Oerknal
is a collective of international musicians based in The Netherlands united by a passion for new creative experiences and the belief that music should be presented in an intense, visceral manner.

We engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations, looking for new and unique artistic overlaps. We eschew traditional concert hall etiquette and perform in non-traditional venues (galleries, jazz clubs, reclaimed spaces), experimenting with new models of concert presentation. Most importantly, we are committed to new music. Music with a modern sense and a contemporary sensibility that belongs to, is a product of, and was written for no other time than the present.

We find any barrier between performer (us) and audience (you) uninteresting and unsustainable. We hope to break down barriers and present music in a way that makes you more involved in the process. We want to connect with you directly and openly, creating an intimate, informal environment optimal for intense musical experiences.

We view each performance as an experiment, an attempt to discover something new, something exciting, something meaningful - discovery for discovery’s sake, for the thrill of immediate, unabashed experience. We promise thought-provoking, engaging experiences; artistic happenings of the highest level.