Saturday 19 april: Globaal Illegaal party: Maloya to Afrotech @ Brasserie Illegaal, Bxl

hey all, spring is here and we organise another Globaal Illegaal night @ Brasserie Illegaal.

On this special 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒂𝒍 spring night at Illegaal, we travel from african beats to lush caribbean vibes, from electro Maloya and strong percussion, to batida afrotech bass from Lisboa & Angola and beyond.

𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑲𝒊𝒎
Italo-Congolese artist & DJ Laryssa Kim serves up a fiery blend of Afro-diasporic and Caribbean sounds in her high-energy, booty-moving DJ sets. Blending classic Congolese Rumba and Soukous with contemporary Afro Pop, Shatta, Gqom, Singeli, Afro-Portuguese fusion, and Caribbean gems like Bouyon, Reggaeton, Soca and Kompa—her selections are a fast-paced celebration of rhythm, movement, and joy. Expect twerking vibes, sweaty grooves, and an irresistible flow from start to finish. While she’s known for her immersive live-electronic performances and experimental compositions, her DJ sets reveal another facet of her expansive sonic world. Curious ears from the ambient side are warmly invited to explore her solo project on streaming platforms or vinyl, with her latest album ‘Contessa’.
https://soundcloud.com/laryssa-kim

𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒆́ + 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒛𝒊𝒌 + 𝑱𝒊𝒅𝒆́ (𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬, La Reunion / Bxl)
Bruxelles, terre de rencontres, accueille Jean Didier Hoarau pour un set métissé hybride. Aux côtés de DJ Moon Yé, du collectif Belzik et de percussionnistes bruxellois, cette rencontre donne naissance à un voyage où le Maloya traditionnel fusionne avec des pulsations électroniques. Une invitation à vibrer, danser et se laisser emporter par l’énergie du Maloya. Avec Jidé, Moon Yé, Veronica Campos, Guillaume Codutti, Romain Duyckaerts, Maria Cotsoglou, Chaska Camargo et Camille Naples.

Brussels, a place of encounters, welcomes Jean Didier Hoarau for a mixed hybrid set. Alongside DJ Moon Yé, the Belzik collective, and Brussels percussionists, this special set gives rise to a journey where traditional Maloya merges with electronic beats. An invitation to vibrate, dance, and let yourself be carried away by the energy of Maloya.

𝑫𝑱 𝑨𝑫𝑨𝑴𝑴 (Angola / Lisboa)
ADAMM is the latest rising star in the Afro-Lisbon electronic scene. Born and raised in Lisbon, with Angolan roots, music has always been part of his essence, and from an early age, he has dedicated himself to reinterpreting the afrohouse matrix that defines Lisbon’s new musical landscape. ADAMM introduces techno elements to create unique electronic sounds and atmospheres, transforming his sets and productions into immersive and danceable experiences. He released his first EP through the renowned Enchufada label and has collaborations and co-productions with DJ Danifox, NiggaFox, DJ Lycox (Principe) and Vanyfox (Moonshine), among others. He has performed widely, playing at venues such as Lux Fragil and Musicbox, as well as festivals like Iminente, ID No Limits, and Musa. First ever performance in Belgium!
https://soundcloud.com/adamproducerbeats

𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒍 𝑼𝒑 𝑺𝒆𝒃𝑪𝒂𝒕
Host and all-round DJ/selector SebCat is the founder of the Rebel Up collective and label and deeply active in the Brussels music scene, where he promotes new emerging (inter)national artists of global music. He hosts several radio shows and residencies on Radio Campus Brussels (Nightshop), Kiosk Radio and BRUZZ. Since 2018, Rebel Up became a label and platform that releases eclectic global sounds from upclose & far away, with +30 releases. His DJ sets take you on a journey into contemporary underground global electronic bass sounds, from everywhere to neverthere.
https://www.instagram.com/rebelup_/

Doors 22H – 5AM
10€ CASH > Please bring cash for the door.
Inside at Illegaal bar you can pay by card for your drinks.

For more info & updates, follow the FB event.

