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VIDEO: Michael Kiwanuka – I’m Getting Ready (with cello)

This time one year ago I fell in love with Michael Kiwanuka’s music and was honoured to see him supporting Adele in Amsterdam due to this video. This time round, he is headlining his own show in Amsterdam but I missed out on a ticket as it sold out like lightning. Here’s my video of I’m Getting Ready, which now I propose that I perform with Michael, since there is no way I can get a ticket now…

For readers in Germany please click here to watch (as it is blocked by GEMA): http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=640131441482

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VIDEO: Alex Winston – Choice Notes (with cello)

Last time at Alex Winston’s gig at Paradiso, I accidentally ended up on stage playing drums with the band. This time round, I’d like to intentionally play cello… Continue Reading →

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Meeting Kris Berry

It’s funny what YouTube has brought me. Just by ‘being there’ people stumble upon my videos and like to get in contact. So I feel really lucky this video brought me in contact with Amsterdam-based singer Kristel de Haak a.k.a Kris Berry. Continue Reading →

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Seven nation army vs. sweet dreams mashup

Birds of Lidingo have been busy with a new concept: mashups of pop songs with a loop, cello and guitar! Continue Reading →

Janice Wong and Andreas at Stukafest 2012, Amsterdam

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REVIEW: Janice Wong at Stukafest | Amsterdam

I’m quite proud to say this was my first solo (non-classical) cello show, and it was sold out! Continue Reading →

Girl skating on frozen canals and falling (Amsterdam, Feb 2012)

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Ice skating on Amsterdam’s frozen canals

Well here’s my first attempt of ice skating on the frozen canals of Amsterdam. Apparently it’s not as easy as it looks.

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REVIEW: THE FOX at STOP.ID Festival | TAC, Eindhoven

THE FOX go international… Continue Reading →

Zoe Keating with Janice Wong at Zurich Airport

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Crossing paths with Zoe Keating

Is this luck or fate? I bumped into my cello idol Zoë Keating in Zurich airport! Continue Reading →

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Joshua Bell street art, Nuremberg

Enjoy the small things; you never know what you’ll miss if you rush through life.

I found this paste-up of Joshua Bell (one of the most renowned violinists of our time), in Nuremberg. It came with an interesting story attached and here are my thoughts…

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The Swedish Diet commercial + lyrics

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Viking noren schaats - Jaap Eden ijsbaan

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My new obsession: Speed Skating

Typical girls buy shoes on the weekend. I buy these. Continue Reading →

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Perfidia – soundtrack recording

Czech composer Karel Antonín contacted me in September 2011 to record on a short indie film soundtrack called Perfidia. Continue Reading →

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Stukafest presents cellist Janice Wong!

I’m proud to announce the date of my first show of 2012: –> 22 February! Performing with me I have a very special guest (hint: Birds of Lidingo) and special effects. We will be playing your favourite songs with a twist. Continue Reading →

üvverall wishes everything fits at Christmas

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I’m everywhere (uevverall)

Since acting as a cellist in the latest Nokia commercial, I somehow gave the impression that I am an actor, which is not entirely the case. It led me to being asked to play an extra in a Dutch commercial competition, and from that acting experience I am now a child-model for new German label Uevverall. Child-model because I am too short to be a real model… Continue Reading →

The Stompstone Song on dance chimes at Richter Headquarters

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The Stompstone Song reunion!

Andreas and I (aka Birds of Lidingo) were ‘discovered’ on YouTube with our classic hit The Stompstone Song below and we were contacted by the inventor of the instrument, Alfons van Leggelo. After some months we were asked to perform at the playground manufacturer’s 70th birthday at the Richter headquarters in the deep forests of Bavaria, Germany. Continue Reading →

Latest in Cologne street art 2011

In the last month I have spotted some great street art in Cologne, Germany including OBEY, Space Invader, El Bocho, BLU and more… Continue Reading →

Cello Wars (Star Wars parody) on YouTube

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REVIEW: Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody)

Haven’t been impressed for a while (and I’m not even a Star Wars fan), and I found this absolutely fantastic. Continue Reading →

Janice Wong, Celine Prins and Eva Koreman from THE FOX on MTV Was Here

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THE FOX debut on MTV

aaand we had our debut on dutch MTV!

