28 November 2024

Thursday 28 November – SpeakEasy Spoken Word is going to transform the Brussels Planetarium into a magic spoken word stage! Under the dome’s twinkling starry sky, you will have the chance to send your words into space. Whether you are an experienced poet, a spoken word artist, or have always wanted to share your talent: this is your moment! The Open Call is now closed, but there are a few open mic spots left at the door. The theme is HOPE. First come first serve (sign up 7pm) start open mic 7:30. Do take a chance and maybe you will be one of our ‘BXL stars’ shining under a unique backdrop of constellation projections and live drawings.

Would you rather enjoy the creativity of others? Then come as a visitor, grab a drink and experience an evening of inspiring performances by local and international talent. The evening promises to be a unique fusion of poetry, art and astronomy, with live drawings on the dome for the first time this year. Brilliant illustrations will be provided by Joana Estrela (@joanaestrelaaa) and we’ll have an opportunity for other (aspiring) artists to join an open draw in collaboration with FRAMED, a collaborative art project from the Royal Academy Antwerp, coordinated by Janna Beck. https://framed.ap-arts.be.

Entrance is free! (Donations welcome)

FRAMED is a platform that creates a common ground for immersive experiences. It encourages public participation and interaction. The low-threshold approach encourages all to get the most out of their creativity and intuition. It is a stage for performance, one which is based on a shared improvisation in a fluid, post-digital world. The charcoal figure is animated into conscious action by a creative community.