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Nestled between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen has often been overshadowed by its larger neighbours. Yet teaming up with the City of Mechelen, our line-up of 100 of the city’s most prominent people, places and projects proves the extent of its potential. From artists and creatives to critical thinkers and fighters, these are the powerhouses driving Mechelen forward one step at a time.

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We’re teaming up with Bulldog to select 100 essential people, places and projects in Belgian house music. From producers and DJs to record labels and festivals, these are the forces driving the homegrown house scene forward, one BPM at a time.

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We’ve joined forces with Leuven to highlight 100 local people, places and projects that contribute towards making the city what it is today. From artists and architects to producers and professors, these are the driving forces powering Leuven forward one ingenious initiative at a time.

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We've teamed up with This is Antwerp to bring you The Antwerp Hundreds, a 100-strong selection of local movers and shakers setting the tone for the neighbourhood of tomorrow.

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Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A Chicago house legend in Charleroi, the next generation of innovators in Antwerp, and our Rebels release party in Brussels.

Art Favourite Belgian movies
De Imagerie’s Anne Reijniers selects 5 Belgian movies

De Imagerie’s Anne Reijniers selects 5 Belgian movies

De Imagerie film collective member, and one half of its film festial Visite's curatorial duo Anne Reijniers shares her five most Favourite Belgian Movies.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Slam poetry in Antwerp, LP release parties in Brussels, bio-pic avant-premieres in Charleroi.

Art Studio visits
Glimpsing into the private sanctuary of Arpaïs Du Bois

Glimpsing into the private sanctuary of Arpaïs Du Bois

Intimate portraits of the working habitat of the painter-drawer.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend.

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend.

Queer power and play in Antwerp, touching photography in Liège, and democratising symposiums in Brussels.

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.

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10 exhibitions not to miss at Antwerp Art Weekend

10 exhibitions not to miss at Antwerp Art Weekend

Ready for its third edition to kick off, we hand-selected and compiled a list of 10 events and exhibitions not to miss at this year's Antwerp Art Weekend.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Streaming sessions in Brussels, museum takeovers in Ghent and release parties in Antwerp.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Group shows in Liège, roundtable debates in Antwerp, and MC battles in Brussels.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Slumber sessions in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp, art book fairs in Ghent and label nights in Liege.

Art Studio visits
At home in Jorinde Krosenbrink’s studio

At home in Jorinde Krosenbrink’s studio

A space filled with movement, memories and inspiration.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Contemporary art marathons in Antwerp, live LP premieres in Brussels, and touching dance operas in Charleroi.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rebel art films in Brussels, industrial rhythms in Ghent and mindful wanderings in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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24 things to do in Belgium this weekend

24 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Art marathons in Brussels, spacebubbles in Antwerp and minimal jazz in Ghent.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

The Outcasts edition release party in Brussels, book launches in Antwerp and experimental electronics in Bruges.

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Park Spoor Noord, Georgios Maïllis’ favourite place in the country

Park Spoor Noord, Georgios Maïllis’ favourite place in the country

Charleroi's Bouwmeester tells all about the quintessential Antwerp green lung - and why places like these are crucial in today's cities.

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The people improving society one project at a time

The people improving society one project at a time

Discussions with some of Belgium's most forward-thinking change-makers, who match their ideals with direct action.

Art Studio visits
Inside Michèle Matyn’s private sanctuary

Inside Michèle Matyn’s private sanctuary

Photographer Joke De Wilde headed to the Antwerp-based artist's atelier, delving deeper into the intricate mosaic that is Matyn's practice.

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14 things to do in Belgium this weekend

14 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibition openings, improv' jazz nights, intimate screenings and the mother of all concerts at Vooruit in Ghent this Sunday.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Talks in Brussels, hardcore poetry in Ghent and DIY label nights in Antwerp.

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12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Baile vibes in Antwerp, Belgian Biënnales in Ghent and bodily sculptures in Brussels.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

B-boy battles in Charleroi, infinite flowers in Antwerp and democratic re-organisation in Ghent.

Art Studio visits
Inside Tom Poelmans’ Berchem studio

Inside Tom Poelmans’ Berchem studio

Step inside the Antwerp-based painter's tiny, light-flooded studio.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Late night museum tours in Brussels, Billboard frenzies in Ghent and pink bowties in Antwerp.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Oddball parties in Ghent, magical festivals in Leuven and artistic debauchery in Brussels. Do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
12 innovations in personal living

12 innovations in personal living

A hand-picked list of Belgium's most useful and effective initiatives within the sharing economy, sure to facilitate your daily life.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psych showcases in Charleroi, film festivals in Antwerp and exhibition openings in Brussels. Do the right thing.