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Be Free | Melbourne street artist

After being away from Melbourne (my home city) for almost 1.5 years it was great to be back, and always exciting to see new street art popping up. Some of my old favourites were up to new tricks (Rone, Obey; stay tuned for the next post), but I have a new Melb favourite! Let me introduce Be Free: a female artist from Melbourne. Continue Reading →

Best street performance in Melbourne… (for a long time)

I’ve been away from Melbourne (my home town) for 1.5 years and today as I walked by Swanston Street (corner Bourke) I was blown away by these guys. Maybe I just missed Melbourne but I really enjoyed this. Continue Reading →

Step 5 - I'm a Sister Wife with Alex Winston

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Girl on the drum at Alex Winston | Paradiso, Amsterdam

REVIEW/RECENCIE: Alex Winston | Paradiso Kleine Zaal – 07 November 2011

Just when I thought I was just going to an ordinary Monday evening concert… it turned into me performing at Paradiso with Alex Winston! Continue Reading →

THE FOX museumnacht in Amsterdam Museum by PUP

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THE FOX at Museumnacht (1) | Amsterdam Museum

Here are some impressions from THE FOX performing at Museumnacht (watch video above)! More coming soon… Continue Reading →

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La Ira, Go Rapture + I heart Nerds

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Nokia 600 – Try Something New TVC (Symbian Belle series)

The Nokia Symbian Belle smartphone series has launched, starting with Nokia 600. Starring: Janice Wong (me) on cello! Continue Reading →

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THE FOX performs at Museumnacht 2011

The theme for Museum night in the Amsterdam Museum is The Night of Power (in Dutch it actually rhymes…). THE FOX have been invited by PUP to perform a set amongst all the fun! Think catchy tunes by your favourite fictional powerwomen characters… Continue Reading →

Jeremy Scott and Janice Wong in adidas Originals

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adidas crew with Jeremy Scott Janice in adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott all in around the world

Jeremy Scott came to my party. Continue Reading →

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Ronald McDonald with meat cleavers, Nuernberg

Yes! Yes! Yes! Primera commercial by Sia Hermanides and Léonie de Boer

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Yes! Yes! Yes! Primera TV Commercial

Plot: A young lady has an orgasmic reaction to a present she receives for her birthday.

My role? I play one of the best friends of the birthday girl. Continue Reading →

Latest Space Invader Sightings

Don’t want to boast, but I spotted a Space Invader on my street. This, and other recent sightings.

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Gypsy & The Cat | Paradiso, Amsterdam

Review/Recensie: Gypsy & The Cat | Paradiso, Amsterdam – 20 September 2011

I’m going to keep this review short because that’s what the gig was – short. Continue Reading →

I love Sweden filming The Concept's David Larson

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Filming The Concept for I Love Sweden project

While I was in Stockholm on the weekend for my very good friend’s wedding I caught up with Valerie Toumayan from the I Love Sweden project and gate crashed her filming new Swedish band The Concept in their rehearsal studio at Stockholm Acadamy of Dramatic Arts. Continue Reading →

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Skeleton by Lucky Thief, Stockholm

Janice with Philip and Fredrik from PressPausePlay

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The Swedes behind PressPausePlay

The Swedish-made documentary PressPausePlay was screened privately to my colleagues and I (digital marketing department of adidas) before it was scheduled to premiere in Amsterdam. I had been following the documentary trailers for over a year and it even screened in Australia before in Amsterdam, so this was great news for me. And the biggest treat: the handsome Swedes Philip Marthinsen and Fredrik Axling from the production came to present. Continue Reading →

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Albert Heijn alert: Truffel Kruidnoten are out!

Look what I found at Albert Heijn already! Only first week of September and the Sinterklaas products have already been rolled out (at least in my local Appie, woohoo!!!). I don’t know why people would get angry that seasonal products start selling this early in the shops; for me this is absolutely great news!

