Underground Music Haven Emerges in Previously Decommissioned Nuclear Bunker, The Hague
In the heart of The Hague, a city renowned as the cradle of Dutch pop culture, a new music studio complex named Subterra has emerged. This unique project, located in a former Cold War-era nuclear bunker, is the brainchild of a collective of makers and entrepreneurs from The Hague.
Subterra has been leased out to a diverse group of highly ambitious and talented music professionals, including Dutch pop trio Goldband. The founders of the Subterra project are not publicly identified, but the Noodzetel Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting The Hague's musicians and encouraging cultural entrepreneurship, has played a significant role in its creation.
In collaboration with the authorities, the Noodzetel Foundation has made it possible to transform the bunker, which spans 2000 square meters and was designed to house 206 government officials in case of a nuclear attack, into a thriving hub for music creation. After a fourteen-month renovation process, studios have been built inside the bunker's dormitories and infirmary rooms.
The studios range in size from 11 square meters to 37 square meters and offer access to a shared kitchen and community area. Three of the larger studios have been constructed with a highly soundproofed room-within-a-room design to ensure optimal sound quality.
Saskia Bruines, The Hague's councillor for Finance, Culture, and Economic Development, expressed enthusiasm for Subterra, stating that having good rehearsal rooms and a safe place for equipment is deemed vital by the authorities. She described Subterra as a unique place in The Hague and the Netherlands.
Goldband, one of the music professionals leasing a studio at Subterra, described it as a "magical breeding ground" for musical collaboration. Those interested in renting a studio at Subterra next year have been invited to join a waiting list.
Subterra preserves a special part of The Hague's history while providing local musicians with space to grow. Originally built for the Dutch Ministries of Justice and Interior Affairs and operational until 2013, the bunker now serves a new purpose, fostering creativity and nurturing talent in the world of music.
For more information about Subterra, please visit their website. The Noodzetel Foundation will manage the rehearsal rooms at Subterra, ensuring that this unique music studio complex continues to thrive and support The Hague's vibrant music scene.
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