Lyrics & Lines
12 May 2026
16:15 - 17:30
Speakers' Corner
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What began as an intimate spoken word gathering has developed into a multifaceted showcase of vocal art! After several successful editions, we are now organizing the event Lyrics & Lines, where all forms of word art are welcome!
From profound spoken word, cool rap, mind-blowing stand-up comedy, beautiful storytelling to acoustic music/singing and songwriting. Anything is possible! This event breaks down the walls between genres, uniting artists who use their voices to move, groove, and amuse.
Lyrics & Lines is hosted by Daniëlle Zawadi.
Both students and staff are welcome to perform in the Speakers' Corner on May 12 from 16:15 to 17:30. All languages are welcome on stage. The primary language of the event will be Dutch or English, depending on the audience.
What can you submit?
🎤 A poem, rap, spoken word, song lyrics, stand-up comedy lines, or any other form of word art.
Who?
🎤 Both experienced and amateur writers/performers are welcome
How to participate:
🗂️ Send your text with your word art to: [email protected] for the attention of Amanda Tielemans.
✍️ Name the file with your first and last name and the title of your work.
📫 Optional: upload the video in which you recite your poem, rap, spoken word, performance, or other form of word art.
⏰ The performance / video may be no longer than 4 minutes.
Note: hate speech, anti-woman, racist, anti-LGBTIQ+ and other forms of exclusion and discrimination are not welcome.
The deadline for registration is April 24. You will receive confirmation from us by May 1 at the latest as to whether you have been selected. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
If you’re not a natural performer but prefer to watch a show, be sure to mark May 12 on your calendar! 🎭
Daniëlle Zawadi
Daniëlle Zawadi (1999) is a prose writer, spoken word artist, theatre maker, and literary programmer. Her work explores what it means to grow up in the Netherlands as part of the second generation—born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in the Netherlands. Drawing on her bicultural background, she writes about friendship and how its meaning evolves over time. As a member of Gen Z, she uses writing to capture her lived experience like a snapshot — creating images others can recognize themselves in — blending Dutch, French, and English while weaving in references to physics, pop culture, and family traditions. Driven by her passion for writing, Zawadi founded Het Zwarte Schaap, a platform for word art in The Hague, in 2019. She currently works as a programmer for Poetry International Rotterdam and Crossing Border in The Hague.
Photo: © Marianne Hommerson
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