WEEK 1
Tuesday, 2 July at 12:30
Belgian author Lize Spit will read from her novel “The Honest Finder.”
‘The honest finder’ is set in Flemish Kempen in the late 1990s. Jimmy, who is
going through a difficult time at home, completely revives when the son of a
family of Kosovar refugees comes to sit next to him in class. Jimmy is the
smartest but also loneliest in his class. He sees it as his mission to help
Tristan Ibrahimi through the school year. All the time he doesn't spend
collecting flippos, he spends with the Kosovar family. When the Ibrahimis are
suddenly deported after a year, Tristan comes up with a plan that will demand a
lot from Jimmy.
Reading in Dutch, translation of text into French
Moderated by: TBC
Thursday, 4 July at 12:30 (IN FRENCH)
National Poet in Belgium, Lisette Lombé, will read from her novel ‘Eunice.’
Eunice, nineteen years old, an athlete and a psychology student, has just been
dumped by her boyfriend. Using alcohol and dancing to try to numb the sadness.
Waking up with a severe hangover, the young woman thinks she has hit rock bottom
but the numerous missed calls left on her cell phone by her father foreshadow
the worst. Her mother, Jane, has died after falling into a river after leaving a
nightclub. The investigation quickly concludes that it was a simple accident but
Eunice refuses to believe it. What if a red diary found in a hair salon proved
her right? What if the initials written on several pages were a clue? For
Eunice, it is the beginning of a quest for truth in order to understand who her
mother truly was, about whom she realizes she did not know that well. The shock
of mourning reminds us that every family is a place of buried secrets. The
meeting with the serene and superb Jennah marks a turning point towards
appeasement. Eunice is a story of love, sisterhood, transmission and remission.
It is also an awakening to tenderness and forgiveness.
Reading in French, translation of text into English
Moderated by: Alison Mooney, Poet and speech writer at the European Parliament
WEEK 2
Tuesday, 9 July at 12:30
Maltese author Alex Farrugia will read an extract from his European Literature
Prize 2024 nominated novel Ir-Re Borg (The King of Malta)
The ‘King of Malta’ is a socio-political satirical novel. The story is not only
inspired by Malta’s political crisis in 2019, but also reflects political events
and phenomena in other countries. Mikiel Borg, a small business owner known as
‘Ic-Chopper’, is struggling with a deep depression caused by his trivial fight
with the incredible Maltese bureaucracy. Until finally the idea sparks to launch
‘The Monarchical Party of Malta’. Against all odds he wins the elections
challenging the established two-party system. Fuelled by his success he develops
a populist megalomania. A viral media release initiates the abrupt demise of his
political career. “
Reading in Maltese, translation of text into English
Moderated by: Denise Chircop, Policy Analyst at European Parliament research
service (EPRS)
This reading is presented to you in cooperation with the European Union
Literature Prize.
The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL), launched in 2009, celebrates
emerging fiction writers from over 40 European countries. EUPL brings visibility
to diverse literary talents and promote cross-border circulation of literature
within Europe. It is organised by the Federation of European Publishers and the
European and International Booksellers Federation.
Thursday, 11 July at 12:30
Jayrôme C Robinet will read from his novel ‘My way from a white woman to a young
man with a migration background.’
The novel tells a very personal story that takes the reader on a journey between
two genders. As a white French woman living in Berlin, the slow transition into
a man begins. The physical changes bring along the experience of a second
puberty. His new outward appearance does not only give him a new gender
identity, but also makes him appear as a foreigner. In the many small things and
encounters of everyday life, he becomes aware of how perception and behaviour of
his environment suddenly change. Through his own life experience, first as a
woman and then as a man, a direct comparison of both worlds becomes obvious. It
is an exciting discovery that with the transition of gender, origin and age also
appear to change.
In addition to excerpts from this novel, other literary works by the author will
be presented, to widen the insight into his queer everyday life and the
incredible social reactions it brings along.
Reading in German, French and Spanish, translation of text into English, German
and French
Moderated by: Klara Boghaert, Assistant, press and public relations, German
Embassy Brussels and Alfonso de Alba, Embassy of Mexico to the Kingdom of
Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
This reading is presented to you in cooperation with the German Embassy in
Brussels in the framework of the Co- Chairing of the Equal Rights Coalition
(ERC).
