Government invests 3m euros in renovation of Brussels cultural venue Flagey
The non-profit association Flagey will receive 3.235 million euros in subsidies for the renovation and modernisation of the Brussels cultural venue of the same name.
Flagey is a major cultural venue in the capital, offering classical music and jazz concerts, cinema screenings, conferences and children’s activities. It’s located in an iconic Art Deco building, the former headquarters of the national radio and television institution, on the edge of Place Flagey and next to the Ixelles ponds.
“Flagey is an icon of Brussels cultural life and deserves an infrastructure that meets current standards and expectations,” said outgoing federal minister Karine Lalieux, who is in charge of Beliris, the partnership between the federal state and the Brussels-Capital Region.
“These works will contribute not only to the comfort and safety of artists and visitors, but also to the appeal of this architectural masterpiece.”
The works are scheduled to begin in the summer. The sound systems in several studios and the foyer will be modernised, scenic lighting installations will be renewed and there are plans to refurbish the foyers.
Flagey, Brussels © BELGA PHOTO BELGIAN_FREELANCE
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