Andrew Makkinga

Andrew Makkinga is a well-known radiopresentator with a passion for soul and jazz music, featuring on NPO Soul & Jazz on Mondays and Thursdays. He previously hosted 'de bus op locatie' on NPO Radio 1 and is actively involved as a debate leader and moderator for significant cultural events like the North Sea Jazz Festival.

Andrew's academic background includes a degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam.

Throughout his career, Andrew Makkinga has been associated with several prominent organizations such as Fonds Podiumkunsten where he serves on the board of trustees. His past roles include being a Radio-dj at NTR, presenter, and freelancer at BKB - Het Campagnebureau, freelance Presenter & Reporter at NPS, board member at This is Africa, editor-in-chief at Studio West TV, board member at Stichting Museumnacht Amsterdam, presenter and journalist at VPRO, among others.