While we work hard on our future, let us take you on a trip down memory lane in this online exhibition. Covering 8 years of VBX as seen through the work of designer Menno Drontmann.
To understand VBX, you need to know about the predecessor ‘Vrijbuiters’. Responsible for hosting playful parties all over Amsterdam.
Like the infamous one on the NDSM Ferry.
2012
BIRTH OF THE BRAND: VBX
Vrijbuiters 2.0 is launched – better known as VBX. Co-founder Menno is taking care of the artwork.
V = Vrij
B = Buiters
X = The swords of Vrijbuiters
2013
FIRST STEPS
Menno designs the new (and current) logo and is determined to add some colour to the minimal world.
Vorige
Volgende
2013 – 2014
DISCOVERY
A series of parties follows and, together with the right people, VBX is gaining traction for their sound in Amsterdam. The now defunct warehouse space Cruquiusgilde forms the backdrop for some legendary afterhours.
Vorige
Volgende
2015
DEEPER DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
After 3 years of hosting and co-hosting several successful events, the musical horizon is deepenth in the form of a record-label. The growth also leads to a reiteration of the visual identity.
Vorige
Volgende
2015
DEEPER DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
After 3 years of hosting and co-hosting several successful events, the musical horizon is deepenth in the form of a record-label. The growth also leads to a reiteration of the visual identity.
2016 – 2018
SETTING UP HOUSE
After the closing of Cruquiusgilde, VBX finds new home bases in the form of Shelter and BRET.
Vorige
Volgende
Vorige
Volgende
2018 →
THE FIRST RELATIONSHIP
The first ever festival, in collaboration with Paradigm Groningen, is a fact. It goes by the name of “Planet Paradigm: A One Day Festival Trip”. This collaboration entails a new visual language as well.
2019
COMING OF AGE
A growing demand means stepping up the game. This leads to 5 different events during ADE’19 and obviously to more artwork requests for Menno. However, the co-founder is also welcoming his daughter into the world.
Vorige
Volgende
Vorige
Volgende
2020 →
INTO THE FUTURE
Eternally grateful for the foundation he build and the legacy Menno leaves behind, it’s time for a move. Utrecht based collective DEFRAME adds an extra dimension to the visual status quo.
KEEP AN EYE OUT
The results of the new artwork will be revealed soon and later this year the new graphic identity of VBX will be front and center of this website as well.