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

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Visual documentaries of recently opened contemporary art exhibitions in Belgium.

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“We’re not a record label. We’re a government aided youth organization aimed at giving troubled youths an opportunity to share their talents.” Violencia, the unlikely alliance that’s enabling authentic hard-core Flemish rap

“We’re not a record label. We’re a government aided youth organization aimed at giving troubled youths an opportunity to share their talents.” Violencia, the unlikely alliance that’s enabling authentic hard-core Flemish rap

Belgium’s Dutch-speaking rap has made a place for itself, and it shows. To better understand the underlying dynamics of this phenomena, we speak to Matthijs Spittel on Violencia, an Antwerp-based media platform and youth organisation concerned with helping up-and-coming singers, producers, photographers et al.

Art Portfolio reports
“Timing is of utmost importance as it carries a lot of power when it comes to delivering content.” On Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay’s dynamic and interdisciplinary dialogue

“Timing is of utmost importance as it carries a lot of power when it comes to delivering content.” On Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay’s dynamic and interdisciplinary dialogue

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Closing off this series is the Again the Sunset duo Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay.

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On curating a festival for audiences who aren’t seasoned adepts of the live arts, by Karlien Meganck and Vincent Wilms

On curating a festival for audiences who aren’t seasoned adepts of the live arts, by Karlien Meganck and Vincent Wilms

We get up close and personal with deSingel's curator for performing arts Karlien Meganck and production manager for performing arts Vincent Wilms to learn more about the thinking processes and ethos behind BOUGE B.

Art Portfolio reports
“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. This week, we speak to experimental music group, KRANKk.

Art Portfolio reports
“Performance-making is a constant puzzle solving of choreographic questions.” How Joshua Serafin approaches the complexities of dance

“Performance-making is a constant puzzle solving of choreographic questions.” How Joshua Serafin approaches the complexities of dance

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Carrying on the series is the Brussels-based Joshua Serafin, AKA Void.

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

USB runways in Brussels, transcendent art in Antwerp and poetic cinematography in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

“Every time we perform it’s completely different, yet at the core, completely the same.” Samuel Baidoo on connecting to an audience

“Every time we perform it’s completely different, yet at the core, completely the same.” Samuel Baidoo on connecting to an audience

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Kicking off the countdown is Antwerp-based Samuel Baidoo.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Birthday celebrations in Brussels, A4 print mania in Liège and upbeat tempos in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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“The watch is for everyone. I wanted to create one that didn’t box you into specific style.” DVTCH NORRIS’ custom-made Swatch.

“The watch is for everyone. I wanted to create one that didn’t box you into specific style.” DVTCH NORRIS’ custom-made Swatch.

We teamed up with Swatch and asked hip-hop prodigy DVTCH NORRIS to handpick his favourite canvas, create his signature watch and tell the story behind it.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand openings in Ghent, silent statues in Antwerp and triple visual trouble in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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Colour me Belgium: A visual reportage of Belgian diasporas

Colour me Belgium: A visual reportage of Belgian diasporas

We tasked recent photographic recruit Max Meyer with scanning the country’s streets in search for the most obvious sign of import-export love.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Heartwarming inaugurations in Brussels, psychadelics at large in Mechelen and poetic shadows in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Club openings in Antwerp, all-nighters in Hasselt and local heroes in Brussels. Start the new year's right and go do the right thing.

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Class of ’18 – Part III

Class of ’18 – Part III

From smart festivals to double entendre videos, this is the final batch of our 25 most prominent figures and collectives shaking things up in Belgium this year.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Museum reopenings in Tervuren, synth-pop delights in Ghent and heartwearming heat in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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Class of ’18 – Part II

Class of ’18 – Part II

From political riffs to guerilla activists, this is the second batch of our 25 most prominent figures and collectives shaking things up in Belgium this year.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-night warehouse shindigs in Ghent, sex-positive thoughts in Brussels and birthday parties in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

Art Exhibition reviews
Haseeb Ahmed’s The Wind Egg: The beautiful and bizarre intersections of art and science

Haseeb Ahmed’s The Wind Egg: The beautiful and bizarre intersections of art and science

Aiming to blend together myth, aeronautics and technology, Haseeb Ahmed's latest show at M HKA lies in the realms of art, science or somewhere in between.

