Voices on the Move is a brand-new festival in Ghent, initiated by Laura Cortese and inspired by Fiddlers on the Move. From 27 to 29 November 2026, the festival offers three days of inspiring workshops, fascinating vocal traditions and lively evening events.

Singers from different corners of the world bring their own vocal traditions to life, sharing the unique techniques and repertoire of their regions. The first edition welcomes Karan Casey (Ireland), Antonina Vinnyk (Ukraine), Sabah Zaidan (Morocco), Binka Dobreva (Bulgaria), Maarten Decombel and Meskerem Mees (Belgium).

You can sign up for individual workshops or join the Taster’s Choir, led by Josefien Vercruysse, to explore these diverse traditions through singing. In the evenings, the International Lange Zangtafel brings everyone together to sing, tradition bearers meet and exchange musical ideas on stage during Masters on the Move, and an ensemble of Roma musicians brings the festival to a festive close.

Voices on the Move brings voices and traditions together, inviting everyone to discover, connect and sing together.