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.

The Atelier summer weeks are just around the corner, and we’re looking for a few more helping hands! The culinary team c...
02/08/2024

The Atelier summer weeks are just around the corner, and we’re looking for a few more helping hands! The culinary team could still use some foodies to help feed the forces. Builders and architects are still very welcome to build the new Horst Club and mobile furniture for Asiat Park.

In addition to helping shape the Horst horizon behind the scenes, participants will receive a festival ticket or 5 club weekend passes.

Applications close on August 11th! Atelier weeks run from September 1st to 13th. More info and applications at horstartsandmusic.com/atelier.

What appeared to be an anonymous cul-de-sac treated curious explorers to Rachel Daniëls’ “High-wire Act,” an installatio...
26/07/2024

What appeared to be an anonymous cul-de-sac treated curious explorers to Rachel Daniëls’ “High-wire Act,” an installation through which she examined societal power structures and explored inclusion and exclusion related to geographical borders. Acting as both an exploratory gateway and a tension-filled barrier, each evening Rachel activated the installation with a mesmerising light and sound performance.

Constructed from powerful materials like electrical wires and fences, contrasted with faux greenery and bells, the artwork invites contemplation on access, protection, and illusion in society. It also hints at political instability and societal divisions, with a visual nod to the mythical Minotaur’s labyrinth. Post-festival, the installation transforms into a park-friendly blockade, discouraging cars and addressing the area’s issues with vandalism and vacant infrastructure.

Rachel Daniëls, born in Genk in 1998, is a multidisciplinary artist known for blending unique techniques and inspirations. Her work critiques the shift from religious to economic influences in society and the move towards individualism.

You can explore “High-wire Act” in-depth during a free guided tour every weekend at 15h00.

23/07/2024

During Horst, Afrah Shafiq lured us away from the festival’s crunching rhythm to explore the unique links between ant colonies and algorithms. Leading us deep into the bushes to discover the lives of a simulated ant colony, living in the large-scale anthill.

In each life cycle, the ants feed on the thoughts of those present in the anthill and the feelings they choose to amplify or negate. The behaviour of the individual ants and the collective outcome of the colony depends on the real-time input with which they are fed. Inspired by the cult video game Minecraft, the project attempts to bring together the natural world, the human mind, and technology to offer the possibility to step back, observe patterns, and convert data into insight.

For Horst, Afrah Shafiq collaborated with BC materials to develop a new outdoor version of Shafiq’s existing work “Where Do The Ants Go?” using earth blocks as the main building material. The project “Where Do The Ants Go?” will further develop across a wide range of geographies and social contexts, engaging new players and changing the game with new cultural perspectives and curatorial input as it travels from its debut at the 2023 Dhaka Art Summit until the end of 2024 through the To-Gather platform facilitated by Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia. The installation remains on view until 8 September at Asiat Park.

Music by Aurora Halal - Just Tell Me.

19/07/2024

With the towers’ mesmerising festival façade gone, we can only reminisce about their former state. As this year’s highlight and eye-catching attraction – Theo Triantafyllidis’ monumental video screening “Meanwhile” – transformed the cooling towers into a vibrant canvas. Rewarding those who took on the challenge of a climb with the perfect vantage point to watch the spectacle unfold just after sunset.

“Meanwhile” was a kaleidoscopic array of videos selected from live simulations. It offered a unique exploration of the site’s spirit and was carefully tailored for the festival’s tenth anniversary.

Theo Triantafyllidis is an artist who works with digital and physical media to explore the experience of space and the mechanics of embodiment in hybrid realities. Utilising algorithms and game engines, virtual reality headsets, and experimental performance processes, he creates interactions within immersive environments. Projected onto one of the iconic cooling towers, Theo Triantafyllidis’ work serves as both a visual spectacle and a catalyst for reflection on the intersection of art, environment, and human interaction.

Special thanks to TICK TACK, the artist, Beam Inc., and Engie for making this visionary project possible.

Music by Gene On Earth - Studio Dobra

17/07/2024

We’re now opening the applications for the Atelier summer weeks! A two-week endeavour of co-creation and participation that will shape what’s on the Horst horizon. Applications close on August 4th, so don’t miss your chance and apply now at https://shorturl.at/uw9Rz.

