WAMM 2026 is a new Synthesizer show with a synth expo, talks, and live performances in Brussels, organized by Shakmat Modular and Beatsurfing.
Superbooth 2026 in Berlin was once again a fantastic event that delivered everything Synthesizer enthusiasts love: new gear, great music, and a chance to meet like-minded people.
Those who can’t wait until next year can attend a new Belgian event this weekend (5-6 June, 2026).
WAMM 2026
Shakmat Modular and Beatsurfing are organizing WAMM 2026, a new Synthesizer event that will take place for the first time this weekend in Brussels. WAMM stands for We Are The Music Makers. They describe the event in these words:
An independent festival celebrating the people who build the instruments behind electronic music. Brussels, 05–06 June 2026.
WAMM 2026 is not just another Synthesizer expo; the event has been divided into five areas, each offering visitors a wide range of activities.
It starts as early as June 5th, so on Friday, with a special opening party night at Palazzo with various Belgian and European acts, including ATOV (Berlin), Cornil (Belgium), Konstantine (Sweden), Maman Küsters (France), Zurebeer (Belgium), and others.
Synth Expo
After a long and enjoyable night, things will continue on Saturday with an intensive program. First, there will be a synth expo featuring 40 exhibitors.
Alongside famous Belgian developers like Beatsurfing, Joranalogue, Klavis, Modor, Mophor, or Shakmat Modular, there will be many others:
- Arturia
- Alfa Delta
- Atov Project
- Bowl Modular
- Butterfly Effects
- Chase Bliss
- Dreadbox
- Drolo
- Embodme
- Eowave
- Erica Synths
- Error Instruments
- LeafAudio
- Polaxis
- Polyend
- ….
The Practice
Looking at and buying gear is one thing. The other is learning how to use it and incorporate it into your productions. To cover this aspect, WAMM 2026 offers visitors talks, workshops, and live performances.
The talks will run from 12 PM to 7 PM and will be hosted by Oscar from the Underdog Electronic Music School (also on YouTube). Four different talks are planned, covering both analog and digital topics, including computer-related subjects.
In addition, there will be workshops. Firstly, there will be educational workshops covering various topics, including Eurorack synthesis and VCV Rack.
Secondly, there will be DIY workshops hosted by various companies: Shakmat, LeafAudio, Error Instruments, and TouellSkouarn.
For those who want to chill, there will also be live performances from 2 PM to 10 PM:
- Sasha Sykes (improvised jazz-infused modular performance)
- Music For Hiccups (synth and voice impros)
- Léonard Steyaert (synth, guitar, and voices)
- Herrmutt Lobby & Guests (original sound from the masterminds behind Beatsurfing)
- Johnny Superglu (house, acid, and machine funk DJ set).
And if you haven’t had enough synthesizers and music after this program, the party continues in the C12 from 11 pm with live acts, including Tim Exile, Animistic Beliefs, ALEA(s), and more.
WAMM 2026 will start on June 5 with pre-parties at Palazzo (190 rue Théodore Verhaegen, 1060 Brussels), and the main event will be on June 6, 2026, at Smart Coop (72 Rue Coenraets, 1060 Brussels) with tickets at 10€ at the door.
The after-party will be at C12 (116 rue du marché aux Herbes, 1000 Brussels).
More information here: official website
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