Brussels, BE
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, plays a significant role in the European music industry. The Belgian music market generated revenues of €118 million in 2023, an 11% increase from the previous year¹. The city's music scene is a blend of global influences and underground grit, offering a wide array of genres from jazz to hip-hop². Brussels is known for its diverse musical landscape, reflecting its multicultural population.
Brussels, BE
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, plays a significant role in the European music industry. The Belgian music market generated revenues of €118 million in 2023, an 11% increase from the previous year¹. The city's music scene is a blend of global influences and underground grit, offering a wide array of genres from jazz to hip-hop². Brussels is known for its diverse musical landscape, reflecting its multicultural population.
Brussels, BE
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, plays a significant role in the European music industry. The Belgian music market generated revenues of €118 million in 2023, an 11% increase from the previous year¹. The city's music scene is a blend of global influences and underground grit, offering a wide array of genres from jazz to hip-hop². Brussels is known for its diverse musical landscape, reflecting its multicultural population.
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