Fri 24 aug > Rebel Up @ Courtyard session TBC + Fiesta Latina festival, Bxl

and friday, more Rebel Up fun in Brussels before we leave to Morocco for 2 weeks on summer tour.

From 18:00 to 21:30, we will play at a courtyard opening session in Molenbeek, exact location and venue + FB event to be confirmed in next days, watch this space!

And from 23:00 to 0:15 we will continue at Fiesta Latina festival in Bois de la Cambre. For the first time, we will play together with Cuban percussionist Victor Hugo on stage next to us, who will provide extra beats during our dj set. Also our dj buddy Pedrolito of Muevelo will spin after us. Fuego puro!
all info, tickets and programme of the 3 day Fiesta Latina festival (fri-sunday).
see FB event or website.

Fri 27 july > Rebel Up @ Giraffes & Penguins w/ Maga Bo, l’Uzinne, Bxl

🌶🎵 GL🌎BAL UNDERGR🌎UND 🎵🌶

Giraffes, penguins and other global party animals, get ready! An amazing musical globetrotter will bring us the perfect vibes to go with this tropical Belgian summer!

Relentlessly traveling the world as DJ, producer and ethnomusicologist, MAGA BO is on tour in Europe this summer and will make a stop at L’uZinne. His performances are so eclectic and impregnated with so many musical cultures that we cannot predict what will happen. All we can say is that he knows hundreds of ways to make us sweat 🙂

But that’s not all! Four other global DJ’s will also guide you through this global underground trip: LeBlanc from Rebel Up, Radio Frappè, Dragan and Le Grand Méchant Loop.

Expect also to get lost in a crazy labyrinth set up by HeyLàBas and to enjoy a nice pay-as-you-like meal prepared by Up Cooking.

〰🔅〰 MAGA BO (Rio de Janeiro) 〰🔅〰
Maga Bo is an internationally acclaimed musician and dj working with a collision of styles, sounds, location recordings from all continents and beats that have yet to be classified. Naturalized in Brazil, he has worked in over 40 countries in Africa, Asia, North and South America and Europe including performances at major festivals such as the Sydney Festival in Australia, an official showcase at WOMEX in Copenhagen, The Chicago World Music Festival, Club Transmediale in Berlin and the RIFF festival in Jodhpur, India. His collaborators range from Mulatu Astatke, Issa Bagayogo, to Marcelo Yuka and BNegão to Dr. Das (Asian Dub Foundation) and Kalaf (Buraka Som Sistema). In 2010 alone, he shared the stage with Tony Allen, Yousou N’dour, Buraka Som Sistema, Choc Quib Town, and Staff Benda Bilili. His music has been released on Tru-Thoughts, Ninja Tune, Soot Records, WordSound, Cumbancha, African Dope Records, numerous compilations as well as film and television soundtracks.
https://soundcloud.com/magabo
https://www.youtube.com/user/magabo

〰🔅〰 LeBlanc (Rebel Up) 〰🔅〰
Brussels based dj LeBlanc has been collecting and playing non western dance music for 15 years and teamed up with Sebcat in 2010 to further develop the mission of Rebel Up!, throwing eclectic dj sets, mixtapes and parties, exploring Latin American, African, Asian and Arabic traditional and electronic dance music. At Recyclart, he was resident dj and coprogrammer of the legendary Nightshop Parties from 2009-2014.
https://www.mixcloud.com/TSC/
http://soundcloud.com/darcyrandleblanc
http://www.rebelup.org/
https://www.mixcloud.com/Rebel_Uppa/
https://www.mixcloud.com/RebelUpNightshop/

〰🔅〰 Radio Frappè 〰🔅〰
Maastricht originated project, the duo from Radio Frappè is now settled in Brussels to spread the good vibes. Radio hosts, event curators and DJs, they will make you bounce on the global sounds that make their universe: from brazilian mpb and sambass to heavy african rythms, from tasty dub to carribean melodies, Radio Frappè will make you travel through time and space, and deconstruct the notion of borders.
https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioFrappe/

〰🔅〰 Dragan (Radio Panik) 〰🔅〰
Since the age of 16, Dragan has been listening to and playing a broad range of genres, from jazz to techno, from afrodisco classics to global beats. Not belonging to any particular tribe, he shares a sense of freedom and escapism with some of his heroes such as Dj Marcelle and Lefto. After his break, he’s been busy spinning in various places such as Urban Spree Berlin, Esperanzah! festival, Vk Concerts, LaVallée, Giraffes and Penguins, Bonnefooi… Every first Saturday of the month, Dragan hosts a show on Radio Panik 105.4 FM, named Flux Tendu. As the name suggests, this is an exploration through thin relations between tracks, a sort of musical cadavre exquis.
mixcloud.com/VanMarkic/
radiopanik.org/emissions/flux-tendu/

