The team of Festival Dag in de Branding

Caroline Bakker, General Manager

Caroline Bakker has headed the team of Festival Dag in de Branding since 2006. Caroline studied Classical Languages and Literature and Cultural Studies (Media) at the University of Amsterdam. In addition to her work for Festival Dag in de Branding, she provides (interim) business management to various artists and ensembles. In 2020, she was also appointed as Business Manager at the biannual choral festival The Big Sing in Haarlem.

Isa Goldschmeding, Artistic Coordinator

Isa Goldschmeding is a violinist in various ensembles, including Kluster5, which she co-founded. She also works at the Royal Conservatoire as Coordinator Professional Integration and Coordinator of the Master New Audiences and Innovative Practice.

Dieke van der Spek, Marketing

Dieke van der Spek has been responsible for the marketing and communication of the festival since 2011. She studied General Cultural Sciences and Business Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. In addition to her work for Dag in de Branding, Dieke also works as a freelancer for various other cultural institutions with her company Ludieke Marketing & Communicatie.

Ellen Geertse, Production Manager

Ellen Geertse heads the production team at all editions of Festival Dag in de Branding. She also works as a freelancer for other cultural institutions, including Ensemble Klang and Festival De Betovering.

Jolanda de Heus, Production

Jolanda de Heus has participated in Festival Dag in de Branding since its inception in 2006. She studied Sonology and Classical Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. In addition, she has worked as a freelance production manager for OPERA2DAY, Joseph Puglia, Saskia Lankhoorn, Prix Annelie de Man, Nieuw Ensemble, Atlas Ensemble and Asko|Schönberg, among others. Jolanda is also the Head of Leisure and Cultural Participation at the Rijswijk arts centre Trias.