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 ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’๐’†๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’‚๐’ 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.

๐‘ณ๐’‚๐’“๐’š๐’”๐’”๐’‚ ๐‘ฒ๐’Š๐’Ž
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 Kompaโ€”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 โ€˜Contessaโ€™.
https://soundcloud.com/laryssa-kim

๐‘ด๐’๐’๐’ ๐’€๐’†ฬ + ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’๐’›๐’Š๐’Œ + ๐‘ฑ๐’Š๐’…๐’†ฬ (๐‘ณ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ, La Reunion / Bxl)
Bruxelles, terre de rencontres, accueille Jean Didier Hoarau pour un set mรฉtissรฉ hybride. Aux cรดtรฉs de DJ Moon Yรฉ, du collectif Belzik et de percussionnistes bruxellois, cette rencontre donne naissance ร  un voyage oรน le Maloya traditionnel fusionne avec des pulsations รฉlectroniques. Une invitation ร  vibrer, danser et se laisser emporter par lโ€™รฉnergie du Maloya. Avec Jidรฉ, Moon Yรฉ, 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 Yรฉ, 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.

๐‘ซ๐‘ฑ ๐‘จ๐‘ซ๐‘จ๐‘ด๐‘ด (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

๐‘น๐’†๐’ƒ๐’†๐’ ๐‘ผ๐’‘ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’ƒ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’•
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
10โ‚ฌ 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 Floรจmee 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)
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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 Yรฉ.

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

Brasserie de la Mule
95 Rue Rubens
Schaerbeek
FB event

See you around!

Friday 29 nov > Rebel Up @ Beursschouwburg Bxl, Congolese & African beats

Hey everyone,

This Friday 29 nov, a special concert night & afterparty @ Beursschouwburg!

Headliner of the night is Congolese band Kon’gongolo Kiniata from Kinshasa, masterful upcyclers who produce electro-Congolese rumba rock: a very own funky and punky flavour of experimental afro-pop, using an impressive arsenal of homemade percussion and string instruments from scrap metal. Their lyrics in Lingala pay homage to the working class, rebel against the war in Congo and advocate hope and perseverance for the youth of Kinshasa.

Before them, Brussels african group AKAR Collectif. A musical and visual collaboration between Shama Bongo (singer, producer & manager), Sarah Carlier (singer-songwriter, musician, music producer), Rokia Bamba (DJ, sound designer) and BenRichard (VJ, DJ, sound designer).

The evening is hosted by Rebel Up, SebCat will play warmup tunes & afterparty bangers together with Brussels based Italian-Congolese dj Laryssa Kim.

All info & tickets here.
See you there!

Tuesday 31 Oct > Rebel Up @ Brasserie Illegaal, Bxl

hey all,
this tuesday a great big & alternative Halloween party at Brasserie Illegaal.
With jazz, grooves, soul, african beats, bass and more!

with live concerts by bands Muito Kaballa and Collignon.
DJ sets by Rebel Up SebCat, DG2FX, Far Away and Rafael Aragon.

doors: 20h – 5am
PAF: 8โ‚ฌ
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See you there!

Sat 15 April > Rebel Up x Goulash Disko : Globaal Illegaal party night @ Brasserie Illegaal, Bxl

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Rebel Up invites ๐†๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ก ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐จ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ
The legendary Goulash Disko festival is turning 10y this year, and Brussels is on the map of celebrations with a few events coming up in the next months! Goulash Disko is a human-sized, community-driven festival taking place on the shores of the Adriatic sea, on the remote island of Vis, Croatia. It’s a big family of beautiful souls, sharing the same love for global, underground music, and the celebration of diversity.

On 15 april, a night of live music, international DJ’s, food, visuals and more!

Lineup >

๐‘๐ž๐›๐ž๐ฅ ๐”๐ฉ ๐’๐ž๐›๐‚๐š๐ญ
Busy bee SebCat runs the Rebel Up collective and record label, part of Festa Afro Tuga and Giraffes & Penguins crews and promoter/curator of countless parties in Brussels and beyond. He hosts eclectic radio shows & sessions on Radio Campus Bruxelles, BRUZZ and Kiosk Radio. Expect a exploration of contemporary electronic global sounds, grooves, bass and mysterious balkan vibes.
https://www.rebelup.org
https://www.instagram.com/rebelup_

๐‘๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ž๐ฅ ๐€๐ซ๐š๐ ๐จ๐ง
Rafael Aragonโ€™s music is trance-inducing, powerful yet delicate, constantly changing and continuously breaking borders. Sweaty dancefloor stompers and soulful anthems with a magic touch inspired by forgotten traditions and ancient folklores from all around the world. Mystic chimes, ritual drums and witchcraft music meet raving kicks, deep basslines and electronic polyrythms to provide a rich, dancy and psychedelic experience! Goulash Disko veteran and ambassador, Rafael will bring some Komiza fire to Brasserie Illegaal, freshly landed after his first ever Japan tour.
https://soundcloud.com/rafiralfiro
https://www.instagram.com/rafaelaragondj/

