10 years of The Boat Band

Get ready for an unforgettable evening full of music, meeting, and celebration, because The Boat Band is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In 2016, the Reno docked in Ghent. The former prison boat had been converted into a reception center and quickly grew into a warm and welcoming refuge for people on the run. In that special environment of diversity, hope, and new opportunities, something special emerged. Under the inspiring leadership of Thomas Noël, a group of musicians with diverse backgrounds came together in De Centrale. Their mission? Connecting people through the universal language of music and creating something that transcends borders, languages, and differences. What started as weekly improvisation sessions grew into a colorful and dynamic ensemble. Gradually, other musicians also joined. With each new member, the musical palette became richer and new stories were given a place in the whole. Ten years later, The Boat Band has grown into a special and close-knit collective, with its own compositions and surprising arrangements of music from the countries and cultures that the musicians carry with them. We look forward to looking back on 10 wonderful years with you and looking forward to everything that is still to come.