Since 2019, Fifty Lab aims to invite the most promising emerging talents, for 3 days at iconic venues in the heart of Brussels. With recommendations from some of the most influential musical programmers at home and abroad, you can discover the next big things at Fifty Lab.

Each year the line-up of Fifty Lab is put together with the help of guest curators. For 2026, Karoline Gentzch (from Kultur Kosmos & Fusion Festival (DE)), Nyege Nyege Festival (UG), Beat Hotel, MUTEK Montreal (CA), CUEW Showcase & Conference (JP), Iceland Airwaves (IS), Couleur Cafe (BE), Yardland (FR) and Worldwide Radio (UK) are in charge.

The Belgian line-up this year includes Lou K & Edouard Van Praet, Cyelle, DC Lou, Primavera, Gala Dragot, Hypercontent!, Yasmine, Fred Gata, Brice Ninck, Raphaëlle Germser and many more...

Once again, VI.BE and WBM will be present as Belgium Booms to organise an opening reception on Wednesday from 5 to 7PM at Beursschouwburg Café. Please get in touch with Alex or Roel in the meantime if needed.

We will also host a networking moment between international curators and the Belgian sector on Thursday afternoon. More details to follow soon as well.

Feel like discovering the next generation of emerging artists? Check out the festival website for more info.

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