Kiosk Radio's Woodblocks Festival returns to Royal Park for its third edition this weekend, with a carefully-curated line-up of concerts and DJ sets at an iconic venue in the heart of Brussels.
Launched in 2017, Kiosk Radio is a well-loved online community radio and streaming platform which broadcasts 24/7 from a wooden kiosk in the heart of Brussels' historic Royal Park.
Since 2023, it launched its own festival and after two successful editions, it is becoming a favourite in the musical calendar of Brussels.
This year, the festival begins this Friday and ends on Sunday (5-7 September) at Vaux Hall, just metres away from Kiosk Radio's home inside the Royal Park.
As usual, the expertly-curated line-up promises three genre-bending days of the best alternative and electronic music from Brussels to London, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
Organisers have revamped the 18th-century architectural gem of Vaux Hall into a two-stage playground for both live acts and DJs.
Like in previous editions, Woodblocks will showcase the different styles and subcultures that have shaped the radio's community since it started streaming in 2017.
Kiosk Radio has worked tirelessly to showcase both rising and legendary international artists while also nurturing the rich musical scene of Brussels.
Woodblocks festival, images from 2024 edition. Credit: Kiosk Radio / Blithe Williams
This year's line-up includes London guitar virtuoso Mansur Brown, Dutch innovator Legowelt, UK producer Mia Koden with Jamaican MC Warrior Queen, Japanese selector Powder, experimental vocalist Niecy Blues, alt-rock duo Userband, UK rapper Tony Bontana, as well as drum & bass queen DJ Storm.
Finally, Brussels’ very own Laryssa Kim, Dushime & Mikamayonnaise will be representing the local talent contingent. Previously announced names include Smerz, Sisso & Maiko, and livwutang.
This year's stages are built in collaboration with Brussels architecture collective Club Dérive.
The festival site will be equipped with scaffolding-built stages which will contrast Vauxhall’s neoclassical history – evoking the Belgian capital’s evolving cultural landscape.
The festival runs on Friday from 18:00-22:00, Saturday from 14:00-23:00, and Sunday from 14:00-22:00.
First wave and combi tickets have sold out. Second wave tickets are now available via Resident Advisor: €12 (Friday), €32 (Saturday), and €26 (Sunday).
