BRAND! 2024 is over. You came to party with The Ex and a wonder team of kindred spirits, dove into the warm sounds of Mahalia Jackson with James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet, soaked in the sound baths of aki and Merope feat. Shahzad Ismaily at the Predikherenkerk and explored the legacy of improv icon Peter Brötzmann through a film, a book launch and four concerts. Thank you to all the artists, our partners Cultuurcentrum Mechelen, Klara, Cinema Lumière and Sound in Motion, and you, the audience!
Check out the photo report by festival photographer Geert Vandepoele below.
And in the meantime, take note of the dates for the anniversary edition of BRAND!, which will take place from 26 to 29 November 2025.
BRAND! Dag 1 – THE EX 45! FESTIVAL
Met Han Bennink, Guro Kvåle, Zea, Xavier Charles, G.W. Sok, Terrie Ex, Ken Vandermark, Emma Fischer, Misale Legesse, Katherina Bornefeld, Frank Rosaly, Andy Moor, Marion Coutts, Lena Hessels, Etenesh Wassie, Misale Legesse en The Ex.
BRAND! Dag 2 – JAMES BRANDON LEWIS RED LILY QUINTET
BRAND! Dag 3 – aki + Merope ft. Shahzad Ismaily
BRAND! Dag 4 – In the Spirit of Peter Brötzmann
Met Hanne De Backer, Casper Van De Velde, Ornella Noulet, Adia Vanheerentals, Farida Amadou, Julien Desprez, Evan Parker, Camille Émaille, boekvoorstelling Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation door Daniel Spicer en film: Soldier of the Road - A Portrait of Peter Brötzmann (Bernard Josse).
