Brussels By Night is a network acting as a non-profit organization (ASBL/VZW) whose mission is to highlight the nightlife sector and its actors – clubs, collectives, promoters, night bars, labels, radios and festivals – within the Brussels-Capital Region and to provide a better night-time ecosystem for the people.
Our work is structured around several key missions: bringing together data and knowledge from the field and from experts, as well as concrete figures, to strengthen advocacy for nightlife; promoting the sector so that it is valued on the same level as the traditional cultural sector; and lobbying institutions to ensure that public policies and funding mechanisms are developed to better recognize and support nightlife.
The team’s role also involves supporting members by answering their questions, redirecting them when necessary, and connecting them with the right contacts.
A strong focus is placed on harm reduction in party and nightlife settings, as one team member is specifically dedicated to this topic.
Finally, the team works on events of varying scale and importance for the sector: networking events, talks, workshops, discussion and working groups, as well as larger events such as Brussels Open Air Festival or Brussels Nightcall.
This daily work has helped place nightlife on the political agenda over the past five years, despite a challenging context, and has led to the creation of a true reference and contact body for institutions, the sector, and the public alike.
Being part of a network whose salaried team represents the voice of nightlife to policymakers through meetings, press releases and position papers, recommendations, and feedback from the field
Being part of a network widely recognized both nationally and internationally
Taking part in working groups, exchanges, and discussions that inform this field feedback – on all topics related to nightlife (creation, funding, safety, urban planning, noise issues, mobility, standards and regulations, sustainability, harm reduction, etc.)
Receiving daily support when needed (advice, referrals, connections to other contacts) for any type of organization – via a direct communication channel
Gaining simplified access to institutional information
Benefiting from free tailored support and training on harm reduction, combating gender-based and sexual violence in nightlife settings, accessibility, and inclusion
Participating in free workshops and training sessions on a variety of topics
Accessing dedicated resources on the network’s website
Benefiting from negotiated deals with service providers
Staying informed about news from the nightlife sector
Taking part in networking events
