3 Pop-Up Concerts at De Hillevliet
In the run-up to BassFest ’25, community center De Hillevliet and BassFest are hosting 3 free Pop Up Concerts featuring the next generation of bass-driven artists – shaping the future of low-end sound. Join us for live music, good vibes and free bites provided by Mensa Mensa.
Location: De Hillevliet – Hillevliet 90, Rotterdam South
Start: 12:30
Entry: free
Zenzele Mthembu-Salter’s Ingoma Yesintu
Wed 29 Oct – 12:30
Cape Town-born bassist and composer Zenzele Mthembu-Salter blends traditional South African rhythms (kwela, maskandi, township jive) with jazz, hip-hop, gospel and house. His ensemble Ingoma Yesintu merges choral textures with irresistible groove.
Marilonah
Sat 1 Nov – 12:30
Best known as the powerhouse bassist of Arp Frique, Marilonah’s solo sound fuses funk, disco, Afrobeat and electronic grooves into a thrilling and adventurous mix.
Aäron Bouwman Trio
Wed 5 Nov – 12:30
Member of SMANDEM!, Aäron Bouwman’s bass lines are deep, textural and full of groove – music that moves both dancers and dreamers, and a bold new voice in Dutch jazz.

