During the day the offices on this industrial estate are taken over by hard-working ladies and gents in tailor-made suits, but at night it's an oasis of peace, with the notable exception of Pand 14 (Premises 14). This is one of the last sanctuaries for artists and performers in Amsterdam where they can hatch their plans without much interference from external forces. Pand 14 is the place in Zuidoost for live music, art, cabaret, VJs and DJs. Although the set-up is legal these days, the idealistic objectives of its rebellious past are still very much alive. Bohemian surroundings are complemented by a strong musical line-up and a warm and cosy atmosphere, which all evoke some nostalgia for the Berlin of the 1990s. The dark hall downstairs is an intimate setting to experience raw music, while the first floor seems to change nearly every day. This round space with a 360 degree view of the surrounding offices and the motorway, is alluring and puts one in mind of the final scene in Fight Club. Check out its website if you're interested in taking in a concert at one of Amsterdam's most unusual hot spots.
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