Horst, born from a volunteer spirit and shaped by many hands, has grown into a vibrant community of over 500 budding artists. Each year, these artists bring Horst to life, making communal work the heartbeat of our project. This year, from September 1st to September 13th, we invite a new set of participants to join us. Over these two weeks, you will have the opportunity to collaboratively create the Horst Club and contribute to the transformation of Asiat Park’s indoor and outdoor spaces.

Join us for at least one week, starting with an introductory get-together on Sunday evening and concluding with a last look at your creative efforts on Friday.

Music by Pedro Mizutani - Chuva De Verão (Jex Opolis Remix).

“It is no doubt a delicate task to place the world of Horst in words, not something to be complete but rather ongoing, e...
15/07/2024

“It is no doubt a delicate task to place the world of Horst in words, not something to be complete but rather ongoing, evolving and ever unfolding through a new lens each time. Their make-shift microcosm doesn’t always condense into a single moment for me, but rather a collection of individual parts.

In this same way, wandering beneath trees through twisting turns and hazed corners of the site lends to a steady sn*******ng collection of these instances. For 2024’s 10-year edition that meant equal highs found right by the booth for Octo Octa’s Dn’B set at the new Ring stage or under Le Soleil Rouge with Maito hooking his hometown on a dreamlike trip through his collection of deep house records, warming the space for what was to come.

From favourites like Lefto Early Bird or DJ Fart In The Club soundtracking what felt like a friend’s treehouse hideaway to collective cheers up on the hill where Vilvorde’s towers take centre stage, as each evening relished the last of the setting sun. This year moved like none other and I can only ever be glad to save some of what unfolded on a film frame or in a raw file!”

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

Join us at Brunch Talks, Art Walks for a delightful summer day at Asiat Park, featuring a locally catered brunch, a slow...
11/07/2024

Join us at Brunch Talks, Art Walks for a delightful summer day at Asiat Park, featuring a locally catered brunch, a slow-filtered music selection and guided art walks to discover ‘To Have or To Hold’. The perfect blend for cultured gourmands who crave culinary adventures paired with artistic exploration. Book your seat at the brunch table at brunchtalksartwalks.horst.tickoweb.be.

Can’t wait? Visit ‘To Have or To Hold’ any week from Thursday to Sunday all summer long. Enjoy guided tours every Saturday and Sunday at 15h00 in Dutch, French, or English. Best of all, it’s completely free!

Horst Arts & Music is looking for interns spanning from July 2024 to January 2025. Join our dynamic team for an internsh...
05/07/2024

Horst Arts & Music is looking for interns spanning from July 2024 to January 2025. Join our dynamic team for an internship in architecture and scenography, performance, or communications. You’ll be working from our home ground Asiat Park in Vilvoorde, Belgium.

Explore detailed job descriptions and submit your application through our website. Don’t dwadle—some applications close as early as 15 July, others by 31 July.

“I was chilling with my friends at one of those hidden benches behind the bushes near the Ring when I heard Skream and B...
03/07/2024

“I was chilling with my friends at one of those hidden benches behind the bushes near the Ring when I heard Skream and Benga drop their edit of “Von Dutch” by Charli XCX. I’m a huge Charli fan, and even though I didn’t love the remix at first, I ran to the stage like a crazy person. The sound was overwhelmingly loud and the crowd was jumping, screaming, and climbing the structure. Everyone was so hyped, including me, as I simultaneously filmed with my phone and shot with my camera.

After about half an hour, I realised that I had never stopped filming, so besides hundreds of photos of the Ring, I also have a 30-minute-long recording of my pocket soundtracked by Skream and Benga!”

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

02/07/2024

Pre-registrations for Horst Arts & Music Festival 2025 are now open.

Secure a spot on next year’s dancefloor at horstartsandmusic.com/pre-register and join us 1, 2, and 3 May 2025 as we explore new horizons across the water to Asiat-Darse Park.

Registrations close on Sunday, September 29, and first tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday, October 9.

Did you know you can take a free guided tour to soak up “To Have or To Hold” in the sunny Asiat Park? Expo tours are ava...
26/06/2024

Did you know you can take a free guided tour to soak up “To Have or To Hold” in the sunny Asiat Park? Expo tours are available every weekend throughout the summer. Join us every Saturday and Sunday at 15h00 for tours in Dutch, French, or English. Book your free spot now at horstartsandmusic.com/expo.

The Horst Expo (and tours) are completely free thanks to the gracious support of the Nationale Loterij / Loterie Nationale and its players.

