Collectief Teder wins Heij Konijn Award 2023
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- ArtEZ Prizewinner
The 2023 Heij Konijn Award was won July 7 by Collectief Teder. Collectief Teder consists of Isa Zwart and Joy Delphi. Every year, the Heij Konijn Award goes to a graduating student from one of ArtEZ's Arnhem academies. This year, three graduating students (or acts) from the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Arnhem were nominated. In addition to Collectief Teder, Justus Berger (Composition for Film and Theatre) and Elsa Steixner (Jazz & Pop) were nominated.
The nominees each gave a 10-minute pitch about their professional practice to be shaped. The prize money (twice €500 and once €1500) was divided according to the jury's verdict. Collectief Teder won the prize money of €1500.
Collectief Teder
Both Isa's and Joy's work show a deep commitment to current social issues. For example, their performance Heksenhamer, referring to the 15th century witch-hunting manual of the same name, was about how women have suffered sexual harassment throughout the centuries. Both Isa and Joy are talented creators who know how to bring their vocal and instrumental skills to their performances in their own unique ways. With performances at Paradiso Noord (Amsterdam), Eurosonic Noorderslag (Groningen) and Luxor Live (Arnhem), among others, Isa Zwart is now a well-known singer/songwriter. Joy Delphi could be seen at last year's Holland Festival in the performance A play for the living in a time of extinction.
About the Heij Konijn Award
The Heij Konijn Fund was established in 1995 by the will of Mrs. R.M. Heij Konijn, widow of former Arnhem alderman J. Heij, to support young, successful artists and performers. Annually, the fund supports three graduates of the Arnhem academies of ArtEZ with a financial donation.
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