Jaune Toujours - Manifiesta - Ostend

Since the mid-90s, the Belgo-Brussels collective Jaune Toujours has been serving up a vibrant mix of groove, horns, and accordion. With the energy of a rock band, the improvisational joy of a jazz combo, the open mind of musical adventurers, and the charisma of street musicians, they share their poetic and pertinent observations on society. Through their lyrics, Jaune Toujours takes stock of the world. A lot is going wrong: climate problems, social inequality, oppression, the dominance of image and discourse, the shift to the far-right, wars... But if there is one thing that can give hope, it is music! The songs of Jaune Toujours keep spirits high by making the right choices, turning values into actions, and making the world a better place. It is no surprise, then, that they have been regular fixtures on the stages of ManiFiesta in recent years. But in 2026, Jaune Toujours celebrates 30 years on stage, so there is no better moment to invite them back! On the menu: Catchy songs, punky attitude, drum&brass, accordion dub, and Belgian ska - no language or other boundaries (with lyrics in English, French, and Dutch) and with lyrics that do not mince words but still carry the necessary poetry. Home base: Brussels, België  Genre: A musical trip where genres and rules are crossed. Fun fact: Although they radiate the energy of a rock band, Jaune Toujours plays without guitars.