Once again, we are are joining forces with JazzLab and FAZZ to showcase the very best of Belgian jazz to new audiences: both to programmers and press from the opposite linguistic region, as well as to an invited delegation of international jazz professionals.

Following the presentation of four French-speaking Belgian jazz projects at Leuven Jazz in March, four Dutch-speaking Belgian bands will now take the stage at Gaume Jazz Festival on August 9 and 10, 2025.

On the program:

Friday, August 8 – Welcome Drink (6:00 p.m. at Chapiteau 2)
A relaxed and friendly gathering for professionals to meet and connect.
Open to all industry professionals attending the festival – and everyone else too!

Saturday, August 9 – Sabam Professional Meeting + Lunch (11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.)
Join us for a round table discussion on the theme:
“Meet jazz professionals, hear about their priorities, understand their artistic choices, and learn how to approach and engage with them.”
With the support of Sabam, Fazz, and WBM, this session is open to professionals attending the festival as well as the wider jazz industry.

Sunday, August 10 – “Jazz at the Neighbors” Professional Reception at 2 PM.
Hosted by Fazz, with support from WBM, JazzLab, and VI.BE, this networking event (including a shared meal) welcomes all jazz professionals, whether attending the festival or not.

Line-up:

Saturday August 9
- Children of Simone (Burn Sings Nina) - 20:45 - Chapiteau 2

Sunday August 10
- Kin Gajo - 15:00 - The Park in Chapiteau 2
- Elis Floreen - 17:00 - Salle Lochnot
- Bord du Nord / Noordrand - 19:30 - Salle CCRT

Listen to the official playlist here.

All participating bands have been selected from the winners of past Call for Artists events held in both language communities.This initiative is proudly supported by the Cultural Administrations of Flanders and Wallonia (Cultuurculture).