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- June 2, 2026
- 5 min read
Subterra, a place in the city center where the sound of The Hague originates.
In the city center, you will find Subterra. A music studio complex in a former nuclear bunker, where creators are given the space to work on their music and their careers. With 17 music studios and a common area, De Kern, it is a place where albums, presentations, listening sessions, and small-scale events can come to life.
Subterra shows how a special place can regain meaning for the city. For Trevor Zaalman , that is precisely why this initiative is so valuable. As a maker, he feels connected to the other makers in the center of The Hague and to the sound that emerges here.
Proud of Subterra
Arising from a need for space
Subterra originated from a clear need in the city. Initiator Lounes Doulache noticed a lack of music practice spaces. Through that need, this special place came into view.
The former bunker no longer had a clear purpose, but turned out to have great potential. By repurposing the space, a music studio complex was created where creative makers come together and can build their future.
A place for Hague makers
With 17 music studios, Subterra accommodates approximately 65 people. They share the studios and work on music, projects, and new ideas from this location. This makes Subterra not just a building with studios, but an environment where creative energy comes together.
For makers, this means they have a permanent place to grow. Here, they can practice, produce, collaborate, and further develop their work. In this way, Subterra contributes to the creative infrastructure of The Hague.
Sound from the city
What makes Subterra special is that the sound of The Hague takes shape here. Makers from the city work side by side and, from this spot, let us hear what The Hague has to offer musically. Trevor describes that feeling as letting the sound of The Hague be heard by the world, together with the neighbors.
Well-known names from The Hague, such as Goldband, are also associated with this place. This shows that Subterra offers space to various makers and contributes to the city's broader cultural narrative.
Proud of what has been created
Subterra has grown into a place where creativity, music, and meeting come together. What was once a bunker without a clear function has now been given a new purpose as a place for makers and music culture.
Within Nieuw70, Subterra is an example of how an existing place in the city can come back to life and provide space for creative development. Trevor and Lounes are visibly proud of it.
Images: Marinka Grondel
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