Wim Kieft Attends Roxy Dekker Concert at Ziggo Dome Amid Ajax-PSV Clash
Wim Kieft attended a sold-out concert by Dutch pop artist Roxy Dekker at the Ziggo Dome last weekend, according to his statements on the podcast KieftJansenEgmondGijp. Dekker performed four sold-out shows at the Amsterdam concert hall from Thursday through Saturday.
Kieft explained on the podcast that his attendance came about through a family connection. “My wife Suzanne is a friend of Roxy Dekker’s mother,” Kieft said. “Months ago Suzanne said: we’re invited to that concert, are you coming? That’s nice, then we’ll see those people again. I said: Well, okay. Fine.”
The timing of the event created a scheduling conflict with a major football match. “But then it turned out Ajax-PSV was that same evening,” Kieft said. “So I tried to get out of it a bit, but we went anyway.”
Logistical Feat Surrounding 100,000 Visitors in Amsterdam Southeast
According to Kieft, the concert coincided with multiple large-scale events in the immediate vicinity of Amsterdam Southeast. The Ziggo Dome neighbors the Johan Cruijff ArenA, where the Ajax-PSV match took place, while a separate concert was held at the adjacent AFAS Live venue.
“And then the AFAS Live is next to it, there was a concert too,” Kieft said. “So there were a good 100,000 people walking around there. And we had decided to take the train. But in the end, nothing ever happens of course. That is a well-oiled machine, that whole area there.”
Kieft praised the infrastructure and crowd management surrounding the venues. “There are 100,000 people on their feet, nothing happens and everyone can leave just like that,” he said. “That is well organized! They laid that out so well. That’s going to be a bit more difficult here at the Van Brienenoordbrug!”
Concert Atmosphere and Critical Reception
Describing the audience, Kieft noted the demographic makeup of the crowd at the Ziggo Dome. “But those people who go to Roxy Dekker are really nice,” he said. “Those are all girls of 14, 15 years old. With those parents, such a nice atmosphere. Everyone is happy. Everyone likes it.” Kieft added that he entertained himself well during the evening, calling the experience “really great.”
The performance formed part of a milestone run for the 21-year-old artist, who according to Maxazine is the first Dutch-language female artist to headline the Johan Cruijff ArenA, where she is scheduled to perform next year. Dekker broke out in 2023 with her TikTok-generated hit “Anne-Fleur Vakantie” and subsequently released tracks including “Satisfyer,” leading up to her multi-night residency at the Ziggo Dome supported by the album SUPERSTAR.
While fans and attendees praised the production—which featured a B-stage, guest appearances by De Bankzitters, Jonna Fraser, and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, and a flying star prop as reported by Maxazine—public commentary has varied. Johan Derksen previously remarked on television program Vandaag Inside that Dekker was “walking a bit beside her shoes,” pointing to her rapid rise in prominence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Wim Kieft see Roxy Dekker perform?
Wim Kieft attended Roxy Dekker’s concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam Southeast, which took place on the same evening as an Ajax-PSV football match at the nearby Johan Cruijff ArenA.
According to Kieft on the podcast KieftJansenEgmondGijp, his wife Suzanne—a friend of Dekker’s mother—secured the invitation months prior.
How many people visited the Amsterdam Southeast event area that night?
Wim Kieft estimated that approximately 100,000 people were on the site due to concurrent events at the Ziggo Dome, the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and the AFAS Live venue.
What milestones has Roxy Dekker achieved in her music career?
According to Maxazine, Roxy Dekker broke out in 2023 with the track “Anne-Fleur Vakantie” and achieved four sold-out shows at the Ziggo Dome. She is also slated to become the first Dutch-language female artist to headline the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
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