๐๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ ๐Ž๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ ๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„
Brass band balkan-anachronique, le Bernard Orchestar fait des pompes tous les matins. Sportifs et hors compรฉtition, les champions de l’รฉquipe ร  Bernard ont traversรฉ l’Europe de l’Est en courant, jusqu’aux portes de l’Orient. Les joggeurs de demain reviennent maintenant avec un rรฉpertoire festif et athlรฉtique, dopรฉ(s) ร  l’รฉlectro. Ce que ces spartiates en survรชt’ prรฉfรจrent, c’est suer sur scรจne. Ils branchent les synthรฉs, lustrent les cuivresโ€ฆ Cโ€™est parti pour la boum du futur, nostalgique mais visionnaire, musclรฉe mais sensible. Il faut s’รฉchauffer avant d’y aller, mais surtout ne pas les rater!
https://bernardorchestar.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-JgHgmqGKsJGVMsHTyqyQ

๐€๐ฅ๐ฆ๐š ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐๐š (๐‚๐‹)
Based in Berlin, born in Chile and raised all-around western Europe, DJ, producer, journalist and activist Alma Linda is a dancefloor magician, with an open heart and a sharing soul. Her music breaks down borders and is inspired by rhythms from diverse cultural backgrounds, and united through the pulse of electronic beats. She blends these worlds, melodies and musical memories into her most personal stories, delivered right from her bare soul, preaching emancipation and self-love as a political act.
https://soundcloud.com/alma_linda
https://www.instagram.com/alma_linda_music/

๐๐ฅ๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ (๐‚๐Ž)
Luis Felipe Hernandez aka Bleepolar is a DJ / producer hailing from Colombia, bridging the gap between organic and electronic music. He learned music as a drummer, then took his knowledge into the world of music producing and later DJ’ing. Since his debuts as a techno and house producer, he started integrating the rich folkloric tradition of his homeland, with cumbia or champeta. As he develloped as an artist, he kept widening his inspirations to afro-latin music in general, and lately dived into the new sounds of urban Africa, focusing on genres like Afrohouse and Amapiano, while keeping the deep, minimal and elegant electronic aesthetic that became his signature sound.
https://www.bleepolar.com/
https://bleepolar.bandcamp.com/

๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฆรฏ ๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ณ (๐Œ๐”)
Logeshen Moorgan aka Fourmรฏ Rouz, is a groundbreaking DJ/broadcaster/curator from the multiethnic subtropical island of Mauritius. Now pacing international stages sowing the seeds of musical multiculturalism with panache, Berlin/Zagreb-based jack-of-all-trades Logeshen Moorgan alias Fourmรฏ Rouz has established a name synonymous with panchromatic groove science and genre-unbound open-mindedness, laying the foundation to a body of work marked by an inextinguishable thirst for music in all its forms and manifestations.

Liquid visuals by ๐–๐ž๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐— ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž
psychedelic colours moving through waterโ€ฆ..

Food: Goulash stew! (vรฉgรฉ) by ๐€๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ง collective, a resourceful kitchen (with the means at hand), anti-waste (recycling) and festive (long live the good mood!).
They defend the principles of sharing and solidarity and with social ties!
Reserve your plate before saturday noon via: pauline.delogne@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/AtomiKitchenBXL
(served between 20-23h)

๐‘ฎ๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐’„๐’๐’“๐’๐’†๐’“ ๐’ƒ๐’š ๐‘ฒ๐’‚๐’•๐’‚ (20-23h)
Biodรฉgradable paillettes / glitter

FB event here

Doors 20:00 – 5:00am
Entrance: 10โ‚ฌ
(no presale)
๐‘ช๐‘จ๐‘บ๐‘ฏ ๐‘ถ๐‘ต๐‘ณ๐’€ @ DOOR
(CARD POSSIBLE AT BAR INSIDE)

๐‘ท๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’“ ๐’๐’๐’•๐’“๐’†/๐’—๐’๐’•๐’“๐’† ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’‡๐’† ๐‘บ๐’‘๐’‚๐’„๐’†:
๐‘ญ๐’†ฬ‚๐’•๐’†๐’› ๐’…๐’† ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’†ฬ€๐’“๐’† ๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’๐’†
๐‘ท๐’‚๐’” ๐’…๐’† ๐’”๐’†๐’™๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž๐’† / ๐’“๐’‚๐’„๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž๐’† / ๐’‘๐’‰๐’๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’‚
๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’†๐’„๐’• ๐‘ต๐’ = ๐‘ต๐’

โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Brasserie ILLEGAAL
rue Bollinckx, 300.
1190, Forest

๐Ÿšฒ Parking vรฉlo at venue
๐Ÿš‚ Gare de Forest Midi / Station Vorst Zuid ร  2min te voet – SUPER FACILE !
๐ŸšŒ Bus 73 – Arrรชt/halte INTERNATIONAL
๐ŸšŒ Bus 78 – Arrรชt/halte BOLLINCKX
๐ŸšŠ Tram 82 – Arrรชt/halte MAX WALLER
๐ŸšŠ Tram 97 – Arrรชt/halte MAX WALLER

new Rebel Up Nightshop show online #96, June

+3 hours of music with new worldwide sounds by Shabaka Hutchins, Moktar Gania, Rhabdomantic Orchestra, Daniel Villareal, Avalanche Kaito, Nu Genea, Balek Band, Romperayo, Maga Bo and Phelimuncasi.

tune in here >>>