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Message on a Post-it

Message on a Post-it

A declaration of love, anger and hope on the square-shaped medium of Post-its.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Apocalyptic theatre in Liège, post-truth experiments in Brussels and seaside paper art in Ostend. Go do the right thing.

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

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Simple sonic love in Brussels, synth-pop delights in Antwerp and young friends in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“Every colour and design is chosen with the gut.” Klaas Rommelaere on his instinct, influencers and intimate tapestries

“Every colour and design is chosen with the gut.” Klaas Rommelaere on his instinct, influencers and intimate tapestries

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, rounding off with the Antwerp-based and embroidery don Klaas Rommelaere.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Festival fun in Brussels, basement parties in Ghent and radical acoustics in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“Beauty is everywhere!” Wiesi Will on their collaborative process and colour conscious fabrics

“Beauty is everywhere!” Wiesi Will on their collaborative process and colour conscious fabrics

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, continuing with the Antwerp-based duo Wiesi Will.

Art Portfolio reports
“I try to reconstruct interiors that are dreamy and surreal.” Anton Cotteleer on the role of art, Antwerp and the domestic skin of his sculptures

“I try to reconstruct interiors that are dreamy and surreal.” Anton Cotteleer on the role of art, Antwerp and the domestic skin of his sculptures

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, carrying on with Antwerp-based sculptor Anton Cotteleer.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dark corners in Brussels, festival walks through Namur and thoughtful art in Antwerp. With an extra day to spare, go do the right thing.

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

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Literary festivals in Charleroi, pre-emptive moves in Mechelen, and The Word Radio takeovers in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“Spontaneity, openness in its reduction and subliminal humour.” Jenny Brosinski on her gestural oil paintings

“Spontaneity, openness in its reduction and subliminal humour.” Jenny Brosinski on her gestural oil paintings

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, kicking off with Berlin-based painter Jenny Brosinski.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-nighters in Liège, piping hot new talents in Antwerp and our very own protest soirée at The Word. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Brewerie takeovers in offices in Brussels, red carpet treatments in Ghent and abstract expressionism in Deurle. Go do the right thing.

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Summer’s last hurrah: Oval Angle’s throwaway pictures

Summer’s last hurrah: Oval Angle’s throwaway pictures

Geran Knol is an artist, illustrator and musician better known as Oval Angle, from the small village Makkinga in the Netherlands. We gave him a throwaway camera to capture his creative processes and everyday life in Antwerp, and he brought back snaps of countrysides and objects, artworks and interactions with loved ones.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Family and friends in Oudenaarde, critical design in Liège and The Word Radio takeovers in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Non-stop revitalisation in Leuven, visual disobedience in Charleroi and The Word Radio takeovers in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Timeless jazz in Brussels, collective social justice in Antwerp and three-by-threes in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Futuristic curation in Ghent, contemporary theatre in a seed factory in Mechelen and sonic art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand re-openings in Brussels, gritty performance art in Antwerp and artistic adventures in Ghent. Go 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

New locations in Ghent, remedies for the soul in Brussels and a power plant party in Zwevegem. Go do the right thing.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Engaging film festivals in Antwerp, underdog festivals in Ghent, and our very own rooftop radio reception in Brussels. Go 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

Local loves in Leuven, manuscripts unveiled in Knokke, and nocturnal museum fever in Antwerp. Go 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

Festival fun for all ages in Liège, queerific matinées in Ghent and on letting go in Watou. Go do the right thing.

