6 maart 2010 17:40
First stage of “Tow Bar Needed” a great success
This winter, Utrecht musician Tjerk Ridder traveled through Europe, hitchhiking with a caravan, but without a car. Destinations: The European Capitals of Culture 2010: Essen/Ruhr (Germany) and Pécs (Hungary). But the actual project goal was the journey itself. And this journey was – to put it mildly – overwhelming. And so was the media attention. Ridder made it to the national TV news in five different European countries and even became close to being a national TV star in Hungary. » Lees meer…
22 februari 2010 11:37
Contemplations on the way home
On the way home, while miles are passing by between Prague and Utrecht, I have a lot of time to contemplate on all experiences and encounters of part I of the project. Starting with the departure from Utrecht Dom Square in Mayor Wolfsen’s car. My first wintery week in The Netherlands ending with the warm welcome in Limburg. The grand opening of Ruhr 2010 at Essen Zollverein. » Lees meer…
14 januari 2010 23:19
Utrecht greets Dortmund
What a day! In a nutshell: a WDR camera crew travels along during a lift by ‘Iron-man’ Jurgen Scharf to Dortmund. Upon arrival we prominently position ourselves in front of City Hall. From the Friedenssaeule I sing ‘Ik laat de liefde toe’ (I allow love) live for the camera. Then the caravan door lock breaks. I hitchhike to the nearest Eriba service point at a remote industrial estate to have the caravan thoroughly checked. » Lees meer…
9 januari 2010 14:50
Caravan hitchhike on NOS Headlines TV and Tom’s kiosk
Tonight we can watch my journey to Essen on NOS Headlines. I don’t know exactly at what time, but I guess you’ll be able to find out. Because of the snow falling on the solar panels on the roof I do not have sufficient power. After a long search, finding many closed doors, I finally find a warm and dry base: Tom’s kiosk in Essen Stoppenberg. » Lees meer…
14:47
At Arendahlswiese, in the heart of Ruhr 2010!
So there I am. Alone with Dachs and the caravan in a dark street at the Ruhr2010 grounds. The entire ‘Zollverein’ former industrial estate is mystically lit, but there is no-one around when I walk Dachs at 1am at night. An exciting but surreal experience. » Lees meer…
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8 januari 2010 23:07
Arrived at the Ruhr 2010 grounds
After a successful lift the caravan has arrived in dark and (again white) Essen. I was told by email that the festival grounds would be huge, just outside the city. It gave me a sort of pop festival feeling, and indeed, the grounds are enourmous! A large former industrial estate with well-lit buildings, tents, laser and light shows. Exciting. I wonder if we’ll be able to get in, as I do not an official invitation. At the entrance we are stopped by a barrier and two German guards. » Lees meer…
This winter, Utrecht musician Tjerk Ridder traveled through Europe, hitchhiking with a caravan, but without a car. Destinations: The European Capitals of Culture 2010: Essen/Ruhr (Germany) and Pécs (Hungary). But the actual project goal was the journey itself. And this journey was – to put it mildly – overwhelming. And so was the media attention. Ridder made it to the national TV news in five different European countries and even became close to being a national TV star in Hungary. » Lees meer…
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