Horst

Horst Horst is a movement dedicated to developing talent, cities & spaces. We blend & celebrate the worlds of arts & music.

We build Labs, Exhibitions and Festivals as momentums of transformative energy.

24/04/2025

Horst appiness in your pocket! Download the new Horst app and effortlessly navigate your way through three days of Horst Arts and Music Festival.

Roam the maze that is Asiat Park with the interactive map, build your own timetable, catch guided tours, and get real-time updates.

Download now on the App Store or Google Play.

23/04/2025

Five tonnes of speakers, a nine-hundred-square-meter roof of sound. Introducing ‘Dark Skies’ — an unprecedented experiment in sound and architecture by Leopold Banchini, DVS1, and Giona Bierens de Haan, created for Horst Arts & Music Festival 2025.

Constructed during the Horst Ateliers, with the support of countless volunteers, the ‘Roof of Sound’ reimagines the dancefloor as a shared, democratic experience. No dead zones, all under one roof raving!

‘Dark Skies’ will rise on a previously untouched piece of land, right next to Asiat Park.

Video by Dammes Kieft, Lukas Turcksin, and Emiel Vancraeynest.

Music:
Djrum - A Tune for Us [Houndstooth]
Borderland (Juan Atkins & Mortiz von Oswald) - Merkur [Tresor]

21/04/2025

Teaming up for another larger-than-life projection on the cooling tower! US based artist will be showcasing her new video work titled ‘Meltdown’: an entirely new site-specific piece, merging adaptations of her (existing) video works, raw and unpublished materials.

Known for her subversive explorations of beauty, power, and desire, Minter will transform our iconic backdrop into an immersive visual experience, challenging conventions of femininity, glamour, identity and public space.

To be discovered during Horst Arts & Music Festival 2025.

Special thanks to , City of Vilvoorde, and for making this visionary project possible.

18/04/2025

Atelier week two 🫶 two more weeks.

Thank you everyone for helping us out, no Horst without you lot!

17/04/2025

The long road to Horst: AliA’s residency. Read the full article at horstartsandmusic.com/output/the-long-road-to-horst-alias-residency.

Horst was never ‘just’ a festival—it’s always been a place where artists grow alongside the community. Few artists embody that evolution as clearly as AliA, a day-one visitor who grew into one of Horst’s most versatile and respected resident DJs.

This year, AliA plays a special role in launching the Horst Peloton – a collective bike ride to the festival in collaboration with Bosch eBike Systems. Not only did she contribute a new mix to mark the occasion, she’ll also perform a live DJ set during the Peloton’s first day, soundtracking the riders’ journey to Asiat Park.

We sat down with AliA to talk about her memories of the early days, her growth alongside the festival, and the beauty of taking the long road—whether behind the decks or on two wheels.

Listen to her Horst residency mix here: soundcloud.com/horstartsandmusicfestival/alia-a-residents-road-to-horst.

The Horst Peloton is made possible thanks to the generous support of our partner, Bosch eBike Systems.

Photos by .

$It’s fun to stay at the Horst Atelyay 🙂‍↔️ s\o to the beautiful souls of week 1, there’s something incredibly humbling a...$

11/04/2025

It’s fun to stay at the Horst Atelyay 🙂‍↔️

s\o to the beautiful souls of week 1, there’s something incredibly humbling about seeing people from all over the world build a better Horst every year!

05/04/2025

BADSISTA ignites dance floors with a high-voltage collision of hard techno, funk carioca, and heavy bass. Rooted in Brazil’s rich musical traditions, BADSISTA fuses classic rhythms with blistering low-end energy, creating a sound that’s bold, raw, and unmistakable.

A fierce advocate for gender, sexuality, and racial inclusivity, BADSISTA’s impact on Brazil’s q***r electronic underground now echoes worldwide.

BADSISTA will be playing at Weaving Weeds—fka Vesshcell, now blooming into something wilder—and closing Moon Ra on Thursday, May 1.

03/04/2025

“There is no place like Horst. Where people explode into their truest selves, where I vanish between stages, drown in half-heard conversations, shut my eyes, and slip into some wild dream where every scrap of joy crashes together. I’m scared to blink and miss the magic—especially my friends’ first screaming gig in this electric mess of a place.”

Fragments of Horst Arts & Music Festival 2024 through the lens of .

01/04/2025

Meet Djrum, the quintessential ‘every DJ’s favourite DJ’—truly deserving of every accolade. His music navigates through ambient, jungle, techno, and even classical, showcasing an unparalleled ability to merge disparate sounds into something unlike anything else you’ve ever heard before. With standout releases on labels like Ilian Tape, 2nd Drop Records, and Houndstooth, Djrum has carved out a niche that resonates deeply within the electronic music community. Long story short, he’s one of a kind—the greatest kind!

Djrum will be playing at the Ring on our opening night, Thursday May 1st.

28/03/2025

Just like Swayzak’s patch-powered brilliance last year, we’ve got an impressive array of live acts lined up this year. Surgeon, The Bug presents 'Machine', Volition Immanent, TaliaBle and Angel Rocket — all performing live, front and centre.

One month to go. Asiat Park awaits!

