American's First Time at European Music Festival!

[@samuelsamenstrang6069]

As a German I have to say: I love the Netherlands.

[@TheTwan85]

We know, most Germans do, that's why Germany tried to take over 80 years ago 😅

[@samuelsamenstrang6069]

@@TheTwan85 What can I say...... It´s true. 🤣

[@yvi2335]

@@TheTwan85 🤣🤣🤣 Love you still, but as a own country please. Make not sence to make you german, if we loves you as dutchs ❤️

[@nekron35]

I've been there once, liked the food and people, but hell no I can't live there, the whole country is so flat!! I am used to our german mountains, atleast need like some little hills. I love to look into the nature and see a forest and some up and down enviorement. Was so happy when I was back xD Heimweh!

[@danielkaufmann15]

​@@TheTwan85The Spain had more success 400 years ago 😂

[@raythomas4812]

It's Great to see young people having fun without fear of anything bad happening ..it's how it should be. peace

[@mfhex1398]

It's nice to live around people who are not armed and brainwashed into fearing everything, that's true.

[@marlonx394]

Of what should they be feared of?

[@eobi-edobi4275]

no wonder, nordic countries in the top 10 of happiest ppl , this is also an example of work-life balance. having fun without worries, of shooting . lookout for eachother.

[@DenUitvreter]

Ironically Western European festival culture started by copying Woodstock and Monterey. They never lost that vibe and XTC might have been helpful too. It's sad the Americans lost something they introduced to the world themselves.

[@bodigames]

@@DenUitvreter kind of like chinese with gunpowder.

[@030beh]

As someone who has been following you for a while now, it's just nice to see how you live your life. As a young German, I think you can learn a thing or two about being interested in other cultures. The Americans I met outside America were often much more open-minded than the cliché (except in Cancun haha, the American Mallorca)

[@pinkflamingo635]

I'm from Spain, I went to a lot of music festivals in differents countries in Europe incluyed Spain and I always see the people care the other people and all festival fluent in peace only enjoy the music, the drinks, the dance, the friendly people, the good vibe. It's that!

[@jokervienna6433]

It is nice to see you having fun in the Netherlands! You go! Imagine being used to this, and it is the way you actually live. Welcome to Europe! :)

[@dorienbrockhoff2727]

My daughter goes to Liquicity every year. She always has an amazing time. Thanx for the footage cause she never has some (you’re right about the no phones😂)

[@leonvanpetegem1663]

Personally from what I heard of it in this video it wouldn’t seem that fun for me. But everyone has their own preferences ofcourse.

[@dorienbrockhoff2727]

@@leonvanpetegem1663 its a music genre not everybody is fan of. Depends on your taste of music.

[@strubbleler]

@@leonvanpetegem1663 it really opens up on the second day, as this is a 3 day festival :) i recommend seeing the trailer/aftermovie of the festival! :) ( they have a youtube channel )

[@voyance4elle]

@@leonvanpetegem1663 you have to be into Drum & Bass ;) There is a type of festival for every person and for every preference... The festival I go to is kinda like woodstock (lots of hippies lots of different music genres) and I live near an area were there is a very famous Rock festival every year (Rock am Ring) or some people go to Techno festivals which can be amazing (especially small ones), my mum loves her Jazz festival... Often there is amazing food, art, sculptures, workshops, some festivals are very family friendly...

[@DazUK1]

Being an old skool raver its nice to see something that was so new in the 80s early 90s still going strong. Big up.

[@erik....]

That hat with an arrow pointing down was like the most genious thing I've ever seen.. I need one.

[@saltyhexicanupandtotherigh2951]

we dutch have a saying.. Samen uit, samen thuis. it translates you go out together and you come home together. it means you look out for each other

[@Gjappy]

Indeed, it is a part of our culture. Especially at organized events, either if you are guest or event-crew. I'm glad JP enjoyed our little country.

[@annother3350]

We English look after each other until we get too bloody drunk to know!

[@Delta-nl7pi]

D&B crowds are the best as well. Super friendly

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

D&b is probably still an relative small crowd/community. This usually means that there is a very friendly vibe. The more maiinstream it gets than the more a-holes start to show up.

