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Each January, the European music industry comes together in Groningen for ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag).

This year, the festival is once again working with Codarts. Jazz students from Codarts will contribute musically to the RTM programme of IFFR..

First-year Pop vocals student Sara van Gaans impressed with her performance at the NBE New Year’s Concert and her win at the Composition Competition 2025 at TivoliVredenburg.

“All musics are equal. No style or tradition is more important or stronger than another.” With these words, Jan Kuhr, Head of Global Musics, sums up the core of his renewed department. For him, Global Musics means learning music with attention to its roots:…

A week full of experimentation, inspiration and music, as students explore how AI is shaping the creative future.

On October 1, 2025, John Koster joined the Supervisory Board of Codarts. He will focus primarily on the financial portfolio.

All five bachelor programmes at Codarts have been awarded the Top Programme distinction in the Keuzegids hbo 2026.

With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of former teacher Hans van Oosterhout. A passionate musician and inspiring educator who played a significant role in Dutch jazz and in the lives of many generations of students.

Three Pop Songwriting graduates were honoured for the most successful tracks of the year.

On 5 September, church musician and former Codarts lecturer Hans van Gelder passed away at the age of 74. With his love for liturgy and music, he inspired many students.