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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.
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2008 – 2012
THE PROLOGUE
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.
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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.
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slapfunk-mania
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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.
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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.

First Shelter
first bret
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Vorige
Volgende
Planet-Paradigm 2018
Planet Paradigm 19 - Event-cover
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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.

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17.10-Bret
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Volgende
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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.

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