The Architects: How Leon Ramakers put the Netherlands on the map
In part one of the feature, IQ discovers how Mojo Concerts' first employee brought international tours and festivals to his home country
Feature By Gordon Masson | 19 March 2026
Born in the village of Geulle, about nine miles from Maastricht, music was always a major part of Leon Ramakers’ life – but due to some fierce local rivalries, actually becoming a musician was never on the cards for him.
“There were two marching bands in the village – both award winners, so they were really high quality. They were always competing with each other, so if you were associated with one of the bands, the supporters of the other band…