Rodahal, Kerkrade

Multifunctional event centre in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. Opened in 1966 and designed by Dutch architect Laurens Bissheroux. Its 'hanging roof ' design is regarded as iconic and from the side it resembles a bow tie, which earned it its nickname "ut sjtriksje" in the local Limburg dialect. The design also refers to the landscape and hills of Limburg. The Rodahal is widely known throughout the Netherlands due to it being the location of the annual Schlagerfestival and within the world of wind band music as the main location of the famous World Music Contest which is held every 4 years in Kerkrade.