Visitors programme Plat(e)form(e) 2025
Plat(e)form(e) 2024 (c) Jean Poucet
During Kunstenfestivaldesarts, WBTD and Flanders Arts Institute organise the international visitors programme Plat(e)form(e). During three days, (inter)national professionals immerse themselves in the Belgian contemporary performing arts scene.
Plat(e)form(e) is a meeting place where artists take centre stage. By presenting performances, works in progress and pitches, the programme creates a temporary space for exchange and reflection on what it means to create today.
Programme
Wednesday 21 May
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Arrival with coffee |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Welcome and presentation |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Showcase: laGeste/ Stereo48 (Amir Sabra & Ata Khatab) |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | Pitch: Nexus by Oumar Diallo |
| 15:25 – 15:40 | Pitch: Holobiontes by Compagnie DEMESTRI+LEFEUVRE |
| 15:40 – 15:50 | Break |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | Pitch: Handle With Care (working title) by Chêne Elsa |
| 16:05 – 16:35 | Showcase: Passion 4 fear by Maxime Arnould |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Round up |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | Book presentation: The Dancer’s Handbook – Gala Moody & Michael Carter |
Thursday 22 May
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Arrival with coffee |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Panel discussion with Louise Vanneste & Jaha Koo. Moderation: Dries Douibi |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Showcase: Kabylifornie by Agathe Yamina Meziani |
| 13:35 – 13:50 | Pitch: Kidnapped – Episode 1: The Contemporary Political Landscape by Rodrigo Batista |
| 13:55 – 14:10 | Pitch: Trouble Score by Luanda Casella |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Pitch: Irresistible Revolution by Ayelen Parolin |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Pitch: BRITNEY (working title) by Paola Pisciottano |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | Pitch: SLOW by Lisa Vereertbrugghen |
| 15:25 – 15:40 | Round up |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Break |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Presentation Accompany Class |
Friday 23 May
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival with coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Presentation Flanders Arts Institute & WBTD about the Belgian performing arts scene |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Pauze |
| 11:05 – 11:35 | Showcase: Feral Reverie by Parvin Saljoughi |
| 11:40 – 11:55 | Pitch: Les châteaux de ma mère by Yasmine Yahiatène |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Pitch: Endless Summer Camp by Sophie Guisset |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Pitch: HARDCORE by Alban Ovanessian |
| 12:35 – 13:05 | Showcase: Aria (Silent Opera) by Pieter Ampe & Michael Schmid |
| 13:15 – 14:30 | Lunch |
Selected artists
Rodrigo Batista – Luanda Casella – Parvin Saljoughi – Lisa Vereertbrugghen – Sophie Guisset – Oumar Diallo – Yasmine Yahiatène – Alban Ovanessian – Paola Pisciottano – Compagnie DEMESTRI+LEFEUVRE – Chêne Elsa – Maxime Arnould – Ayelen Parolin – Pieter Ampe & Michael Schmid – Amir Sabra & Ata Khatab – Agathe Yamina Meziani
Waiting list – register here
Partners
Kunstenfestivaldesarts, WBTD, Les Brigittines and Flanders Arts Institute
More information
Save the date: from 21 until 23 May in Brussels – Les Brigitinnes
Do you have questions about this event? Contact our colleague Julia.
