New music for all ears About MATRIX --> 18/10/2025 25 jaar MATRIX @ Transit 26/10/2025 - 14:00 Noorderlicht @ Festival 20·21 07/11/2025 Inspiratiedag Nieuwe Muziek voor Amateurorkesten 19/03/2026 - 20:00 Hoofd vol klanken: Mark Applebaum @ De Bijloke Full calendar --> Jacqueline Fontyn elected as ‘Honorary Member’ of the ISCM On June 3, 2025, the General Assembly of the ISCM elected two new Honorary Members. With this title, the internationally connected organisation aims to recognise individuals who have built remarkable international careers and have made significant contributions to contemporary music. Alongside Karen Rehnqvist from Sweden, Jacqueline Fontyn (b. 1930) now joins this select circle of… Renovations! Dear MATRIX visitor, The historic building in which we are housed, the Huis van Ophem, will soon undergo a thorough restoration. The roof will be replaced and new windows will be installed. The stairwell and the sanitary facilities will also be given a good freshening up. But you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs …… Call for Works – score collection No(w) Strings As a documentation centre and educational organization MATRIX [New Music Centre] introduces diverse audiences to contemporary music. Our activities include workshops, exhibitions, book publications, summer school and much more. Having published score collections for guitar, saxophone, piano, and brass instruments, we are now preparing a collection of scores for string instruments, suitable for young musicians…. Let me be your guide: 21st century choir music in Flanders Flanders has a rich tradition of choir music. But what about the 21st century? New e-publication: ‘Interface to the World: On Interactive Music’ Internet, tablets and smartphones create endless new possibilities for the creation, performance and presentation of music. MATRIX invited music journalist Monika Pasiecznik to explore concrete examples of encounters between music and technology. More news -->
