Amsterdam’s baby raves: families reconnect with toddler techno
It’s 1pm on a Sunday, and a line has already formed outside Noorderlicht in Amsterdam. Some attendees are dressed in...
On a Sunday afternoon, a queue had already formed outside Amsterdam's Noorderlicht venue. Attendees appeared to be at a music festival, despite it being a Tiny Grooves family rave. The event featured a free glitter bar, craft corner, play area, and a DJ set. Attendees brought their children, who danced to toddler techno, making nap time more manageable.
Family raves, particularly toddler techno, have grown in popularity over the past decade. Tiny Grooves, a Netherlands-based event, brings a similar concept to the country. Co-founders Morgan Andrews and Samantha Barker created the event after bonding over their shared experience as Australians in the Netherlands. They noticed a lack of family-friendly spaces for parents to connect and share experiences with their children.
Tiny Grooves launched in May 2024, selling out in two days with 600 tickets priced at €18 for adults, €9 for kids, and free for those under 18 months. Parents and kids alike enjoyed the event, with one parent expressing how the event helped him reconnect with his love for music. The organizers are uncertain when the next event will occur, but they have a receptive audience, as evidenced by the sold-out event and enthusiastic feedback.
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