Hi, I'm Eli Westerveld, a Dutch musician based in Utrecht. I perform as a bassist and band member for Panda Noir, Strangeways, Kiik and other projects, while doing session work for various collectives and artists. I enjoy blending technical precision with creative expression and I'm always open to new live shows and collaborations. My musical journey spans concerts, EP recordings, and theatre productions, studio engineering and arranging for small settings or big orchestras. I love collaborating across genres and am always eager to explore fresh opportunities and artistic partnerships.

Eli Westerveld

Hi, I'm Eli Westerveld, a Dutch musician based in Utrecht. I perform as a bassist and band member for Panda Noir, Strangeways, Kiik and other projects, while doing session work for various collectives and artists. I enjoy blending technical precision with creative expression and I'm always open to new live shows and collaborations. My musical journey spans concerts, EP recordings, and theatre productions, studio engineering and arranging for small settings or big orchestras. I love collaborating across genres and am always eager to explore fresh opportunities and artistic partnerships.

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Hi, I’m Eli Westerveld, a Dutch musician based in Utrecht. I perform as a bassist and band member for Panda Noir, Strangeways, Kiik and other projects, while doing session work for various collectives and artists. I enjoy blending technical precision with creative expression and I’m always open to new live shows and collaborations.

My musical journey spans concerts, EP recordings, and theatre productions, studio engineering and arranging for small settings or big orchestras. I love collaborating across genres and am always eager to explore fresh opportunities and artistic partnerships.

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Work Experience

IT Consultant at Westerveld Consultancy en Automatisering
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance IT consultant leading projects and performing systems administration for clients, including work for Maja Stuwadoors, Erasmus Catering, Radar Logistics, and various music projects.
Band Member at Panda Noir
January 1, 2022 - Present
Active member involved in creation and performance of the band since 2022.
Band Member at Strangeways
January 1, 2022 - Present
Active member involved in creation and performance of the band since 2022.
Band Member at Kiik
January 1, 2023 - Present
Primarily involved in the live show and recording the EP since 2023.
Band Member at De Klittenband
January 1, 2018 - Present
Member of the band since 2018.
Band Member at Open Bac Amsterdam
January 1, 2024 - Present
Band member; active involvement in performances and events.
Band Member at Stroman
January 1, 2023 - Present
Band member; engaged in performances.
Theatre/Musical Performer at Musical The Wiz
January 1, 2019 - Present
Participation in the musical production The Wiz (2019).
Theatre Performer at High School Musical
January 1, 2018 - Present
Participation in the High School Musical production (2018).
Session Artist at Alissa May
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Session work with Alissa May (2024).
Session Artist at Plain Talk
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Session work with Plain Talk (2025).

Education

Bachelor's in Jazz & Pop, Bass Guitar at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Preparatory Program Jazz & Pop, Bass Guitar at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Physiotherapy (first-year certificate) at Hogeschool Utrecht (HU)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
VMBO-T / HAVO (Dutch secondary education) at Vrijeschool Mare College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other