Belgium
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The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometres (11,787 square miles) and has a population of about 10.7 million. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home for two main linguistic groups, the Flemings and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a small group of German-speakers.
[2009] A new dawn in BELGIUM
We hear about global markets crashing, we are facing big political problems in our country, and people talk about the music industry fading away. But for all problems there is a solution, a problem has no means of existing if there is not a solution. And we Belgium people are among the best solution seekers around. As we thought the psychedelic scene was dying in 2007 and 2008, the scene is getting bigger and bigger. In the last 5 years we have seen 2 majors event being killed at their peak by the government. But the scene never died. People are finally aware looking back is no option. By improving ourselves, reinventing and reaching out our hands to other music styles the scene flurishes a never before. If you visit our country and are looking for a party you can choose whatever you like, from all particular style. The oldschool trance music is alive and kicking here, the progressive scene has grown and their promotors are throwing quality parties. If you look for old/newschool parties check out the parties with artist from Suntrip records, every week you can hear this melodic psytrance on underground events, some too many to choose from, are we spoiled? Purple Snow (with founder R'deem) and Smiley Tribe are the names to look for if you want progressive trance in all it shapes. They will provide us Neelix, SBK, Anti, Prefect Stranger and Ace Venture over a 2 month period. Don't tell us we are spoiled. Cultmus on the other hand is an organization that focuses on general psychedelic music, from trance over rock to ambient. They are not afraid to book The Orb, Wicked Hayo, Juno Reactor and Highlight Tribe on one evening. Damn we are spoiled! Psychedelic music in Belgium is booming, there are now more labels active then before. In 2008 Suntrip Records continued the path of melodic goatrance with 3 releases; a double cd called Opus Iridium with an ambient and trance disk. Also the first album of Ra (ex Dimension 5) saw the light. Next up was the release of another compilation with tracks from Chi-a.d. and California Sunshine. And their future look melodic as well, with albums from Fileria and debuts from Afgina and Merr0w coming up. Also Dacru records is booming. Their signed artists are more likely to be found playing in foreign countries such as Japan, Germany and Central America. After successful releases by Digicult, Ephedrix and Sufi in 2008 they will spoil our ears with new releases from Digicult, Ephedrix and the debut album from Aquila. Naturall Productions is the new label from DJ Jharu (member of Lani). A fresh label with a natural sound. Their first compilation Naturall Frequency should be on sale now, as well as the debut album from La Mila. So there is plenty to do here, and we have some labels and producers to be proud of. But sometimes it seems to me the scene is divided into subgenres and styles. But now and then the scene shows to the world that we are all one. The yearly Heron festival in Belgium proves to me the scene is still strong. And I can only hope this reflects on our view of society in general. Maybe our way of living is the answer we seek? Tell us more about BELGIUM 2011 Support your local scene and let us know about it. Please write in the third person and take a neutral point-of-view. An article about a country should contain the following things:
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