braindance_ is AB's platform for progressive DJs, bedroom producers, and groundbreaking live electronica acts. On Friday, December 19, 2025, the entire AB complex will once again transform into a sultry nightclub in the heart of Brussels, with established DJs in the Main Hall and a playground for electronic live sets in AB Club. Expect a night full of mind-blowing musical discoveries that will put your dancing feet and brain to work.

The Blessed Madonna

As the headliner of this edition, we are proud to welcome an icon from the international nightlife scene: The Blessed Madonna. She started out in the late 1990s organizing illegal raves and selling carefully curated mixtapes. In 2016, she became the first female DJ ever to be named DJ of the Year by Mixmag. In her DJ sets, she combines house, techno, disco, and delightful pop songs with a healthy dose of positive activism.

Jennifur

Jennifur is a Belgian DJ and producer who creates almost cinematic electronic music at the intersection of indie, UK bass, and electronica. He describes his sound as “balancing between head and heart.” It couldn't be more fitting for braindance_! Since his debut in 2022 with the video game soundtrack for Nowhere, Now Here and his LP Things Don't Change Until They Do, Jennifur has developed into a master of bittersweet, atmospheric electronic sounds, which he loves to convey to us with his live set.

For fans of: Jon Hopkins, Kiasmos, Bonobo, YOKOCHO, ...

Interplanetary Criminal

Interplanetary Criminal aka IPC aka Zach Bruce is a DJ, producer, and label boss from Manchester who is breathing new life into the UK garage scene. His breakthrough came with the hit B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All) featuring Eliza Rose. He later won DJ Mag's Best of British awards and was nominated for a Brit Award in the Song Of The Year category. On the dance floor, he guarantees classic UKG vibes with a fresh, club-ready energy.

For fans of: Sammy Virji, KETTAMA, Skin On Skin, Mall Grab, ...

Juicy Romance

Later in the evening, Juicy Romance will pick up the pace. The Australian DJ and producer, based in London, sometimes calls herself “The Scandalizer from down under” or a “beat-making baddie,” and we can't say we disagree. With her playful mix of techno, electro, and pop classics in a club setting, she creates a hedonistic atmosphere that is sure to get your heart racing.

For fans of: DJ Gigola, Partiboi69, VTSS, MCR-T, ...

Sim0ne

Scottish DJ Sim0ne played at AB Club during braindance_ in 2023, but even then she proved she was ready for the big stage. Her energetic mix of house, trance, happy hardcore, and techno with a nod to the 90s is a hit wherever she goes. The rave reviews of her sets at Glastonbury, ADE, and Pukkelpop are proof of that.

For fans of: HorsegiirL, Shanti Celeste, DJ Seinfeld, Girls don't Sync, ...

Swimming Paul

Parisian Swimming Paul moved to London and found his sound in the underground rave scene. With the emotional track Fading, he caught the attention of BBC Radio 1 and, shortly after, none other than Tiësto approached him for a collaboration, resulting in the song VHS Rave. A nostalgic yet energetic set to kick off braindance_.

For fans of: BUNT., Fred again.., Overmono, Barry Can't Swim, ...

Surusinghe

We conclude AB Club with another Australian sensation: DJ and producer Surusinghe. Her sets are full of surprises, driven by percussion and bursting with bass. Elements of reggaeton and other worldly sounds are never far away. As co-founder of the Drifting platform, she is committed to strengthening the underground scene.

For fans of: DJ Python, Addison Groove, HAAi, DJ ADHD, ...

VAAGUE

No braindance_ would be complete without a few solid live acts like VAAGUE. Antoine Pierre is actually a jazz drummer, but during his dance set he stands completely solo on stage with his drum kit. The concept is simple: grooves, samples, a mix of acoustic and electronic sounds, all played 100% live, with room for improvisation. No clicks, no playback, no loops: just Antoine, his drumsticks, and his live samples.

For fans of: Lander & Adriaan, ECHT!, Azertyklavierwerke, Bandler Ching, ...

Full = full

The Main Hall can accommodate 2,000 people, AB Club 300. Full is full, so be sure to arrive early to see your favorite artists at AB Club.

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