Saxophonist and master in circular breathing Colin Stetson is no stranger to us, with six (!) visits to AB under his belt. But he is now taking on the role of curator for the first time. Worth noting: on top of his concert on Sunday 6 April, Stetson will also appear as a guest musician with every act he has invited. That’s what we call commitment!

Keeley Forsyth

Thank you, Colin Stetson, for bringing British actress Keeley Forsyth to our attention. Her voice promptly shredded our soul. “A female Scott Walker!” someone insightful shouted. Comparisons to Nico, Nick Cave, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), David Sylvian, ANOHNI and Aldous Harding were legion. She collaborated with Stetson on her third album, The Hollow (released in 2024), which received widespread critical acclaim. Forsyth is equally amazing live: “This is a complete, as rooted in contemporary dance as it is in a rock concert. It is as perfect a match of form and function in the realm of musical performance as something like David Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway show” according to In Spite Magazine.
 

10¹⁷

10¹⁷ (CA/NO) is the brand new project of BRDCST curator Colin Stetson, Stian Westerhus and Erland Dahlen. The band name refers to the theoretical quantity of energy you need to create a black hole. Colin Stetson: “One of my favorite quotes is: ‘Beware, O wanderer, the road is walking too’ by Jim Harrison. It’s not a static landscape that you’re interacting in. You have to innovate constantly. Which is what 10¹⁷ is all about.” Blow that horn, Colin!

Discover the full lineup and tickets at brdcstfestival.be.