[@elu_thingol3690]

I was at Liquicity where I made friends with some Canadians, Love to see people from all over the world comming to visit this amazing festival. Hope to see you next year

[@koalameat9523]

No shootings , No stabbings, No violence, just 100 % pure love vibes

[@faas9806]

The stabbings are usually in the ghetto of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague or Eindhoven. Also usually no native Dutch people.

[@youssef1770]

Welcome to europe🔥

[@rogerk6180]

XTC love..

[@MattyEngland]

Drum and Bass vibe.

[@Muck006]

@@youssef1770 Ummm ... how about the INTENDED attack on a Taylor Swift concert recently ... and the bombing of a concert in Britain a bunch of years back? Europe isnt better ... because WE IMPORT THE BAD GUYS and excuse their behaviour because of a certain religion.

[@sandradring6265]

Wow! I’ve never seen anything like that festival. You said you felt safe and you could see people so relaxed and enjoying themselves…so glad you had a great time Joel…🌟👍

[@Dutch-linux]

I am glad you had a good time and felt safe.. you have seen first hand now how we dutch are... yes we are direct but for sure not rude we always are there to help the ones that needs help.. the netherlands has so much to offer.... hope you will return some day again.. my fav festivals are defqon and dominator.

[@Aidan1444]

Joel with his shirt off...instant click! 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@bjoernfr649]

handsome lad! ;-)

[@annother3350]

Perv!

[@stewrmo]

It's great to see D&B get It's fire right now. A UK music festival in mainland Europe, Chase & Status at No. 1 in the UK, and a Brit award. Great to see it thriving from some old raver.

[@niekv9683]

As a dutch men, I LOVE D&B. Give us more from the UK bro its too good. What D&B festival would you recommend in UK?

[@mariojakel5544]

its not new here in germany,. my first time hearing english D&B was in the ealy 90th. Chase & Status are good, but one of my favorits is Flowdan with songs like: Sustance & Flowdan - Ten Ton

[@s0rsby]

@@niekv9683 boomtown

[@dani4ever]

Cmon man, all of Europe never let go of D&B. From Portugal to Ukraine, we all have big scenes and are part of the culture together with the UK.

[@TheRickyLevi]

Dang, I can’t believe one of the KZbinrs I watch actually went to one of my favorite festivals! Been watching you since your reaction videos and am still here. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to go to Liq this year as I was dealing with family circumstances in the US. I’m so jealous, but especially happy you got to experience the love and good vibes that Liquicity is known for-it sounds odd to say but it truly does feel like being reunited with family each year I do. Let me know if you ever go back! Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves!

[@barrytimmer2006]

Many (Dutch) respect that you went to the Netherlands and visited not only Amsterdam. Damn, you even went to Alkmaar (my hometown). It's awesome that you enjoyed your stay!

[@TheArtisticJourneywithCarlo]

I’ve been watching your vids for a while and I’m glad you came to the Netherlands. I’m a huge drum and bass fun too and the people at this type of festival are always very kind and there to be happy and enjoy the moment. Love from Italy 🇮🇹

[@baskoers1491]

It's so nice seeing you enjoy your stay in the Netherlands and havng fun with Dutch people.

[@NeoOnyx]

Dude is walking around with a feather duster. That’s hilarious 😂

[@jacquelineb3475]

I´ve seen people walking around with inflatables; palmtrees, crocodiles etc. Love it!

[@MartijnPennings]

You can see where your friend is in a crowd, Super convenient!

[@cybermarco]

It happens

[@hedwignl8118]

@@MartijnPenningsexactly.. friends can find each other again! Convenient!

[@rogerr4469]

Glad you guys were fortunate with the weather and that you enjoyed yourselves.

[@mrmojito451]

3.48 eating a frikandelbroodje. Thats proper dutch culture

[@Carrddo]

Went to Liquicity last year from the UK and it's the most friendly music event I've ever been to. People from all over Europe and beyond come there for their love of DnB and to have a good time. It's also probably one of the cleanest and environmentally friendly events I've experienced. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blondkatze3547]

That`s right Joel, you should enjoy your youth and have a good party. The Dutch are also nice people with whom you can party well. That`s also the nice thing about Europe , that you can get to so many different people , languages and cultures and have fun together.

