Amsterdam, 16 May: our first time abroad
650 guests, a court in OYSHO colours, giant tennis balls in front of the stage and clips that got more than a million views without a single euro of ad budget. This was our first edition outside Germany.
Journal
court, crowd, culture.
Recaps from the court, padel basics and everything that happens when the DJ rolls up to the baseline. Written by the people who throw the day.
First time padel: rules, racquets and courts
Never played padel? Perfect. Here's everything you need for your first match: how scoring works, how to serve, which racquet will do and where to play in Germany.
Why padel and music belong together
A small court, four people, glass walls and a DJ on the baseline from 6 pm. Why padel is the sport that works best with music, and how a tournament turned into a Parranda.
Next edition? Be there before it fills up
Dates land on Instagram and in the WhatsApp channel first. Tournament slots go in pairs and are usually gone within days.