For the ninth year, Belgium Booms and the Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond are joining forces at Amsterdam Dance Event with their campaign Belgium By Night.
Belgium’s influence on electronic music, both in its pioneering years and today, can hardly be overstated. That’s why we are dedicated to promoting Belgian electronic music at the world’s largest nightlife festival and conference! With the support of Sabam, PlayRight and TicketSwap, powered by Lotto.
BELGIAN HANGOVER BRUNCH
We're once again hosting the Belgian Hangover Brunch. Join us for our annual get-together and connect with other pro’s. Catch you there!
Date: Thursday, October 22
Location: Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond
Timings: 9:30 - 11:30
RSVP by filling out this form (deadline: 14 October).
SOUND OF BELGIUM (the panel discussion)
From highway-side club palazzos to a humble kiosk in Brussels’ Warandepark. From community-driven havens like Horst and Waking Life to Tomorrowland’s global stage. Belgium has always been an inspiration. As its sound continues to reverberate across its borders, we're diving into what makes the country’s electronic landscape so unique.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Location: Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond
Timings: 12:00 - 13:00
SOUND OF BELGIUM (the party)
Lowlands unite! We’re supporting Breakfast Club and Kiosk Radio in their celebration of the sound of the Belgian underground. No less than seven Belgian-Dutch b2b DJ sets will make for an unforgettable night!
Date: Friday, October 23
Location: Pllek
Timings: 18:00 - 04:00
ADE BEATS
ADE Beats is the premier international gathering for hip-hop, bass, and beats during the Amsterdam Dance Event. It brings together artists, producers, and professionals from all over the world for networking sessions, insightful panels, and live showcases.
Meet The Beats Pro's - Dutch and Belgian Industries: This year, we are collaborating on a special networking session focused on the Dutch and Belgian industries, their scenes, and available opportunities. During ADE Beats, delegates get the chance to discuss their music, projects, and industry questions 1-on-1 with key professionals. In previous editions, emerging talents got their big break here, and industry pros boosted their networks. It’s a unique moment for our scenes, so read more about the session and the featured pros from both countries here!
Our Belgian pro’s for the Meet The Beats Pro’s are:
Arno de Waard (Live Nation)
Ephraïm Kisala (SOUNDPLUG studios)
Inès Haddouch (AVALON, TNNO, Apple Music, Sony Music, …)
Joanna Mumvudi (ATILLO)
Nadège Bibo-Tansia (Couleur Café)
Pamela Evbuomwan (VRT, EERLIJK?!)
Robert M. Bagunda (The Orchard FR, Jeunes Boss)
Simon Valk (Het Depot)
Tomas Michelena (Busker)
Toon Carpentier (Hatch Publishing)
Date: Saturday, October 24
Location: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Timings: 16:30 - 18:00
Furthermore, Gailor Sebastiao Kiaku will host the Q&A and Cypher: '5 Year Anniversary Rafting Goods'.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
📍 Location: Felix Meritis (Concertzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
⏱️ Timings: 14:15 - 15:00
WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM
On Wednesday, October 21, we’re joining the WCCF, a leadership exchange about nightlife policy hosted by the city of Amsterdam with policy makers from London, Cologne, Stockholm, Toronto, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and Guangzhou.
Together with Brussels By Night, we’re hosting a seminar on representing the nightlife sector. We’re also joined by Ans Persoons, the Brussels State Secretary for the Environment, Urban Regeneration and Image, as she will take part in a roundtable discussion on Agent of Change.