[@itsraining3000]

Drum 'n Bass? A connoisseur!

[@rairai4839]

Also went there this year and damn, everyone was super friendly and helpful! People just focusing in the moment and dancing their hearts out. Going back next year for sure :) Glad you had a great time too.

[@PernillaArtistic]

Good reflections! I don’t think it’s solely Dutch vibe but actually a European vibe! Happy you felt safe and enjoyed your visit! ❤ Bring this knowledge back to the states so Americans can begin to understand that a society should WORK TOGETHER!! ❤much love from Sweden.

[@irisvb8343]

Just casually watching. Heard liquicity. Instantly hyped. Liquicity is by far my favorite

[@grahamhill2267]

It’s great to see Mac again!

[@danielkaufmann15]

I've spend my childhood in the Netherlands until I became 6 years old. All I can remember that the country is beautiful, the food one of the best in the world. Especially the meat Crocuettes.. Yummi. Sadly I was mocked in the Kindergarten for being a German. Only from the boys. The girls were nice😊 Later in Germany I was mocked for being Dutch, because I spoke better Dutch than German. 😮

[@KWG-ln4on]

I live in Aachen/Aken, so literally on the Dutch-German-Belgian border and we have a very good relationship with our Dutch neighbours here. I agree with you about the country....... but the food??? Ok, each one has their own taste, but compared to the food in Germany, you have an immediate drop in quality when you cross the border to the NL 😅 It's completely different if you go to Belgium: the Belgians are gourmets and - just like the French - love good quality cuisine. Even the supermarkets are better in Belgium than in Germany 😋

[@danielkaufmann15]

@@KWG-ln4on I'm grown up with Dutch food. I love all kind of fish, Matjes too, rice cake, the Dutch cheese, also the Indonesian food sold in the Netherlands. I've seen in TV, that children in Japan eating raw squids, and they love it. They simply learned to like it. I couldn't eat raw squid. I won't say, that the Germans food is bad. For sure not.

[@hardyvonwinterstein5445]

@@KWG-ln4on Greetings from Vaals. In my impression the supermarketfood in Aachen has about the same quality as in Vaals. A lot of the veggies and meat come from the Netherlands. I mostly buy alcohol and tobacco, which costs less than half. The bread is really good and some Würste too. But every Tuesday there's a big country market in Vaals and I think that 80 percent of the customers are from Aachen.

[@KWG-ln4on]

@@danielkaufmann15 Ah ok, I see what you mean. The Dutch cuisine has a big Asian, especially Indonesian, influence, of course and there's lots of fresh fish etc. That's what I love as well. I thought about completely different stuff when you mentioned Dutch food: kipkorn, frikandel and all this artificial fast food stuff.........

[@ceha9517]

@@KWG-ln4on Ja, I wonder about the food. I think besides from the fast food the Netherlands have nothing to offer foodwise. The Belgian on the other hand....

[@fayaflai]

I just watched your Utrecht video (as I live in Utrecht) and in that video you mentioned something about discussing rave culture. Then I got recommended this video about liquicity, where I also went to :). Liquicity is amazing, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@miaschu8175]

I'm not into D&B, but my brother still loves it. Yet, it was good to see so many people enjoying the music, dancing and chilling. Great vibes!

[@nutrinutriz4986]

nice to see u had a good time in my country,

[@janvanleeuwen2535]

Hey Joel, it's just great to see and hear you're having a good time in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 We work to live life. And enjoy life as much as possible. I'm so happy for you that you are able to experience this feeling. This is how we Dutch do it. Enjoy

[@miepski]

The tiny little cars are called a 'brommobiel' and are used by handicapped people. They are allowed on roads up to 50km/h (the speedlimit of a brommobiel is 45km/h)

[@suicidalbanananana]

Also every few years some new company has the amazing idea to start marketing these to teen boys (as it's essentially just a moped/scooter with more body panels) and that tends to not be appreciated by the rest of the population (as they will obviously just drive them like they do their mopeds/scooters, with severe lack of awareness of their surroundings) leading to that company being told to stop doing so, then a few years later same thing, over and over 😂

[@AdvdW]

This kind of micro cars isn't only for people with a disability. Actually the most micro cars being used by people who can't pay a driver's license and a car. The second group are older people . The third group are people with a disability.

