New Moon Orchestra

The New Moon Orchestra brings people together – across countries, generations, languages, and styles – to make music that feels like home to everyone.

Founded by FluXus, Language Café De Sluis, NewBees, and COA Zaanstad, this unique and inclusive orchestra features musicians from all over the world: from Turkey to Suriname, Afghanistan to Iceland, and Ukraine to the Moluccas. Amateurs and professionals, young and old, perform side by side in a band that celebrates cultural diversity through song.

The music is as rich and varied as the people who play it. Every member is invited to contribute music from their home culture—songs that matter to them, that tell a story or carry a memory. These songs are then arranged by and for the ensemble, creating a shared language that’s joyful, moving, and truly one-of-a-kind.

From classical to sing-alongs, from heartfelt ballads to irresistible dance rhythms, the New Moon Orchestra shares the stage and the spotlight. Together, they create more than a concert—they create community.

Come join the celebration. This is what together sounds like!

New Moon Orchestra:
Kike Navarro – conductor & arranger
Kay Hasselbaink – bass
Joe Alkhazen – keyboard & voice
Saeed Qoaseddin – tabla
Mariette Claren – accordion, saz & voice
Tim Knoll – horn
Margreeth – saxophone
Zolly Zsolt – guitar
Emmy Licumahuwa – voice
Julia Licumahuwa – voice
In Nel Licumahuwa – voice
John Pical – guitar
Nathalia Gurinenko – voice
Inna van Velde – voice
Sarah Jeffery – recorders