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

Rebel Up Nightshop January + livestream & radio shows

hey all,

here the Rebel Up radio shows that we did in January >>>

Rebel Up Nightshop with new albums by Loya, BaBa ZuLa, The Bongo Hop, Jaune Toujours, Floemee, Tropikal Camel & Maman Sani, Yeli Yeli, Julian Mayorga, Umoja and much more.. check here >>>

On saturday 11 january, SebCat did a livestream for new Gimic Radio, the radio bar located in the popular old Marolles area. Check out the videostream here, filled with soft starting sounds up to flamenco rave, arabic overtones and peruvian bass.

or listen here to the audio >>>

and for Bruzz radio, 2 radio shows:
interview with Spanish-Iranian electronic duo Floèmee about their new album.
and focus & interview with Chouette Festival about their upcoming yearly festival between 6-9 Feb.

Enjoy listening!!!

Rebel Up weekender in Bxl > Fri 24.01 + Sat 25.01

hey all,

big up thanks to you for coming out in loving force last saturday @ Illegaal, what an amazing night it was, full of great sets and vibes!!!!
Our next night in Illegaal is already on Friday 7 February, where we curate the afterparty for the yearly Chouette Festival. See event here.

This weekend 2 Rebel Up gigs in Brussels >>>>

On Friday 24.01, we do our first party in the new LEO bar in the LionCity project in northern Molenbeek.

Get ready for a vibrant Global Afro Electro Party with the iconic Rebel Up crew! Expect an eclectic mix of beats, rhythms, and vibes that will keep you moving all night, with SebCat, Drache MuMu and Laryssa Kim.

19h – 1am
@ Leo Bar
Rue Osseghem 53
(metro Osseghem or Beekkant)
FB event

and on Saturday 25.01, we do a Rebel Up takeover at Brasserie de la Mule in Schaarbeek, with a live concert by Bxl-Colombian group Tropicant, who bring their cumbia and merengue rockero sound! Global afterparty with Rebel Up dj’s SebCat & Moon Yé.

from 19h until 3am, prix libre / free donation

Brasserie de la Mule
95 Rue Rubens
Schaerbeek
FB event

See you around!

new Rebel Up radio shows online: Nightshop December + Kiosk Radio + Bruzz

hey all!

We have some new radio shows online for you to enjoy,

Our latest Rebel Up Nightshop for December, 3,5 hours of new music by Akram Abdulfattah, Soledad Kalza & Siena Kienou, MOMO, Nicole Mitchell & Ballaké Sissoko, Aboubakar Traore & Balima, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp, Al-Qasar, Susobrino, Blanc Manioc and Faraway Ghost & Sunken Cages. check it out here >>>

We also have new Rebel Up & Friends sessions at Kiosk Radio online, December SebCat B2B Lavalamp and November!

and here our latest shows on Bruzz, interviews with Nathan Daems about the new Trance Plantations album, and with Aziza about her new EP.

Rebel Up @ Kora Days clubbing night, Reset, Bxl

Design by Rocio Alvarez

This Friday evening & night 26 april, with Rebel Up we curate a clubbing night in Reset for Kora Days, a festival by Bozar & Muziekpublique.

Starting with a live concert by kora master Ballake Sissoko & electronic composer Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch. Also live electronic set by Malian-French duo Siraba, followed by DJ/percussion set by African duo Pili Piri Stylez and dj sets by SebCat & Drache Musicale.

12€ presale / 14€ at door
FB event
Info & Tickets

This is our last big Rebel Up party for the next while, as we organise no big Rebel Up events during May and early part of June.

Timetable >>>
21:00 Rebel Up SebCat & Fresh Nunas (foyer)
22:00 Ballaké Sissoko & Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch (auditorium)
23:00 Drache MuMu (club)
00:00 Siraba (live) club
02:00 Pili Piri Stylez (dj/live) club
04:00 Rebel Up SebCat & Drache MuMu
06:00 End

Friday 1 March, Rebel Up @ Azmari concert, Brasserie de la Mule (Schaarbeek)

This friday is the birthday of JyVé of Brasserie de la Mule brewpub.

Live concert with Brussels groove jazz band Azmari, warmup dj set by SebCat (whose birthday is a few days later, so good moment to celebrate already) and afterparty set by Bat Stan.

Music from 20h to 2am…… doors at 16h

@ Brasserie de la Mule
95 Rue Rubens
1030 Schaarbeek


Info > FB event / website.

Friday 16.02 + Saturday 17.02 @ Ohme / La Vallee + Zennebar (Brasserie de la Senne)

hey all!
This weekend 2 dj sets by Rebel Up!

Friday 16.02,
at Ohme – The Colour Shifts nocturne festival @ La Vallee
with concerts by Margaret Hermant and Maalem Driss Filali (gnawa), followed at 22h by Giraffes & Penguins crew & Rafael Aragon until 03:30.

doors 19h, prix libre (5€ minimum)

@ La Vallee
Rue Alphonse Lavallée 39
1080 Molem

All info > FB event

and on saturday evening 17.02, Rebel Up SebCat plays at Zennebar (Brasserie de la Senne brewbar). Expect a lot of jazzy, groovy and global tunes from 19h until 23ish.

@ Brasserie de la Senne (next to Tour & Taxis)
Anne Bochdreef 19-21
1000 Bxl

info > FB event

See you around 🙂