OORtreders Festival 2024
A weekend of groundbreaking sound and art!
Are you ready for an unforgettable art experience? From 18 to 20 October, sound, art and nature melt together at the OORtreders Festival 2024. This year’s theme is reconnecting through sound: reconnecting with yourself, nature, and the people around you. Be enchanted by groundbreaking performances and sound installations that will touch you deeply. Access to the expo is free, and with advantageous day passes you can enjoy all the beauty the festival has to offer all weekend long.
Check out some of the special performances below and make sure you are there. Book your tickets now and experience this unique festival!
Everybody Lives Here
On Friday, get carried away by a special live performance by Stijn Demeulenaere and The Third Guy in Het Klankenbos. After days of intensive listening and recording, they bring the sounds of nature to life in a compelling soundscape. Immerse yourself in the wondrous sounds of the forest and experience how music and nature come together.
Sounds Now Symposium
During the OORtreders Festival, the Sounds Now Symposium will take place on 19 and 20 October. This international network is committed to diversity and inclusion within contemporary music and sound art. Be inspired by engaging keynotes, panel discussions and listening sessions, and discover new perspectives on the role of sound in our society. More info and registration via sounds-now.eu.
Come and watch iRRooTTaa (4+)
Saturday at 2:00 pm in CC Palethe, Grensgeval and Circus Katoen will tickle your fancy with a playful circus performance full of imperfection. In a world of white balls, young and old learn that failure can also be magical. A visual experience full of acrobatics, humour and wonder for everyone aged 4 and up. Be surprised by this festive journey of the senses!
RrrRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr in KANL
Sunday at 11:00 am, the KANL Showroom transforms into a vibrating world of sound. Discover the hidden sounds of everyday objects together with Wannes Deneer and Yinka Kuitenbrouwer. This playful performance transforms the smallest vibrations into a musical spectacle. After the show, you can experiment yourself during an interactive workshop. A unique experience for the whole family!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in art and sound that will surprise and move you. Book your tickets today and be there!