[@Populiervogel]

A Canta is not a Brommobiel but a disabled vehicle, there for a Canta is allowd to park on the side walk, a brommobiel not.

[@miepski]

@@Populiervogel you are absolutely right, my bad!

[@Populiervogel]

@@miepski No problem!

[@om.nom.candymadness1256]

Great to see that you're enjoying your time here!

[@Winona493]

Very chill, love it.❤

[@atom6_]

We have both Pinkpop and Lowlands - those are both massive festivals. Pinkpop has hosted all major artists over the years (pearl jam, metallica, even Springsteen multiple times)

[@rafox66]

I went two or three years ago when Pearl Jam and Metallica were both there, it was amazing and Pearl Jam definitely were the highlight of the entire festival for me. Eddie was really drunk but still stole the show, even more so than Metallica which surprised me. But I'm saddened to see that rock is slowly disappearing from PinkPop.

[@ypey1]

Hope to see you at the paprika festival

[@Detigerg]

Nice to hear such positive reactions about us.

[@alicia.3740]

It's nice to see you walk through Alkmaar, that's my hometown. I'm glad you had a good time here. I like these videos how you experience everything.

[@TiagoFerguson920]

It's great to see you had a great time there Joel😊❤

[@Wielie0305]

Lowlands or Zwarte cross are definitely worth going 2. But the local smaller festivals are also great. Nice to see your enjoying yourself!

[@juul13]

Liquicity is another level when it comes to people taking care of eachother at a music festival. It's the only one I return to without thinking twice, and it gets better year after year because the organisers take all feedback to heart. It's by far the best festival in my opinion!

[@yvi2335]

Its just about that, live in the moment, dance in the moment, just for you and the music, a moment of freedom and carelessness ❤ If you are still here next year, look out to "Nature One" Festival in Germany. Its just wonderfull, mostly the camping area 😂 you defently need to camp the weekend for the real experience. Maybe you can watch a few videos about the big german Festivals and the camping, like "Rock am Ring"(Rock), "Wacken"(Metal), or "Nature one" (Techno) would be nice to see your reaction 😊

[@jipvdnes8510]

Nice videos man! doing all the Dutch stuff, even a festival! ±D Hope you enjoyed it

[@deanfields5242]

Great to see Marc again on your blog Joel I hope you both enjoyed the music festival ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@รรรl]

My favorite Festival? "Awakenings".🥰 Although it's has been some years ago. Thanks for your Vid! 👍

[@OtagesBringthemhome_NOW]

I was also happily surprised about the phones Great to see, lookd like like our good old festifal days, when mobile phones did not exist yet ;)

[@MatthiasKrijgsman]

You picked the best festival in the Netherlands! Such a lovely community and vibe

[@MrFreezeYo]

depends - I personally would love to visit DefQon1 ;)

[@TSO_TheSaga]

actually not even close :(

[@deheernijsters1411]

hell yeah! nice to see you enjoy liquicity festival. it's always such a vibe

[@AbdulsCycles]

The atmosphere of the music festival was fun and had everyone happily dancing to the steady beat of the music. Thanks for filming 👍👍

[@tuberantz4676]

If you come over to the uk next year check out boomtown or dnb allstars festival. Boomtown is over 4 days and expensive but dnb allstars is all day and only 60 quid

[@TheMetalChef38]

I love going to rock/metal concerts. Totally different vibe, I know. But in the end, the same outcome. People are friendly, watch out for each other. You're all there to share your love for the same music and the same scene. Last band I saw was All Them Witches from Nashville, Tenn, Beautiful people, awesome vibe. Good to see you had a good time.

