Factorium

Factorium is the base of the talent pyramid in Tilburg where the interaction between young and old discoverers, fanatical go-getters, enthusiast-artists and professionals in Music, Theater, Dance, Urban Culture and Musical is central.

Sing, dance, rap, laugh, scream, draw, go wild. In Factorium you can give your creativity free rein. Ticket to Tilburg is in a creative mood and takes a look at this cultural company on Koningsplein. We talk to Bram Reiniers, marketing & communications manager at Factorium Cultuurmakers.

What makes Factorium unique?

"The great strength of Factorium is the enormous diversity of people and activities. The many thousands of participants each year come from all social levels and have different cultural backgrounds and ages; from 4 months old to our saxophonist who is now 96 years old. But also people with mental or physical disabilities make Music, Theater, Dance, Urban Culture, Musical and all kinds of combinations thereof: We are here for you!"

What do people come to Factorium for?

"At Factorium you can be yourself. You develop your own abilities in Music, Theater, Dance, Urban Culture or Musical the way you want. Our artists/teachers guide you in what you would like to make or could do. They stimulate and coach you to greater heights. As you wish and always together with others. We do this in our playgrounds, our workshops: the beautiful Music, Theater and Dance Studios. And when you want to show the people you love what you have made, what you can do by now, we have stages and halls where you can show your best side."

What is typically Tilburgian about Factorium?

"We are there for Tilburg and Tilburgers. Every day you can see that through making music, dancing or theater at Factorium people get energized, realize something of themselves and their talent. They grow and develop self-respect and pride. Inspired and guided by the more than 200 professional artists and teachers who form the real working capital of Factorium, the participants in our activities become stronger and healthier both mentally and physically! So we are building a happier and stronger Tilburg through art."