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Distribution points to pick up a copy of The Word Magazine

Distribution points to pick up a copy of The Word Magazine

We drop off copies at our key distribution points below, so make sure to find the closest one to you to grab your own.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Trio treats in Brussels, acidic rhythms in Zerkegem and national holiday shenanigans in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Memorable confusion in Antwerp, painted models in Brussels and yearly festivities in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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8 essential botanical gardens and arboretums in Belgium

8 essential botanical gardens and arboretums in Belgium

We’ve put together a selection of eight essential botanical gardens and arboretums to pepper your summer bucket list.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Occupation rhetorics in Brussels, homecoming celebrations in Antwerp and sonic innovation in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

International showcases in Ostend, journal structures in Ghent and accidental music at our very own The Word Radio. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Love for azure in Ostend, dinner-and-show in Antwerp and Swedish grand sculptures in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Boat party in Ghent, photography's emerging forces in Antwerp and newcomers in Liège. Go 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

Erotica in Ghent, breaks galore in Brussels, and sharp words in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Old meets new in Antwerp, sonic dreams in Mechelen and our very own The Word Radio and Hermès Silk Mix in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Shadiest reads in Ghent, birthday celebrations in Liège and Antwerp Art Weekend. Go do the right thing.

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

21 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dripping decadence in Antwerp, calculated chaos in Leuven and bumping beats in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psychedelic beats in Brussels, underground garage in Hasselt and revolutionary creatives in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Music
Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Renowned for its all-encompassing and innovative approach to jazz, we select five reasons why BOZAR’s Jazztivism is one to be noted.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Jazz spectacular in Liège, friendships in Antwerp and grand reveals in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cut-throat rhythms in Antwerp, solitary bliss in Leuven, and our very own bank holiday jazz jam. Go do the right thing.

Art
On the streets of Belgium, Part 3: Joke de Wilde

On the streets of Belgium, Part 3: Joke de Wilde

The Word Magazine and Fujifilm have partnered up, and we sent our own in-house photographer Joke De Wilde to capture our streets for the occasion.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A special edition dedicated to Brussels' contemporary art week of the year, and of course, various not-to-be-missed opportunities throughout the country to shake the week off. Go do the right thing.

Art
Five reasons not to miss deSingel’s BOUGE B

Five reasons not to miss deSingel’s BOUGE B

Renowned for its fresh perspective and multisensory approach to performance art, we select five reasons why this year's BOUGE B is one to be noted.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cultural cannibalism in Antwerp, tangible femininity in Brussels and sweaty grooves in Mechelen. Go 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

Masculinity under fire in Brussels, celestial mixes in Ghent and world-class frames in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Curator talks
“I want to create something that can stand on its own.” Midnight Chardonnay founder Mamiko Motto on the debut edition of her nomadic festival concept

“I want to create something that can stand on its own.” Midnight Chardonnay founder Mamiko Motto on the debut edition of her nomadic festival concept

With the first edition of Midnight Chardonnay hosted this coming Saturday at Antwerp's Het Bos, we put a few questions to founder Mamiko Motto.

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

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Demonic decadence in Gaasbeek, immortalised taboos in Brussels and jungle designs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Tail-wagging jazz in Leuven, revelatory spoken word in Brussels and intimate portraits in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Airwave birthdays in Ghent, all female line-ups in Brussels and over-the-top art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Music
Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s March Electronic Series

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s March Electronic Series

Carrying on the torch with their second BOZAR Electronic Series night of the year, we dissect five reasons to not miss out on the upcoming soirée this Saturday.

Art Portfolio reports
The lighter side of satire: William Ludwig Lutgens’ unfiltered mind

The lighter side of satire: William Ludwig Lutgens’ unfiltered mind

Antwerp-based visual artist William Ludwig Lutgens takes us through the chaotic thought processes behind his rebellious works.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Critically-acclaimed rap in Liège, feline-inspired art in Brussels and creative carnivals in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
10 public libraries in Belgium

10 public libraries in Belgium

Public libraries fulfil an invaluable, and very necessary, role in modern society – we pay tribute to some of the country’s most distinct and distinguished ones in the hope of encouraging you to renew your membership once and for all.

