Cactusfestival
The story of Cactusfestival — from a leftist café on a Bruges square in 1982 to the single-stage festival on the swan lake of Minnewaterpark. Four decades of world music, soul, reggae and indie: Gil Scott-Heron, Salif Keïta, Patti Smith, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Massive Attack and Grace Jones, all on one stage under the trees.
A chronological documentary of 603 moments on Loreline.
last updated 2026-07-21
Eras
- Minnewaterpark & the Single Stage — One stage, no choice stress — the whole crowd sees every act in full, on the swan lake of the "Lake of Love", in the shadow of medieval Bruges.
- The Belgian Heart — Cactus has always been home to Belgium's own — Vaya Con Dios, dEUS, Zap Mama, Balthazar, Selah Sue, Hooverphonic — on the same stage as the legends.
- The Legendary Headliners — Gil Scott-Heron, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman, Massive Attack, Grace Jones — the names that made the second weekend of July unmissable.
- The World-Music Soul — The identity that defines Cactus: Salif Keïta, Youssou N'Dour, Habib Koité, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lee "Scratch" Perry, the Skatalites — a festival with the whole world on its stage.
- The Cactus Roots — It began in 1982 on the Sint-Amandsplein, named for a prickly, left-wing activist café — then moved to the Minnewaterpark and grew into a Belgian institution run by Cactus Muziekcentrum.
- — Cactusfestival — Cactus sluit af in schoonheid (Focus WTV). ) — Cactus Muziekcentrum, the Bruges music organisation, live at Cactus 1982.
- — Cactusfestival — Minnewaterpark klaar voor Cactusfestival. Cactus Muziekcentrum, the Bruges music organisation, live at Cactus 1982.
- — Cactusfestival — Muzikale Hoogdag in Brugge (Focus WTV). ) — Cactus Muziekcentrum, the Bruges music organisation, live at Cactus 1982.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'Bad Willy Will Give You A Kiss' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'Little Sister' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'Looser' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'Medicine Girl' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'No Tears To Cry' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989". " — genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MAN X (Mannix) - 'You Told me' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 8 juli 1989. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1989 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — THE BOONDOCKS OP HET CACTUSFESTIVAL 1991 IN BRUGGE. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 1991 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Heather Nova Cactusfestival, Brugge 2004. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2004 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — MADRUGADA (2005). MADRUGADA at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Site 3voor12 www.madrugada.net Madrugada excels in dark and menacing guitar rock, with dramatic and affecting soundscapes. Their band name literally means 'between day and night' and it fits their mus.
- — THE FRAMES (2005). THE FRAMES at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — With their sharp, authentic sound and effortless 'from a whisper to a scream' mood changes these Irishmen bring to mind the music of Sparklehorse, Pixies and Belgium's own dEUS. With their emotional s.
- — DIEFENBACH (2005). DIEFENBACH at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — This five piece from Copenhagen push the boundaries of their postrock roots by graciously incorporating electronica, funk and jazz..
- — FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS (2005). FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Eloquently mixing hiphop beats, Chicago blues and seventies funk & soul, these New York gangsters rose from the underground in 1996 with their smash debut "Come Find Yourself" . Songs like "Scooby Sna.
- — ZUCO 103 (2005). ZUCO 103 at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Not to dance is not an option, when you hear Zuco 103's exuberant mix of Brazilian melodies, drum 'n' bass, triphop, r&b, jazz and Afrobeat. Essential to this 'magical formula' are the disparate backg.
- — ADMIRAL FREEBEE (2005). ADMIRAL FREEBEE at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — In 2000 the band of Tom Van Laere won the silver medal on Humo's Rock Rally. Subsequent albums "Admiral Freebee" (2003) and "Songs" (2005) were hailed by the music press as minor masterpieces. On stag.
- — ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION (2005). ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Exclusive concert from these '21st century warriors' , whose infectious music not only incorporates Asian and dub, but also drum'n'bass, rowdy rock, jungle beats, punk, pop, energetic ragga and funk. .
- — BABYLON CIRCUS (2005). BABYLON CIRCUS at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — This motley crew from Lyon combine good vibes, Baudelaire, Shakespeare, ska-rock and reggae-ragga-dub sounds, resulting in an infectious enthusiasm, not unlike that of Mano Negra. Underpinning this pa.
- — THE PRESIDENTS OF THE USA (2005). THE PRESIDENTS OF THE USA at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — 1 | 2 www.presidentsrock.com Arising in the wake of the grunge era, The Presidents of the USA offered a welcome antidote to the serious, dark and doomy music of Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Their 'party pun.
- — BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY + MATT SWEENEY (2005). BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY + MATT SWEENEY at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Will Oldham performs his 'country noir' in many guises : Palace Brothers, Palace Music, plain Palace, and of course Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. His morbid songs about death and ruin effortlessly mix indie,.
- — KONONO N°1 (2005). KONONO N°1 at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — File under Congotronics. Konono N°1 are a traditional Congolese twelve piece ensemble experimenting with afro-electro. With the thumb piano, trash recycled rhythm instruments, three singers and three .
- — LAURYN HILL & BAND (2005). LAURYN HILL & BAND at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Lauryn was just thirteen when she joined Wyclef Jean and his Fugees. With their album "The Score" - featuring the hits "Killing me softly" and "Ready or not" - the band became a household name. Her ev.
- — TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND (2005). TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The godfathers of World Beat ! They take in every sound around and recycle it into a global, danceable sound. Some of the ingredients : dub, hiphop, ambient, African percussion, trance, ethnic singing.
- — WUNMI (2005). WUNMI at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — This British-Nigerian singer/dancer started out in the influential Soul II Soul. Since then she was guest singer with acts like Truby Trio, Masters At Work and King Britt. She has put the underground .
- — YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND (2005). YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — GABRIEL RIOS (2005). GABRIEL RIOS at Cactusfestival 2005, Minnewaterpark Bruges — 1 | 2 www.gabrielrios.be This talented singer and guitar player lives in Ghent, but was born in Puerto Rico. With an experimental mix of Latin, rap, hiphop, salsa and electronic dance music he has cru.
- — THE WAILERS (2006). THE WAILERS at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — In their heyday, the Wailers were the main ambassadors of reggae and Rasta faith. When their legendary frontman Bob Marley died, now 25 years ago, THE WAILERS had to pick up the pieces. Now they are b.
- — ABSYNTHE MINDED (2006). ABSYNTHE MINDED at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — ABSYNTHE MINDED came to fame in the 2004 edition of the unsurpassed talent scouting contest Humo's Rock Rally. With 'Acquired Taste' and 'New Day' they now have two excellent CDs under their belt. Son.
- — THE PROCLAIMERS (2006). THE PROCLAIMERS at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Nearly 20 years after their initial success these Scottish twins are still masters at writing infectious pop songs. In the late eighties they caused a stir with hyperactive songs about love, rebellion.
- — GARLAND JEFFREYS (2006). GARLAND JEFFREYS at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The fascinating career of GARLAND JEFFREYS has recently been compiled on the brilliant CD 'I'm alive' . Jeffreys makes music on the borderline of rock and reggae. But his lyrics are just as striking, .
- — GNARLS BARKLEY (2006). GNARLS BARKLEY at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — - St. Elsewhere (19 may 2006 - Warner) www.gnarlsbarkley.com GNARLS BARKLEY 's single 'Crazy' will go on record as the first song ever to reach the number one spot on the British charts based solely o.
- — GROUNDATION (2006). GROUNDATION at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The future sound of reggae! GROUNDATION combine their reggae roots and social consciousness with the technical expertise of jazz and the wild force of rock. Originally a trio (bass, keyboards and voic.
- — AN PIERLE & WHITE VELVET (2006). AN PIERLE & WHITE VELVET at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — With her debut album 'Mud Stories' the frail, classically trained pianist AN PIERLÉ did not conform to expectations: instead of sweet piano pop her music is wild, thorny and experimental. She has an a.
- — MEMBERS OF MARVELAS (2006). MEMBERS OF MARVELAS at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — - Members of Marvelas (2006 Bang!) www.marvelas.be MOM (short for MEMBERS OF MARVELAS ) is a loose collective with members from bands like Metaphora and Sioen. They started as a crossover jazz band .
- — RUFUS WAINWRIGHT (2006). RUFUS WAINWRIGHT at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — BUFFALO TOM (2006). BUFFALO TOM at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — It took this Boston trio a while to get rid of the Dinosaur Jr influence (whose front man J. Mascis produced their debut album), but now they are rightly regarded as a band that defined alternative gu.
- — THE TRAGICALLY HIP (2006). THE TRAGICALLY HIP at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Neither 'hip nor 'tragic' really apply to this five piece from Ontario: though worldwide success has (so far) unjustly passed them by, they are rightly regarded as the crown jewels of Canadian rock. .
