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


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Taxi Collecto stop available: IlIegaal

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

Sat 18 June : Global Illegaal party #2 @ Bollinckx, Brasserie Illegaal

after our 1st successful Globaal Illegaal party last month, it’s time for #2!!!
This saturday 18/06 with a big lineup of DJ’s and semi-live sets.

18h party outside
22h party inside
Food from 18h-22h

DJ’s

JahKehline (Reservoir Dub/ Edutainment)
between roots reggae dub & tropical
https://www.mixcloud.com/Ojahkehline

Dub Explorer
dub in a gy-psy style and live violin
https://www.mixcloud.com/…/dark-electro-dub…/

Selay
electronic sounds of Anatolia, Turkey, the Balkans and the Middle East
https://www.mixcloud.com/…/rebel-up-friends-w-dj-selay…/

Fresh Nunas (Sahara Kitchen)
Afro grooves & deep

Drache Musicale (Radio Panik)
potpourri drache tropicale
https://www.mixcloud.com/DracheMusicale

Rebel Up SebCat (Bxl)
sounds from the global underground
https://www.mixcloud.com/Rebel_Uppa
https://rebeluprecords.bandcamp.com

Live percussion by Moises Lama (Brazil/Bxl / Festival Rรฉpercussรฃo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvd7s9No4d

DiDi – Tropical DJipsies (PT/Bxl)
Tropical booty bass
https://www.mixcloud.com/TropiCalDJipsieS

RaQL
Afro house& bass
https://www.mixcloud.com/…/rebel-up-and-friends-w-raql…

Liquid Light visuals by Poiss & Norma

Entree free price (5โ‚ฌ advised)

@ Bollickx (Brasserie Illegaal)
Rue Bollinckx 300
1190 Fores

All info > FB event / Illegaal website

Sun 16.08 > Rebel Up & Friends @ Saintklet Summer weekend #1, Saintklet terrace, Bxl

This weekend starts the programme of the new Saintklet outdoor terrace!

Saintklet wants to play a pivotal role in the development of the canal area, together with local institutions. The core idea for creating this space was that we wanted to keep it public, meaning free for everyone to use.
This crisis has taught us that safe public spaces are in decline.
Local initiatives and citizen collectives have to work together to make sure they stay accessible, even during a pandemic.

On sunday from 17:00 – 22:00 we will do a takeover with Rebel Up & Friends with a sweet local lineup!

Rebel Up SebCat
Didi (Tropical DJipsies)
Rafael Aragon
Almanata
Cheb Runner


This is a free event, but in compliance with current measures you will have to register upon entry. See all info in the FB event.

Sound provided by HIGH ‘n’ IRIE Sound System
Artisanal beers & softs (Brasserie la Senne /L’Ermitage / Fritz)

@ Akenkaai 1 Quai des Peniches, 1000 Brussels
just in front of Kanal Pompidou