References

• I Love the 90's - The Party

  From 2008 thru 2011 we created and produced the biggest and boldest nineties party in Europe. The party proved to be a rock solid concept, for we welcomed 22.000 party people each year, with a record of 44.000 (2 days) in 2009. In that year we succeeded to bring about the reunion of Ray & Anita, the original members of the 90’s hit sensation 2 Unlimited (known from ‘No Limits’, ‘Jump for Joy’ and ‘The Real Thing’…).

  Most of the 90’s hit wonders graced our stage: MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Modo, Rednex, Double Vision, X-session, Ray & Anita, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor, Ice MC, Rozalla, Gala, Dr Alban, Sash!, Culture Beat, Snap, Regi, DJ Ward, 2Fabiola, Astroline, Absolom, Jan Vervloet, E-rotic, Da Boy Tommy, Da Rick, Nunca, D-Devils, Def Dames Dope, The Outhere Brothers and Haddaway. The concept was copied several times but never with the same success as the original. The event made sure that the CD occupied year after year the top 2 in the Belgian compilation charts. After the take- over of the Ethias Arena in the beginning of 2012 the concept was sold by the new owners to Benelive Entertainment.

• I Love the 90's Area @ Tomorrowland

  After the success of the indoor party, we were asked to host the ILTN area at Tomorrowland, the best festival in the world, in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

  Snap, Push, Natural Born Deejays, Pat Krimson, Sash!, DJ Ward, Wout, Regi, Scooter, Ray&Anita, Bonzai Allstars, Marshall Masters, Virtual Zone, Jan Vervloet rocked the festival park.

   

   

   

• Schlagerfestival

  Since 2006 in the first 2 weekends of April the indoor festival has mobilized thousands of people each year. Our concept brought about a real revival of popular Dutch music. The top of the Flemish and Dutch artists graced the stage on the largest festival of ‘ Dutch Schlager hits’.

  Bart Kaëll, Bart Van den Bossche, Benny Neyman, Christoff, Corry Konings, Danny Fabry, De Romeo’s, Dennie Christian, Eddy Wally, Erik&Sanne, Frans Bauer, Freddy Breck, Garry Hagger, Jan Keizer, Jan Smit, Jannes, Jimmy Frey, Jo Vally, Joe Hardy, John Terra, Johnny White, Koos Alberts, Laura Lynn, Lindsay, Luc Steeno, Mieke, Nicole & Hugo, Patrick & Carina, Paul Severs, Sam Gooris, Sergio, The Sunsets, Vader Abraham, Will Tura, Willeke Alberti, Willy Sommers and Yves Segers made 11.000 people a day sing along and have the time of their life. The CD occupied year after year the top 2 in the Belgian compilation charts. After the take- over of the Ethias Arena in January 2012 the new owners continued the production.

• Enrique Iglesias Live

  In 2009 we brought Enrique Iglesias to Belgium. The latin pop revelation mobilized over 10.000 people for his concert in the Ethias Arena. We doubled the ticket sales compared to his last concert in Belgium due to a well elaborated marketing and promotion campaign.

   

   

   

   

• Enrique Iglesias Euphoria Tour

  In 2011 Enrique chose to work with us again after his successful passage in 2009. Again more than 10.000 concert goers enjoyed a euphoric night with the king of latin pop.

   

   

   

   

• Tura 70

  In December 2010 we celebrated Will Tura’s 70 year anniversary with a memorable concert concept. Together with Will we enjoyed the challenge of putting 70 people on stage with different music backgrounds .The greatest Flemish artist ever delivered an astonishing 4 hour arena show to more than 11.000 fans.

  A show which people are still talking about. Guest artists to grace the stage were Bart Kaëll, Kim Buttafuoco, Udo, Willy Sommers, Bandit, CJ Bolland, Christoff, Jasper Steverlinck, Stijn Meuris, Joost Zweegers, Luc Steeno, Bart Peeters, … led by Musical Director Steve Willaert.

  The concept was imitated by other Flemish artists.

   

• Tura Onvergetelijk

  After experiencing our event management skills at het Schlagerfestival Will Tura decides to work with us for his larger concerts. In 2009 Will Tura, backed by his live band, invited his fans to get acquainted with the repertoire of his new double CD “ Onvergetelijk / Unforgettable” and to enjoy his all-time hits in an intimate arena concert. Will Tura took us back to the days when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole called the shots. Will took some of their unadulterated Crooner classics and poured them into incredibly beautiful Dutch versions.

   

   

   

• Dionne Warwick

  In 2011 the American diva Dionne Warwick played a unique theatre concert in Belgium. She enchanted 2000 fans with her greatest hits and still enticing voice.

   

   

   

   

   

• Mayumana

  In 2006 and 2010 the world famous Israeli dance and percussion group Mayumana came to Belgium with a refreshing new theatre show. They use a unique combination of rhythm, visual effects and humor. Over 10.000 people enjoyed the dynamic shows each time.

   

   

   

   

• Big Band

  In 2007, a few years before the big band hype, we already created a Big Band concert with soul diva Chaka Kahn, Ali Campbell, Tony Hadley, … and a swinging big band conducted by Patrick Mortier. Over 5000 people enjoyed the intimate Big Band concert.