- — TIKEN JAH FAKOLY (2006). TIKEN JAH FAKOLY at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — For those who may have missed his impressive show in Bruges last year, dont let this opportunity pass you by: TIKEN JAH FAKOLY will blow you away! Calling his performance 'energetic' is almost an und.
- — ZITA SWOON (2006). ZITA SWOON at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Josiesomething | Disco! Camera Concert - A Band in a Box (november 2005 Chikaree/Bang!) www.zitaswoon.com Alongside dEUS, ZITA SWOON is still in the vanguard of the alternative music scene in Antwer.
- — MARCELO D2 (2006). MARCELO D2 at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — BAJOFONDO TANGO CLUB (2006). BAJOFONDO TANGO CLUB at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — In recent years Argentine music has been subjected to all kinds of experiments electronic and otherwise. Not unlike Gotan Project, BAJOFONDO TANGO CLUB treat tradition in a surprising way. This coll.
- — STEEL PULSE (2006). STEEL PULSE at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The eternal fight against injustice never left the agenda of these British roots reggae-rockers. They caught the public eye when punk was all around. They started a lawsuit against a taxi company refu.
- — DAVID GRAY (2006). DAVID GRAY at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Armed with a rough-edged voice, an acoustic guitar and melancholic melodies such as 'Babylon' , 'Please forgive me' and 'This year's love' , singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist DAVID GRAY prov.
- — ERYKAH BADU (2006). ERYKAH BADU at Cactusfestival 2006, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Right from the start the airy but menacing soul of ERYKAH BADU left the mediocrity of most R&B output far behind. Her album 'Baduizm' earned her 4 Grammy's and was the highest chart entry of a debut a.
- — The Tragically Hip - Live at Cactus Festival in Brugge, Belgium on July 8, 2006. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2006 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — BELGIUM- CactusFestival 2006 (live) - The Proclaimers. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2006 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Tragically Hip Cactus Festival 2006 Belgium - Grace To. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2006 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Cake @ Cactus Festival 2007. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2007 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Cactusfestival 2008. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2008 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings "100 Days, 100 Nights". SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS (2008). BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — THE B-52S (2008). THE B-52S at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — B-52's Rock Lobster. THE B-52S — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — GABRIEL RIOS (2008). GABRIEL RIOS at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Gabriel Rios | Jef Neve | Patrick Riguelle - Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [live]. GABRIEL RIOS — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS (2008). SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Leonard Cohen sings " Take this waltz", 10/07/02008 Minnewaterpark-Brugge-cactusfestival, . genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2008 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — TINARIWEN (2008). TINARIWEN at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — headphone - She is electric. HEADPHONE — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — ARNO (2008). ARNO at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — STARSAILOR (2008). STARSAILOR at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — PINBACK (2008). PINBACK at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Arno, 'Mourir à plusieurs'. ARNO — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Byzantine - Pinback. PINBACK — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — DINOSAUR JR. (2008). DINOSAUR JR. at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — SAUL WILLIAMS (2008). SAUL WILLIAMS at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Dinosaur Jr Just Like Heaven. DINOSAUR JR. — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA (2008). THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — HEADPHONE (2008). HEADPHONE at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Cactusfestival: Bootsy Collins & The Hardest Working Band. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2008 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — DEVOTCHKA (2008). DEVOTCHKA at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — YOUSSOU N'DOUR (2008). YOUSSOU N'DOUR at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — SOPHIA (2008). SOPHIA at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — PHOSPHORESCENT (2008). PHOSPHORESCENT at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Devotchka - Transliterator. DEVOTCHKA — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — ARSENAL (2008). ARSENAL at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Arsenal -- Either. ARSENAL — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — SHANTEL & BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR (2008). SHANTEL & BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — BOOTSY COLLINS & The Hardest Working Band (2008). BOOTSY COLLINS & The Hardest Working Band at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — THE KILLS (2008). THE KILLS at Cactusfestival 2008, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Shantel DISKO PARTIZANI - Official Video. SHANTEL & BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Bootsy Collins - Stretchin'Out. BOOTSY COLLINS & The Hardest Working Band — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — The Kills - U.R.A Fever (Official Video). THE KILLS — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Bootsy Collins - "Be With You". BOOTSY COLLINS & The Hardest Working Band — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2008 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Paul Weller - Cactusfestival Bruges (BE) - 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Cactus Festival 2009 - Bunny Wailer. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Lamb Gabriel Live @ Cactusfestival 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Lamb - Gorecki @ Cactusfestival 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Joe Gideon & The Shark - Cactusfestival, Brugge, Belgium - 12 juli 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Lamb - Gabriel @ Cactusfestival 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Tracy Chapman @ Cactusfestival 2009. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2009 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Studio Brussel: Cactusfestival 2009. live at Cactusfestival 2009.
