Private events at Helicopter

Not everybody knows, but besides as a rehearsal space, Helicopter also rents out Studio 1 and the communal spaces for all kinds […]

1 May 20233 May 2023In the spotlight, Regular

De Delegatie

Last month at the Helicopter we had the most experimental edition of Launchpad yet. For the first time, we had the pleasure […]

1 May 20233 May 2023In the spotlight, Teammember

Meet the team: Martijn de Groot

If you practice regularly at the Heli, chances are that you already know him. One of the latest additions to the Heli […]

3 April 20234 April 2023In the spotlight, News, Regular

Interview: Prester John

You obviously know them from the debut edition of Launchpad in November 2022 where, together with the Surfing Stingrays and Party of […]

3 April 20239 May 2023In the spotlight, News, Regular

Magustry

What is a Magustry? Well, I don’t know exactly, but at least it has something to do with ascendant talent in the […]

1 April 20234 April 2023Mapping the Scene, Mapping the Scene

Blues Jam at Maloe Melo

If you’re a blues or rock musician living in Amsterdam, chances are very good you know (and love) the Maloe Malo. This […]

2 March 20233 March 2023Mapping the Scene, News

Mapping the Scene: Afrogrooves Jam

This is the first installment in a series in which I’m diving into Amsterdam’s lively open mic and jam session scene. Returning […]

27 February 20234 March 2023In the spotlight, Regular

HOOFS

When I first heard this noise shaking the building, my ears pricked up. From within the confines of studio 2, a demented […]

1 February 20231 March 2023News

Music equipment rental

Did you know that Helicopter also does on-site music equipment rental? From €150,- you have a full PA with mixing board, or a full […]

1 February 20231 March 2023News

Surcharge, Argh!

Unfortunately, not even Helicopter escapes the inflation ghost. That’s why the surcharge applicable to evening booking outside the standard blocks of 18:00-21:00 […]