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Pothamus — 'Abur in the Ark' (afternoon show)
14juni
17:00 - 20:00
Nieuwelaan 38, 1860 Meise, Brabant flamand, Belgique
Description
Pothamus — 'Abur in the Ark (afternoon show)
Date: Saturday June 14th - 2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00 (afternoon show)
Location: Plantentuin Meise (De Groene Ark)
SCHEDULE
Doors: 17:00
Samatha: 17:30 - 18:00
Pothamus: 18:15 - 19:15
ABUR IN THE ARK – A RELEASE RITUAL FOR THE WOVEN WORLD
There are places in this world where time slows, where the breath of the earth lingers in the air, where life—tender, fragile, and ancient—finds sanctuary. The Green Ark in the Botanic Garden of Meise is one such place. A vast cathedral of glass, wood and foliage, it shelters thousands of species of plants, each a testament to the intricate web of existence. In an age where the hum of biodiversity grows ever fainter, The Green Ark stands as a guardian, a keeper of life’s delicate threads.
Here, within this sanctuary, Abur will come to life. On June 14th, we invite you to step into this verdant refuge for the artistic release of our second full-length album, Abur—a work woven from the pulse of the earth, the breath of trees, the whisper of water, and the unbroken gaze between man and nature. This setting is the perfect extension of the music’s soul, a space where sound and nature entwine in resonance.
The Botanic Garden in Meise is also home to one of the works of landscape artist Will Beckers, whose organic sculptures shape the Ykavus music video. His presence here echoes the themes of Abur: the interwovenness of all things, the dance of roots and sky, the silent languages of twig and leaf.
To honour this moment, we will perform two shows beneath the glass canopy—one in the golden hush of the afternoon, and one in the deepening twilight of evening. Ambient artist Samatha (Gert Stockmans), a dear friend and kindred spirit, will guide us into the liminal spaces.
Join us. Step inside the Ark. Let Abur take root.
Night show
For those who might wish to witness this during nightfall: we have an evening performance on the same location, same date. Starting at 20:30.
Link to night show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pothamus-abur-in-the-ark-night-show