Art Studio visits
Inside Nadia Naveau’s Antwerp studio

Inside Nadia Naveau’s Antwerp studio

In a new series of studio visits, photographer Joke De Wilde headed to the Antwerp-based artist's spacious, light-flooded Antwerp studio to capture and document the inner workings of her practice.

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A foodie tour of Antwerp by Buchbar’s Kim Hertogs

A foodie tour of Antwerp by Buchbar’s Kim Hertogs

A self-admitted foodie, we got together with Kim for a chat on all things culinary in her hometown of Antwerp.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Ethnoyoutubers in Brussels, Gaming galore in Antwerp and clandestine checkpoint-inspired art in Ghent. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Certified raves in Antwerp, birthday parties in Brussels, and graphic design festivals (finally) in Liège. Do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Microperformances in Ghent, Leftfield electronica in Leuven and birthday shindigs in Brussels. Do the right thing.

Art Studio visits
Six spaces for emerging art in Antwerp

Six spaces for emerging art in Antwerp

Some of the diamond city's finest places for exciting art.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Photography evenings, blackout sessions and synth queens. Do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibition openings galore in Brussels, back-to-back DJ sets in Antwerp and snapshot paintings in Liège.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Record store concerts in Brussels, group exhibitions in West-Flanders and a night out with the Dutch in Antwerp.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cold wave festivals in Sint-Niklaas, Pink noise in Antwerp and Christmas Galas in Brussels.

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The best shopping addresses in Belgium

The best shopping addresses in Belgium

Covering all your last-minute Christmas shopping needs.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

The closing edition of our Favourite Belgian releases listening sessions in Brussels, early end-of-year parties in Antwerp and exhibition openings in Ghent.

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19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Audiovisual performances in Antwerp, Architectural scale models in Ghent and release parties in Brussels.

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Where to buy Thiis iis Belgiium

Where to buy Thiis iis Belgiium

23 spots in Belgium where to buy Thiis iis Belgiium from. Don't sleep.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Simple music festivals in Brussels, modular synth celebrations in Limburg and hip hop blowouts in Charleroi. Enough to forget about what just happened.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Serbian shindigs in Brussels, EP releases in Antwerp and post-industrial house blowouts in Charleroi.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Poetic performances in Brussels, experimental electronica in Antwerp and organ wunderkind André Brasseur in Namur.

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Belgium’s vibrant bicycle initiatives

Belgium’s vibrant bicycle initiatives

A roam around Belgium's different bicycle-related initiatives, with profiles from a family-owned manufacturer, an edu-tainment publisher and bike sharing project, to the capital's only bike polo team.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Poetic performances in Leuven, ephemeral ensembles in Brussels and post punk pioneers in Antwerp.

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Designer Inge Rylant’s Antwerp

Designer Inge Rylant’s Antwerp

The illustrator and freelance designer takes us on a personal tour of Antwerp.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Curated hip hop nights in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp and publishing parties in Ghent.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cinema specials, block parties, photography festivals, local hip hop and neighbourhood experiments.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 78: Quirky synths and jarring drums with MU.

Exclusive mix 78: Quirky synths and jarring drums with MU.

An hour-long exclusive by the Antwerp-based visual artist and producer.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Listening sessions in Brussels, nocturnal nights in Antwerp, rave revivals in Ghent and concerts all around. The weekend has landed.

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13 Belgian brutalist gems

13 Belgian brutalist gems

Unearthing some of the most striking and singular examples of Belgium's Brutalist movement

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Japanese krautrock in Brussels, exhibition openings in Ghent, record signings in Antwerp and the festival of all festivals in Eupen.

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12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibitions, concerts, club nights, artist walks and curator talks for you and yours.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Microperformances in Antwerp, Billboard beauties in Ghent and Haiti benefit nights in Brussels.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Favourite Belgian Releases (tonight, from 20h00 at The Hope), boat parties and the official opening of Brussels' outdoor pool.

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12 quirky Airbnb getaways in Belgium

12 quirky Airbnb getaways in Belgium

From one-person Brutalist masterpieces right outside Ghent to enchanted tree houses in the province of Luxembourg.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Roller-discos in Koekelberg, record fairs in Antwerp, label nights in Brussels and photography in Liège.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psychedelic Cambodian space pop, cyborg love and riot grrrl. The weekend has landed.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

An intimate listening session, tentacular circuits in Liège and an artistic guerrilla cyclist tour of Antwerp's harbour.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Blissful gatherings, neighbourhood festivals and Ghent's most beautiful ephemeral cinema venue.

