cohort – association of new music makers

HYOID presents Wastories

This fall, HYOID unveils Wastories, a new music theatre creation with music by Eva Reiter, libretto by Hannah Dübgen, and video scenography by Koen Broos. The piece will premiere on 3 October at Musiques Rive Gauche in Paris, with a Belgian premiere following on 19 October at the legendary Transit Festival in Leuven.

Wastories explores the many meanings of waste—both literal and symbolic. The mountains of excess, the discarded materials we so easily throw ‘away’, speak volumes about how we relate to our environment and to each other. Reiter, Dübgen, Broos and the four voices of HYOID weave together personal stories, sound and imagery into a compelling theatrical tapestry. The result is a work that reflects on ecological concerns, the beauty of transformation, and our ongoing fascination with recycling and reinvention.

Karen Willems at Chaharshanbeh Suri in Wilde Westen

On March 18, percussionist Karen Willems joins the lineup for Chaharshanbeh Suri at Wilde Westen in Kortrijk. Curated by Iranian-Dutch musician Kourosh Kanani, this concert marks the Persian Fire Festival with a mix of Western and Middle Eastern influences.

HYOID announces French tour with A-RONNE

HYOID voices is going on tour with A-RONNE. This contemporary rendition of Luciano Berio’s work, reimagined by director Joris Lacoste, immerses the audience in a ‘theatre of the ear’. Equipped with wireless headphones, spectators can move freely among the performers, creating a unique blend of collective and individual listening experiences. The tour includes performances on 26 January 2025 at Les Halles de Schaerbeek / BOZAR in Brussels, 29 March at La Maison de la Musique in Nanterre, 3 April at Lieu Unique in Nantes, and concludes with two shows on 5 April at Opéra de Reims. This production is a collaboration between La Muse en Circuit – CNCM and HYOID voices, with support from the Flemish Government, Perpodium & Cohort production, and the Institut français in Paris.

Goggles’ Favourites Concert in Rumbeke

On February 1, 2025, Goggles will present ‘Goggles’ Favourites’ at De Kleine Stooringhe in Rumbeke, Belgium. This performance promises an eclectic mix of pieces that showcase the ensemble’s diverse musical influences and innovative interpretations. Audiences can expect an evening filled with dynamic performances that push the boundaries of contemporary music.