COMPLEX CLUB
Lucas’s reflections on the fifth anniversary of “Com- plex Club” were a testament to his deep connection with both the club and the city of Maastricht. His programming of the anniversary celebrations—span- ning a diverse range of artists from Joris Voorn to Mall Grab, Dyen, Trym, Anna, and Space 92—was a deliberate and thoughtful representation of the club’s evolution and the community it served.
By selecting artists who embodied different facets of the club’s audience, Lucas was able to tap into the diversity of his crowd while still crafting a cohesive experience.
“Each night spoke to a different facet of our community. 5,200 people came through our doors, a staggering number for a city of this size. But it wasn’t just about the numbers; it was about the faces, the stories, and the unspoken bonds formed on those dance floors. People came from Amsterdam, from all over the country, to be part of something that, years ago, they said could never happen in Maastricht. We created something that resonated deeply, that echoed the aspirations and desires of our city. It was a triumph not just for Complex but for everyone who believed in what we were building.”
The sheer number of attendees was a powerful reflection of how far the club had come, but Lucas didn’t just focus on the crowd size. He valued the personal connections and experiences that formed on those dance floors, where faces and stories took center stage. It was clear that, for him, the club was more than a venue—it was a living, breathing entity that had become integral to the city’s identity.
“The most profound validation doesn’t come from words; The tears in a longtime visitor’s eyes as they handed us a gift for the 15th anniversary of Claydrum, the sensitive letters from technicians who had been with us since the beginning, recounting their journey and ours. It was the older couple who danced together like they were twenty again, the young girl who told us this was the first place she felt she truly belonged.”
These were the moments that defined a club’s success—not just the music but the sense of be- longing, the space for
collective energy that transcended the night. Lucas painted a vivid picture of how a club could become a sanctuary, where people traveled from all over to feel connected and find a sense of home. His programming wasn’t just about curating great lineups—it was about creating an environment where the music could truly resonate with everyone in the room.
“When people travel from far and wide, from the bustling metropolises to our corner of the country, you realize that what you’ve built is more than a club. It’s a destination, a beacon for those who seek something more profound than just a night out”, he shared.
Finally, Lucas also offered valuable insight into what makes a great programmer. It wasn’t just about booking top-tier artists but about the relationships and trust that were built with both the artists and the audience. His mention of booking Paul Kalkbrenner in 2017 as a culmination of trust and persistence emphasized that a great programmer wasn’t simply someone who knew the latest trends; they were someone who understood the deeper connections that made a venue special. A programmer had to be a storyteller, weaving together music, community, and experiences to create something that transcended the
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