TSH Amsterdam and Groningen will be turned into Pride Hotels for Pride 2022 with extensive and diverse programming. Join us in exciting workshops, Pride University lectures, and more at TSH Amsterdam City and Groningen.
‘My Gender, My Pride’. That’s this year’s theme of the world-famous Amsterdam Pride – and TSH is excited (and very proud) to announce that once again The Student Hotel Amsterdam City will turn into the official Pride Hotel for Pride 2022!
TSH locations are places where open, curious, and adventurous people from across the globe can meet and connect, and where acceptance, tolerance, and open-mindedness are at the core of the community. TSH offers platforms and safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate diversity and love, connect, share, and educate one another and the public.
This year promises to be an Amsterdam Pride edition to never forget. Over the course of 9 days, there’ll be over 300 events including a Pride Walk and Canal Parade, and people from all over the world will come to the Dutch capital to celebrate love and diversity together.
And the festivities will not only be held in Amsterdam this year. The city of Groningen is bringing Pride up North for the very first time, and TSH Groningen will be the very first Pride Hotel there! More on that further down in this article.
We’re proud to say TSH Amsterdam City is confirmed as The Pride Hotel for the second year in a row now, transforming its spaces into a platform for the LGBTQIA+ community to connect, share, and educate. True to our name and mission of lifelong learning, we are hosting a wide range of events for the community and beyond. From a Pride University program with a full line-up of workshops and interactive lectures in collaboration with local universities to Chinese queer movies and vogueing masterclasses, there’s something on for everyone at the Pride Hotel in Amsterdam.
To sign up for the events and for the latest updates on the program, check out pride.amsterdam.
Maayan Ben Gal started with photography more than 2 years ago. He photographed the 'Kings' with Richard Avedon in mind. He created a sterile environment in which the viewers are forced to look at the characters outside of their natural environment.
Born out of the Favela Painting project in Rio de Janeiro, United Painting is a collective of artists, writers, and designers with a shared passion for creating huge works of art in unexpected places around the world.
From refugee camps to public squares, United Painting is a growing movement of creative activism, embracing all who love to participate - because they believe that: "united we paint, divided we fail…"
Documentary screening about the incredible story of Ryan and David. If you run into this couple on the street, you wouldn't think they could have a child together, but as far as they're concerned, they will. Ryan (they/them) is a trans person with a big desire to have children.
Are you a high soprano of any gender? A baritone that is tired of singing in that straight white male register?
Do you have a non-binary low C? Are you famous for your lesbian legato? Or are you a bear with a flute register? Come and join us!
During the Pride festivities, GALAkoor Amsterdam will organise a workshop for everyone that is interested in ensemble singing with fellow LGBTQIA+ singers.
All voice types are welcome. We hope for a diverse mix of sopranos, altos, tenors, basses, and undecided voices, so we can work on building a nice harmony. The workshop will be led by GALAkoor’s new conductor Joost van Velzen.
Every years dozens of LGBTI asylum seekers are rejected by the Dutch government and IND because they are “not gay enough”. The LGBT Asylum Support helps these people and made a book about their story.
Curated by Gideon Querido van Frank, Lievnath Faber and Anousha Nzume. On why anti-semitism is often the forgotten child in intersectional activism.
Theatre performance ‘Slakje’ tells the true story of a man who carries a heavy burden for years. A story that is not only his, but of men and women who are forced into prostitution, being sold or traded, abused or tortured, which leads to an addiction that is stronger than common sense.
‘t Is Stil Aan De Overkant is a performance about two best friends who are about to break through as professional football players. Things don’t go as planned when it becomes clear that one of them is carrying a big secret.
William Shakespeare wrote the most famous love poem in the world about a man, and his plays were full of cross-dressing and queer kisses. In other words, the works of William Shakespeare were pretty damn queer. In this lecture, we'll explore the queerness present in the works of William Shakespeare in the context of the time in which they were first presented.
During this lecture, Roy Veldhuizen, city ecologist for the city of Amsterdam, and editor and presenter of ‘Steken en Prikken’ at ZAPP/BNNVARA will speak on how gender and sex works in the animal kingdom.
What is vogue in all of its glory and meaning? A mini lecture and masterclass Ballroom/Vogue by ballroom pioneer and Mother of House of Vineyard, Amber Vineyard.
Alternative swearword gay: gay is the number 1 swearword in the schoolyard among young people. Gay is not only used as a term of abuse in schoolyards but also on the street, in sports clubs, and in football stadiums. Join this brainstorm session on the topic.
In this talk, we will face the complexity of intersectionality together. With humour, a personal note, lots of questions, and hopefully some answers, we will focus on the 'how' of intersectionality. How can you implement this concept into your life and work, without getting stuck on simplifications?
In this lecture, we will first take a dive into video game history and the ways gender has been represented throughout the years, hopping from Miss PacMan to Lara Croft and from Donkey Kong to Horizon Zero Dawn. The lecture will include the presentation of the HvA research project 'VR for Diversity'. We’ll proudly present the experience of Amelia's Dream on sexism and gender(in)equality and our Virtual Museum Exhibition about LGBTQIA+, created by the students of the Master Digital Design.
In the theatre performance Project IK, Amadi is doing everything she can to become a well-known blogger and influencer. But the likes, shares and comments are not coming. Her obsession to be seen gets bigger and bigger…. at the same time the feeling of emptiness also grows.
On the occasion of the Amsterdam Pride, Transgenders Amsterdam will hold its monthly Transgender evening in The Student Hotel. During this event, conviviality, meeting each other and exchanging experiences are the heart of the experience.
