock
  • indonesian folk
  • cello-driven metal
  • interdisciplinary performance
  • BIMHUIS
  • Amsterdam-Oost
  • Amsterdam

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