Jeroen Knapen takes the stage solo with Reynaert
Inspired by the medieval beast epic Van den vos Reynaerde, folk guitarist Jeroen Knapen presents an intimate musical retelling. Discover the try-out performances this summer and autumn.
Cluster
Supporting Global Music Artists
In Flanders, an incredibly fascinating, innovative, but still unknown stream of contemporary music is growing for the general public that can no longer be classified under one or two labels. It is the resounding result of a generation of composers who find their way in a very diverse society. No boxes, no taboos, no style restrictions. Just strong, quality and surprising music. Cluster is the collective of these artists. She wants to give this music a full place in the current range of music. Composers and musicians join forces through Cluster.
Stay updated on our global music artists, their inspiring projects, and the work of Cluster.
Global Music Showcases ’26
On Monday 12 October, De Casino in Sint-Niklaas will be buzzing with new music during our annual showcases: a preview of eight promising global music projects for the professional music sector.
Rumi the Outsider
Following the success of Rumi Passion, Jalal ad-Din Rumi once again takes centre stage in a vibrant music theatre production where music, dance, and AI-generated video art come together.
Cluster artists in the running for an award
Global Music Ensemble, BASta!, and Ghent Folk Violin Project have been nominated for the Flanders Folk Awards, which will be presented during the Week of Belgian Music.
Cluster projects
Our artists are active as both composers and performing musicians in a wide range of bands and ensembles. They create, perform, experiment, and shape unique musical projects at home and abroad. From intimate line-ups to large-scale productions — explore a selection of their recent work and collaborations here.
composers
Cluster is a collective of seven composers and musicians — each with their own artistic projects and vision. They take the lead as artistic directors of their work and help shape the direction and creative focus of Cluster.
Ananta Roosens is a violinist, trumpeter and composer currently living in Brussels. She is one of the founders of La Sieste Du Dromadaire with whom she recorded the album 'Tango from a dromedary point of view' in 2013 with special guests Gerardo Jerez Le Cam and Iacob Maciuca for the recordings.
A versatile double bass player, composer and artistic leader, exploring the boundaries of folk, classical, and experimental music through projects like Troissoeur, MOTYK, and BASta!
Maarten Decombel is the regular string man in Snaarmaarwaar, MANdolinMAN, and Naragonia Quartet. He also sings with Spilar and is currently touring with the international cross-over project Sauvage — a reimagining of Rameau’s Pièces de Clavecin for a hybrid orchestra featuring musicians from jazz, folk, and classical backgrounds.
Osama Abdulrasol is a composer, producer and qanun player. He also has skills in fine arts. Born in Babylon, Iraq, he studied classical guitar in the UK and qanun, the Arabic lap harp, in Iraq.
Stan Nieuwenhuis is a young composer and musician. His roots are in the Netherlands, but he grew up in Brussels and currently lives in Antwerp.
Thomas Noël is a creative jack-of-all-trades who blends music and visuals, combining a strong sense of roots with a broad, outward-looking perspective on the world.
Internationally acclaimed violinist, composer, and artistic director who moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation, with projects and collaborations spanning the globe.
on the agenda
Experience the unique music and projects of our artists live!
25
July
All day
Georgië,
Georgia
Georgia
26
July
15:00
Het Muzikantenhuis,
Dampoortstraat 50
Gent, 9000 Belgium
Dampoortstraat 50
Gent, 9000 Belgium
03
August
All day
Rataplan,
Wijnegemstraat 27
Borgerhout, 2140 Belgium
Wijnegemstraat 27
Borgerhout, 2140 Belgium
07
August
21:15
Beleuvenissen,
Leuven, België
Leuven, België
08
August
13:00 - 14:00
Festival Dranouter,
Dikkebusstraat 234
Heuvelland, 8951 Belgium
Dikkebusstraat 234
Heuvelland, 8951 Belgium
Cluster in the picture
Video Playlist
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Cluster Showcase #10
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Cluster Showcase #4
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Cluster Showcase #8
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Cluster Showcase #6
