SKÛTSJES & THE BRÊGESJONGERS

Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, the shantykoor de Brêgesjongers will come to the harbor. Starting at 2 p.m. they will perform. While the public admires the skûtsjes, the Brêgesjongers at the Ringvaart will sing at the top of their voices.

The shanty choir ,,De Brêgesjongers” from Opeinde, founded in 1997, is one of the best in the northern shanty world. The 35-member choir is a welcome guest at various shanty festivals, village festivals and other events and festivities. We also provide residents of senior centers with a pleasant afternoon or evening.

Under the direction of our musical ”all-rounder” Willem Zijlstra, the choir practices in earnest twice a month. The musical accompaniment consists of two accordions, three accordions, drums, bass guitar and guitar. A bass tuba and a flute are also among our instruments.

A few years ago our first CD was also released. Concerning the name De Brêgesjongers a clarification. It is true that De Pein has a large number of bridges, but the name originated after a one-time performance around Christmas on a skûtsje near the main bridge. That one-time performance caught on so well, however, that there is still a choir there now, which is quite a man, for more information www.bregesjongers.nl.

Don’t miss it and come to Earnewâld!

There is plenty of playtime for children on the large pirate ship and zip line.

This activity is part of the summer activities organized in Earnewâld under the banner “Eltse snein wat by d’ein!”. Every Sunday afternoon from May through September, the middle class and local associations organize an activity that takes place in and around the center of Earnewâld.