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Speaker & Spoken Word Artist

Reinier van der Veer

Reinier van der Veer, better known as Dichtwater, creates an unforgettable experience by using spoken word to connect organizations. With tailor-made poetic performances, he conveys your message powerfully—whether for an anniversary, a future vision, or an event wrap-up. His unique style strikes at the heart and creates an energetic, positive atmosphere.

  • Rate indication: Price on request
  • Available for booking as: Speaker Performer
  • Languages: Dutch English

About Reinier van der Veer

As a spoken word artist (a performer who delivers poetic texts with rhythm and conviction), poetic columnist, and strategic creative, Reinier tells stories that resonate and move people into action. He brings your story to life on stage, on paper, or through audiovisual media. With spoken word performances, opening videos, live wrap-ups, and other audiovisual experiences, he makes the essence of your message tangible and creates an unforgettable experience.

 

Career

From a young age, Reinier devoted every free moment to writing music and studied psychology. His deep fascination with language and performance has led him to use words to make impact. For Man Bijt Hond, he contributed to the segment Dichter op de Werkvloer, composing odes to underappreciated professions such as truck drivers and nurses. On Villa VdB on NPO Radio 1, he wrote and performed weekly poetic commentary on current events—lighthearted, positive, and sharp. Today, he is a poetic columnist for Vroege Vogels and writes and performs for a wide range of organizations and events.

 

Reinier as Dichtwater

As Dichtwater, Reinier knows how to move an audience with a poetic story written especially for them, always with a positive or hopeful approach. He creates odes to a profession, perspectives on the future, celebrations of milestones, or wrap-ups of inspiring days. He delivers his performance with rhythm and power, optionally accompanied by music or as a voice-over for an opening video or brand film. Each piece is crafted with care, listening deeply, and executed strategically, thoughtfully, creatively, and always with meaning.

Over Reinier van der Veer

Sessions

A custom spoken word performance is a powerful way to deliver a personal and creative message to your audience—one that truly resonates and stays with them. Whether it’s the opening act or the closing of an event, spoken word sets the tone immediately and creates a lasting impact.

 

The performance is fully tailored, based on pre-meetings, research, and briefing. It could be an ode to your profession or employees, a poetic translation of a new strategy, a reflection on past years, or an inspiring look to the future. The exact approach is determined in collaboration. Dichtwater asks the right questions to capture the essence of your message and transforms it into a text that hits home and lingers.

 

On stage, he brings words to life. A spoken word opening draws the audience directly into the story, while a closing performance summarizes the day and delivers a powerful call to action. If desired, the performance can be enhanced with live music, dance, or other audiovisual elements.

What to Expect?

âś” A custom-made performance on a topic of your choice
âś” A creative and impactful opening or closing that leaves a lasting impression
âś” A performance often regarded as one of the most inspiring moments of the event
âś” Exclusive performance for internal (live) use during the event
âś” A delivery that resonates: from goosebumps to tears, from pride to renewed appreciation

 

Dichtwater combines years of stage experience with a background in psychology, knowing exactly how to choose words that truly move people. By listening carefully and striking the right chord, he creates a performance that lingers long after the event.

A spoken word brand video is the perfect way to open your event strongly and immediately set the right tone. With captivating music, powerful visuals, and a spoken word voice-over that brings your story to life, this video engages and inspires your audience from the very first second.

 

The voice-over can be an ode to your organization or field, translate a future vision into rhythm and rhyme, or summarize the highlights of past years for an anniversary. The visuals reinforce the message—whether footage of your organization or a custom motion graphics production.

 

Beyond the immediate impact at the event, the spoken word brand video is often used afterward—for example, in mailings, as an aftermovie, or as a standalone brand video in a campaign. The video showcases what your organization stands for and leaves guests feeling proud, connected, and inspired.

Why a Spoken Word Brand Video?

âś” A custom-made production tailored to your organization and event
âś” A creative and impactful opening that immediately captures attention
âś” A professional brand video that makes an impact during and after the event
âś” Available on request for external use
âś” A combination of text, music, and visuals that resonates and inspires

 

Dichtwater combines years of stage experience with expertise in communication and psychology. He knows exactly how to choose words that truly move people and how to integrate music, voice-over, and video production into a powerful whole. The result? A spoken word brand video that immerses your audience in your organization’s story and leaves a lasting impression.

The live wrap-up is a unique spoken word performance written and performed on the spot. Dichtwater is present throughout the day, observing the plenary sessions and breakouts, and translates the essence of the event into a powerful spoken word piece. At the end of the day, he delivers it live on stage—a summary that informs, inspires, and resonates.

 

With rhythm and rhyme, he captures the core of the event, reinforces the message, and encourages the audience to reflect on what has been said and experienced. The combination of speed, sharpness, and creativity creates an impressive moment that lingers long after the event.

Why a Live Wrap-Up?

âś” A custom-made performance tailored to the content and theme of your event
âś” A powerful closing that moves and inspires participants
âś” Often regarded as one of the most impactful moments of the day
âś” Exclusive for live use during the event
âś” A performance that evokes goosebumps, emotion, and pride

 

Dichtwater is not only an experienced spoken word artist but also has a background in psychology, knowing exactly how to choose words that truly move people. By listening carefully, adapting quickly, and responding to the mood and content of the day, he delivers a wrap-up that leaves a lasting impression and enhances the overall experience and meaning of your event.

The Poet Moderator combines the role of moderator with that of a poet. Reinier introduces each of your guests with a short, personalized poem—witty, optionally humorous, and always relevant. Reinier is not only a poet but also has a background in social psychology. As a moderator, he blends genuine interest in people and their stories with poetry and performance.

 

With a listening ear and experience presenting on television, radio, and stages across the country, he knows how to strike the right tone for any audience. Reinier as Poet Moderator ensures personal attention for your speakers and audience, while weaving humor and clever touches into short, fitting poems throughout the program. A playful note when appropriate, a serious tone when needed—always attentive and fully tailored to your event.

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