〰🔅〰 Le Grand Méchant Loop 〰🔅〰
“I prefer to make the little pigs dance rather than eat them!”
Le Grand Méchant Loop is global underground DJ and percussionist based in Brussels. He shares his passion for global music through the Giraffes & Penguins events that he has been organizing since 2017. He will take us on a surprising journey, spiced up with live percussion, where the genuine sounds of kologo, zurna, ferrinho and gwoka blend to create the kind of groove that can only be explained on a dancefloor!
https://www.facebook.com/LeGrandMechantLoop/videos/881961011963103/
https://www.mixcloud.com/LeGrandMechantLoop/groovy-trip-1/

Come with lots of energy and bring your craziest moves 🙂

FB event
Entrance 5€ !!Cash only!! /// Doors 10pm
Metro 2/6 >> Delacroix

Fri 20 July > Rebel Up & Friends @ Archipel Bxl Le Bains, Bxl w/ special guest Aero Manyelo (SA)

This friday evening >
☀ Rebel Up & Friends • Archipel free open-air ☀

The second edition of Archipel sets a sunnier scene on a decidedly open-air theme. Archipel 2018 will be completely free, focussing fully on outdoor electronic and urban music to foster a friendly atmosphere for dance experiences. Setup at the heart of the Brussels Beach, by the Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum on the Quai des Péniches, the Archipel dance floor is a chill zone with bars against a tropical guinguette backdrop with bamboo sculptures by artist Georges Cuvillier.

Special guest AERO MANYELO (South Africa)
REBEL UP SEBCAT
RAFAEL ARAGON
LE GRAND MECHANT LOOP

Aero Manyelo
Born in Zebediela, Limpopo in 1987, and growing up in the Johannesburg township of Ivory Park, Manyelo was influenced by his father’s love of jazz – and his music has a depth that distinguishes it from South Africa’s plethora of house music. Township Electro is how Manyelo describes his sound and sees him ready to take it to increasing numbers of fans around the globe and at home. Over the past decade, Manyelo’s career has been rapidly gaining momentum on the back of a string of releases on labels such as Out Here Records, Akwaaba Music, Get Physical Music and his own label Herbal 3 Records. His considerable remix skills have also been in demand (Amadou & Mariam’s “Ce N’est Pas Bon” and Jupiter & Okwess International’s “Margarita”), while his original tracks have been included in several high-profile international compilations, and has worked with many renowned artists.
https://soundcloud.com/aeromanyelo-herbal-3-rec
http://manyelo.tumblr.com/

Rebel Up SebCat & Leblanc
In the Brussels scene, Rebel Up has become a household name through their party nights of contemporary *global* music and electronic ethnic sounds. Expect a raw set of the freshest global sounds.
http://www.rebelup.org/
https://www.mixcloud.com/RebelUpNightshop/
https://rebeluprecords.bandcamp.com/

Rafael Aragon
Part of Brussels Global Hybrid Records collective, the music of Rafael Aragon is clearly cut for the dance floor, with a touch of magic inspired by shamanic rites and Afro-Latin, Oriental folk traditions, mystic chimes, tribal drums and voodoo manners Expect hypnotic basslines and electronic batucadas. He is a versatile producer and remixer and has released on international underground labels such as Caballito, Folcore, Babylon Records, Kybele, Regional and Curuba.
https://soundcloud.com/rafiralfiro
https://rafiralfiro.bandcamp.com/

Le Grand Méchant Loop
The originator of one of Bxl hottest monthly global parties Giraffes & Penguins. Le Grand Méchant Loop is a world beats DJ and percussionist. He will take us on a surprising journey, spiced up with live percussion, where the genuine sounds of kologo, zurna, ferrinho and gwoka blend to create the kind of groove that can only be explained on a dancefloor!
https://www.mixcloud.com/LeGrandMechantLoop

FB event
18h to midnight.
☀ FREE OPEN AIR FROM 6PM TO 12AM ON AN EPIC LOCATION ☀

Fri 29 June > Rebel Up @ Rumbatown III, De Koer, Anderlecht

this friday, a new edition of Rumba Town festival, filled with rumba Catalana, flamenco and more.

Friday 29 june, in collaboration with cultural summer space de Koer,

programme rolls like this >
– 16h: Workshop *Make your own cajon*
(Soon more info, limited places) + *info below.
-18h: RUMBAJAM (Bring your guitar or any other instrument, we bring the lyrics and the chords).
– 19h Dj Miguel Menéndez (Rumba Hispano Belga) (ES)+ Rebel Up SebCat
– 21h: Live concert D.kanal (CAT)

Free Entrance

FB event

@ De Koer
Dapperheidsplein 21, 1070 Anderlecht.

