From celebrated athletes to renowned artists. Brussels is home to a wealth of talent, each excelling in their own field. This Sunday, before the derby against Union, all these talents will come together at Lotto Park. Under the banner Brussels, Capital of Talent, the Mauves celebrate the city’s rich talent pool. Discover the full program here.
Brussels overflows with talent. During the city derby against Union Saint-Gilloise, we honor Brussels’ artistic and sporting talent. In and around the stadium, various performers and creators will be given a platform to showcase their skills.
Musical curation by Ancienne Belgique
Belgium’s legendary music venue, AB, curates the day’s music. Discover fresh talent and established names in the fanzone and VIP bars.
- DJ Otis: 5 PM – 6 PM in the Tribune 3 Fanzone
- DJ Vega: from 5:30 PM and during halftime in the stadium
- DJ Otis: 8 PM – 9 PM at Les Buvettes du Park
- STACE: LIVE performance from 8 PM – 9 PM in the main stand VIP bar
Spectacular live performances
Expect an exciting spectacle before the match in front of the fanshop. Skateboarding and dance take the spotlight in a series of freestyle shows featuring Brussels-based BMX riders, skaters, and the Street OG dance collective.
- First show starts at: 4:30 PM
- Ends at: 6:30 PM
Art on canvas
Propaganza brings color to our capital. This collective of more than 30 professional artists houses a wide range of talents and is dedicated to promoting and spreading Belgian street art. Orkez, a Propaganza artist, will perform live between 5 PM and 6:30 PM near the Fanshop.
Culinary excellence with Fernand Obb
The best shrimp croquette in Brussels will be available this Sunday at Lotto Park. Cédric Mosbeux, a young Brussels-based chef and founder of Fernand Obb, will serve his renowned specialty at the Grand Placerestaurant as part of an exclusive Brussels-themed menu created for the city derby.
Brussels talent creates a series for Mauve TV
Leading up to the city derby, students from RITCS created a series of portraits about the Mauves. These film students were given complete creative freedom to portray Sporting’s most creative players in their natural environment. The result is now available in The Playground on Mauve TV.
Digital talent from the capital
On the club’s social media channels, a Brussels-based graphic designer is given carte blanche. Lio Deguchtexplores the theme of bruxellisation, focusing on urban sprawl and chaos as a breeding ground for local talent.
So be sure to arrive early at Lotto Park this Sunday and enjoy the best talent Brussels has to offer, both on and off the pitch.


