Citadelic festival 2023 

MAY 28 - 21H                    on the MAIN STAGE

   Flat Earth Society (BE)
            De meest onbetrouwbare muziek sinds 1999

Taking Belgian whimsy to a logical, irresistible extreme, Flat Earth Society straddles the border between multi-color surrealism and savvy skill with striking ease.

Working with sheet music and tight arrangements, as well as alarming amounts of freedom and unpredictability, this 15-headed juggernaut effortlessly switches from one style and temperament to another. Not to prove that it can, but because the possibilities are just too good to ignore. The generosity that is at the heart of Flat Earth Society will satisfy those looking for an XL-shot of adrenalin and its proudly upheld ‘unreliability’.

While Flat Earth Society’s compositions and arrangements betray an expert knowledge of 20th century traditions - from various jazz branches to rock, exotica and contemporary music - it starts from a decidedly 21st century spirit, looking forward and creating a body of work that is as large and multi-layered as it is instantly recognisable. Quick-witted, effortlessly eccentric and always on the lookout for new and exciting challenges, Flat Earth Society is that rare beast: a constantly evolving orchestra that keeps shedding its skin and thrives best live.

Peter Vermeersch - klarinetten en bindteksten
Bart Maris - trompet
Martí Melià Marganon - klarinetten, tenorsaxofoon
Marc Meeuwissen - trombone
Tom Callens - tenorsaxofoon
Pauline Leblond - trompet
Berlinde Deman - bastuba
Peter Delannoye - trombone
Benjamin Boutreur - altsaxofoon
Philip De Jager - vibrafoon
Bruno Vansina - baritonsaxofoon
Kristof Roseeuw - double bass
Frederik Leroux-Roels - gitaar
Peter Vandenberghe - klavieren
Teun Verbruggen - drums

OTHER CONCERTS MAY 28

credits photo's
Paul Van Gysegem met Kim Van Den Brempt @ Cees van de Ven

 

 

met de geweldige steun van De Vlaamse Gemeenschap en de Stad Gent