Humo's Rock Rally '26: Semi-Final

On Friday, October 16, Ghent is the epicenter of emerging Belgian music. During the first semi-final of the 25th anniversary edition of Humo’s Rock Rally, we transform Club Wintercircus into the ultimate arena of rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, electronics, and everything in between. Only twenty bands survived the pre-selections, and half of them will be in Club Wintercircus that evening. Do not expect polished studio projects, but pure urgency, live energy, and razor-sharp original songs. From rowdy guitar rock and fluid hip-hop to boundary-pushing electronics: the trendsetters of tomorrow are here fresh in front of your nose. To turn up the pressure a bit more, the semi-finalists will bring not only their best work but also the infamous, mandatory cover song. Everything under the watchful eye of the jury. The stakes? A coveted ticket to the final in the AB and a shot at eternal fame. Who will follow in the footsteps of iconic winners like Maria Iskariot, Compact Disk Dummies, and Meltheads? Don't miss it, support your favorites, and discover the headliners of tomorrow live in action for the very first time!