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07/05/2025

Artist in Focus: Habibi Funk

The funkiest of all habibi's brings a vibrant and crate-dug DJ set packed with rare grooves from the Middle East and North Africa. Expect an all-vinyl journey through vintage funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop — deeply rhythmic, full of character, and irresistibly danceable. You might be looking for a party, but you will find a celebration of cross-cultural earworms, blending forgotten gems with timeless energy. In a nutshell, Habibi Funk never fails to deliver a feel-good set that moves both body and mind.

Find Habibi Funk closing down the Jasm Stage on Sunday June 8 (Monday is a holiday), hosted by My Analog Journal. He will share the bill with Stella Zekri, Nixie and Shaqdi & Zag Erlat.

Full lineup, tickets and more info via the link in our bio.

06/05/2025

The beat of a new pulse: welcome to Birdland 🌀

An artistic yet minimalistic installation with a funky edge, Birdland is unlike anything else. Bold in form, free in spirit — this is where jazz breaks loose. A monument to movement, sound, and experimentation. A space for fearless energy, playful tension, and unexpected beauty. Here, music isn’t just performed — it’s built, bent, and reshaped. Expression is the only rule. It’s out of the box, off the grid, and completely in the now. A canvas for sound, a stage that listens back.

Restless, rhythmic, raw: this is Birdland, imagined by .

Playing here: Glass Beams, Gotts Street Park, Emma-Jean Thackray, Alabaster dePlume, Helena Casella, Speakers Corner Quartet, Arp Frique & the Perpetual Singers, Maria Chiara Argirò, Orchestra Baobab, Jeroen Van Herzeele & Stéphane Galland, VAAGUE, Dorian Dumont Large Trio 'La Volte, Stéphane Galland: KANDA, ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba, Bl!ndman plays Moondog, The Gallands ft. Selah Sue & DJ Grazzhoppa, Adja, Bandler Ching and Aki.

👉 Full lineup, tickets and more info via www.jazzmiddelheim.eu

05/05/2025

Artist in Focus: Emma-Jean Thackray

Emma-Jean is a true musical shapeshifter — a classically trained trumpeter, producer, and vocalist who blends jazz, funk, electronica, and psychedelia into a truly unique live experience. Hailed for her breakout album Yellow and known for wild, genre-bending sets at Glastonbury, she has just launched a bold new chapter with Weirdo. If you're into music that surprises, grooves, and moves, don't miss her visit to the grounds of Kasteel Den Brandt.

Emma-Jean Thackray will play Jazz Middelheim on Saturday June 7 at the beautiful Birdland Stage alongside Gotts Street Park, Bl!ndman plays Moondog, Helena Casella and The Gallands ft. Selah Sue & DJ Grazzhoppa.

Full lineup, tickets and more info via jazzmiddelheim.eu

02/05/2025

One of Belgium’s brightest talents in jazz: Bram De Looze

Bram is a pianist whose music balances intuition, structure, and freedom. Known for his adventurous spirit and refined touch, he constantly reimagines the role of the piano. His approach blends deep respect for tradition with a restless urge to innovate, often drawing from jazz, classical, and experimental influences. Whether working solo or with others, this artist thrives on spontaneity and sonic exploration. He’s shaped by years of collaboration with internationally renowned improvisers and by a strong belief in music as dialogue.

At Jazz Middelheim 2025, Bram will grace the stage with a remarkable quartet: De Looze – Baron – Morgan – Roberts. Joined by drummer Joey Baron, bassist Thomas Morgan, and cellist Hank Roberts, the group embarks on a spontaneous, intuitive journey through uncharted musical territory.

Immerse yourself in the De Looze’s flow on Friday June 6 at our beautiful seated Concert Hall. More info and tickets are available via our website.

Website: www.jazzmiddelheim.eu

30/04/2025

Artist in Focus: Alabaster dePlume

dePlume is a Mancunian artist whose music and presence radiate calmness, generosity, personal vulnerability and collective care. His signature phrase, “Don’t forget you’re precious,” embodies his ethos—reminding everyone of their inherent value amidst the chaos of modern life. He prioritizes connection over perfection, building on circular melodies and luminous tones. Whether gently reflective or defiantly urgent, his work exudes transparency and intention. His openness, paired with his gem-like soundscapes, makes DePlume an essential voice for our times.

Breathe in, breathe out - and check out what the Alabaster hype is all about, on Sunday June 8 at the brand new Jazz Middelheim. He will play the Birdland stage, alongside Speakers Corner Quartet, Bandler Ching, Jeroen Van Herzeele & Stéphane Galland and Adja. More info, full lineup and tickets via jazzmiddelheim.eu.

29/04/2025

Throwback to our evening with Dorian Dumont.

At our November launch event, Brussels-based pianist Dorian Dumont delved into Aphex Twin’s extensive catalogue. However, his versatility extends far beyond that. With ‘La Volte’, a project he’s nurtured for years, Dorian expands on his boundary-breaking work with ECHT!, blending jazz and electronic music. ‘La Volte’ fuses influences from drum and bass, bass music, hip-hop, ambient, and jazz, pushing genre limits.