Design by Rocio Alvarez
https://www.instagram.com/rocioalvarez_yeah/

Brasserie ILLEGAAL
Rue Bollinckx, 300
1190 Forest, Brussels


Arret Taxi Collecto sur place: Illegaal
Taxi Collecto stop available: IlIegaal

Sat 20 April: Rebel Up @ Globaal Illegaal party, Brasserie Illegaal, Bxl

hey all,

this saturday Rebel Up organises their residence party at Brasserie Illegaal.

It’s time for another Globaal Illegaal party night @ Illegaal, springtime!
On this night we will take you into the Brussels underground, via guitar sounds, african vibes, afrohouse, breaks, bass and much more! Sounds from the global underground as always in the nice nightly home of Illegaal.

A lineup of exciting Brussels DJ’s and also a special guest >>>>

Terence Rion
opening solo set with guitar, voice and lush tones.

Gajoy
she mixes afrobeat, house, hip hop, kuduro and dancehall reggae. She spent time at radio Tarmac doing shows and joined the collectives of Authentik vybz and Carbone 14.

Nika (Radio Vacarme)
she grabs the public’s attention through her impactful music selection, alternating between colourful and somber vibes so as to make the dancefloor jump and sweat.

Mambele (Bolingo)
The soul of Brussels and Bruzz/ Kiosk Radio resident. His DJ sets are pure romances on the dancefloor and can make anyone’s head melt. Nowadays he plays on everywhere in his beloved capital and keeps everyone’s hearts warm on colder days in the Brussels underground. His nightly sets range from African styles such batida, bass, afrohouse, afrotech, rave, Congolese rumba and more.

SPECIAL GUEST: Asna
DJ and producer from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Asna defines herself as a “sound explorer”. Her talents lie not just in DJing and production, but also in visual arts. Her universe is mainly influenced by traditional African rhythms which shape the continent’s current music. She does not hesitate to revisit the jerky rhythms of coupé-décalé, Congolese rumba or even the trance of percussion and traditional songs, all with drum infused bass, raw rhythms and some spicy electro for dancefloor bliss.

SebCat (Rebel Up)
underground contemporary electronic global sounds of past & future styles from everywhere to never there.

Bom Baleno : live liquid light projections!

Info: FB event
10€ entry (cash at door) > payment at bar possible by card (drinks only)
Doors: 21h30 – 05:00

@ Illegaal
Rue Bollinckx 300
1190 Forest


Dancefloor safety & care team on duty (to recognise by their pink fluo vests)
Taxi Collecto stop available: IlIegaal

Rebel Up @ Giraffes & Penguins, Antidote Bxl

hey all,
this Saturday 7 october, our maybe last Giraffes & Penguins party at the Antidote canteen?
With special guest DJ Doraemon from Lisboa and his afrotech and batida bass, afro tuga style! Hosted by Le Grand Mechant Loop, SebCat and Didi & 3afifa of Tropical DJipsies.

Doors 22h, 5€ > better come early!!
FB event here

Saturday 10 June, Rebel Up @ Festa Afrotuga #1, Lisboa, Portugal

Hey all,
this weekend Rebel Up in Lisboa! a 1st ever Festa Afrotuga party with an Lisboa Afroportuguese lineup.

First up on saturday afternoon, we do a Festa Afrotuga DJ session at Lusophonica webradio from 16-18h (so that’s 17-19h western Europe time!). SebCat, DJ Kolt, Didi & Raql will be spinning together.
Hey all,
this weekend Rebel Up in Lisboa! a 1st ever Festa Afrotuga party with an Lisboa Afroportuguese lineup.

First up on saturday afternoon, we do a Festa Afrotuga DJ session at Lusophonica coastal café webradio from 16-18h (so that’s 17-19h western Europe time!). SebCat, DJ Kolt, Didi & Raql will be spinning together.

Tune in live here.

Then in the evening, from 22h onwards, the 1st ever Festa Afrotuga in Lisboaaaa! 🙂

@ Titanic Sur Mer, at Tejo riverside.

with a super amazing and local lineup >
Batucadeiras Freireanas Guerreiras (Batuk women group)
Silvino Branca & Maria Furtado (Cotxi Po Funana)
DJ Kolt (Blacksea Nao Maya / Principe Discos) (Batida/ Afrotech)
DJ Doraemon (Batida / Afrotech)
Tropical DJipsies Didi & Raql (Palop sounds / Afrotech)
Rebel Up SebCat (Palop sounds / Afrotech)

FB event here.

see you there, até pronto?

