Launched in 1977, the twin festivals of Torhout and Werchter coexisted in Flanders until 1998. A dozen or so artists on a decidedly eclectic lineup (and a single stage) were enough to satisfy music lovers. Almost all the bands and singers who performed forty years ago are still active today. One of them, Elvis Costello, has even been invited to perform at the 2026 edition of Rock Werchter…

"There are no more like you." On June 26, fans of the legendary French rocker were treated to the melodies of a new song, straight from the heart.

On June 26, 2000, “Yellow” was released—the song that propelled Coldplay to the top of the international music scene. Twenty-six years later, we look back at the origins and legacy of a song that defined an entire generation.

It’s been two years since the Belgian singer released a solo project. And now he’s back on the pop of music legend's new album: the queen herself, Madonna.

On June 24, Peru celebrates Inti Raymi, the legendary Festival of the Sun. Discover the history, Inca rituals, and secrets of Peru’s most important Andean celebration.

Vanessa Paradis was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés in Val-de-Marne in 1972 and rose to global fame at the age of 14 with the hit song “Joe le taxi,” which has been adapted into at least five languages, all the way to Vietnam! She is on tour in France and Belgium through to the end of July.

He was born in Bath (Somerset) in 1961 and sings many of the English duo’s biggest hits.

He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1961 and still embodies the 'Smalltown Boy' he sang about with Bronski Beat in 1984.

Born in New York in 1953, the American singer turns 72 today and, like Springsteen, continues her fight against President Trump, whom she considers a threat to freedom.

Ray Davies was born in 1944 in Muswell Hill (which would more or less inspire the title of a 1971 album). The lead singer and principal songwriter of The Kinks celebrates his 81st birthday today