Unknown Singer/Songwriter creates ode for Pukkelpop victims

Belgium has some of the best music festivals in the world. This summer, tragedy struck at the Pukkelpop festival when a storm hit the festival grounds and caused numerous casualties amongst several fatal.

One festival visitor created this moving song. When seeing the images and hearing the words, it brings shivers to your spine.

With respect to all who lost a close friend or relative.

Lyrics:

Sunny Skies, love that flies, into a 120 000 eyes

And it’s a bit too hot, but oh we are not some people who complain a lot

And when the night falls too soon in the late afternoon

Long before, long before We want more, we want more

When the sky is turned in brown, when the leafs are coming down

You can see in those eyes atmosphere’s turning round

Don’t try to explain,? there’s no one to blame

And when you think that you have seen it all, the screaming get’s out of control

And panic takes the lead, over a crowd, over and out

That’s what is going on inside your head. Is it over? Is it over yet?

Destruction and the loss of lives, and when you can’t describe? your pain then…

Don’t try to explain, there’s no one to blame

Vacation incomplete. No control, delete

The trails of many muddy bare and searching feet

And at home you hear the news, Festival Confuse

Trying to connect, With those who you protect

Don’t try to explain, there’s no one to blame 2x

But help is on it’s way, cause your in the right place

Where? people know what they can do

How can I help, can I help you?

Lee Blogger Lunch

Lee organized their first ever Bloggers Meeting this week in Antwerpen, Belgium: home of the first Lee flag ship store, and only miles away from the Lee International HQ.

I could tell you all about the fun experience it was meeting all these (fellow) bloggers and riding the Lee tram to the center of town, getting a small but necessary brief about the brand, go crazy shopping because Lee threw in a free pair of jeans to all invited bloggers, meeting everyone more in-depth over a healthy sandwich lunch in this little café at walking distance from the store which has had the pleasure of the New York Times honoring their sandwiches, and so on… But I won’t, because if you didn’t experience it, then it wouldn’t do justice telling you more about it. (and you’ll probably only retain the free pair of jeans anyway)

It’s more appropriate to write about the Lee brand DNA and the brand experience.

A lot of denim brands are self proclaiming of being authentic, but only a few are actually entitled to say so. Lee definitely has earned this right, and their collections are good reminders of this.

Although in the past they had some weaknesses in their collection, that definitely is part the past.

Walking into their flag ship store immediately gives you a good feel of what Lee stands for. Through the use of a lot of wood and authentic items, it helps remembering you about the brand’s heritage.

Definitely with their 101 line of premium denim they’re hitting the ball right: wood logger looks, checkered shirts, premium soft denims and self-edge jeans. When you see these last 2 pop-up in a collection, as a denim lover, you know you’re in a good place (most of the time).

We all have our favorite denim brands. I have many. But I hardly get persuaded by a brand that is not honest about its heritage. So far, Lee doesn’t need to persuade me.

Check out some of the other bloggers who were there:
- http://stylingdutchman.blogspot.com/
- http://www.woodandrags.com/
- http://belmodo.tv/shops/nationaal/antwerpen/lee-store/

River Island Student Shop-in

River Island loves students!
That’s why the 28th of September students reign at the River Island store in Antwerp!

Shop till you drop at a 20% discount with a limited edition River Island tote bag on your arm!
Get beauty advice from Kiehl’s with a delicious drink in your hand!

Beats will be provided by DJ’s Hits & Tits!

Pose for our photographer and take a shot at winning the title of Best Streetstyle of the Night on http://www.styleinsider.riverisland.com/blog/belgium on top of a €250 voucher!
Fill in the flyer and bring it to the store to win vouchers on the night!

We’ll see you on the 28th!
And don’t forget to bring a valid student ID!
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274819182537518

THE NIXON ART MOSH

The Nixon ART MOSH European tour landed in Munich for the first time on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th of February in partnership with ISPO and Factory Media.

This latest editon of Nixon ART MOSH took place in Munich Old Post Office a warehouse-style loft space, which was the perfect spot to discover some emerging talent from the German art scene and an eclectic mix of fine artists, graphic designers, photographers and illustrators.

Munich ART MOSH not only brought together artists from South Africa, Spain, Germany, USA, Italy, UK, Belgium and Denmark, it also transcended the traditional barriers between different media, by exhibiting photography, painting, design, illustration and prints in an eclectic exhibition.

pics : ©Danny Burrows / Pisa73

About Nixon: Founded in 1997 in Encinitas, CA, Nixon is the premium watch and accessories brand for the youth lifestyle market. Focused on making the little stu better, Nixon began with a small line of team-designed, custom-built watches sold exclusively in specialty boardsport and fashion retailers. Currently distributed in over 40 countries, Nixon’s product range has grown to include select men’s and women’s softgoods, leather goods and custom headphones.

For more information, please visit: nixonnow.com

De Invasie van Kortrijk

. De Invasie vzw werd opgericht in 2010 en is een platform dat jonge kunstenaars in België en Nederland kansen geeft o.a. door het organiseren van evenementen, tips&tricks en door een link te zijn tussen hen en de bedrijfswereld. En dit aan een zo laag mogelijke kost voor de ontwerper.

Een jury selecteert uit 200 kandidaten iets meer dan 60 ‘strijders’. Zij zullen je verassen op gebied van mode, grafische kunst, fotografie, meubelontwerp, gastronomie, … Elke strijder maakt een ontwerp rond ‘Ecovernieuwing’.

De Invasie van Kortrijk cd:

photo: Jessica Boutsen (intern @ Mike Van Cleven: www.mikevancleven.com)

. De volgende ‘veldslag’ is De Invasie van Kortrijk: op zondag 20 maart 2011, Kunstencentrum BUDA (van 10:00 tot 18:00) Heel de dag kan men dan -gratis- kortfilms komen bekijken in de BUDAscoop.

Sinds 3 januari geeft ‘De Robot’ elke dag de naam van één strijder van de Invasie van Kortijk vrij. Enkele van hen zijn: (fotografie:) Emilie Vercruysse, Pieter Bostoen, Iefke De Roos, Lore Langendries, Fou de Feu, labelh, 3guys2tits… Deze laatste richtte eveneens een zal in op de bovenste verdieping van de BUDA-toren.

.Strijders De Invasie van Kortrijk:

©Black Balloon

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Voor meer info zie website: http://deinvasievankortrijk.be/ Of volg via Blog: http://deinvasie.wordpress.com/ en/of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deinvasie

Grab tight for a fixie ride

M.A.C donats 100,000 EUR to NOAH

The M.A.C AIDS fund and the Viva Glam program are the heart and soul of M.A.C Cosmetics. Established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV and AIDS globally, Viva Glam has achieved tremendously gratifying success over the years.

This was no different when Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper became the faces of the new Viva Glam lipsticks. M.A.C was able to donate a check of 100,000 EUR to the “Koning Boudewijn Stichting/Fondation Roi Baudouin”.

This money will be used to support NOAH (Nurturing Orphans of Aids for Humanity), an organization that takes care of about 30.000 orphans van vulnerable children in South-Aftica.

Grand Opening of Sirena – Contemporary Pop

More info: www.contemporarypop.be

Undercover – Les Petits Pilous – Make up Gent

Tonight! Undercover Party Facebook

Sonar 2010

17.18.19 June 2010.sonar.es