Artists adjust plans as Belgium plays World Cup quarter-final

Belgian artists and festival organizers are altering their Friday evening schedules across the country to accommodate the national football team's World Cup quarter-final match against Spain. The game kicks off at 9 PM, prompting a wave of adjustments to ensure fans can follow the action.

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Who is going to come to watch us perform.

Rapper Halve Neuro, scheduled to perform at the Groot Volksfeest in Deurne, initially worried about his slot coinciding with the match. However, his performance has been moved up to 8 PM, concluding just before kickoff. He plans to end his set with his football anthem "Binneuh," featuring a sample of sports commentator Frank Raes. Organizers are also considering installing a large screen for the event.

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Fortunately, something is going to change in the planning.

Other artists, like singer Sergio Quisquater, have publicly lamented schedule conflicts. Tom Barman of dEUS noted he would only be able to watch half the game due to his band's performance at Rock Zottegem. De Romeo's have also rescheduled their concert in Laakdal to begin after the match, though lead singer Davy Gilles anticipates a very late finish if the game goes into extra time.

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We'll play our football hit 'Binneuh' with a sample of Frank Raes.

Gilles expressed a personal conflict, as he will be driving during the match's start. While bandmates Chris and Gunther can watch on their smartphones, Gilles will only be able to follow the game with one ear. He hopes for a Belgian victory, not only for national pride but also for the atmosphere at their post-match performance, stating that playing after an elimination would dampen the mood.

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I hope for the atmosphere that we don't have to perform after an elimination of the Rode Duivels.