[@stevekinlough588]

JPS, looks amazing. I spent 23 years there but moved to Vietnam years ago.......amazing Dutch...amazing Balance of work and free time..... By the way, .......Free Can DEll [ phonetic pronouncetion] Frikandel....

[@helenooft9664]

In the Ntherlands every weekend there are festivals, it is just to enjoy live, having a good and relaced time with each other.

[@peterweiss123]

amazing! there are many great techno/electro festivals in Europe, nice to see you enjoy it xD

[@peterweiss123]

@@Gnomosapien you're absolutely right oc, I was just in a hurry, thx👍

[@TESKOISGOD]

You're growing mate, learning... that's it. That's the point, going abroad, close to music! Try summer festivals in France, Spain, you'll find your next chapter, a new level ;)🇫🇷

[@tjanneke]

Last week I went to reggae lake. My brother liked drum&Bass. I didn't know this festival. I went to Lowlands and Pinkpop when i was younger. So glad you liked it.

[@ENECATEexN]

Been twice to liquicity festival (full weekends both of them), the vibe is just magical. Everyone there is just vibing and making memories for life. Been to loads of festivals but Liquicity Festival is special. I am glad you had a blast, hopefully someday youll be back (perhaps for a full weekender) :) Gr a dutchy and a huge dnb fan!

[@123451234596]

Whaaaaaaaattttt!! We went to the same festival!! I didn't expect that when I clicked on youre video wtf xD. LOVE that you went to a dnb festival in the NL haha! The vibe indeed is the greatest

[@DjBud_VinD]

DNB is fire, hope you have much fun in the Netherlands. Big Up!

[@Malubu07]

It’s so fun for me as a dutchie to see you film stuff I’ve never considered special lol

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Good to see you out 'n' about, hàving fun, enjoying the music and the vibes. The Nethetlands look cool and a super place to visit.. I'm glad you felt safe and at ease there... Hope you didnt get too many hangovers though!!

[@bonntol1159]

Great choice! Everyone at Liquicity is super nice to each other (1 big family). That makes Liquicity unique in that respect. Plus DnB lovers can really party! Watching this makes me homesick and fomo. So happy for you that you have been able to experience this in NL. Keep up the nice vids Joel! Feel free to reach out when you are in Brabant!

[@MalcolmTaylor-i6p]

Love Holland and love the Dutch. Regards from England ❤

[@jarnobot]

Great choice of festival, I didn't expect you to go to LF! I couldn't go this year, but I've been to Liquicity Festival last year and the year before that. I'm planning on going next year as well. I absolutely love it over there! It's one of the best festivals with some the best vibes and crowds I've experienced at a festival. Hope you had a great time! If you did, see you next year ;)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

So happy you’re having a good time and enjoying yourself there.

[@AutomanicJack]

i never heard of that festival, but i think you got lucky visiting this one because it looks dope.

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Joel. At your age you should be having some fun like this. Good you got to put the camera down for bit. Good you picked it up for the video too and showed Netherlands having fun.

[@Live.Music.Moments]

Got this in my recommendations and clicked on it, definitely not expecting a dnb festival, thinking that looks oddly familiar until i heard the music and said it must be liquicity 😁 happy to see it was! Liquicity and Let it Roll are by far the best festivals i been too. Love our dnb community. Best community ❤️

[@Alex-gj4vr]

Liquicity is a different breed, we’re all there for music and vibes. Take care of one another. I got tickets for two days, ended up getting someone’s weekend armband. It was awesome, one of the best experiences in my life yet. I went with someone that could only stay one day, ended up in a tentcamp with loads of new friends, we have new trips planned :)

[@Rcthans]

Bro made me tear up, about my silly little country witb your praising words at the end. Looks like a fun festival. Not much of d&b here. Bit festivals of this size every weekend fhe whole summer..

[@ingeborgsvensson4896]

Hertog Jan literally translates to Duke John, it's reasonably good beer. Even if the food quality is a lot better than in the US, avoid McDonalds at all cost. Regular 'snackbars' generally have much more choice and tastier fast food. The 'social' aspect is an important factor of a social democracy, people do look out for eachother. It seems like your soul feels more at home in the Netherlands. 😉 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing

[@leveneo2731]

If you’re in the uk august time and like dnb you should definitely check out boomtown. One of the craziest festivals I’ve ever been to.

