https://dirkzandvliet.com/intro 2025-10-09T09:25:36+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2251772631171935650765521422166/horizontal_dark.svg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2574922008115916839067926277938/DSC06796.jpeg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2574930653625248840818320355122/32_GALLOWSTREETxNIJMEGEN_194941_SANDERVANDEVEN.jpg https://dirkzandvliet.com/music 2025-10-08T15:52:22+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2251772631171935650765521422166/horizontal_dark.svg Brass Rave Unit (Dirk, Bo & Ko) Brass Rave Unit is a three piece rave trio Dirk established in 2012 with Ko Zandvliet (Dirk’s brother) and Bo Floor (both also active in Jungle by Night). This group uses synthesizers and takes brass sounds through effect pedals to create a sonic landscape previously unheard of. It’s also in this group that Dirk uses the Roland Aerophone to maximum effect. The instrument is prominently featured in their latest single “Aqua Azul”; in which Dirk uses the panflute preset with some modifications. Given Dirk’s impressive height (1.97 m) and the relative size of the Aerophone it’s a prominent feature of their live set. Brass Rave Unit is the ultimate dance act and has performed at the legendary Glastonbury festival, Best Kept Secret, Lowlands, from subway stations in New York to sweaty underground parties in Berlin. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2574889256899491403665638305586/24-07-10_BRU_LL_BW-3960.jpg Brass Rave Unit (Dirk, Bo & Ko) Brass Rave Unit is a three piece rave trio Dirk established in 2012 with Ko Zandvliet (Dirk’s brother) and Bo Floor (both also active in Jungle by Night). This group uses synthesizers and takes brass sounds through effect pedals to create a sonic landscape previously unheard of. It’s also in this group that Dirk uses the Roland Aerophone to maximum effect. The instrument is prominently featured in their latest single “Aqua Azul”; in which Dirk uses the panflute preset with some modifications. Given Dirk’s impressive height (1.97 m) and the relative size of the Aerophone it’s a prominent feature of their live set. Brass Rave Unit is the ultimate dance act and has performed at the legendary Glastonbury festival, Best Kept Secret, Lowlands, from subway stations in New York to sweaty underground parties in Berlin. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2574891514799412769788465655602/Gallowstreet-Voiron-MIKSFILES.jpg Gallowstreet (photo features 2 of 8, Lucas & Dirk) Gallowstreet is an eight-headed brass band founded by Dirk in 2012. The band has released multiple albums up to date and is considered a band of importance to the Euro and international Brass Band scene. Multiple tracks have found their way to musicians worldwide and the band continues (even after 13 years) to tour and connect with audiences all around the globe. Notable projects include Laaglands in which Dirk created the concept of a brass band in nature and using Gallowstreet track to make soundscapes of the Dutch landscape. He managed to produce, fund and oversee the project to completion which resulted in several high quality videos he made with his brother Ko Zandvliet, whilst his spouse Nina van Tuikwerd oversaw the artwork. The result is a gorgeous vinyl containing some top-notch instrumental brass band music. Gallowstreet has performed on festivals suchs as Transmusicales, Jazz a Vienne, North Sea Jazz, Bout du Monde, Lowlands (to name a few). The band’s track recorded involves selling out the Paradiso and other venues in the Netherlands and venues as le Trabendo and New Morning in Paris. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2574905349709894099362501242674/GALLOW_LAURA-VAN-DER-SPEK2.jpg Gallowstreet live at SkateCafe 25/01/2025 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H2574908226129144256966594277170/BE77C66E-14EF-46EB-8236-85EF24EB7985.JPG Brass Rave Unit live at <a href="https://www.bestkeptsecret.nl/program/brass-rave-unit/74962">Best Kept Secret</a> 15/06/2025 https://dirkzandvliet.com/educator 2025-10-08T15:52:21+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2251772631171935650765521422166/horizontal_dark.svg MOTO TROKO - Mokums Toeter & Trommel Kollektief (est. 2022) was founded by Dirk Zandvliet as a platform to connect Amsterdam’s youth with instrumental brass music. Under his leadership, musicians from Gallowstreet, Valvetronic, Brass Rave Unit, and other brass bands they guide young players. MOTO TROKO fosters a new generation of brass musicians, creating vibrant performances for festivals, clubs, and parades across the city. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H2574916574332302022740144959282/DirkZandvliet.Mototroko-25.jpg MOTO TROKO - Mokums Toeter & Trommel Kollektief (est. 2022) was founded by Dirk Zandvliet as a platform to connect Amsterdam’s youth with instrumental brass music. Under his leadership, musicians from Gallowstreet, Valvetronic, Brass Rave Unit, and other brass bands they guide young players. MOTO TROKO fosters a new generation of brass musicians, creating vibrant performances for festivals, clubs, and parades across the city. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2574916720744109735772856135474/lipstick-13.jpg MOTO TROKO live at De Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam 14/06/2024(&25) https://dirkzandvliet.com/producer 2025-10-08T15:52:22+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2251772631171935650765521422166/horizontal_dark.svg Brass Rave Unit - It burns the midnight oil, 2023 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2589368225193764841713387319090/BRUxSKATE.jpg A clubnight curated by Brass Rave Unit & Dirk Zandvliet, 2025 Dirk is a natural performer and cares deeply about the show he’s performing with his two bands. This has also led him on the sidequest to learn more about the world of stage lightning and sometimes Dirk takes place behind a lightning console. Dirk sometimes takes the role as show director; either for his own bands or for other groups in which uses his network of stylists, lightning technicians, audio techs and inventors to create a next level show. He has also been a driving force behind the album output of the groups he’s involved in; overseeing the studio process and working with graphic designers to produce artwork for the sleeves. For the Laaglands record he was involved in writing subsidy applications; to scouting locations for the video’s and overseeing the videoshoot. Dirk also cares who’s on the line-up besides his own groups. He has been involved in curating, programming and hosting some memorable nights in Paradiso, Skatecafe, Wildeburg and beyond. Dirk is always able to mobilize his extensive network in the music scene to bring musicians, DJ’s and bands together to create something special. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2589371519929830358828982349618/BRU-MockUp_1.jpg Brass Rave Unit - It burns the midnight oil, 2023 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/I2589373915128867865572002377522/gallow-MockUp_1.jpg Gallowstreet - Laaglands, 2023 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2589375553384209051717281394482/BRU-MockUp_12.jpg Gallowstreet - A Trip Worth Making, 2024 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2589377065629841470352613322546/moto-mockup1.jpg MoToTroKo - MOTOELECTRO, De Nieuwe Anita Amsterdam ‘24/’25 https://dirkzandvliet.com/profile-1 2025-10-13T11:52:06+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2251773160667277542524491007830/vertical_dark.svg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2574968997802243704588110540594/Laszlo-Lazar-x-Gallowstreet-2024-03-28-44.jpg https://dirkzandvliet.com/bottom-nav 2025-10-08T15:52:22+00:00 always 0.5 https://dirkzandvliet.com/top-nav-(mobile) 2025-10-13T11:54:09+00:00 always 0.5