He aims to craft organic club music solely with acoustic instruments, inventive effects and electronics. Joined by two drummers and a bassist, Dorian bridges electronic and acoustic realms, delivering a fresh, contemporary sonic journey.

You can witness Dorian Dumont Large Trio La Volte at Jazz Middelheim's Birdland Stage on Monday June 9 (don't worry that's a public holiday). Full lineup, tickets and more info can be found on our website.

Website: www.jazzmiddelheim.eu

28/04/2025

An ode to Frie Soomers’ iconic Jazz Middelheim logo, the classic design that shaped our festival during its crucial years of growth.

Frie Soomers is a versatile artist who effortlessly moved between disciplines. In 1974, she was commissioned to design the visual identity for Jazz Middelheim. Her creation, a logo composed of musical notes forming the initials JM, quickly became iconic and remained unchanged for fifteen years. The green tones she chose reflected the lush surroundings of Park Den Brandt, our festival’s home.

Her work combined clarity, inventiveness, and emotion — qualities that make her legacy feel as strong and relevant today.

23/04/2025

From the first note to the last: discover the Jazz Middelheim 2025 timetable.

Four days of jazz excellence in all its beautiful shapes and colours. The time to get your ticket is here. More information and the ticket shop are available via our website.

👉 High resolution pdf: www.bit.ly/JM25-Timetable

22/04/2025

Artist in Focus: GoGo Penguin

Meet the Manchester-based trio blending electronica with jazz — or jazz with electronica. GoGo Penguin fuses breakbeats with minimalist piano melodies and powerful basslines with anthemic riffs. With a new drummer and an evolved sound, they deliver a dynamic mix of emotional depth and sonic optimism. Expect an uplifting live experience of resilience and renewal, featuring new material alongside their rich back catalogue.

GoGo Penguin will join Jazz Middelheim 2025 on Monday June 9 – don’t worry, it’s a public holiday. Announced on the same day: Glass Beams, Kahil El-Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters XTNDD, VAAGUE, Ge-ology & Darryn Jones, The Bad Plus, Dorian Dumont, ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba and many more.

Head over to our ticket shop to secure your place at the brand new chapter in the history of this iconic festival.

Website: www.jazzmiddelheim.eu

17/04/2025

Get familiar with the essential Dee Dee Bridgewater albums...

In the next chapter of our series spotlighting the defining works of Jazz Middelheim’s headliners, we turn to the incomparable Dee Dee Bridgewater - a Grammy and Tony Award-winning force of nature whose career embodies jazz’s boundless evolution. Over four decades, Bridgewater has morphed from a daring vocalist into a genre-defying icon, weaving blues, R&B, African traditions, and theatrical flair into her artistry. Ahead of her highly anticipated performance at Jazz Middelheim, here are five pivotal releases that chart her extraordinary journey.

Dee Dee will return to Jazz Middelheim on Saturday June 7. Announced on the same day: The Harvest Time Experiment: A Tribute To Pharoah Sanders, The Gallands ft. Selah Sue & DJ Grazzhoppa, Emma-Jean Thackray, Amaro Freitas and many more.

👉 Full article: www.jazzmiddelheim.eu/stories/the-essential-dee-dee-bridgewater

16/04/2025

Artist in Focus: Lefto Early Bird

Here's a man who doesn't need an introduction, but he will get one nonetheless. Over more than two decades, Lefto has gained a global following because of his adventurous radio shows. Broadcasting on the likes of Kiosk Radio, The Lot Radio and the late Worldwide FM from his base in Brussels, he's become a beacon of good taste - whether dropping jazz, new beat, electronica, techno and house or hip hop. He manages to make seemingly unrelated sounds make sense in the same context and is just as versatile in the DJ booths of the globe’s best clubs and festivals.

Catch the Belgian DJ legend playing a special Jazz Middelheim set on Friday June 6. He will close down the Jasm Stage, after Coco Maria, Donna Leake and Kuna Maze.

Full lineup, more info and tickets via our website.

🔗 Website: www.jazzmiddelheim.eu

15/04/2025

The centerpiece of our festival: introducing the mighty Concert Hall 🎙️

Rooted in the green surroundings and wrapped in graceful cloth, this is Jazz Middelheim 2025's most iconic stage. Set against the timeless backdrop of the castle, it offers full seating and full immersion. Covered from the elements, yet completely open for nature to peek in. Designed for legends to shine, for legacy to flow, for moments of quiet majesty and roaring applause. Elegant. Intimate. Timeless. This is the Concert Hall, imagined by .be.

Performing here during Jazz Middelheim 2025: Dee Dee Bridgewater, GoGo Penguin, Jan Garbarek Group ft. Trilok Gurtu, SHABAKA, Theo Croker, Kahil El-Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Amanda Whiting, Cortex, Cargo Mas ft. Greg Boyer, Amaro Freitas, Cinema Paradiso, Ottla, The Harvest Time Experiment: A Tribute To Pharoah Sanders, Alina Bzhezhinska HipHarpCollective, BXL X LDN Interplay II, Bram Stadhouders ft. B.O.X, Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters XTNDD and The Bad Plus.

Full lineup, tickets and more info via jazzmiddelheim.eu

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