Hidden
Gems
BRUSSELS
2024
Thursday 9th May (evening) until
Sunday 12th May 2024
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Join us for a extended choral weekend with a difference, singing uplifting and poetic songs in some of Brussels most extraordinary locations.
Meet new people, improve your singing skills and experience the hidden gems of this historic city.
Photo credit: Claudio Metolli
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
You will take part in seven rousing singing sessions spread over the weekend with refreshments provided during the breaks. All music will be taught by ear in English, so no singing experience necessary and a booklet of all the songs will be provided. You will be working towards a unique singing walk on the Sunday afternoon where we will sing in public in some wonderful places with glorious acoustics and stories to tell.
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These will be introduced by Derek Blyth, renowned author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels, during an in-depth Hidden Gems walking tour on the Friday afternoon.
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There will be a drinks reception after the first singing session where you can make the acquaintance of your lovely fellow singers from the UK, Brussels and elsewhere.
THINGS THAT YOU MUST DO
Book travel to Brussels (easily accessible for UK residents by Eurostar, Ferry, Plane and EuroTunnel).
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Source accommodation. If you are not a Brussels resident here are some useful websites: www.hotels.com,
www.booking.com, www.airbnb.co.uk
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Meals. There will be a list of nearby options and a suggested restaurant choice for each evening.
OUR VENUES
Our rehearsal venue is centrally located in the elegant and well-equipped Studio Empain, opposite the Place de la Liberté.
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The singing walk on the Sunday afternoon will take in the following wonderful spaces:
The Pavilion of Human Passions
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
and some special secret corners.
COST AND HOW TO BOOK
The cost of the weekend is £320/€370
Early bird discount (till 31 January 2024) : £280/ €325
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If you want to talk to us about anything before booking please contact us at goalmouthhiddengems@gmail.com
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Happy singing
Jeremy and Rebecca
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Book now
or contact us with any questions
Itinerary (subject to change)
Thursday
9th
May
17.00 - Meet and greet at Studio Empain
17.30 - singing session 1
19.30 - drinks reception
20.30 - free time
Friday
10th
May
10.00 - singing session 2 or tour with Derek Blyth
12.00 - singing session 3
13.00 - lunch break
14.30 - singing session 2 or tour with Derek Blyth
16.30 - tea break
17.00- singing session 4
19.00 - free time
Saturday
11th
May
10.00 - singing session 5
13.00 - lunch break
15.00 - singing session 6
18.00 - time to relax
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Sunday
12th
May
10.00 - singing session 7
12.15 - lunch break
13.45 - meet at the Arts and History Museum to start singing at 14.00
14.30 - sing in Horta-Lambeaux Pavilion
15.30 - sing in Musical Instrument Museum (open to public)
16.00 - sing in Horta Hall in BOZAR (open to public)
16.30 - hometime!