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The artists taking up residence in the back alleys of Antwerp

The artists taking up residence in the back alleys of Antwerp

Photographer Miles Fischler's account of the hidden artists' oasis bang in Antwerp's city centre

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A 12-hour rave in Brussels, extreme pétanque in Ghent and an 3km artist wall in Antwerp.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 1)

Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 1)

15 standup Belgian releases of 2016 we salute. Watch out for part 2 coming end of week.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Indoor mini-golf, Icelandic girl rap, a digital arts fest and a heartbreaking line-up.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
15 last minute quirky summer stages ideas for kids

15 last minute quirky summer stages ideas for kids

A meatball-making camp? Beat-making sessions? Analog photography workshops? We've got you covered.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Stripclub rap, rave culture exhibitions and end of year student shows. Oh, and we're throwing a party too.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Ceramics, an art festival for children, end of year shows, rap concerts and experimental noise marathons.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium over the weekend

15 things to do in Belgium over the weekend

Exhibition openings, release parties, group shows, food festivals and DJ sets. Weekend wonders for your calendar.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

One more dodo and it's the weekend. But the fun already begins tonight, and we've selected 15 hot picks for you.

Music
Antwerp-based record label Ekster

Antwerp-based record label Ekster

We talk early beginnings, physical vs digital releases and losing money on their first release with the cult electronic imprint.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium over the weekend.

20 things to do in Belgium over the weekend.

Exhibitions, group shows, local electronic music showcases, DJ sets, artist talks and more. The weekend's going to be a long one.

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Nosejob and Jan De Cock. The weekend has landed

Nosejob and Jan De Cock. The weekend has landed

From piano concerts and club nights to exhibitions and events, 10 things to do in Belgium over the long weekend

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
16 things to do in Belgium this weekend

16 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A few days packed with exhibitions, concerts, seed swaps, label nights, DJ sets and studio visits.

Art The art throwaway project
The people, places and projects of Kasper de Vos

The people, places and projects of Kasper de Vos

Belgian artist Kasper de Vos captures day-to-day inspirations with a throw away camera.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 60: Oval Angle

Exclusive mix 60: Oval Angle

If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack to flip through our new issue, Oval Angle's exclusive mix is a good start.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 59: Pomrad

Exclusive mix 59: Pomrad

Antwerp's Pomrad recorded an exclusive mix for you and yours ahead of tomorrow's Brussels' Boiler Room.

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Independent director Liv Vaisberg on Antwerp

Independent director Liv Vaisberg on Antwerp

The Antwerp-based curator and director of Independent reveals her favourite spots for food, travel and fun.

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Save the D.A.T.E

Save the D.A.T.E

In its ever growing quest to cement its reputation as an all-round creative force, the city of Antwerp, is putting on the second edition of D.A.T.E.

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Publisher Marc Verhagen on his Antwerp

Publisher Marc Verhagen on his Antwerp

Marc Verhagen, founder of Luster publishing house, gives us his personal favourite addresses in and around Antwerp.

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Ibasho’s Martijn and Annemarie on their top Antwerp addresses

Ibasho’s Martijn and Annemarie on their top Antwerp addresses

Gallery Ibasho founders talk to us about the snazzy Antwerp addresses topping their list for shops, eateries and day trips.

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Walhalla Record’s Lieven De Ridder on Antwerp and surroundings

Walhalla Record’s Lieven De Ridder on Antwerp and surroundings

The founder of legendary minimal synth record label Walhalla Records opens up about his Antwerp hangouts, from pita joints to ice cream parlours.

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The future is cooking (2/5): Julien Burlat nominates Magalie Verbaet

The future is cooking (2/5): Julien Burlat nominates Magalie Verbaet

Dome's Julien Burlat on why Magalie Verbaet's his pick for our food nominations.

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14 gift ideas for Christmas

14 gift ideas for Christmas

A selection of gift ideas to make him, her, and everyone around you happy in this end of year season.

Art Exhibition reviews
Photographers Ruben Tomas and Gert Motmans

Photographers Ruben Tomas and Gert Motmans

We get a glimpse of Ruben Tomas' and Gert Motmans' photographic work presented by Alexandra Beirnaerdt in Antwerp this weekend.

Neighbourhood life Area codes
Gallerist Roger Szmulewicz on Antwerp

Gallerist Roger Szmulewicz on Antwerp

Gallery Fifty One's owner Roger Szmulewicz shares his favourite Antwerp addresses.