See you in the park!

Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva (1, 4), Elias Derboven (2, 7), Julien Janssens (3, 5, 6).

25/06/2024

Pre-registrations for the Horst Arts & Music Festival 2025 ticket sale open in exactly one week. Be ready!

Here's Tai Lokun delivering what she came for—turning sunset at Ring into a sizzling spectacle. Join us on May 1, 2, and 3 as we explore new horizons across the water to Asiat-Darse Park.

21/06/2024

From barracks to brilliance: This year's expo programme showcases the innovative collective Stand van Zaken and the multi-talented Serban Ionescu, who have spectacularly transformed the former Officer’s Bar into a stunning 'Gesamtkunstwerk'.

The revitalised bar features circular materials, vibrant colours, and playful designs based on tiny creatures still haunting the space. The project is a beacon of community spirit, with Bar Bâtard—celebrated for their micro-brewery and artisan bakery—pouring their heart into creating an inclusive atmosphere for all. Alongside local organisations and partners, they are set to launch social endeavours to enrich the neighbourhood.

'To Have or To Hold' has opened its doors. Swing by!

In partnership with Vedett. With the heartfelt support of 'provincie Vlaams-Brabant’ and ‘het Vlaamse Randfonds’.

Music by Jex Opolis - Soft Guidance (Metamorphasex Mix).

Our homeground’s in full bloom! Welcome to Asiat-Darse park, a flourishing public space crafted from the revitalised gro...
19/06/2024

Our homeground’s in full bloom! Welcome to Asiat-Darse park, a flourishing public space crafted from the revitalised grounds of former military and industrial zones. Designed by Plantgoed en Hout and 51N4E, the park seamlessly merges the Asiat and Darse sites into a harmonious environment where biodiversity and human activity happily coexist.

Initiated in spring 2024, the park’s development focuses on careful depaving to enhance natural landscapes and promote eco-friendly recreation. Each phase strengthens the bond between nature and visitors. The park nurtures a rich ecosystem, fostering biodiversity through native species and restored habitats. The strategic removal of pavement expands green spaces and improves visitor pathways, while innovative water management systems sustainably enrich natural habitats and ensure ecosystem health.

In a not-so-distant future, we’re exploring new horizons over the water. This rough terrain, currently dominated by nature, will become part of our festival grounds next year. Our goal is to improve accessibility and develop this area into a vibrant extension of the festival and a new public space for Vilvoorde, with the natural environment as the central focus.

As you explore Asiat-Darse Park, immerse yourself in the thoughtful integration of natural and designed elements that create a green sanctuary for relaxation and nature appreciation. Take a walk in the park whenever you’re around, the park is open to the public every day!

Did you miss our merch booth at the festival? You can still grab your favorite items from our online webshop. Whether it...
17/06/2024

Did you miss our merch booth at the festival? You can still grab your favorite items from our online webshop. Whether it’s a stylish crop-top, a handy drinking bottle, or a versatile grey sweater, we’ve got all your summer essentials covered.

Treat yourself at horstartsandmusic.bigcartel.com.

Shout out to , , and for modelling, photos by Jente Waerzeggers.

Are you a creative maker or artist in need of space? Establish your studio at Asiat Park, the vibrant new urban hub near...
04/06/2024

Are you a creative maker or artist in need of space? Establish your studio at Asiat Park, the vibrant new urban hub near Brussels! Join Horst Arts & Music and .TheWorkshop in transforming a 2000m² manufacturing building into a dynamic workspace. We are seeking emerging and established makers, designers, artists, and scenographers, united by their passion for the production and processing of materials. We aim for a mix of diverse crafts and disciplines.

In 2024 .TheWorkshop emerged from HISK (Higher Institute of Fine Arts), which temporarily ceased its activities in January 2024, and established itself in March at the makerspace in Asiat Park along with professional makers and artists.

If you’re interested and like to secure a spot, please send an email with your motivation, portfolio and project details to [email protected] before 28 June.

Tucked away in the greenery near Asiat Park’s central square lies the slimy ‘Sonar’ by Maëlle Dufour—resembling water ta...
01/06/2024

Tucked away in the greenery near Asiat Park’s central square lies the slimy ‘Sonar’ by Maëlle Dufour—resembling water tanks and collecting rainwater to form a living ecosystem with microbes.

