Houthoff extends sponsorship agreement with Dutch National Opera & Ballet for three years

Houthoff and Dutch National Opera & Ballet have extended their successful relationship for another three years. Houthoff has been the main sponsor of Dutch National Opera & Ballet since 2018. The partnership's continuation enables Houthoff to contribute significantly to making opera and ballet more accessible to a wide audience, and to the shared ambition of offering high-quality performances.

This decision comes at a crucial time for the cultural sector, which is under pressure from government spending cuts. By continuing its sponsorship, Houthoff emphasises the importance of private investment in arts and culture.

Lucas Louwerier, Managing Partner of Houthoff: "Our sponsoring has been hugely rewarding to us in the past few years, which is why we are continuing. The ambition to make our people successful is what binds us. We have collaborated extensively and effectively on initiatives, including our joint sustainability ambitions, training programmes, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Over the years, thousands of our employees, colleagues and clients have enjoyed the wonderful performances at Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Especially now that the cultural sector is under pressure, we find it important to reconfirm our sustained commitment to Dutch National Opera & Ballet, as we believe in the binding force of culture."

Stijn Schoonderwoerd, General Director of Dutch National Opera & Ballet: "Houthoff's financial support is very important to us. It allows us, for instance, to continue making new productions at this level and to invest more in nurturing talent. The fact that we also share knowledge and expertise makes Houthoff a greatly valued and inspiring partner. I therefore look forward to continue building this beautiful partnership together with Houthoff over the next three years, and to continually enhancing its added value."