Kris Fraanje (24) is a music programmer, DJ, and event organizer based in Rotterdam. She is active as a music programmer for Operator, a Rotterdam based online radiostation and cultural platform, founded in 2017. Operator is dedicated to enriching the music and cultural landscape of Rotterdam and beyond, with a special focus on alternative sounds and underrepresented stories. Operator curates both on- and offline events, placing emphasis on talent development, experimentation, and nightlife culture. Kris has a BA in Arts and Culture Studies and a MA Arts, Culture & Society and also conducts research on gender in underground electronic music, exploring diversity and representation in club culture. Beyond Operator, Kris is an event organizer for Pinkman Records. Previously, she worked as an event producer and programmer for Weelde, a creative hub in Rotterdam West.
Kris Fraanje (24) is a music programmer, DJ, and event organizer based in Rotterdam. She is active as a music programmer for Operator, a Rotterdam based online radiostation and cultural platform, founded in 2017. Operator is dedicated to enriching the music and cultural landscape of Rotterdam and beyond, with a special focus on alternative sounds and underrepresented stories. Operator curates both on- and offline events, placing emphasis on talent development, experimentation, and nightlife culture. Kris has a BA in Arts and Culture Studies and a MA Arts, Culture & Society and also conducts research on gender in underground electronic music, exploring diversity and representation in club culture. Beyond Operator, Kris is an event organizer for Pinkman Records. Previously, she worked as an event producer and programmer for Weelde, a creative hub in Rotterdam West.