Writers challenge an opponent and battle it out over controversial social issues. A referee from De Morgen mediates and fans the flames. In the audience, a sidekick interprets the voice of that audience. We are not yet able to tell to tell you a lot about the buzz of the names of those who will take part in this spectacle, so you will have to keep close track of us during the coming months.

What makes us so lonely nowadays?

Voor de nieuwe debatreeks van De Morgen, Passa Porta en Beursschouwburg geeft schrijver-performer Joost Vandecasteele de aftrap. Nog voor er sprake was van brexit of Trump, wilde hij al lang Vlaams Belang-partijvoorzitter Tom Van Grieken uitdagen voor een gesprek. Van Grieken nam de handschoen op en schreef terug. De heren maken zich nu op voor de publieke confrontatie in de boksring van het Beurskafee op woensdag 18 januari. Moderator is opiniërend hoofdredacteur Bart Eeckhout.

At CreativeMornings Brussels, Christoph will talk about working with sound in visual art and art-science projects, and about the platform he founded with Aernoudt Jacobs that facilitates the production of this kind of art.

During the Stadssalonsurbains we are inviting renowned international professors to present their ideas to the Brussels audience. English lectures and documentary screenings for urban professionals, students & all city lovers. This time: Berna Turam, Associated Professor of Sociology & International Affairs (Northeastern University, Boston)

At CreativeMornings Brussels, Florence will be talking about the importance of creating stories as a make-up artist, and about the role make-up plays in how people identify themselves.

Ces dernières années, à Bruxelles, aucun projet d’urbanisme n’a suscité un débat aussi enflammé que l’aménagement du piétonnier. Les avis sont partagés.

Be prepared for our Creative Morning which will saturate your stomach and your brain at the same time! Listen to selected speech holders and their inspiring lectures while drinking a delicious cup of hot coffee in our Beurskafee.

Screening of the documentary Our City by Maria Tarantino - a film about Brussels.

Enrico Gualini speaks on the topic Urban development and planning conflicts in Brussels: a grounded-theoretical analysis of dynamics of contention and trajectories of transformation

Samen met de cultuursector nodigen Hart boven Hard en Tout Autre Chose je uit op ons kleurrijk cultureel piket: de Nacht van het Verzet! Voor wie wil blijven slapen tot de nationale vakbondsbetoging van de dag daarop, openen cultuurhuizen samen ‘Hôtel Bruxelles’.

How does Brussels see its edges, the city 'suburbs', and in their turn, how do these towns and villages perceive their capital? For as long as we can remember, the outskirts and the city have had a troubled relationship. We ask ourselves, where do these differences lie? Where do the difficulties arise? What does a 'boundary' do to the way a person feels?

Are you a morning type? Perfect, we’ve got a great idea for you! Creative Mornings is a series of monthly lectures for creative individuals. During one of these Creative Mornings experts talk about the most diverse subjects, there is an opportunity for informal discussion and refreshment is available in the form of coffee and croissants! Started in NYC by Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder of swissmiss, Creative Mornings has branches in more than 70 cities all over the world. But until very recently, Brussels was not one of them. Brussels is not only the capital of Europe, but a beautiful and very diverse city, with a multitude of nationalities, cultures and languages. Creative Mornings Brussels aims to bring together people from these different communities, connect them and inspire them! Throughout the monthly events, creativity will be viewed from various angles, including art, business and technology, providing a welcoming to creative people in a broad sense.

Are you a morning type? Perfect, we’ve got a great idea for you! Creative Mornings is a series of monthly lectures for creative individuals. During one of these Creative Mornings experts talk about the most diverse subjects, there is an opportunity for informal discussion and refreshment is available in the form of coffee and croissants! Started in NYC by Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder of swissmiss, Creative Mornings has branches in more than 70 cities all over the world. But until very recently, Brussels was not one of them. Brussels is not only the capital of Europe, but a beautiful and very diverse city, with a multitude of nationalities, cultures and languages. Creative Mornings Brussels aims to bring together people from these different communities, connect them and inspire them! Throughout the monthly events, creativity will be viewed from various angles, including art, business and technology, providing a welcoming to creative people in a broad sense.

Van Picnic the Streets tot protest tegen de Oosterweelverbinding en Uplace laten geëngageerde burgers hun stem horen over mobiliteit en stedenbouw. Ze verzetten zich tegen beleidsbeslissingen en formuleren alternatieven. Ze bezetten pleinen, organiseren referenda en proberen hun gelijk te halen voor de rechtbank.

A monthly event where entrepreneurs talk about their biggest professional or business failure.

DeBuren have already held three full evening programmes on the art of the political speech. It is time for a fourth!

Met het #Burgerkabinet wil Vlaams minister van Jeugd, Cultuur, Media en Brussel Sven Gatz burgers betrekken bij zijn beleid: allerhande mensen mee laten discussiëren, debatteren en aanbevelingen laten formuleren. Hij is ook benieuwd naar de mening van jongeren! Daarom duiken nu op verschillende plekken mini-burgerkabinetten op, gesprekken waar het gaat over jongeren, mét jongeren.

Entrepreneurs talk about their biggest professional or business failure.

Are you a morning type? Perfect, we’ve got a great idea for you!

CANCELLED! // La Sabam revient souvent de manière négative dans les médias. Est ce toujours justifié? Quand est il du vrai et du faux? Ce débat va essayer de clarifier vos questions sur la Sabam. Les avantages et les inconvénients y seront discutés.

Are you a morning type? Perfect, we’ve got a great idea for you! Creative Mornings is a series of monthly lectures for creative individuals. During one of these Creative Mornings experts talk about the most diverse subjects, there is an opportunity for informal discussion and refreshment is available in the form of coffee and croissants!

A monthly event where entrepreneurs talk about their biggest professional or business failure.

Are you a morning type? Perfect, we’ve got a great idea for you!