Joost Klein at The Anthem

Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview

By Allison Thoma

Photo Credit: Wojciech Pędzich

Dutch rapper Joost Klein is coming to The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on Friday, May 1! He recently played his first Coachella set, blasting tunes like “Axel F” by Crazy Frog. His unique energy can get crowds from around the world going. In 2024, Joost gained a lot of support through the Eurovision Song Contest, in which he was one of the most popular contenders. He represented his country, the Netherlands, with his song “Europapa” which spoke about bringing people in Europe together in several languages to emphasize unity.

Joost was originally set to be playing at the 9:30 Club but due to ticket demand was moved to The Anthem. This space will allow a great opportunity for attendees to jump around with friends and really enjoy the music. His songs utilize a lot of non-traditional sounds to create a chaotic energy. For example, his song “TRAFIK!” (with Käärijä) uses lots of car horns in its instrumental.

The Anthem is accessible from the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station. It is a decent walk from the station heading south towards the Washington Channel. Venue access can be easily achieved on the orange line for people coming from George Mason!

The 5 W’s (And a few H’s)

Who: Joost Klein

What: Dutch/European hip-hop/rap

Where: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington D.C.

When: Friday, May 1, doors at 6:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m.

Why: For a fun party vibe!

How you might know them: His song “Europapa” was one of the most popular entries
into the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, and boasts over 200 million streams on Spotify. 

How to go: General admission tickets are for sale on Ticketmaster starting at $47.