- — CACTUSFESTIVAL 2010 - BASE CONCERTS - ZATERDAG 5. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Jamie Lidell (2010). Jamie Lidell at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Main funkateer JAMIE LIDELL is known for his vocal acrobatics, his Motown flirtations, his crazy samples and his vast collection of soul records. His great new album 'Compass' was produced by Beck and.
- — Ghinzu (2010). Ghinzu at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Named after a Japanese knife factory, this Belgian band has a suitingly razor sharp sound, thanks to an avalanche of guitars and their very creative take on psychedelia. Mirror Mirror mars 2009 Dragoo.
- — Absynthe Minded (2010). Absynthe Minded at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — As a slightly derailed conservatory product, ABSYNTHE MINDED takes you on trips to the outmost corners of the musical landscape: poppy jazz, blues, acoustic ballads and swing, with references to Tom W.
- — CACTUSFESTIVAL 2010 - BASE CONCERTS - ZATERDAG 1. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — GHINZU - "Take it easy". Ghinzu — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — David Gray (2010). David Gray at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Armed with a rough-edged voice, an acoustic guitar and melancholic melodies such as 'Babylon' , 'Please Forgive Me' and 'This Year's Love' , singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist DAVID GRAY prov.
- — CACTUS 2010 BASE TV. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Regina Spektor (2010). Regina Spektor at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges.
- — Regina Spektor - "Samson" [OFFICIAL VIDEO]. Regina Spektor — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Jamie Lidell - Little Bit of Feel Good. Jamie Lidell — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — David Gray - Fugitive. David Gray — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Regina Spektor - "Us" [OFFICIAL Video]. Regina Spektor — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — I Am Kloot (2010). I Am Kloot at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The sublime melancholy in the music of I AM KLOOT aptly reflects the doom and gloom of Manchester, hometown of frontman John Bramwell . Though he only needs his voice and an acoustic guitar to move hi.
- — Over My Shoulder. I Am Kloot — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
…423 further moments continue the chronology here. Full text archive: /loreline-text/cactusfestival.md
- — BLACK and BLUE. I Am Kloot — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — FICTION PLANE- It's A Lie. Fiction Plane — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — macy gray cactus festival 2010 brugge. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Little Dragon - Swimming. Little Dragon — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Black Mountain - "Wucan" Jagjaguwar Records. Black Mountain — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Black Mountain "Don't Run Our Hearts Around". Black Mountain — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — CACTUSFESTIVAL 2010 - BASE CONCERTS - ZATERDAG 2. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Jamie Lidell - The Ring (taken from Compass). Jamie Lidell — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — José James (2010). José James at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The soulful Music of JOSÉ JAMES balances effortlessly between the jazz of Miles and Coltrane and the electronic explorations of dubstep, hiphop and dance. With his smoky baritone voice he mixes these .
- — Elvis Costello (2010). Elvis Costello at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — There's only one word to describe ELVIS COSTELLO 's career: impressive. He's been around the bend a few times of course: he started with the punk/new wave album 'My Aim Is True' (1977), made country r.
- — K's Choice (2010). K's Choice at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — With their new double album 'Echo Mountain' , K's CHOICE return to their signature sound of the early nineties most remembered for the groaning 'I'm Not An Addict' . The smoky voice of Sarah Bettens.
- — Elvis Costello - Pump it up. Elvis Costello — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Little Dragon (2010). Little Dragon at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The Swedish based collective LITTLE DRAGON dishes up an easily digestible yet bittersweet mixture of soul, jazz, r&b and lounge. The voice of Yukimi Nagano shows traces of Billie Holiday , Feist and S.
- — Balthazar (2010). Balthazar at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — A few years after their much noticed appearance in the final of Humo's Rock Rally, this band from Kortrijk has delivered their debut album 'Applaus' , supercharged and completely incomparable. Applaus.
- — Little Dragon - Runabout. Little Dragon — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Black Mountain (2010). Black Mountain at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The dark and monumental sound of BLACK MOUNTAIN encompasses disparate influences from rock music's rich history, including sixties and seventies legends such as Pink Floyd , The Doors and Led Zeppelin.
