Fiddlers on the Move #10
Dive into the world of folk violin from across the globe during five unforgettable days of workshops, concerts, and jam sessions in the heart of Ghent!
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.
Cluster artists nominated for the Flanders Folk Awards & Belgian Worldwide Music Awards ’25!
Maarten Decombel, Wouter Vandenabeele, Sara Salvérius and Barbara Ardenois have made their mark over the past year and are now in the running for awards in the folk and world music scene.
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Chansons in China
Violinist Wouter Vandenabeele will be touring China in early December with his project Chansons pour les oiseaux qui ne savent pas voler!
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.
A musical explorer who uses her violin, her voice, some improvisation and an open spirit, to create unexpected sounds on the violin.
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!
23
October
31
October
20:00
cc Het Bolwerk,
Bolwerkstraat 17
Vilvoorde, 1800 Belgium
Bolwerkstraat 17
Vilvoorde, 1800 Belgium
06
November
20:15
CC Leopoldsburg,
Kastanjedreef 1
Leopoldsburg, 3970 Belgium
Kastanjedreef 1
Leopoldsburg, 3970 Belgium
10
November
20:00
OC ’t Waaigat,
Martinusplein 1
Burcht, 2070 Belgium
Martinusplein 1
Burcht, 2070 Belgium
19
November
19:30
Theatergarage,
Bouwhandelstraat 72
Borgerhout, 2140 Belgium
Bouwhandelstraat 72
Borgerhout, 2140 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