[@butterycrumpet]

Welcome to the world of drum and bass my man. Go to hospitality in the UK

[@katydaniels481]

Mac! Good to see you 😊

[@Gyroso]

No way you were at Liquicity! It’s near my hometown more north, but I do agree the vibe and people looking out for eachother is the reason why I started to love dnb and their community for the past 5 years

[@davidholiday4494]

very pleased you had a good day

[@roteredamus]

Dude I found out about that festival too late. Watched your NL vids and awesome this is your first visit. You did it right!

[@sushi777300]

That baby blue gray shirt looks great. Perfect color for you😊

[@morgoth_7487]

Paprika is not the only taste for chips🤣 there is regular with just salt...Italian taste(bolognese) joppie and a lot more. 👍

[@passantNL]

If he saw only Paprika, he wasn't looking hard enough. No grocery store in the Netherlands would only carry Paprika.

[@KLGnation]

He knows that it was a joke you don't have to nit pick everything mate...

[@Ralph_NL]

I think paprika is the most popular flavor, so yes there is a lot of paprika and paprika variations.

[@QuentinPlant]

@@Ralph_NL I thought paprika chips were a German things, never knew they have them in the NL ;)

[@Ralph_NL]

@@QuentinPlant Probably a European thing ;-)

[@Ray-lw2rh]

Loving the vlogs!

[@Teuto-Charly]

Joel if you like the dutch and the germans than you should visit the danish as well. I as a German I liked the Roskilde Festival best. My advice: At your age experience the fun of festivals. Only record once in a while and be in the moment. Cause thats what it is all about! You will recall all these moment whithout a digital divice later in your life - what a magic is that... 😜

[@ChrisManUtd1975]

The trance capital of the world. Thank you Holland ! 😍

[@markalexander71332]

Hope you have fun guys. Enjoy.

[@jefo2405]

Cool that you had fun. I don't connect to the music at all. I'm a little bit more of an Obscene Extreme festival guy, but I get it. Maybe visit that one next ;) in summer 2025. Czechia, cheap beer, nice people and unforgettable atmosphere...!

[@mickkalshoven5]

Wow, you radiate pure love and energy in this video! Awesomeness 2.0. Greetz Mick

[@matthewrandom4523]

Great you found this lovely festival! Forget about Tomorrowland - that's just commerce. These small festivals are authentic! Greetings from Germany to the Netherlands, and to you 👍

[@andrusch2]

It’s awesome that you love dnb.Following your channel and so surprised when you said you go to a dnb festival! Enjoy Europe, have fun! And come to Berlin again 🤟🏼🔥

[@wallie657]

Love the video. When can i see your trip to Utrecht?

[@lesleycarney8868]

As an old doll i smiled all through your concert. I hope you had as much fun as we did in the 60's and 70's festivals. . it looked like you did. Although i think our music was more iconic lolll

[@JordanCarlin-qy5ed]

Great seeing you along with friends enjoy yourself Joel. Netherlands is lovely, so many tall people there too as it's the tallest nation in europe apparently

[@MichaelHepworth-f2g]

i really enjoyed watching this your having a Brill time keep enjoying Europe

[@enha6008]

looks like an amazing festival! and regarding "this is not tomorrowland or glastonbury" - the smaller the festival, the more authentic the crowd and the artists. the super large festivals are even frowned upon by parts of the respective communities for that reason. so nothing wrong with it being smaller, you can have the best time at small ones with 1 tent and maybe 200 people.

[@BartSch1pper]

I was there too. Great you enjoyed it! 6:31 is my mate playing

[@Qilver]

This is the first time in 4 years i haven't been to liquicity. Next year i will be there again. Also love the 8.6 beer

[@DForce26]

Defqon 1. And Decibel...Both good festivals. You gotta love the music though :p

[@DJExcal]

great video, love your vids about our country :-) if you wanna visit a real cool festival..go to Defon 1...for myself i allways love the endshow on sunday..its amazing..not from this world..makes you cry :-)