We Are Open 2026
Artists from Wallonia
and Brussels
Professional Activities
Belgium Booms will once again be a partner of the festival for the fourth time and will support artists through promotion, networking and visibility actions. A selection of professionals from the Nethlerands invited by WBM, VI.BE and Trix will also make the trip to Anvers.
The following delegates will be there:
- Jeroen van den Bogert (EBB)
- Robert Schaeffer (Effenaar)
- Sytse Wils (TivoliVredenburg)
- Bert Dondorff (Melkweg)
- Bart Becx (Mezz)
- Ben Kamsma (Paradiso)
- Hanneke Dijkstra (Simplon)
- Puck Stoelinga (Mojo)
- Harold De Boer (Friendly Fire)
- Ingo Dassen (Muziekgieterij)
- Oskar Strajn (ESNS)
- Quico Touw (Cinetol)
- Coen Witteveen (Kosmik)
For several years now, WAO has become a benchmark for discovering the freshest artist on the Belgian scene (Ada Oda, Balthazar, Blu Samu, BRNS, Cocaine Piss, The Haunted Youth, ECHT!, Chibi Ichigo, etc.). Over two days, more than 60 acts will perform on the seven stages at Trix.
The programme includes:
- a reception bringing together the Belgian music industry at Trix;
- a speed meeting & lunch with representatives of Belgian artists;
- an afternoon in Antwerp with a guided tour of the city centre's must-see music venues.
Please reach out to Alex Tabankia or Roel Vergauwen if you have any questions.
We Are Open
2 days, five stages, more than 40 acts, endless talent. Each year, Trix organizes a festival that showcases the best of the Belgian music scene.