In this episode, titled *"Judging at the Brabantsedag,"* we delve into the world of judging at the Brabantsedag.
Host Maarten van der Velden is joined by sidekick Mark Damen. They talk with two special guests: Frank Timmers, jury chairman at events like Corso Zundert, and Bruno Van Rijsingen, former jury chairman of the Brabantsedag. Both guests are big fans of the Brabantsedag and share their experiences and insights on judging the Brabantsedag, as well as other parades.
What does judging a parade entail? Is it similar to judging a talent show, or is it something entirely different? And what are the differences between a theater parade like the Brabantsedag and a flower parade like Zundert? Frank and Bruno answer these questions and explain what it’s like to be on a jury, including challenges like handling criticism.
Bruno gives us an overview of how the judging at the Brabantsedag is organized. How does the expert jury work, and what are their tasks before, during, and after the parade? He also explains how the scoring works and what happens if the jury disagrees on the winner.
Frank shares his experiences at Corso Zundert and discusses the differences and similarities in judging between this event and the Brabantsedag.
A fascinating episode full of interesting insights for anyone curious about the world behind the scenes of the Brabantsedag. Don’t miss it!