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Säkert! – ‘Can I’ official video + Lyrics

Last month I submitted this photo for Säkert!’s new video clip Can I but my pic didn’t make the final cut….. Watch the official video above! Continue Reading →

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Jip en Janneke street art, Hero de Janeiro, Amsterdam

Jip en Janneke on the streets of Amsterdam. LIKE! Continue Reading →

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THE FOX + Dirty Pendejo | Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam

Review/Recensie: THE FOX + Dirty Pendejo (UK) at Winston Kingdom, Amsterdam – 27 August 2011

Finally, after all the ladies in THE FOX had their Summer vacations (Janice in Sweden, Celine in India, Eva and Mirjam in Spain and Sharon many festivals later) we came out fresh of the rehearsal studio to perform at Winston Kingdom on Saturday in the heart of Amsterdam’s red light district. Continue Reading →

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Bollino Vla met Chocolade Bolletjes

In May 2011 I blogged about Knibbel Knabbel Vla, which became my Dutch addiction for some months. Shortly after the promotion period ended I was left depressed with no dessert that could fill its shoes (or my tastebuds).

But after coming home from a trip to Sweden, what did I discover on my shelf in the fridge? Continue Reading →

Säkert! Can I - I dared to audition for my idol

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Säkert!’s new video ‘Can I’ feat. me?

UPDATE 21/09/2011: if you’re looking for the lyrics go here –> http://www.swedenothings.com/blog/2011/09/04/sakert-can-i-official-video/ Continue Reading →

VINN SKYLTFÖNSTRET i adidas Originals - Brunogallerian i Stockholm

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WIN all adidas Originals items in the Window!

This one is for my Stockholm readers: you know how I love competitions and it’s actually possible to win (I recently won this Hagstrom electric guitar via Facebook) so listen up when I tell you a great opportunity! Continue Reading →

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CocoRosie | Openluchttheater Caprera, Bloemendaal

REVIEW/ RECENSIE: CocoRosie | Openluchttheater Caprera, Bloemendaal – 30 July 2011

CocoRosie is like one of those freakshows – it’s kind of weird & magical, you can’t take your eyes off it, you’re entranced and you don’t know why, but it’s amazing. Continue Reading →

streetart artists in action - Amstelveld, Amsterdam

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Sharon Steinfort with her Hagstrom guitar

THE FOX's Sharon Steinfort with her Hagstrom guitar

THE FOX's Sharon Steinfort and Celine Prins

THE FOX's Celine Prins, Sharon Steinfort and Janice Wong

Super Swede Hagstrom Guitar - 5 volume control

Winning a Super Swede Hagstrom guitar…on Facebook!

A couple of months ago I joined THE FOX as a cellist and rhythm guitarist. At the time I only played 3 chords and didn’t own a guitar… but that soon changed when I fell in love with a Swedish Hagstrom guitar… Continue Reading →

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‘Sommarrea’ at WEEKDAY

‘Sommarrea’ in Swedish means Summer Sales and those Swedes know how to give a discount. I dropped by my favourite store MTWTFSS WEEKDAY in Stockholm and picked up some bargains including up to 75% off. Continue Reading →

Mor Levin at Openluchttheater in Vondelpark

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Beautiful cello music in Vondelpark’s Open Air Theatre

The Open Air Theatre in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark was stage to beautiful music on the weekend. Classical cello music to be precise. It was perfect for the outdoor setting: a relaxing yet emotional kind of music with the sun shining on our faces and shoulders while sitting in the stands (which reminded me of watching tennis at the Australian Open!). Continue Reading →

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GUEST POST: Jack Beauregard | Monsieur Courbet, Cologne

There are only few better ways to start a Saturday night than sipping a free beer and listening to a free concert in a clothes store. And when suddenly the encore turns into an amazing Jimi Hendrix cover… Continue Reading →

Pat Smear with Swedish flag Hagstrom guitar, Stadion, Stockholm

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Foo Fighters | Stadion, Stockholm

RECENSION: Foo Fighters | Stadion, Stockholm – 22 Juni 2011

Entering Stockholm’s Stadion with a blue sky above our heads was just pure luck. Midsummer weather in Sweden is typically on and off with rain, but tonight for Foo Fighters the rain stayed at home. Continue Reading →

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Balkan Brass Battle | Mosebacketerassen, Stockholm

RECENSION: Balkan Brass Battle | Mosebacketerassen, Stockholm – 19 Juni 2011

My favourite Balkan brass band, Fanfare Ciocărlia from Romania were playing in my favourite Scandinavian city Stockholm. Not only playing, but battling with Serbia’s greatest Balkan gypsies Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra. Wow. What a combination. Continue Reading →

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