2. Vriendenkring van het Koninkijk Conservatorium Brussel asbl

Vriendenkring van het Koninkijk Conservatorium Brussel asbl

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Vriendenkring van het Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel asbl

Vriendenkring van het Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel asbl brings together sympathisers of the Conservatoire and people with a warm heart for classical music, jazz or musical. 
 
The association is committed to the support and promotion of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, offers material and moral support to students, graduates and teaching staff, and contributes to the image of the Conservatoire at home and abroad.

Directors 

  • Edouard Soubry – Chairman
  • Dirk De Greef – Secretary
  • Elisabeth de Béthune – Treasurer
  • Lucie Lambrecht
  • Dirk Van Assche
  • Bert Schreurs

Mission

The non-profit organisation “Vriendenkring Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel”  is actively committed to discovering, supporting and guiding young musical talent, offering them valuable opportunities to develop artistically and professionally. Thanks to its efforts, promising musicians get the chance to refine their skills, gain valuable stage experience and develop their career in the music world, including through mentoring, networking opportunities and collaborations with renowned professionals.
The non-profit organisation “Vriendenkring Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel”   aims to:
  • Strengthen the image and image of Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel.
  • Offer support to the management, teaching staff, students and graduates.
  • Forge bonds of friendship and solidarity between students, alumni and sympathisers.
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Activities

To achieve this mission, the organistion organises various initiatives, such as:
  • Concerts and other performances, for example the Alumni Sound Series concert series on the first Sunday of each month during the academic year, at the Musical Instrument Museum.
  • Competitions, such as the Toots Thielemans Jazz Award.
  • Providing financial and material support to students and graduates.

KCB Vriendenkring fonds

The Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB) is an artistic hub that attracts talent from all over the world. Building on its rich tradition, KCB trains musicians and performers to become outstanding artists and artist-teachers.

For students from outside the EU, the impact of recent changes is significant. Starting next academic year, their tuition fees will rise to €17,500 per year. Funding for non-EU students will be limited to just 2% of the student population, whereas at KCB this group currently represents closer to 10%. As a result, costs at KCB will increase more sharply than at other institutions. For many international applicants, studying here will become unattainable.

There is a real risk that talent from outside Europe will no longer find its way to our leading arts programmes. The impact extends beyond our institution: orchestras and artistic companies also rely on us for the flow of emerging talent.

Fearing that gifted students may no longer be able to afford their studies, KCB - together with the KCB Vriendenkring - is launching a solidarity fund. Through this initiative, KCB warmly calls on Belgian art lovers to support students financially during these challenging times.

Donate here and support international talent

Account number: BE10 0000 0000 0404
Structured reference: +++ 623/4070/70010 +++

This fund is managed by the Koning Boudewijnstichting. Donations of €40 or more to the KCB Friends Fund are tax-deductible.

Contact

For more information about our activities or to become part of our community, contact us via dirk.degreef@etcetera-records.com.

 
Vriendenkring van het Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel asbl
Regentschapsstraat 30, 1000 Brussels
Crossroads Bank for Enterprises Brussels 0408.714.745