Programme of parties

Thursday warm-up party

Welcome to the BRUX! Get in the mood with a warm-up party. Chill, have a few dances, grab a local beer, savour Brussels hospitality and meet our first band in a gorgeous venue.

The venue

For the warm-up party, we will meet in the mythic and popular Café Begla. A café where everything can happen!

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The band

Because we love live music, even for the welcome party, we will acclaim a live band: The Morning Call Jazz Band, s’il vous plaît.

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Where we meet

The Café Belga is located at the following address: Place Flagey 18 – 1050 Brussels

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

20:30 – The Morning Call Jazz Band

00:00 – End of the party

Friday Night

This weekend will get off to a flying start… Say “wow” to our majestic retro venue, cheer for the first cabaret and try to make up your mind about which of the two bands is king of the night (impossible)!

The venue

The Maison de la Poste in Tour & Taxis is our main venue this year. It combines post-industrial grit with historical magnificence – and of course, a wooden floor worthy of enthusiastic lindy hoppers!

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The two bands

Friday party will feature two awesome bands. First, most acclaimed Juke Records Big Band, and, second, Jake Walker.

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Where we meet

The Maison de la Poste is located in Tour & Taxis, just by the canal, at the following address: Rue Picard 5 – 1000 Brussels.

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

20:00 – Start of the party

21:30 – Upside Down taster

22:00 – Juke Records Big Band

23:15 – KÒRES and friends present: Frisco Fog + Mambo Infierno, The Triplettes Steps, Jazz Maniacs & Friends, Strange Crew presents: The Heat's On

01:30 – Jake Walker

06:00 – End of the party

Halles That Swing

What to do between a daytime and a late-night swing dancing party? Have an afternoon swing dancing party of course!

The venue

This former market hall now hosts a bar, exhibitions, and the monthly ‘Halles That Swing’ lindy parties. It’s right bang in the heart of Brussels, surrounded by bars and restaurants, perfect for hungry dancers.

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The band

Saturday afternoon will feature the "Sounds Swing Machine", a feast for your ears. They play the formidable swing and the luminous language of the great musicians of that time.

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Where we meet

The Halles Saint-Géry are located at the heart of Brussels at the following address: Place Saint-Géry 1 – 1000 Brussels.

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

14:00 – Doors opening

14:30 – Sounds Swing Machine

14:45 – Open Solo Battle prelims

15:15 – Open Solo Battle finals

18:00 – End of party

Saturday Night

Can this party match the one from the day before? Sure it can! Get wild to the tunes of two different exceptional bands, clap for the Brussels Moonball Championship, and party until the sun rises!

The venue

The Maison de la Poste in Tour & Taxis is our main venue this year. It combines post-industrial grit with historical magnificence – and of course, a wooden floor worthy of enthusiastic lindy hoppers!

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The two bands

Saturday party will feature two magnificent bands. First, the NATO Jazz Orchestra and second, Reverent Juke XL, an extended version of our local stars Reverent Juke.

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Where we meet

The Maison de la Poste is located in Tour & Taxis, just by the canal, at the following address: Rue Picard 5 – 1000 Brussels.

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

20:00 – Start of the party

21:30 – Brussels Moonball Championship prelims

22:00 – NATO Jazz Orchestra

Brussels Moonball Championship finale

01:15 – The Jassettes & The Old Soulz

01:30 – Reverent Juke XL

06:00 – End of the party

Sunday Tea Dance

It’s tea party time! And course there’s cake, live music and the first timer Mix & Match.

The venue

The Maison de la Poste in Tour & Taxis is our main venue this year. It combines post-industrial grit with historical magnificence – and of course, a wooden floor worthy of enthusiastic lindy hoppers!

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The band

Because we are never getting tired of live music, the Sunday tea dance will feature Marie-Anne Standaert’s magnificent mini big band dedicated to swing music: The Hop ’sh Bam Connection DELUXE.

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Where we meet

The Maison de la Poste is located in Tour & Taxis, just by the canal, at the following address: Rue Picard 5 – 1000 Brussels.

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

15:00 – Doors opening

15:15 – The Hop ’sh Bam Connection DELUXE

16:00 – First Timers Mix & Match prelims

17:15 – First Timers Mix & Match finale

17:55 – Lucky draw for volunteers and performers

19:00 – End of the party

Sunday Blues Night

Ain’t no party like a BRUX blues night, 'cause a BRUX night party don’t stop! Stay for the live music, the cocktails, the Juke Joint atmosphere and the company.

The venue

In an old anglican church, the Spirito offers a huge dance floor in an incredible ambience.

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The two bands

First, Shakedown Tim will bring you authentic blues and wild uptown jump. Then, be ready for the Juke Joint amosphere with The Jukin' Blues Band, a suprise line up with some familiar faces led by Sam Ghezzi.

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Where we meet

The Spirito is located at the following address: Rue de Stassart 18 - 1000 Bruxelles.

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Schedule

To make sure you do not miss anything from the party, here is the schedule!

21:30 – Start of the Blues Night

22:00 – Shakedown Tim ft. Sax Tinez

01:00 – The Jukin' Blues Band

01:30 – Suprise act