21/03/2025

“There’s an ambiguity in capturing people at Horst—a space where they come to lose themselves in the music and the moment. It’s a delicate position to be in, but there’s a trust I feel from the crowd, allowing me to document these intimate moments without breaking the spell. It’s a unique challenge, navigating the intense flow of energy while respecting the boundaries of those I photograph. This is what makes Horst so special—a place where the trust and freedom of the audience shape the images I create.”

Fragments of Horst Arts & Music Festival 2024 through the lens of .

18/03/2025

Unveiling the complete Horst Arts programme for the 2025 festival and summer exhibition. 🌱 15 site specific projects debuting at the festival, of which the majority will stay on display at the summer exhibition ‘There Will Come Soft Rains’. This year’s art programme draws from resilience amidst human conflict, symbolising our own expansion beyond Asiat Park to embrace growth and renewal in the face of challenges.

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
· Eddie Peake ‘The Pervert’
· Hamed & Nathaniel ’Tanin’
· Marilyn Minter (cooling tower projection in collaboration with .be, supported by ENGIE)

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:
· Alter & Baukreisel
· Atelier Fanelsa
· Banchini Bierens de Haan & DVS1
· brasebin terrisse & Björn Vanoverberghe (fritz-kolab)

‘𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀’, on view until Sept 7.
· Esben Weile Kjær
· Joshua Serafin
· Kenza Taleb Vandeput (artist in residence)
· Maen Florin
· Sounak Das
· Sumayya Vally, Counterspace
· YRD.Works

Discover more about all the artists on our website.

12/03/2025

Friday poofed away—completely sold out! That leaves just Thursday in the shop.

Still on the fence? Expect Amor Satyr & Siu Mata, BADSISTA, Mala & Darwin, Djrum, DVS1, and many more on this bank holiday. See you in less than two months!

Tickets at horstartsandmusic.com/festival.

Please, avoid scammers and only buy or sell third party tickets through our official partner TicketSwap.

10/03/2025

What a ride it’s been… 💘 Horst Club is shaping up to be the place we envisioned it to be when the idea first sprouted, and emotions still run deep after just our second season was brought to a magical close yesterday.

It’s a passion project that’s lived and realised by SO many, too many to thank actually. But we’d like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who made their way to the playground; from the regulars who did five outta five to the first-timers, the artists and performers, the ever-so-friendly crew, the Collective Carers, the tech peeps, the light operators, the bar staff, and everyone else.

A final feedback form will be sent out to attendees, and we’ll keep you posted on improvements for the next run—yeshh that is correct, the club will be back next year with five weekenders again!

07/03/2025

Onkruid is sprouting new branches! 🌱 The Horst and Asiat Park mothership is looking for a Head of Marketing & Communications, Project Manager Infrastructure and a Financial Officer to join our team. All three positions mandate on-site work at our offices in Vilvoorde, Belgium.

Find detailed job descriptions and application info at horstartsandmusic.com/jobs. Apply by March 23 for the Head of Marketing & Communications and Financial Officer positions, and by March 30 for Project Manager Infrastructure.

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Onkruid groeit en bloeit! 🌱 Het moederschip van Horst en Asiat Park is op zoek naar een Hoofd Marketing & Communicatie, Projectmanager Infrastructuur en een Financieel Medewerker om ons team te versterken. Voor alle drie de functies is on-site werken op ons kantoor in Vilvoorde, België vereist.

Bekijk de volledige jobomschrijvingen op asiatpark.be/praktisch . Solliciteer vóór 23 maart voor de functies Hoofd Marketing & Communicatie en Financieel Medewerker, en vóór 30 maart voor Projectmanager Infrastructuur.

06/03/2025

Last chance to join our 24-hour playground this weekend—where night melts into morning and back again. No encores, just one final spin with Avalon Emerson.

Tix at horstartsandmusic.com/club.

Track by - Dance Don’t Stop.

05/03/2025

Calling all dream teamers! 🌻 Volunteer shifts for Horst Arts & Music Festival 2025 are now open. Roles range from artwork guardian to bartender to setting up brunch. Want to help shape Horst and lock in your festival spot while you’re at it? You can apply for a volunteer shift at: https://shorturl.at/LtXoh. Here’s what’s in it for you:

𝟭 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 → Day ticket for the day you volunteer + meal on your shift day.
𝟮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 → Weekend ticket + meal on your shift day.
𝟯 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 → Weekend ticket, crew camping ticket incl. brunch + meal on your shift day.

Since the very beginning, dedicated individuals from around the world have contributed their hands, hearts, and time to help shape the festival. Thanks a millie!

03/03/2025

Texture talks, whisper walks 🤫 Final fluff this weekend—let's play?

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Vilvoorde
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Website

http://horstartsandmusic.com/

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Horst Arts & Music

Horst is a movement dedicated to developing talent, cities & spaces. We blend & celebrate the worlds of arts & music. We build Labs, Exhibitions, and Festivals as momentums of transformative energy.

From 2014 to 2018, Horst Arts & Music took place on the idyllic Castle grounds in Holsbeek. It grew into an internationally renowned platform for showcasing cutting-edge electronic music, inventive in-situ art, and architecture. This new chapter builds on the insights from over the past five years but touches wider than ever before.

As the first expression of our new ambitions, Horst will unfold into a cutting-edge Lab, an Exhibition with new in-situ artwork and a immersive three-day Festival. With these initiatives, we strive to further develop young and creative talent and positively impact spaces and cities where we operate. All of this by employing art & music as catalysts.