there’s a new playground in the city and everyone in invited to come play!
from the big brain of AB, there’s a new space to experiment, create and make mistakes 🧪
AB Lab is the playground for music lovers where residencies, activities and workshops take place 🛝
we just started, but our program is already full! go check it out on the website of AB and join us bestieeee 🫵🏼
before the start of the Dyke* March, AB Lab is opening the doors to get together, chill out, prepare for the march and create your banners 🫂
@dykesbxl stands for the rights and livelihoods of lesbian, bi+, pan, queer people and everyone who questions the gender binary 💜
🌟 friday 15/05
🌟 from 13h to 15h30
🌟 in AB Antenna
🌟 free, materials will be provided to make your banners
🌟 all spaces are wheelchair accessible
every day looks different, but showcase days are my favorite, they feels so exciting and electric 🌟
🎡 every month we have an artist in residence, that after a week of rehearsal and experimenting, presents the work in progress to the public 🎙️
🎡 the flyers are for lander’s masterclass on 27/05, there are still some tickets available through our website!
group atelier is a feedback session for young artists
in a small group, we listen to work in progress, discuss artistic choices and explore important next steps in your trajectory
during this session, @youssefswatts will provide feedback on your stage presence so that you can develop it further 🎭
at the age of 28, Youssef can already look back on a musical career spanning more than a decade; with several albums and a strong live reputation, he has become a fixture of the French-speaking rap scene 🎤
🌟 wednesday 10/06
🌟 at 16h
🌟 in AB Salon
🌟 free but registration required, check the website for more info
🌟 all spaces are wheelchair accessible
for all the music lovers that are always on the lookout for the most niche artists, @night.labx is inviting @kkaybie for a whole session about digital digging, to learn how to find your next favorite song 🎠
🌟 wednesday 13/05
🌟 from 19h to 22h
🌟 in AB Salon
🌟 €3,50 with free drink
read more info and get your tickets through the website! 🎟️
in this masterclass, @laryssa_kim explores space as a central compositional dimension, as developed in acousmatic music 🎻
by investigating the illusion of space in stereo (depth, movement, etc.), participants will learn how to intentionally design and transform spatial perception through listening and practical tools 🌀
⭐️ saturday 06/06
⭐️ from 14h to 18h
⭐️ AB Antenna
⭐️ 8€, ticket to purchase through our website
⭐️ all spaces are wheelchair accessible
the history of AB lab through fit checks 🤪
for everyone who wants to create with and arond music, this is the place you were looking for!
we organise many activities and workshops every week l for any type of musician 🛝
the goal is to have a playground, filled with people that exchange and inspire each other, that’s how culture moves and how new amazing things come to life 🎡
if you’re looking for your next endeavour (and selfie spot?), go check our program via the link in bio! 🌟
group atelier is a feedback session for young artists
in a small group, we listen to work in progress, discuss artistic choices and explore important next steps in your trajectory
@frontalstudio is coming back for another session to give feedback on your demos so that you can further develop your sound 🌟
Paulo is a bxl based producer and co-founder of Stikstof
he’s known for his keen instincts with sampling and detail, contributing to the future of the bxl sound 🔊
🌟 wednesday 20/05
🌟 at 16h
🌟 at FRONTAL studio (in front of AB)
🌟 free but registration required, check the website for more info
in this masterclass, @__lander__ takes to the drum kit and takes the audience on a journey through his musical practice as a drummer, composer and creator
through live performance, demonstrations and discussion, he explores various aspects of his work;
he will focus on four themes:
🌀groove as a language
🌀improvisation beyond jazz
🌀hybrid drumming and sound design
🌀PhD in the Arts
this is the perfect occasion to learn from a music professional without pressure to enrich your art!
⭐️ monday 27/05
⭐️ doors at 18h30, masterclass until 21h30
⭐️ AB main hall
⭐️ 8€, ticket to purchase through the link in bio
⭐️ all spaces are wheelchair accessible
when you let creativity flow, anything can happen 🛝
when you bring passionate music lovers together, everything can happen!!!
creativity is all around us, it’s in everything, even in the smallest things 🐌
it’s amazing to see all the different types of creatives take over our spaces and let us into their world
and you’re invited too! subscribe to our newsletter through the link in bio so you’re always up to date about our next creatives endeavour 📮
this week’s artist in residence is @galadragot , an artist that makes music for girls that feel too much 💐
during her residency she will experiment with a band and with new sounds
the result will be showcased at the end of the week! 🛝
⭐️ friday 08/05
⭐️ doors at 19h30
⭐️ AB Salon via Steenstraat 11
⭐️ 5€ online via link in bio or at the door
Want to boost your confidence behind the decks? Or delve deeper into music selection and explore various mixing techniques?
Then our next workshop series at @its.ablab is exactly what your looking for!
Read all about it and apply through the link in bio ✨
