Big news for music lovers: Kerkrade is getting its own dedicated live music venue! The city council officially approved Flexiforum Live!, meaning there will finally be a permanent spot where bands can perform, rehearse, and grow.
Here is what you need to know:
- The venue will be housed inside the existing Flexiforum, which already has rehearsal rooms and an active musician community
- The stage setup will be flexible, adapting to what users actually need
- Young people and local creators are the focus, both on stage and behind the scenes (think sound tech and event organizing)
- Partnerships with schools, associations, and cultural organizations in the region are part of the plan
- The municipality is investing 200,000 euros in technical and logistical infrastructure
Alderman Alexander Geers calls it a long-held ambition: a place for and by the city where talent can flourish.
Next steps include setting up the foundation that will run the venue and kicking off technical preparations. The plan is to build it up in phases toward a full-fledged music venue.
What many people do not realize is that the Flexiforum has been a breeding ground for musicians in Kerkrade for years. The decision to locate the venue here is strategic: the existing community of rehearsal space users forms the foundation on which Flexiforum Live! is built, giving the venue an active network of artists from day one who will help shape its programming and development.
Source: Municipality of Kerkrade