Rebel Up gigs 16-17-18 February in Brussels: Brasserie Illegaal, Acid Arab & Reservoir bar

Hey all,

Next few evenings & nights we have some great Rebel Up events in Bxl.

Thursday 16.02, expo opening / Jeudi baar at Brasserie Illegaal brewery, curated by Rebel Up, with live concerts by duo Bonzaiology (musicien de Phoenician Drive), duo Jean-Sebastien, and duo dj set/live by DJ Fresh Nunas & renowned trumpet player Aquiles Navarro (Panama/New York / International Anthem / River Down records) and SebCat.
Expo by Leonie Stolberg & Esteban Moulin.

Expect all sounds between jazz, rock, afro, latin and electronica, hybrid & eclectic.

Doors 19h
FREE IN. FB event

On Friday 17.02, live concert by Acid Arab & guests @ Ancienne Belgique, presenting their new album Trois, just released on Crammed Discs.

DJ support before & after in bar by Rebel Up Nightshop & Drache Musicale

Tickets here.

and on Saturday 18.02, Rebel Up & Friends party at Le Reservoir bar in les Marolles.
joined by Radio Frappe, and with dj’s SebCat, Roza (54 Sound), Olek Olek, and Italian dj’s Ni_so B2B Sgrida. From roots reggae to global grooves and more!

Sounds start at 21h, Free in!
FB event here

Saturday 26 Nov > Illegaal Feestje by Brasserie Illegaal with Rebel Up & Nyege Nyege @ Buda Brussels club

hoho, this saturday 26 nov, big party night organised by Brasserie Illegaal in the Buda Brussels club! With Rebel Up, Tropical DJipsies & Nyege Nyege as partners for an afro rave lineup.

Buda Brussels club is a top location in an old warehouse on the northern Brussels canal zone (Haren) with an amazing soundsystem. It has a big room for 800 people and a smaller room for 250 people. This evening & party night promises to be special with live concerts and dj sets in 2 rooms.

Timetable >

LIVE STAGE
21H – LEYA TOUCH
22H – BICKY LOVE
23H – SWEATS
00H – MARU KAY FROM JAPAN
01H – PERNOVITC
03H – LA MONTAGNE LIQUIDE

REBEL DJIPSIES NYEGE STAGE
00H DE SCHUURMAN (NYEGE NYEGE)
01H30 DIDI B2B RAQL (TROPICAL DJIPSIES)
03H DJ TRAVELLA (NYEGE NYEGE)
04H30 REBEL UP SEBCAT B2B FRESH NUNAS

DOORS 20H
10€ > No presale, at door only.
Make sure you come on time as it promises to get real busy!

More info > FB event / Illegaal website

@ Buda club Bxl
Chaussée de Budasesteenweg, 96
1130 Brussels (Haren)


Public transport >
quickest route via bus 58 Gare du Nord – Chausee de Buda (20 min) > last one at 22h!
afterwards only combo of tram/bus that takes longer.
or train to Vilvoorde + taxi



3 Rebel Up radio sessions online from August > Kiosk Radio, Lusophonica & East Side Radio

hey all,
in the past few weeks we did some sessions in Portugal and Brussels.
Check the sessions out below!

On sunday 08.08 we did a session at Cascais web radio/bar Lusophonica, SebCat & Didi.

Followed a few days later with a session at East Side Radio in Lisboa, a B2B between SebCat & Didi as well as a guest set by margem sul’s DJ Kolt of Blacksea Nao Maya / Principe Discos in pure afro portuguese electronic vibes via tarraxo, batida, afrotech and more!

https://www.mixcloud.com/eastsideradiolive/rebel-up-friends-sebcat-didi-dj-kolt-11-aug-2021/

and here our recent Rebel Up & Friends session at Kiosk Radio, with SebCat & special guest Nacion Ekeko from Argentina who played a live set!