Live Stage Marnix:

An atmospheric singer-songwriter stage in Ede (NL)

The Live Stage Marnix initiative

Live Stage Marnix was started by an enthousiastic crew of volunteers. From the start in October 2009, LSM has become a popular stage for international, national and regional singer-songwriters, bringing original high quality music to a seated audience.

Become a friend of Live Stage Marnix

We encourage people to become benefactor of Live Stage Marnix to be able to continue to organize high quality performances. For a minimum contribution of 25 euros per you wil receive three entrance tickets for concerts of your choice. Download a letter with reply strip here.

The strength of Live Stage Marnix

Live Stage Marnix is a succes, due to a number of factors:

• Location: The Cultura building lies right in the centre of a small provincial town, in a region where a singer-songwriter stage is unique.
• An enthousiastic crew consisting of singer-songwriters, musicians and afeccionados of the genre
• Skilled sound and light technicians using high quality gear
• And of course a parade of talented singer-songwriters that guarantee a memorable concert

The name Live Stage Marnix

The name is based on historical facts. The stage started in a buildig that used to house the "Marnix College" in Ede. This highschool took its name from "Phillippe de Marnix, seigneur de Sainte-Aldegonde" (1540-1598). He was a Dutch writer, politician, scientist, and aide to Willem van Oranje, founding father of the Dutch royal family. Marnix is mostly remembered as the author of the "Wilhelmus", the Dutch National Anthem. In that capacity he may be considered as the first Dutch singer-songwriter, though little is known on the quality of his vocals

Singer-songwriters on Live Stage Marnix.

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful evening in Ede. I'm still glowing from the feeling I was left with on Thursday." - Peter Katz (Toronto CAN) -

"I have played many venues and it is rare, and such a relief, to find places that respect music and have such great intentions!" - Leslie Helpert (San Fransisco USA) -

"Again I'd like to praise your good work and thank you for an unforgettable night. This much enthousiasm is only experienced once every few years." - Marten de Paepe (Amersfoort NL) -

"Just wanted to say a big thank-you for your great work last night, it was a total pleasure! I look forward to doing it again sometime soon, take care and warmest thanks again." - Peter Katz (Toronto CAN) -

Beautiful music and a faithful audience

We would like to thank our faithful audience and all those magnificent artists that keep coming and we sincerely hope they will continue to do so.

Jacques, Chris, Rutger, Ronald, Lesley, Hanneke, Harmannus, Hans, Gerard, Klaasje, Jessica