Funk Baptism

Step into Felix Meritis for Funk Baptism, where music, movement, and community take over. On this day, we resurrect James Brown’s spirit, Aretha Franklin’s Soul, Betty Davis’s magic, and the explosive energy of Parliament-Funkadelic. Their legacy passed on and reimagined with the unmistakable signature of Amsterdam’s own Ghetto Funk Collective. Get baptized in the funkiest sounds, the wildest dance battles, groovy cyphers, unique show cases, tasty food and great vibes!

Choose Your Experience

We offer two different tickets for two different experiences:

With a day ticket, your baptism starts in the early afternoon, where the battle is on (doors open for battle registration 14:00, start program 15:30). Jump in as a dancer or cheer on the crowd as a spectator. Join in on cyphers, grab a bite and dive into our Retro Corner. Stick around until the very end with the same ticket.

Get an evening ticket and join us at 19:30 for The Final Battle, unique showcases, and a groove-soaked afterparty.

About Ghetto Funk Collective

Ghetto Funk Collective is an Amsterdam-based crew of dancers, musicians, and DJs united by a deep love for funk. Inspired by the spirit of the ’70s, they give funk a fresh, contemporary twist. Their mission: to keep funk culture alive and get new generations moving. From their signature club night Dancing Machine at Paradiso to collaborations with The Ruggeds performing their hit show Groove, as well as choreographing music videos for artists like Jungle, they carry the legacy of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye into the present.

This All-Style Battle invites – you guessed it – all dancers and all movements, whether you come from Hiphop, house, breaking, vogue, contemporary or your own unique groove. We’ll take care of the Funky beats. Between the battles, the floor opens up for cyphers: open circles where anyone who feels like it is invited to move!

Two dancers and two musicians are paired to create together throughout the day. The pairings are announced during the battle’s opening. Their authentic work is revealed in a unique showcase. In the evening, they take over a space in Felix Meritis with pure improvisation and the power of the moment.

Would you like to attend this program, but don’t have the means to pay for a ticket? Send an email to info@felixmeritis.nl, we can work something out.