E-newsletter April 2008 |
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Rock Werchter: Famous rock groups perform alongside young and new faces. In short, the best of what has been and what is still to come. First name in the line up for this year is the English rock band, Radiohead. July 3 through 6, 2008. The Youth Hostel Blauwput, located right outside the train station of Leuven and in walking distance from the shuttles to the festival grounds offers comfortable rooms, delicious meals, and a cozy garden. Great for young travelers and the budget minded. MORE |
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Cactus Festival Bruges: A three day outdoor festival offering a mix of Rock, Reggae, Rap, Roots, Raï and R&B is held July 11 through July 13, 2008 in Bruges at the magical Lake of Love Park. The headliners are US bands B-52s, Dinosaur Jr., Sophia and Bootsy Collins & The Hardest Working Band. While in Bruges check out the shooting locations of the recent movie "In Bruges" staring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. MORE |
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Lokerse Feesten : Not far from Ghent the town of Lokeren welcomes rock, pop, hip hop, techno and world music fans for a ten day festival. So far Status Quo, Macy Gray, Massive Attack, N*E*R*D, Supergrass and the biggest punk band ever, The Sex Pistols, will perform at the Lokerse Feesten from August 1 through 10, 2008. The Lokerse Feesten festival grounds are only a 5 minute walk away from the train station. Direct trains from Ghent run every half hour. MORE |
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Marktrock Leuven: During three days national and international pop, rock and hip-hop acts are presented on two large stages in Leuven's historic center. This is a festival with something for everyone in a university town, where the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Not to be missed Leuven, August 8 through 10, 2008. Leuven is home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, a few lucky students and faculty even have the distinct privilege of living in the 13th century stone beguinage a UNESCO world heritage site. MORE |
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Pukkelpop: Annual alternative music event held on the Kiewit Festival Grounds near the town of Hasselt. The 23rd edition of the festival will be held August 14 through 16, 2008. Eight stages will offer a sparkling cocktail of the most diverse genres. This years performance of Metallica is much anticipated. Hasselt is an hour and twenty minutes away from Brussels and direct trains run every half hour. Special tickets including train transportation within Belgium to the festival are available. MORE |
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