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We team up with hub.brussels, Brussels’ Business Support Agency, and shine a light on 50 of the Region’s start-up success stories driving the capital city’s economic landscape forward. From the eco-conscious manufacturer to the technology-enabled post-production imprint, our 50-strong selection of portraits and interviews plays testament to the Region’s dense and dynamic culture of entrepreneurship.

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We’re teaming up with Bike for Brussels to put together a 100-strong selection of local heroes shaping the city each in their own way. From designers and DJs to performers and publishers, these are the creatives riding Brussels forward.

The Mechelen Hundred

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.

The House Hundred

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.

The Leuven Hundreds

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.

The Antwerp Hundreds

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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An in-depth look at the work of Belgian design studios, published monthly.

Favourite Belgian movies

Selections of essential Belgian movies handpicked by artistic directors, curators and all-round cinema connoisseurs.

Curator talks

Intimate conversations with curators dissecting the ambitions, intentions and narratives of their recently opened exhibitions.

Exhibition reviews

Visual documentaries of recently opened contemporary art exhibitions in Belgium.

Portfolio reports

Reviewing the practice of Belgium-based artists through in-depth looks at their recent works.

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Exploring the environments and artistic spaces of some of the country’s foremost contemporary artists.

The art throwaway project

Insights into the lives of local contemporary art movers and shakers through our office Quicksnaps.

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Exclusive mixes

Hour-long mixes recorded by the crème de la crème of Belgian DJs and producers exclusively for us.

Favourite Belgian releases

Selections of essential Belgian tracks handpicked by local tastemakers, from DJs and producers to record label heads and record store clerks.

The music throwaway project

Backstage antics, tour tales and onstage adventures with some of the country’s most exciting musical talents captured with our office Quicksnaps.

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Immortalising dancefloor memories: Nightlife anecdotes and club flyer designs

Immortalising dancefloor memories: Nightlife anecdotes and club flyer designs

To coincide with the opening of Designing the Night at ADAM, we team up with design historian and the show’s curator Katarina Serulus and ask a few committed archivists to submit their iconic club flyers.

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“I like to think I have around 99% of all Belgian New Beat label catalogue releases out there.” Serial collector Steven Keimi on the work of a lifetime (Interview)

“I like to think I have around 99% of all Belgian New Beat label catalogue releases out there.” Serial collector Steven Keimi on the work of a lifetime (Interview)

In an exclusive interview following years of relative silence, Steven Keimi finally opens up on his extensive New Beat collection.

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“I like to think I have around 99% of all Belgian New Beat label catalogue releases out there” Serial collector Steven Keimi on the work of a lifetime (Visuals)

“I like to think I have around 99% of all Belgian New Beat label catalogue releases out there” Serial collector Steven Keimi on the work of a lifetime (Visuals)

In an exclusive feature following years of relative silence, Steven Keimi finally shares his extensive New Beat catalogue.

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“My music was synchronised with Pamela Anderson’s boobs and that’s something not many people can say!” Jean-Marc Lederman’s long-winded adventures through the music business’ tricky and treacherous waters

“My music was synchronised with Pamela Anderson’s boobs and that’s something not many people can say!” Jean-Marc Lederman’s long-winded adventures through the music business’ tricky and treacherous waters

We talk about Digital Dance, Kid Montana and The Weathermen's Jean-Marc Lederman about his hatred of performing, embracing new production technologies and those New Beat years he’d actually rather forget.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Kristof Vandenhende handpicks 10 iconic New Beat tracks

Kristof Vandenhende handpicks 10 iconic New Beat tracks

Ahead of his double release party around all things New Beat this Saturday at Vooruit, Kristof selects his 10 essential Belgian New Beat tracks for us.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Favourite Belgian Releases: Offshore§’s heavy rotation

Favourite Belgian Releases: Offshore§’s heavy rotation

Brussels' long-standing DJ/producer - and lastest addition to our team - Offshore§ handpicked a set of Favourite Belgian Releases for us.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

Whether it's new beat, contemporary electronica or heavy guitar riffs, the two brothers, DJs and radio hosts are sure to set you up with a playlist for the weekend to come.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Serge Coosemans’ 10 favourite Belgian releases

Serge Coosemans’ 10 favourite Belgian releases

The infamous social media provocateur travels back in time to select his favourite Belgian releases for us.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

We go on a whirlwind tour of the country's obscure musical output with Belgium Underground's Benoit Deuxant

Music Favourite Belgian releases
DJ soFa

DJ soFa

The veteran DJ and record digger on his 18 favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Lawrence Le Doux

Lawrence Le Doux

Nightlife hero Lawrence Le Doux outlines some of his favourite Belgian releases for us with a selection straddling every genre and era.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Nosedrip

Nosedrip

DJ, selector, record store clerk and record collector Nosedrip reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Alex Deforce

Alex Deforce

From rap, jazz, samba and beat music, record label head and local promoter Alex Deforce reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Lieven De Ridder

Lieven De Ridder

Walhalla Recordings founder made a list of his favourite Belgian tracks and there's a solid chance you never heard any of them.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Bart Sibiel

Bart Sibiel

DJ, promoter, record collector and author Bart Siebiel picks his favourite Belgian releases for us.

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