Synapse Festival
New ambitious music festival (ex-Ward'in Rock): 100% techno/electronic Friday, eclectic line-up Saturday.
Target electronic music enthusiasts and festival-goers with dual-genre positioning (pure techno Friday + eclectic Saturday) to drive ticket sales and sponsorship partnerships.
- Techno purists vs. eclectic explorers: which Synapse day are you?
- 48-hour electronic music journey—Friday's hypnotic beats, Saturday's genre-bending discovery
- Behind-the-scenes artist spotlights and lineup reveals to build hype pre-festival
- User-generated content from attendees showcasing festival moments and dance floor energy
Synapse Festival will take place September 4–5, 2026 at the Parade Ground of the former Bastogne military barracks . Organized by ASBL Ward'in Rock—known for Ward'in Rock festival and electronic music events—this project is positioned as a contemporary musical exploration . Friday is 100% techno and live electronic music; Saturday features an eclectic lineup (pop alternative, rap, rock, electro) . The festival's slogan is "Festival for Discovery" . [ "Two-day festival mixing emerging Belgian artists with regional talent and discovery-focused programming", "Friday (Sept 4): 100% techno & live electronic music with Bobbi Watson, NØME, Bothlane, RØSSÏØN", "Saturday (Sept 5): Eclectic programming (pop alternative, rap, rock, electro) featuring Lovelace, Leskimo + more artists TBA", "Accessible pricing: pass 'plancher' €20, normal pass €25, support pass €30, plus day tickets", "New venue at former military barracks Parade Ground, close to Bastogne city center", "Regional focus: collaborations with local partners and Ardenne suppliers" ]
Friday 4 September
100% techno & live electronic music evening: Bobbi Watson, NØME, Bothlane, RØSSÏØN – organic techno, hybrid performances, bass music in underground atmosphere
Saturday 5 September
Eclectic programming: pop alternative, rap, rock, electronic music. Featured artists: Lovelace, Leskimo, plus additional acts to be announced