Projekt 67
Simon van Weelden and Erna Berendsen are the core-members of this group. On stage Projekt 67
works together with other musicians, among whom is singer/flutist Louise Berendsen. The music of
Projekt 67 is often described as cinematic. Many of the songs have emerged from improvisations.
Because of the many layers and the way the music stretches out over time, the listener is taken on
a musical trip.

 
Why the name?
Simon: “The word 'Projekt' in our name refers to the fact that we approach everything we do as a
project. With every song, every concert, we work towards a product. And with every following project
we are completely free to choose any approach we like. Secondly, we invented an empty name,
hoping that the people who will get to know our music, will fill it up with whatever the music means to
them. 67 refers to Simon's year of birth.

Projekt67's history
Simon and Erna have played together ever since 1999, since 2003 as Projekt67. November 2004,
they released their first album, which still can be listened to at www.projekt67.com. For years now,
Projekt67 has been contributing to the Hammock-concerts “Stiltetuin de Stroetenhof” in Emmen.
March 2007, Simon and Erna, together with the dancers of dance-theatre “Marae” arranged a wellreceived
show about ERD (emotion regulation disorder) for the “Kwartiermakersfestival” in Groningen.

Simon
Simon ('67) was born in Zaltbommel (The Netherlands). He got his first real guitar when he was
twelve, taught himself how to play, and round about that time he started buying a new musical toy
every month. He successively finished an education for electrician, the advertising-school and finally
the academy of arts "Minerva" in Groningen, The Netherlands, in 1995. Simon works as a graphic
designer and webdesigner. Among other things, www.projekt67.com is of his making.

Erna
Erna ('75) was born in Wilhelminaoord (The Netherlands). She grew up with music. She was a choral
singer for some time, she particularly enjoyes singing modern music. In the multi-vocal parts that she
writes for the music of Projekt 67 you can find the influence of this music. She studied psychology in
Groningen, and gratuated in 1999. She works at an institution for mental health care.