Music in the Neighborhood - Bist

For a party, you have to be in the squares of our city. That's where we celebrate summer! With music from all corners of the world and with local talent. Van Afrikaanse rhythms to French tango. Something for everyone. Worldly street food fills your stomach and sunny music gets your legs moving! Together with the musicians, your neighbors, and your friends, you dance under the open sky. You don't need anything else to have fun. Discover the full program, an overview of all the squares where our caravan stops, and all info at zva.be . In collaboration with VIZIT. Friday, July 3: Opening act - HARMO Since 2022, HARMO has been bringing live performances with a raw sound and obscure samples. Inspired by Stikstof and OpgeZwolle, this collective opens doors for Dutch-language hip-hop in Belgium. Their goal? To inspire the next generation from Antwerpen Centraal. H-A-R-M-O in da building! Main program - Hector Guerra (Bolivia) Héctor Guerra: a leading name in mestizo hip-hop and electronic cumbia. Hector commutes between Bolivia, Mexico, and Spain, and you can hear that in his music. A fiery mix of rhythm, roots, and city: music that you don't just hear, but also feel. Expect a solid Latino party, with fast raps and lots of dancing fun. Friday, July 10: Opening act - Skinnydippin Skinnydippin cannot be put in a box. Their sound is energetic, eclectic, and vulnerable, built on years of friendship. The songs scream for love, but you only experience the real magic live. A short passage at their performance says more than this description ever can. Main program - Saad Tiouly (Morocco) Saad Tiouly is one of the most remarkable new voices within the contemporary Gnawa scene in Morocco.. Live, he drags you into a musical trip of hypnotic guembri grooves, rhythms, and an almost ritual energy. His concerts are not ordinary shows, but immersive experiences that completely submerge you. Saad is an artist in many fields: he builds his own guembris (the traditional Gnawa guitar) and designs his stage costumes. Sometimes he is even called the Jimi Hendrix of Gnawa. Friday, July 17: Opening act - Doris Doris, a Mechelen singer-songwriter, puts her heart on the score. With a mix of melancholy and melody, she brings poignant indie pop. Her music reflects a sensitive, sincere view of the world that is never without meaning. Indie pop with a soul, straight from the Dijle city. Main program - Zerzura (Egypt/France) Zerzura is the project that emerged from the meeting between the Egyptian singer Hend Elrawy and the French band Mazalda. Inspired by the legend of Zerzura, or “the oasis of the little birds,” which refers to a mythical city from the Sahara. The result is an energetic and playful mix of North African influences, desert grooves, and electronic, danceable sounds. Zerzura is an invitation to movement: a hypnotic, rhythmic journey. Friday, July 24: Opening act - The owls and orcas The Owls and Orcas is an Antwerp alternative rock band that pairs craftsmanship with creative freedom. No quick fame, but layered songs without compromise. Their music is catchy, profound, and refined down to the smallest details. For those who love songs that really come to life. Main program - Lívia Mattos (Brazil) Born in Salvador-Bahia (northeast Brazil), Lívia Mattos is an accordionist, singer, and songwriter with her own playful style. She builds her music around the accordion and a mix of Brazilian roots, poetic influences, and unexpected rhythms. With her virtuoso trio (drums and tuba), she tells cheerful stories and brings the Brazilian sun to Antwerp. Exuberant, theatrical, and very funny. Watch out! Lívia regularly jumps into the audience for an exuberant party. Practical Friday, July 3, 10, 17, and 24 Square opens: 7:00 PM Opening act: 7:30 PM Main program: 9:00 PM Accessibility The location is wheelchair accessible. Age Suitable for all ages! Accessibility De Lijn: Bus: 17/18/21/22/33/34 stop Wilrijk Bist Bicycle parking available Velo-station: 274 - De Bist