Music in the Neighborhood - Zillebekelaan

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 Fleks. Saturday, July 4: Opening act - Surprise act Keep an eye on our socials and website! 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. Saturday, July 11: Opening act - C I M E C I M E is no stranger to alternating flows and brutal wordplay, and sprays his hard-hitting lyrics in just one universal language: the truth. Sensitive subjects, events, and raw emotions are expressed profoundly in immersive lyrics that make you think while you headbang along to carefully selected beats. His first EP (released in July 2025) “Not Entertainment” opened doors for him in the music industry by getting him selected for Soundtrack 2025, in which he eventually became a finalist. He is currently a resident at Trix and is working on an upcoming project that has not yet been announced. With EPs, albums, and major collaborations on the horizon, the future looks bright for young Nathan. 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. Saturday, July 18: Opening act - Shay Shay, born on February 25, 2001, is a Belgian singer-songwriter who has a passion for the Afro and dancehall sound and is known for his ability to create summery music vibes. As a singer-songwriter, Shay has a unique talent for capturing sincere emotions and creating immersive melodies. 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. Saturday, July 25: Opening act - Surprise act Keep an eye on our socials and website! 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 Saturday, July 4, 11, 18, and 25 Square opens: 6:00 PM Opening act: 6:30 PM Main program: 8:00 PM Accessibility The location is wheelchair accessible. Age Suitable for all ages! Accessibility De Lijn: Bus: 31/51/52/53 stop Berchem Dianalaan Tram: 9, stop Berchem Groenenhoek Bicycle parking available Velo station: 256 - Zillebeek