Self care is important for everyone, but our community is often confronted with violence, exclusion, and prejudice, which makes it even more important. By Andrea Vogelsanger.
Caro Ilias de Feijter performance: Now that my breasts are off we can lie closer to each other (this performance is in Dutch)
Caro Ilias de Feijter is neither man nor woman, but non-binary. Sometimes they felt it would be better to keep their identity hidden. Caro Ilias underwent breast removal surgery and from that moment decided not to hide any longer.
Pride University #5: Pinkwashing 101 - how organizations engage with LGBTQIA+ themes and how it should be done
In this interactive masterclass, Anna Berbers will address the topic of pinkwashing and how it is experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Many organisations communicate about LGBTQIA+ topics with the outside world in advertisements and in their social media presence, much more often during pride. With this communication, companies try to present themselves as an ally to LGBTQIA+ individuals, while their behaviour towards this group is in some cases less than supportive. We will discuss different sides to this topic and explore how corporations can communicate more inclusively, without engaging in the ‘sin’ of pinkwashing.
Skip the small talk, and send them instructions! In this workshop, we will focus on love languages and use zines to each create ‘A guide to loving me’. You can then hand these out to friends or lovers, new and old. This will be a space to really explore, understand and discuss what makes you feel loved or not, regardless of what is considered the norm. Come reflect, connect, and create with us, we have glitter! No prior skills or knowledge are required and you have no obligation to speak or share if you are not comfortable.
Chetana Pai is an interaction technologist, podcast host, artist, and workshop facilitator who founded CHA4OS Theory, an organisation that aims to get people to connect and reflect through making with their hands.
Jessica is an online professional Drag Queen in China. Each day of the week he gets online to perform and to receive “gifts” from his fans. Although he enjoys being a Drag Queen, he not only has to prove his talents and skills but also to fight against prejudices and discrimination. Even if the space for drag shows in China is constrained, he is always looking for opportunities to perform in front of live audiences.
On Valentine’s Day, a gay couple and a lesbian couple chose to have their wedding photos taken on the Qianmen Street. It was a beautiful Spring Day in Beijing. People who witnessed the event include local residents and tourists from all over the country. Would they understand what was going on?
Join us to celebrate the inauguration of Asian Pride with a drink and snacks for all participants, guests, and audience members. Everyone is welcome to dance and chat!
You might think Pride in The Netherlands is only celebrated in Amsterdam – but for the first time this year, you can also find the festivities in the north of the country. And Pride Groningen has a little TSH touch, too! Former TSH City Connector Pascal Rakers founded Pride in this student city – and saw TSH Groningen as the best fit to host the organisation’s programming. The organisers of Groningen Pride are turning The Student Hotel Groningen into the official Pride Hotel for the first time.
Pride Groningen will host a diverse, educational, and above all colourful program, taking place at TSH Groningen (among others) on 19th and 20th of August. Expect talks, lectures, exhibitions, a Drag Queen brunch and more. Find the full program for Pride Groningen below.
To sign up for the events and for the latest updates on the program, check out pridegroningen.nl.
You’ll find The Kind Effect & Regenboogouderen (Rainbow elderly) photo exhibitions in the lobby of The Student Hotel Groningen.
Get ready for an unforgettable Drag Queen Show with a DJ playing the finest tunes all evening alongside your favourite drag queens.
Head over to The Student Hotel Groningen’s restaurant The Commons for a fabulous brunch with drag queens.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Pride Hotels of 2022. And if you’re around anyway, why not stay the night? We’ve got plenty of comfortable rooms for you to rest up after celebrating Pride. Book your stay here.
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The Social Hub is a diverse community where people come to learn, stay, work, and play – previously known as The Student Hotel.
Designed to create meaningful, fun experiences, The Social Hub is your neighbourhood hub to discover, do better and make an impact; it's your space to call home.
Whether you're a local, traveller, student or professional, The Social Hub connects you with passionate people from all walks of life to meet, share ideas and experiences.
And it all happens under one hub. You'll find hotel rooms, student accommodation, coworking and event spaces, restaurants and bars, a gym, lounges – everything that brings people together.
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From design-savvy travelers to next-gen entrepreneurs, The Social Hub welcomes thousands of guests annually to its expanding portfolio of urban properties across Europe. Purpose-built or housed in historic converted buildings, The Social Hub’s industry-leading concept provides blended and flexible spaces to learn, stay, work and play for a night, a week, a month or a year – true, hybrid hospitality.
Founded in 2012, The Social Hub, formerly known as The Student Hotel, is headquartered in Amsterdam and has more than 800 employees. All The Social Hub properties offer a mixed-use with accommodation, bars, restaurants, gyms, retail shops, meeting and event spaces and high-profile coworking spaces. With over 11,000 rooms in Europe open and under development, The Social Hub aims to offer unique experiences to its community of international guests and locals.
The Social Hub’s total locations amount to 23, with 16 properties open in Berlin, The Hague, Delft, Vienna, Groningen, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Rotterdam, Paris, Florence, Bologna, Madrid, Barcelona, Toulouse and two in Amsterdam. Openings in 2023 include Glasgow, Porto and San Sebastián and more; by 2025, there will also be properties in Rome, Florence Belfiore, Lisbon and Turin.
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The Social Hub is on a journey to be as responsible and impactful as possible – both in how we build our properties and how we engage with our communities. Our properties are developed and managed in accordance with BREEAM and GRESB standards and through our event programming we aim to inspire and activate our communities to contribute to a fairer and greener world. The Social Hub will start its journey towards B Corp Certification in 2023.
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