   

   

   

   

• Dierenhappening

  The largest family event for animal lovers attracts about 25.000 people each year. Kangaroos, tiger cubs, dog and cat shows, horseshows, elephant and camel back rides, circus acts, aquarium show, birds exhibitions, police dogs, a range of exotic animals, hundreds of chickens and pigeons and so much more. We organized Dierenhappening from 2002 thru 2008. We then sold the concept to Gil Claes Producties.

   

   

   

   

• De Nacht van de Vlaamse TV-sterren

  The Oscars of Flemish television are an annual awards ceremony with a dazzling live show and legendary after party. Fourteen TV stars are awarded to the most remarkable and best television programs and hosts of the past year. From 2009 thru 2011 we produced the after party and the hospitality event for the show. The TV-show was produced by the TV production company DE MENSEN.

   

• I love the 80's

  By analogy with the successful concept of the nineties we made the eighties revive for one night in 2009. A crowd of 10.000 young and more mature eighties lovers enjoyed the mini concerts of Salt ‘n’ Pepa, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, and the Confetti’s and a 80’s party with Peter Luts and Luc Vanlaer.

   

   

• BIBAC

  In 2007 we organized in the Ethias Arena for VEBIC the professional trade fair for the bakery, chocolate, ice cream and pastry industry. Professionals from all over the country attended the fair.

   

   

• IRC Businessmarkt

  In the beginning of the new millennium every province in Belgium had its own B to B trade fair, except Limburg. We created the “interregio contactdagen, IRC” for the Business to Business market in Limburg and the neighboring regions. IRC was a professional trade fair where businesspeople could meet new customers, suppliers or colleagues. With a range of innovative products and services for all companies in Limburg, the neighboring provinces and the Euregio, IRC was the leading trade fair for improving business opportunities and networking. IRC offered a unique opportunity to inform, compare, strengthen existing relationships and acquire new contacts. During the fair seminars , conferences and congresses on topical business subjects were organized.

• 4.000.000 minutes of Zornik

  This outstanding concert in 2008 was the apotheosis of 4.000.000 minutes of the Belgian leading rockband Zornik. At the same time the band also released a best of CD under the same name (after 4 albums, all gold or platinum).

   

• Fire of Anatolia

  We brought Fire of Anatolia, a unique and exciting Turkish theatre dance show with a mixture of ballet, modern and oriental elements, to Belgium in 2008. The show enchanted thousands of people with a dazzling performance.

   

   

   

   

• Zingpaleis

  In 2009 and 2010 we created and co-produced the largest indoor sing-along show with local and international artists such as Sister Sledge, Peter Koelewijn, George Baker, Jimmy Sommerville, De Romeo’s, Johnny Logan, Sandra Kim, Plastic Bertrand, The Gibson Brothers, VOF De Kunst. In 2011 we sold our concept to Benelive Entertainment.

   

   

   

   

• R&B Shadows

  In 2003 more than 5000 R&B lovers enjoyed a party with DJ’s, acts, shows, … The concept was sold to Live on Stage.

   

   

   

   

• Various concerts of local artists

  We organized several concerts of a.o. Helmut Lotti, Clouseau, Frans Bauer, … These varied from 1700 up to 7000 people.

   

   

   

   

   

• Mixs & Meggy

  During 5 years we organized a one-stop expo for products, information and services for babies, infants and young children. A variety of exhibitors offered young and expecting parents all they needed to know about early parenthood. During the fair we organized fashion shows, workshops and seminars about topics concerning young parents. In 2007 the concept was sold to Gil Claes Producties.

   

   

   

   

• Hôtexpo

  The trade fair for professionals from the hotel-restaurant and catering business was organized by Grenslandhallen from 2002 thru 2005. Various cooking, baking, wine and beer tasting competitions took place during the fair.

   

   

   

• De smakelijkste klas van België

  From 2003 thru 2011 we annually organized the final of a high level cooking competition between the selected last year students from the most prestigious hotel schools in Belgium. The event was commissioned by Linkeroever Uitgevers, the publisher of a.o. "Ambiance" magazine.

   

   

   

   

• Virga Jesse Feesten Concert

  The Virga Jesse festivities are celebrated in Hasselt since 1682 every seventh year. The 45th edition took place in 2010. As a part of these festivities we co-produced with the Virga Jesse committee the round off concert with Lisa del Bo, Christoff, Willy Claes, Michael Jr , the Virga Jesse college choir, the Hasselt church choirs and the Golden Symphonic Orchestra

   

   

   

• Holiday Party

  In 2008 we co-produced the legendary indoor Summer Party. Together with Milk Inc. and several DJ’s over 3000 party people set in the summer holidays.

   

   

   

   

• Winterkickx

  The Nickelodeon Indoor Winter Festival for kids.

   

   

   

   

• Indoor Festival of European Motorcyclists

  Together with the Motorcycle Action Group Belgium (MAG) we organized the "Indoor Festival of European Motorcyclists” in Hasselt. This grand spectacle for motorcyclists and supporters wanted to bring motorbike riding closer to the 'non-motorcyclist’.

   

   

   

   

   

• Urlaub in den Bergen

  Holiday fair for winter- and summer holidays in the mountains

   

   

   

   

   

** All above events were created and produced in and for Grenslandhallen/Ethias Arena and as employees of Grenslandhallen vzw.