Neighbourhood life
On why future generations need us to act instead of talk

On why future generations need us to act instead of talk

Editor-in-chief Nicholas Lewis considers the all-inclusiveness and tolerance suddenly besieging the cultural sector.

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15 things to do this weekend

15 things to do this weekend

Post-revolution revelations in Brussels, fusion-dabke in Ghent and enigmatic art reveals in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Curator talks
Bridging the makers with the viewers: Eva Van Tongeren on Visite’s fourth edition

Bridging the makers with the viewers: Eva Van Tongeren on Visite’s fourth edition

With the opening night of their fourth edition set at Brussels' Beursschouwburg this Wednesday, the rest of Visite will be carried out in its home-base Het Bos till 3rd of March.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Mineral unearthing in Leuven, queer love in Ghent and visual art crossovers in Liège. Go do the right thing.

Art
The 40 best photographs of 2017

The 40 best photographs of 2017

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Film rights in Antwerp, dance in practice in Brussels and meaty dancefloor jams in Arlon. Go do the right thing.

Art Studio visits
Inside Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven’s visual paradise

Inside Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven’s visual paradise

With Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven's grand AMVK exhibition set to take over M HKA starting tomorrow, here's a chance to look behind the curtains.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Graphic design gold-mines in Liège, minimalist perfection in Antwerp and smoozey love songs in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Contemporary art's beating pulse in Brussels, post-punk mysticism in Antwerp and funk galore in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Snapshots of the Middle East in Brussels, electro-mania in Charleroi and artist blind dates in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A corporal mini film fest in Ghent, bebop jazz interpretations in Brussels, and the faces of humanity in Liège. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life
Class of ’17 – Part III

Class of ’17 – Part III

Take a look at 7 more of the most influential Belgians who broke through the mould in 2017.

Neighbourhood life
Class of ’17 – Part II

Class of ’17 – Part II

Take a look at 8 more of the most influential Belgians who broke through the mould in 2017.

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20 things to do in Belgium this winter, with a New Year’s bonus special

20 things to do in Belgium this winter, with a New Year’s bonus special

We'll be taking a two-week break as we head into the new year - so we've prepared a hefty holiday agenda to keep you covered. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life
Class of ’17 – Part I

Class of ’17 – Part I

Take a look at the first 8 of some of the most influential Belgians who broke through the mould in 2017.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
The Holiday Spirit: 10 charities for giving

The Holiday Spirit: 10 charities for giving

We've selected 10 Belgium-based charities that are tilting the balance towards generosity and kindness for those in need, from professional mentoring schemes aimed at refugees to national animal rights charities.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Happy faces in Ghent, the contemporary art renaissance in Brussels, and late-night shindigs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Intimate sound sessions in Waterloo, contemporary dance explorations in Ghent and The Word Radio launch party in our very own HQ.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dive-bar shindigs in Leuven, birthday celebrations in Antwerp, and the future of contemporary art in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Art Curator talks
visionandfactory’s Hugo Puttaert on Integrated 2017’s urgent manifesto

visionandfactory’s Hugo Puttaert on Integrated 2017’s urgent manifesto

Curator Hugo Puttaert shares the aims and visions involved in this year's Integrated conference, which will be held at Antwerp's deSingel over the next two days.

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“I think you need some guts to live here”: The enduring and contradictory appeal of Borgerhout

“I think you need some guts to live here”: The enduring and contradictory appeal of Borgerhout

We round up some of Borgerhout’s most involved and committed residents to consider the neighbourhood’s many different facets and discuss what makes it the hotbed of possibilities and potential it is today.

Art Studio visits
Behind the scenes of Lieven Segers’ unconventional studio

Behind the scenes of Lieven Segers’ unconventional studio

Look behind the scenes at Antwerp-based artist Lieven Segers atelier.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Thought-provoking dance performances in Brussels, late-night exhibitions in Ghent and local heroes in Eupen. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Photo-mania in Antwerp, the Belgian underground in Ghent, and self-awareness in Brussels.