Thu 7 June, Rebel Up & Friends session w/ Bleepolar (CO) @ Kiosk Radio, Bxl

yes, another Rebel Up & Friends livestream session at Brussels Kiosk Radio, in Parc Royal.

For this session we invited Colombian producer/remixer Bleepolar, one of the most interesting ethnic electronic producers of Bogota! He’s been reinventing afro-colombian rythms such as Cumbia and Champeta with a subtle and classy touch by fusioning it with house music, african techno and dancehall elements. It’s his first time touring in Europe and we’re thrilled to have him.

Our session will run from 16 to 18h, starting with SebCat and Bleepolar straight after.
Tune in on the livestream, or follow the Rebel Up FB page.

Next day on friday 8 june, Bleepolar will perform live at the Deep Tribal South America Special party night by our friends of Global Hybrid in Zodiak Club with a real nice South American lineup. For all info see FB event. Don’t miss out.

Tue 1 May > Rebel Up @ MayDay Sit-Nic, Parc Maximilien, Bxl

Tomorrow a very special MayDay event, real social instead of just socialist.
A day in support of the refugees and those in-transit who inhabit Parc Maximilien and the area around North station.

The Civic Platform for the aid of refugees in Brussels invites you to come together to the Maximilian Park during a day dedicated to sharing and meeting.
Drivers, Citizens’ taxis, Host families, hostesses and hosts, who offers support, calls and all solidarity citizens: everyone welcome!

Somehow you have been touched by the unique humanitarian movement of the Civic Platform and do you want to show that you do not agree with the current migration policy in Belgium and Europe? Do you belong to those who ask for a solidary Belgium that respects human rights?

Then come together on Tuesday 1 May between 2 and 10 pm at Maximiliaanpark, opposite Antwerpsesteenweg 59, 1000 Brussels.

Programme
14h – citizens reception in the park (food trucks, bouncy castles, mini football, stage, tent, BBQ, …)
18h – press conference in the park: presentation of the actions of the Civic Platform (balance + future)

WHAT ?!
Various activities:
– magic
– mini football tournament
– bouncy castles
– street performances
– concerts
– dj sets

Timetable of concerts > > >
14h – Jaune Toujours 🎶
14h45 – Aide moi (Che Cirque & theater) 🎪
15h15 – Concino Festa 🎶
16h45 – Dance Divine 🎶
17h – La Bastarda Company 🎪
17h30 – Les Royales Marionnettes 🎪
18h – Conférence de presse 🤜🏿🤛🏻
19h15 – PANG 🎶
20h45 – Diyei Pituto & Rebel Up SebCat 🎶
22h – STOP / FINI / BASTA ! 🙁

All info > FB event
Please share this! 🙂

Sunday 17 Sept > Rebel Up curates Global Street Sounds @ Ancienne Belgique, Brussel

This sunday 17/09, Rebel Up curates the Global Street Sounds festival at the Ancienne Belgique venue and outside on the Rue des Pierres / Steenstraat in various places and spots. A free day of global sounds & colours during the car free sunday, family friendly and good vibes.

It’s a true block party with concerts inside & outside with international artists & DJ’s, with Meridian Brothers (CO), Joey Le Soldat (BF), Altin Gun (TR/NL), Arkan Mushtak Synth Trio (IQ), Ko Shin Moon (FR), Alizarina (FR), D.WattsRiot (BB), Lee Bass (GH/DE), Baylena (BE) and Rrita Jashari (KV/BE). 
sadly Togo All Stars and Chief Boima both had to cancel due to visa problems, they are replaced by Joey Le Soldat and Lee Bass.

TIMINGS:

STEENSTRAAT AB – BLOCK PARTY
14:00-15:10 Rrita Jashari
16:00-17:00 Baylena Selektah
18:00-19:30 DJ Dave Watts
19:30-21:00 Chief Boima

CALLIGRAFFITI / UPCYCLING – De Brusselse Jeugdhuizen / Jeugdhuis De Branding/JHMJ VieWeide
14:00-17:00: The Difference TheFingers Tv Dema Ouno
Street-art, free T-shirt printing, Audio-art, Graffiti and more.
Free gifts included

DARNA
14:30-15:20 Chalo Coreia
16:15-17:00 Chalo Coreia

ELECTROCUTION
17:45-18:30 Arkan Mushtak

MR EGO
16:45-17:30 Ko Shin Moon

OUTLET STORE
15:40-16:20 Alizarina
20:00-20:40 Alizarina

AB BIG HALL
15:10-16:00 Altin Gun
17:00-18:00 Meridian Bros
21:00-22:30 Joey Le Soldat

from 14h30 til 22:30
Full info: AB website / FB event.

Afterparty with Rebel Up & other dj’s at Bonnefooi!
FB event.