Bar Chaud 2024
Description
********** English **********
Bar Chaud is Brussels’ warmest stage, and first found its feet at the festival site of Boterhammen In Het Park and Feeërieën last year. It turned out to be extremely popular, and so we are once again bringing a whole host of activities to Brussels Park.
Timiss, BX’elles, BRUZZ DJs, Maria Iskariot, SMR and Ucci Why supply the good vibes. Timiss is a grassroots organisation working with and for the street community, setting up events, supporting youth initiatives and advocating for more accessible (cultural) spaces with greater diversity and representation.
BX’elles are female skateboarding royalty in Brussels. Their founding mission is to convince other girls and women to skate with them. And at Bar Chaud, they will be teaching everyone how to skate, no matter your gender, age or skill level!
Almost every day of the week, Bar Chaud will top things off with music on stage: Maria Iskariot, SMR and Ucci Why will each take charge of proceedings for 20 minutes. Hot, hotter, hottest! Join us in singing, dancing - and stopping just short of taking the roof off. On Friday, Bar Chaud’s grand finale will be the ultimate battle between skaters and dancers. Join us to show them some love and propel them to victory!
********** Français **********
En 2023, Bar Chaud, la scène la plus chaude et la plus chaleureuse de l’été, investissait pour la première fois Boterhammen In Het Park et Feeërieën. Ce fut un franc succès. Voilà pourquoi nous remettons ça et vous proposons de très nombreuses activités gratuites au Parc Royal.
Timiss, BX’elles, des dj de BRUZZ, Maria Iskariot, SMR et Ucci Why se chargeront de mettre l’ambiance. Timiss est une association locale qui travaille pour et avec la communauté street : ses membres organisent des événements, soutiennent des initiatives en faveur des jeunes et plaident pour l’accès aux espaces (culturels) et une meilleure représentation au sein de ceux-ci.
BX’elles est LE collectif bruxellois de skateuses au féminin. Sa mission ? Convaincre d’autres meufs à se mettre au skate. Pendant Bar Chaud, elles proposent une initiation ouverte à tous.tes, peu importe l’âge ou le niveau.
Tous les jours ou presque, Bar Chaud commence par un concert : Maria Iskariot, SMR et Ucci Why investissent la scène pour un set de 20 minutes. Attention, chaud devant ! Venez sauter, danser et surtout METTEZ LE FEU ! Vendredi, nous nous disons au revoir avec une ultime battle entre les skateur·euses et les danseur·seuses. Croyez-nous, toutes et tous auront besoin de votre soutien pour remporter cette battle.
********** Nederlands **********
Vorig jaar vond Bar Chaud, het warmste podium van de zomer, voor het eerst haar plek op het festivalterrein van Boterhammen In Het Park en Feeërieën. Het programma was razend populair, daarom brengen we dit jaar weer heel wat gratis activiteiten naar het Warandepark.
Timiss, BX’elles, BRUZZ dj’s, Maria Iskariot, SMR en Ucci Why zorgen voor de goeie vibes. Timiss is een grassroots organisatie die werkt voor en met de street community: ze organiseren evenementen, ondersteunen jongereninitiatieven en pleiten voor een betere toegankelijkheid van en vertegenwoordiging binnen (culturele) ruimtes.
BX’elles is dé female skateboarding crew van Brussel. Ze ontstonden met de missie om andere meisjes en vrouwen ervan te overtuigen om te beginnen met skaten. In Bar Chaud leren ze iedereen skaten. Je gender, leeftijd of level doet er niet toe.
We openen Bar Chaud bijna elke dag met een muzikale act: Maria Iskariot, SMR en Ucci Why palmen het podium in voor een set van 20 minuten. Heet, heter, heetst! Kom springen, dansen en het kot net niet afbreken. Vrijdag sluiten we Bar Chaud af met een ultieme battle tussen de skaters en dansers. Supporter hen mee naar de overwinning!
Date info
14:00:00 - 17:00:00