About
gemak!
Gemak! is an up-and-coming music and art collective founded in 2023 by 8 enthusiasts who met each other within and outside the nightlife scene. Our focus mainly lies on the pillars of "diVERSity" and "immersion". Through diVERSity, we not only look at diversity in people but also in talent.
Therefore, gemak! wants to act as a magnet for local and fresh talent. Any form of artistic expression has its added value. Gemak! offers opportunities for diverse types of talent to become part of a cultural network where equal development opportunities form the basis. Immersion, our second pillar, aims for a total experience where each component of the event is aligned with each other.
The intention is to blur the boundaries between the "host" and "guest". We try to involve guests in the event through close collaboration and feedback. A broader perspective on experience is important here. Your experience connects with our concept.
How do we translate this into our events?
Art installations where attendees give input on the outcome of an artwork are just one of the ways to showcase our take on a total experience and immersion.
Focusing on experience is not taken lightly. With regard to our line-ups, we move away from the "hard, harder, hardest"-formula. Through carefully curating our line-ups we aim to provide a varied musical offer. To accentuate this, we use a personal lighting style and/or visuals to divide the musical story into different chapters, with each chapter being told by a different DJ.
Something else?
Yes! On top of our usual events, we started organising “gemak! Sessions”. Gemak! sessions serves as a platform to promote upcoming talent in and around Leuven. Dj’s who feel confident to take it to the next level can send in a mixtape, and we store and listen to this mixtape.
If we think the set reflects a good fit on our next sessions line-up, we’ll be in touch to take further steps. DJ’s who partake in our sessions enjoy benefits such as; spinning at a unique location, a spotlight post on our socials combined with an interview for our blogspot!
What else do we think is important?
One of our red threads throughout our events is the concept of Safe(r) Space. We fully support total acceptance and tolerance toward each other. Additionally, we aim for safety, in terms of personal and safer space as well as focusing on a general sense of safety and comfort. During all our events, a care team is present to guide everyone into a safe(r) night experience.
When possible, we will always provide a cloakroom next to the cash register so that it is constantly monitored and our guests no longer have to worry about possibly having their jackets and bags stolen.
Regarding entry and frisking, we focus on honest and open communication. Upon arrival, we ask you to voluntarily show your own drinks and things that do not belong in the club so that we need to frisk less, and we can build a trusting relationship with our attendees.
CONTACT
For general inquiries, please email us
at hello@gemakcollective.be