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Brosella Folk and Jazz Festival in Osseghem Park

by Vincent July 11, 2010

written by Vincent

The open-air Green Theatre in Laeken’s Osseghem Park, hosted this year again the 34th edition of the free and annual Brosella Folk & Jazz Festival. Twenty concerts are spread over two days and featured in this lovely leafy-green setting. The first day is dedicated to folk musicians and the second to jazz. The pictures are taken on the second day and feature the Avishai Cohen Quintet. More information about the festival itself can be found here.

Photos of Brosella Folk and Jazz Festival (location):

July 11, 2010 5 comments

Cultural event

Zinneke Parade

by Vincent May 30, 2010

written by Vincent

Born 10 years ago as part of Brussels 2000, European Capital of Culture the Zinneke Parade has now grown into a biennial exuberant celebration where around 2500 local volunteers from various schools, collectives and organizations converge into the city center in a carnival atmosphere. Each edition has it’s own theme where participants create their colorful and extravagant costumes while various musicians, dancers and actors join in for the fun in what could be best described as a street opera. This year’s 6th Edition theme was : A table/Aan tafe best translated into “Have a meal” or “Come to the Table”.

Photos of the Zinneke Parade 2010

Complete set of 180 pictures:

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May 30, 2010 3 comments

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Bruxelles les Bains

by Vincent November 21, 2008

written by Vincent

Every summer from mid-July to mid-August a stretch of the canal Willebroek is transformed into to a waterside tropical beach scene with the help of lots of sand and palms trees. The holiday atmosphere of Bruxelles les Bains is guaranteed with the multitude of small themed bars and restaurants serving specialty foods and drinks from (among other places) Cuba, Brazil, Colombia, Congo, India, Spain, Vietnam and Morocco.

Visitors can attend daily free concerts or play various sports such as: Rugby, Football, Volleyball, PÃ©tanque, climbing, Frisbee,etc. Special attractions for kids are also featured.

Location of Bruxelles les Bains:

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Photos of Bruxelles les Bains:

Entering Bruxelles les Bains

The beach is a popular spot for young families with their children

Kids trying to cool off from the summer heat

Mini golf session

Things aren’t always as easy as they appear

One of the many food stalls this one serving African specialties

Brazilian cocktail bars

Nothing like sipping a cold CaÃ¯pirinha in the sun

A few Volleyball courts are available

What about a little game of PÃ©tanque?

Sports for all ages

BBQ Food specialties

The chief cook proudly posing for the picture

back on the beach with the toddlers

Trampoline for kids

Long chairs and cocktails

On my way out

November 21, 2008 0 comment

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Meyboom 2008 celebrations preview

by Vincent August 2, 2008

written by Vincent

A repetition for the Meyboom Celebrations was held today at the Grand Place a week ahead of the official date of the 9th of August. This is the longest lasting folkloric tradition of the city of Brussels held yearly since 1213 and celebrating it’s 693rd edition. The celebration features a procession of eight colorful costumed giants and a marching band on its journey from the Place du Sablon to the Grand Place.

itinerary of the Meyboom celebrations procession:

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Photos of the Meyboom 2008 repetition:

Start of the procession

Giants arriving

Marching Band

Parading around at the Grand Place

The Giants:

Boma

Bompa

Roseke

Baby Giant

Janneke

Mieke

Pietje

August 2, 2008 0 comment

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Recyclart

by Vincent July 5, 2008

written by Vincent

The Recyclart is a non-profit urban pilot project with the vocation of turning the old abandoned train station of Chapelle-Kapellekerk and its abandoned neighborhoods into a vibrant multi-purpose cultural center proposing everything from concerts to exhibitions. The bands featured in the pictures were Comets on fire and Creature With The Atom Brain. The agenda of upcoming events can be found here.

Location

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Photos of le Recyclart:

From the outside

View as you enter

Opposite corner

Bar where old train ticketing counters were

Sound technicians

Crowd

The back

Graffiti ridden toilets

Comets of Fire concert

Ethan Miller singing and on guitar

Ben Chasny

Ben Flashman

Ethan Miller

Noel Harmonson

Opening act featuring Creature With The Atom Brain

July 5, 2008 3 comments

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Brussels Jazz Marathon 2008

by Vincent May 26, 2008

written by Vincent

The Brussels Jazz Marathon 2008 just ended this week-end for its 13th consecutive edition. 125 concerts were spread out from Friday to Sunday through outdoor stages for the biggest venues and the remaining larger portion indoors of around 50 bars, pubs and cafÃ©s of Brussels. And best of All it’s once again 100% FREE… Here are some pictures of Saturday’s evening.

Horse pulled buggy behind the Bourse

Place Sainte-Catherine

Marc Lelangue Trio

Rene Stock

The crowd gathered Place Sainte-Catherine

Soulstorm

Some of the many joyful Jazz festival goers

At the Grand Place the Laurent Doumont Soul Band

View of the Grand Place and its Brussels Jazz Marathon stage

Here come the horns

Pleased public

Place du Sablon with The Night Crowd Blues Band

The crowd at Place du Sablon

Tropa bar with Leo and the lunar tiki

Arriving at the Live Music Cafe

Featuring Kalema and K-Tribe

Pure Bar with K-Bonus

May 26, 2008 8 comments

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fete de l’Iris hosted by Piknik Elektronik

by Vincent May 16, 2008

written by Vincent

Another Cool event nearby the main concert stage was the Piknik Elektronik at Place Du MusÃ©e (just next to the Mont des Arts) which featured from noon until 22:00 a set of DJ’s playing electronic music. All this was setup around 800 square meters of green grass lawn recreating a park/festival rave atmosphere.

Location:

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Photos Piknik Elektronik Mai 11

May 16, 2008 0 comment

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Fete de lâ€™Iris Abba Mania concert

by Vincent May 15, 2008

written by Vincent

The main concert of the 11th of Mai at the FÃªte de l’Iris featured at 20:00 ABBA Mania. This band created in 1999 has been one of the most successful ABBA cover band to date playing 18 consecutive weeks at London ‘s West End Theatre. Famous around the globe they have to date traveled as far as Tahiti, Mexico, Venezuela, North America, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, France & many others.

ABBA Mania live in concert

May 15, 2008 0 comment

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Fete de lâ€™Iris Abbey Road concert

by Vincent May 15, 2008

written by Vincent

The first of the two main acts on the free concerts of the FÃªte de lâ€™Iris started at 18:00 on the 11th of Mai with the Belgian Beatles tribute band Abbey Road setup again right next to the Royal Palace of Brussels. Formed in 1987 the band made of Yves Laloux, Alain Pire, Dimitri Deboutte and Christian Willems has been a growing success. They have played more than four hundred concerts to date with crowds up to 60 000 people strong like when they opened for Jacques Dutronc.

Abbey Road in concert

May 15, 2008 0 comment

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Fete de lâ€™Iris Ozark Henry concert

by Vincent May 11, 2008

written by Vincent

The third part and main act of the FÃªte de lâ€™Iris on the 10 of Mai was featuring the band Ozark Henry performing at 22:00. Involved through his life in several bands Piet Goddaer really gained recognition and celebrity when his Ozark Henry solo act which his 4th and latest album was released in 1999.

Here are the photos of Ozark Henry performing with his band