After a successful Open Mic Session for the Background Evening of The Mind The Heart, we are very pleased to continue this format for Macho Mystic Meltdown: Subtracted Anthology.

In a Muscle Mood
How does your body perform strength when it feels weak, strange, or transformed? For this Background Evening, we again invite stand up comedians, poets, writers, spoken word artists – or anyone who relates – to take the stage and explore different ways to deal with topics of masculinity, bodybuilding, absurdity, gossip, and transformation.

Are you ready to compress all your thoughts and emotions into a very compact discharge session that does not exceed 5 minutes? You are very welcome to apply and take the stage!

What would you like to share?
Please tell us in a short proposal of maximum 200 words and apply here.

Deadline for application: Thursday 10 September 2026 before 23:59 CET (selection notification by Tuesday 8 September).

Would you rather come and listen?
You are very welcome! We kindly ask you to register in advance. Walk-ins are possible, only if seats are available.

Please note: to visit this event, you pay an event fee of €2,50 upon arrival. If you also would like to visit the exhibition, you pay an additional standard admission fee (free for Museumkaart, Ooievaarspas, CJP, ICOM, IKT)