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History

The Paard van Troje began as a centre for youth culture. In its early years, the venue was noted for its permissive policy on use of cannabis which was also sold in the venue, although use of hard drugs was not allowed. The venue's programming policy focuses on 'quality pop' as opposed to mainstream acts. Therefore, it receives funding from

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, Doornroosje.) Prominent artists including U2, Prince,

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played their first Dutch shows in this venue. Film and theatre is also featured at the club. The annual State-X New Forms festival is curated by the venue, focusing on avant garde rock, left field music and related

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music. The venue was rewarded with the Nachttempel Award in 2005. The venue has two stages, a small stage (capacity 300 people) and a main stage (capacity 1,100 people).

References

External links

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Official site
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