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Why Belgium needs to look closer to home before pointing fingers.

Why Belgium needs to look closer to home before pointing fingers.

With the country's seeming unwillingness to tackle its own fundamental failings head on, its ability to hold a moral compass up to its international partners stands diminished. 

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Favourite Belgian Releases: Locked Groove

Favourite Belgian Releases: Locked Groove

Berlin-based Locked Groove is back for one night in Ampere, and lays down 10 of his all-time favourite Belgian releases for the occasion.

Music
On rolling with the punches, by Eigen Makelij’s Pepe

On rolling with the punches, by Eigen Makelij’s Pepe

From his humble beginnings, to finally finding his way with Eigen Makelij by his side; Antwerp's Pepe recounts on his past, future, and everything in between.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Season relaunches in Aalst, street-art festivities in Ghent, and The Word family get-together in Brussels. Go 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

Open-air beats in Ghent, darkroom amours in Antwerp, and a strong season for Brussel's contemporary art scene.

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

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

The weekend has landed, and it’s going to be a big one for art-lovers.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Screenings, exhibitions, festivals, talks, concerts and bike polo tournaments. We've got you covered from Thursday through to Sunday.  

Neighbourhood life
Where my heart is: Dreaming of hometowns and childhoods

Where my heart is: Dreaming of hometowns and childhoods

Taking a walk down memory lane with two Belgian rappers and a writer.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Favourite Belgian Releases: 15 Hush Hefner gems

Favourite Belgian Releases: 15 Hush Hefner gems

15 Belgian tracks that holds a special place in the Antwerp-based DJ and promoter's heart.

Art Studio visits
Visiting Rinus Van de Velde’s larger-than-life Antwerp studio

Visiting Rinus Van de Velde’s larger-than-life Antwerp studio

We snoop around the Van de Velde's spacious Borgerhout studio filled with - perhaps unsurprisingly - plenty of light, concocted ideas and over-sized canvases.

Neighbourhood life
On covering up Antwerp’s congested highway artery, by Ringland’s Peter Vermeulen

On covering up Antwerp’s congested highway artery, by Ringland’s Peter Vermeulen

Relentless and not taking no for an answer, Peter maps out Ringland's humble beginnings and ambitious - yet feasible - goals.

Music
Bold is the night part 2: Hush Hefner on Antwerp’s ephemeral nightlife (Video)

Bold is the night part 2: Hush Hefner on Antwerp’s ephemeral nightlife (Video)

The second instalment of our six-part series of videos in collaboration with Bulldog sees the Hush Hush and KleinHouse resident DJ-cum-promoter discuss Antwerp's thrill-seeking nightlife.

Music
Bold is the night part 1: Dour’s Mathieu Fonsny on the genesis of Belgian clubbing culture (Video)

Bold is the night part 1: Dour’s Mathieu Fonsny on the genesis of Belgian clubbing culture (Video)

The first instalment of our six-part series of videos in collaboration with Bulldog sees the Dour organiser discuss the genesis of the country's clubbing culture.

Neighbourhood life
The absent narrative: the cultural activists forcing the mainstream to take a good hard look at itself

The absent narrative: the cultural activists forcing the mainstream to take a good hard look at itself

Four cultural rebels each reshaping the cultural debate in their own right, fighting the good fight in their bid to ensure that no one is left out.

Neighbourhood life
Three Belgian scent specialists discuss cities’ olfactory perceptions

Three Belgian scent specialists discuss cities’ olfactory perceptions

We partner up with high-speed train operator Thalys and talk to three Belgian specialists about the elements at play in creating scents.

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

11 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Belgian design history in Brussels, urban re-imaginations in Ghent, and Sunday fun in Namur.

Art On-design
On aesthetics and trust with Specht Studio’s Stephanie Specht

On aesthetics and trust with Specht Studio’s Stephanie Specht

Vivid and vibrant aesthetics courtesy of the equally vivacious Antwerp-based Stephanie Specht.

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