Inspired by the local water environment, Maëlle uses algae-based slime on the sculpture, which supports microorganisms that will multiply and spread all over Asiat Park through the canals, enhancing the park’s ecosystem over time.

Come visit ‘To Have or To Hold’ this weekend, take a (free) tour starting at 15h00 or just take it slow in the ever-so-charming Asiat Park. We’re open! More information on opening hours and guided tours at http://horstartsandmusic.com/expo.

Photos by (1), (2, 4), (3), .illias (5, 6).

In co-production with .

We value your feedback! To make Horst better each year, we’d love to hear about your experience at this year’s festival....
28/05/2024

We value your feedback! To make Horst better each year, we’d love to hear about your experience at this year’s festival. Your insights help us understand what we’re doing well, and identify areas for improvement.

All ticket buyers have been sent a feedback form to their mailbox. Please take a moment to fill it out and help us shape the future of Horst.

Looking back at a wonderfully cosy expo opening last Thursday, thanks for joining us!Lazy Sunday? Make your way to Asiat...
26/05/2024

Looking back at a wonderfully cosy expo opening last Thursday, thanks for joining us!

Lazy Sunday? Make your way to Asiat Park this afternoon—To Have or To Hold is open until 20h00! Entrance is completely free.

More info, opening hours and guided tours at horstartsandmusic.com/expo.

Join us in just one week for the Horst Expo Opening 'To Have or To Hold', the new Horst Expo set to unravel in the bewil...
16/05/2024

Join us in just one week for the Horst Expo Opening 'To Have or To Hold', the new Horst Expo set to unravel in the bewildering Asiat Park. The opening is taking place on Thursday 23 May, from 16h00 until 22h00. Admission is free but registration is encouraged. Please register as a guest at https://shorturl.at/lyPS0, and discover the free programme.

For this special evening, we have invited some of the exhibiting artists, but also residents of the site. Join us for a talk moderated by Julia Muller about the relationship between artwork and viewer and about how Asiat Park, including the Horst Expo, can gain social value by opening up its gates for people to party, play and participate.

‘To Have or To Hold’ showcases works by Sheila Hicks, Stand van Zaken & Serban Ionescu, Rachel Daniëls, Piovenefabi, Afrah Shafiq, Every Island & Flore Fockedey, Luca Vanello and Maëlle Dufour. Visit our website for more details on every artist. The Expo will be on view until 8 September 2024.

As of now, you can request a refund for your unspent chip balance until Friday 31 May at 23h59 at horstartsandmusic.com/...
14/05/2024

As of now, you can request a refund for your unspent chip balance until Friday 31 May at 23h59 at horstartsandmusic.com/pages/go-cashless.

More info and details at the link above. The remaining balance will be transferred after the refund deadline.

12/05/2024

Blowing out ten candles in the most magical way—our hearts are overflowing! Thank you deeply. 💗

Next year, we’re setting sail for new, lush landscapes across the water. See you 1, 2 & 3 May 2025!

Music by GREG - Shatta
RHR & Rxfx - Flexiona

Rounding up our last day, prepping for the final stretch tonight! Linger around, settle in, give the park everything you...
11/05/2024

Rounding up our last day, prepping for the final stretch tonight! Linger around, settle in, give the park everything you got.

8 dots on the map. Connect them and you’ll find the route to our tantalizing Expo ‘To Have or To Hold’, open until 22h00...
11/05/2024

8 dots on the map. Connect them and you’ll find the route to our tantalizing Expo ‘To Have or To Hold’, open until 22h00.

Every Island & Flore Fockedey - 'The seed that holds your armour is watertight'
Afrah Shafiq - 'Where Do The Ants' Go?
Sheila Hicks - 'Gateway to Adventure'
Maëlle Dufour - 'Sonar'
Luca Vanello - 'Libidinous drip makes home on lignin veins, acre humidity reminds'
Rachel Daniëls - 'High wire Act'
Stand Van Zaken & Serban Ionescu - 'Officer’s Bar'
Piovenefabi - 'Ring'

Photos by Eline Willaert (1 to 6), Illias Teirlinck (7), Merlin Meuris ( 8).

11/05/2024

Skream and Benga exceeding all expectations—monumental!

To a stunning second night! See you tomorrow for the grand finale.Photo by .
11/05/2024

To a stunning second night! See you tomorrow for the grand finale.

Photo by .

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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.


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