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As is customary each year, Belgium Booms will proudly represent and support the Belgian jazz scene at Jazzahead! in Bremen. Over 60 Belgian delegates, consisting of venues, festivals, organizations, m...
In 2025, 4 groups represent French-speaking jazz at Leuven Jazz festival from March 19 to 20, 2025.On the other hand, 4 Dutch-speaking bands will be performing at the Gaume Jazz Festival on August 9 a...
Belgium Booms and JazzLab are organising an international visitors' programme, this year during BRAND! Festival in Mechelen from 26 to 29 November 2025! Are you ready to broaden your horizons?Esp...
The Dragon Jazz Contest is a competition for all young secondary school jazz musicians. And by jazz, we mean Jazz in the broad sense of the word.This contest is unique in Belgium and is supported by M...
Do you want to work with other talented songwriters and coaches to take your new songs to the next level? LOOF! is for you! LOOF! is aimed at songwriters in the broadest sense: from classical singer-...
Are you a jazz artist? Pitch your project to Peter Anthonissen (Hnita Jazz Club) and Louise van den Heuvel (Sonic Hug, Dishwasher_).What is it? The jazz pitch, which is a kind of blind date between pr...
The "Culture, Youth and Media" department of the Flemish Community offers a grant for projects under the Arts Decree.Which projects?Initiatives in the arts sector that are limited in time and purpose,...
From April 11th to April 13th, jazzahead! 2024 returns with a program that will leave you awestruck!Since 2006, jazzahead! has been the go-to event for the international jazz industry. It's the world'...
For the fourth time, local music is taking centre stage across the country. From discounts on baby-sittings to Chip raves and awards ceremonies in almost every genre! Belgian Music Week, organised by...
  "Don't wish happy new year to a jazz lover. Just ask him/her to take you to the concert. Joy, ecstasy, beauty, revolt, meditation, fullness and enthusiasm: everything you hope for next year is...
Are you a professional Belgian Jazz artist with international appeal? This call for applications is for you !From 12 to 14 September 2024, Ghent will shine as the host city of the European Jazz Confer...
From 12 to 14 September 2024, Ghent will shine as the host city for the European Jazz Conference. VI.BE, JazzLab and Ha Concerts are joining forces with Muziekcentrum De Bijloke to welcome more than 4...