About EMA
The Erasmus Music Association is the student music community of Erasmus University Rotterdam. We give students a place to connect through live music, education, socials and a semi-professional roster of student musicians.
Our vision
To bring a diverse range of music to all students, staff and community members of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Conservatory-trained or first time on stage. No auditions to join.
Classical to electronic, jazz to rock, pop to experimental.
A safe place to perform, learn, and make friends who share your passion.
For students, staff and our neighbours in Rotterdam, on campus and off.
EMA is growing fast. Here's what the 9th board is working on, and how you can jump in.
Every EMA band gets its own portfolio, with photos, live clips and what they offer, so anyone can find them and book them directly.
How you can help
Play in an EMA band? Send us a photo, a live clip and a few lines about your sound.
Karaoke Night with WILDe. Open Stage Night with Studium Generale and ESN. We team up so there's more live music on campus every month.
Partner with us →EMA's first merch is designed by members. Send in a design and it could end up on the shirt everyone wears to the next Open Stage Night.
Send a design →Community outreach that brings EMA musicians into Rotterdam. [OUTREACH PROJECT: who it reaches and what it involves]
Get involved →2018
Student Lucas Vermeer starts the Erasmus Music Collective.
2021
After the COVID years, we relaunch as the Erasmus Music Association.
2026
Our 9th board takes over.
Today
100+ musicians on the roster, and growing fast.
9th board · 2026/2027
Seven students who run EMA this year. Tap a cover to flip it and read the liner notes.
Join EMA, or tell us your idea for the next project.
