Belgium has a rich tradition of faraway fields, teeming town squares and wide-open woods that, come the summertime, transform into places where music comes first and the bass leads the way. And, amongst the big-name acts that usually grace these fine line-ups, Belgium’s burgeoning local Beat scene is making strides of its own, as the following prime pickings attest to.
Beatfarm (12 July)
1. Fris
2. Losco.
3. Oaktree
4. Heden
5. WuduB!?
and more…
Boomtown (22/23/24/25/26 July)
1. Ynoji
2. STUFF.
and more…
1. Poldoore
2. Hiele
and more…
1. Vuurwerk
2. Haring
3. Moodprint
4. Yellowstraps
5. Lockwood
6. Polygon
and more…
Absolutely Free Festival (1/2 August)
1. Gullfisk
2. Oaktree
3. Gottland
and more…
Beatfreaks (2 August)
1. Toolbox
2. Crossbeat
3. Freddy Bracker
and more…
1. Brihang
and more…
Mekitburn (19/20/21 September)
1. Kassett
2. Fris
3. Le Motel
4. Hiele
5. Collective Conscience
6. DJ SNS
7. Onda Sonora
and more…
1. Blatan
2. Title
3. Oddlaner (Uphigh Collective)
and more…
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