Art Portfolio reports
Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Antwerp-based artist Lieven Segers (1975) on his curated exhibition Pom' Po Pon Po Pon Pon Pom Pon at Middelheim Museum and his solo show The Joke Is On Me at Base Alpha.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
Best for basketball

Best for basketball

Our selection of some of the best basketball courts in Belgium.

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Why The Word Magazine is free again

Why The Word Magazine is free again

A couple of words on why oh why we're back on the country's streets as a free magazine.

Music Exclusive mixes
Venus in Cancer

Venus in Cancer

In this new Exclusive Mix Venus in Cancer / Coco Pastis introduces us to the concept of Feminine Mystique.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
21 essential addresses for pots & plants

21 essential addresses for pots & plants

We do our bit for mother nature and reveal 21 of our favourite addresses for pots and plants in Belgium.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
23 record shops in Belgium (Part 1)

23 record shops in Belgium (Part 1)

We've crisscrossed the country to select its most notable and enjoyable record shops

Neighbourhood life Area codes
Area codes: Frederik Vercruysse’s Antwerp

Area codes: Frederik Vercruysse’s Antwerp

Antwerp's nooks and crannies have found a way to fairly new resident Frederik Vercruysse's heart.

Music
First things first: Your Highness

First things first: Your Highness

To mark their latest album dropping, we talk to Antwerp-based metal-stoner outfit Your Highness.

Neighbourhood life Area codes
Stephanie Specht’s Antwerp

Stephanie Specht’s Antwerp

In this week's Area code, we takes a stroll through graphic designer Stephanie Specht's Antwerp.

Art Portfolio reports
Ren Hang

Ren Hang

Ren Hang opens up to us about his provocative images and risking jail time.

Neighbourhood life
Looking for models with an edge

Looking for models with an edge

We're starting a new series of fashion editorials and are looking for girls. And not just any girl. Read on...

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
Best for child play

Best for child play

We’ve criss-crossed the country to reveal the best playgrounds that Belgium has to offer.

Neighbourhood life Area codes
Jon and Maša’s Antwerp

Jon and Maša’s Antwerp

The couple behind Antwerp-based creative agency Klein take us on a tour of their favourite local hangouts.

Neighbourhood life
New kids on the block: Japanese photography gallery IBASHO

New kids on the block: Japanese photography gallery IBASHO

We talk to the founders of IBASHO, Antwerp's newest fine art photography gallery with a penchant for Japan.

Music
First things first: rapper K1D (with free download)

First things first: rapper K1D (with free download)

With his debut EP now out, rapper K1D opens up about hometown heroes, mistakes made and hiding tracks from mum.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
Best for live music, Part 1

Best for live music, Part 1

Belgium is known as a haven for bands and their touring ambition. And these are the places they want to play at.

Art
Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto at Berlin’s Kromus + Zink gallery

Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto at Berlin’s Kromus + Zink gallery

With her solo show in Berlin opening on Friday, we catch up with Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto

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Area codes: Ingrid Deuss’ Antwerp

Area codes: Ingrid Deuss’ Antwerp

We take a stroll through gallery owner Ingrid Deuss' Antwerp.

Music
Beats In Belgium outtake #5: Hiele

Beats In Belgium outtake #5: Hiele

The young Antwerpen producer on being a perfectionist but not an only-analogue-fetishist.

Music Exclusive mixes
Jj funhouse

Jj funhouse

Upstart Antwerp label Jj funhouse's hitting all the right spots here at The Word, so we asked the girls for an exclusive mix.

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Area codes: Thierry and Sarah’s Antwerp

Area codes: Thierry and Sarah’s Antwerp

Thierry Vandenbussche and photographer Sarah Van Marcke take us on a neighbourly walk around their Borgerhout.

Music The music throwaway project
Chrome Brulée

Chrome Brulée

iPod-dolls, tape-robots, albino crocodiles and synthporn: Chrome Brulée takes one of our throwaway cameras for a ride.

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Where to buy our new edition in Belgium

Where to buy our new edition in Belgium

A complete run-down of some of the book shops, concept stores, museums and newsagents that stock our new edition.

Music Exclusive mixes
Hiele

Hiele

Antwerp-based producer Hiele records an exclusive mix for us to mark the upcoming release of our new edition.

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The Word Magazine is Belgium’s leading English-speaking free media platform, documenting and championing the best in neighbourhood living, music and art. Published every two months, the magazine is distributed in over 500 distribution points across the country.

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