In Cannes the most interesting Lions are released. Check out the Grand Prix winners of the Cyber Lions. And as we ‘voted’ AC/DC won silver.

Yesterday I was talking to Addikt and saw their work for Sebastian. It wasn’t posted here yet so I couldn’t resist. It’s the design of a stage and all on screen content at an event in the Gashouder. I’m especially a big fan of the half circle abstract led animation in video 3 combined with a sort of Baltimore remix of Daft Punk’s Robot Rock.

Once again from uniqlo a very cool project called ‘Calendar’. Very simple, good music and beautiful video. I really like the depth of field. It makes everything look like miniature.

Friday June 5 in Pacific Parc: the very first FREEmibo. An after work drink for FREElancers from every corner of the communication world. The FREEmibo starts at 18:00. An initiative of Tim Voors and Pascal Boogaert.

There are a lot of video flyers flying around on the internets, but finally there’s another great one. It’s for the upcoming Roffest festival in Utrecht (check the line up). People don’t realise yet how hilarious Jiggy Djé is, especially in a collabo with Kees. Shame I can’t see the credits anywhere about who made it.

Next weekend is the the 4th edition of the 2 days festival The Hague Jazz with many new but also already known artists like the Yellowjackets or McKuen. I like jazz but I’m always surprised by what they charge for jazz festivals…

Sunday it’s Mothers day and if you haven’t got a present yet, here’s the perfect gift. ‘Je Moeder’ is throwing a party on Saturday night to celebrate Mothers day. Every artist does something unique and your mother gets free entrance.

After editions at the Stedelijk Museum & Artis Planetarium the n8 will transform the Van Goghmuseum into a lounge with an ode to the night by bringing night lives like music, video, fashion and art together. There’s a special Vincent van Gogh exhibition in collaboration with MoMA. Music by Wicked Jazz Sounds, KC and my favourite: Benny Sings.

No plans yet for “KoninginneNach”? Or don’t wanna go to the skinny bridge, check out the all mobile concept for the NACH. Available for iPhone, Android and Nokia’s & co

Getting ready for a Berlin-break, I was looking for some nice stuff to put on my to-do list. Inspired by the subculture, Adidas launched the Urban Art Guide. It is a catalog for art that left the galleries. In addition, they created an iPhone app that guides you through the urban landscape. 

The annual international Webby Awards are announced: official honorees and nominees. Check out the best international work in multiple categories

This festival, a mix of music, art & technology is held in Eindhoven’s Klokgebouw. Check out the website for all the info you need. It looks promising!

Last week a good friend of mine came back from Nepal and told me about his Parahawking adventure. Ever since hearing his story I can’t wait to do it myself. What it is? It’s paragliding in the Himalayas with a trained bird of prey and the bird filming your entire flight from a camera mounted on his back. Brilliant.

15 of Europe’s most creative people reveal the way they work

I’m in Chicago, on my way to SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas. I’ll keep you updated about inspiring speakers and wear my New Shirt with pride.

Word is out. The Spinaward nominees for 2008 are..

Maybe you heard about it. Two more days untill the launch party for the Cinnevillepas. This initiative gives you unlimited access to De Balie, Cavia, Cinecenter, Het Filmmuseum, Het Ketelhuis, Kriterion, De Melkweg, The Movies, Rialto, Smart Project Space, Studio/K, Tropen- theater and De Uitkijk for just 17.50 euro per month.

At FITC, Amsterdam we are going to give away the ACHTUNG! Über Flash Award ‘09. It’s the FITC’s überest award! So send in your most original Flash work and win a trip to the FITC event in Toronto.

The Toneelacademie in Maastricht is regarded by many as the best theatre academy in The Netherlands. Students at the academy will present their latest projects this week. It’s for free but be advised to book in advance.

Jaziah and Oslo Hilton had an idea which means that Amsterdam has a new party: Thunderclap. Crash ‘n Burn. It strikes in four days (yes, Valentine) at the Westerunie. Don Rimini (FR), Jack Beats (UK), Mr Wix, Tom Trago, San Proper and Marco & Orpheo. Which means Fidget House, Baile Funk, Minimal, Hiphop etc. Flyer by Antistrot (subtle name) / Silas.

Foam, the museum for photography in Amsterdam, is selected on the tour schedule of the major retrospec- tive on the work of the late Richard Avedon (1923-2004). His work is considered a mile-stone in the development of fashion and portrait photography and still has an influence on contemporary photographers.

Mentioned a couple of months before by Ruben (?), the F5 motiongraphic/film festival is getting closer (april 16+17, NY, $280,-). There’s now more info about the speakers line up and it seems to be promising.

Anyone wanna join?

This saturday Blend magazine and Streetlab organise The New Talent Portfolio Night at Pakhuis De Zwijger.
A night with the rising stars and the pro’s in fashion, graphic design, illustration, photography & advertising and with an already legendary discussion between Erwin Olaf, Erik Kessels and Nalden about the influence of the internet on creativity and creative processes.

They’ve got a building frenzy going on in Dubai. One project is the best theme park ever. Listen to this: it will cover an area of 3 billion square feet (twice the size of Disney World) with a total of 45 mega projects including Dreamworks, Legoland, F1, Six Flags, Marvel, a large Space park, an even larger Dino park, a gigantic water theme park. The list goes on & on…

On 22nd of January there’s another Design Mind conference at Frog Design with a pack of interesting speakers. It’s in San Francisco, not really around the corner. Let’s hope fellow New Work’er Jeroen can bring these conferences to Amsterdam.

The best old news of last year: Mr. Wix, Jim Aasgier, Leroy Rey, Superdeboer, Global Mischa, The Please, Eelco Couvreur. That’s your New Year’s Eve at the Bitterzoet in Amsterdam if it’s up to Habbekrats. Don’t question it. Just get yourself that ticket.

Xmas card season has started again. Time for credit crunching agencies to become creative. Check out AKQA’s award winning gerbils from last year and this simple but engaging one from US agency Mono.

This thursday the International Documentary Film Festival starts again in Amsterdam (for the 21st time). A chance to check out documentaries like Man on Wire and Kassim the Dream or an opportunity to follow a masterclass by Werner Herzog.

Parody on all the Idols/X-factor/HollandGotNoTalent/ SoYouThinkYouCanVommit/Flopstars-shows. Talentshow for Sint Maarten (sort of halloween). A jury listened to singing kids and critized their homemade lanterns.

Yes, we know you missed it. We can´t blame you. That laidback relaxing and unwinding in an Appletree Cafe is here again! Same vibe, different spot. As of this Sunday Appletree Cafe is taking its residence in the new spot in town Lofel and Burke.