- — Bruges (2010). Bruges — the medieval Flemish city, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — Minnewaterpark (2010). Minnewaterpark — the swan-lake festival park, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — CACTUSFESTIVAL 2010 - BASE CONCERTS - VRIJDAG 1. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — STARSTRUCK - The Low Frequency In Stereo. The Low Frequency in Stereo — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — CACTUSFESTIVAL 2010 - BASE CONCERTS - ZONDAG 4. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2010 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Tori Amos - Personal Jesus (Live @ Cactusfestival, Brugge 2010). ) — Tori Amos, the piano confessionalist, live at Cactus 2010.
- — THE SUN AND THE MOON AND THE STARS IN THE SKY - The Low Frequency In Stereo. The Low Frequency in Stereo — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Macy Gray (2010). Macy Gray at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — This alternative r&b-heroine first unleashed her raw soul sounds on the world by way of her album 'On How Life Is' . The guttural voice and the remarkable fusion of r&b, hiphop, soul, funk and rock to.
- — Jamie Lidell - Another Day. Jamie Lidell — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Heavy Trash (2010). Heavy Trash at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Rockabilly quiffs of the world unite! The heavy trash of JON SPENCER and his partner in crime Matt Verta-Ray bears no resemblance to the metal style, but revisits instead the infectious sounds of rock.
- — Admiral Freebee (2010). Admiral Freebee at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — The Admiral is back! His music is reminiscent of Neil Young , Dylan and Nick Cave and amazes with inspired guitar work, going from noisy escapades to emotional and introspective moments. This guy is a.
- — Tori Amos (2010). Tori Amos at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — In the early nineties, TORI AMOS proved to the grunge generation that you didn't need guitars to rock. Armed with a piano, this leading lady of the female singer-songwriters assaults taboos with emoti.
- — Tori Amos-"Sleeps With Butterflies" Music Video. Tori Amos — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Heavy Trash - "Dark Hair'd Rider" (Official Video). Heavy Trash — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Alela Diane (2010). Alela Diane at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — ALELA DIANE surprised everyone in 2008 with her album 'The Pirate's Gospel' , creating an original mix of weird folk and gospel with her unique phrasing and her dynamic yet melancholic voice. For her .
- — Tori Amos - Bouncing off Clouds. Tori Amos — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Heavy Trash "Way Out". Heavy Trash — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Alela Diane "White As Diamonds" from the album "To Be Still" Out Now. Alela Diane — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Seun Kuti (2010). Seun Kuti at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — As the youngest of the Kuti family, Seun is keeping the musical and political heritage of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti alive. He heads his father's legendary band Egypt '80 , sings and plays the saxopho.
- — Alela Diane - The Pirate's Gospel. Alela Diane — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 in Dakar "MOSQUITO SONG". Seun Kuti — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2010 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Fiction Plane (2010). Fiction Plane at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Band on the rise! Singer and bass player Joe Sumner is the son of Sting, but avoiding easy publicity this British indie band chose the hard road. Evidenced by hits such as 'Two Sisters' and the new al.
- — Tori Amos - Crucify (Live @ Cactusfestival 2010). ) — Tori Amos, the piano confessionalist, live at Cactus 2010.
- — The Low Frequency in Stereo (2010). The Low Frequency in Stereo at Cactusfestival 2010, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Over the course of their four albums, these Norwegians have evolved from their lo-fi postrock origins to a broader musical landscape, including psychedelic, punk, noise and even referring to krautrock.
- — Minnewaterpark (2010). Minnewaterpark — the swan-lake festival park, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — The Minnewater (Lake of Love) (2010). The Minnewater (Lake of Love) — the "Lake of Love", at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — Bruges (2010). Bruges — the medieval Flemish city, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — Minnewaterpark (2010). Minnewaterpark — the swan-lake festival park, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — Bruges (2010). Bruges — the medieval Flemish city, at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — The Minnewater (Lake of Love) (2010). The Minnewater (Lake of Love) — the "Lake of Love", at Cactusfestival 2010.
- — Keziah Jones - 'Neptune' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 2011. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2011 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Keziah Jones (2011). Keziah Jones at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — E42329" Blufunk! That's the name attributed to Keziah Jones ' heady mix of afrofunk, soul, jazz, blues and rock. Jones is a product of Nigerian parents, a British education, the Parisian subway and mu.
- — Hooverphonic - Anger Never Dies. Hooverphonic — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Janelle Monae Sincerely Jane (Cactus festival Brugge 2011). ) — genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2011 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Lady Linn And Her Magnificent Seven - Cry Baby. Lady Linn — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Bryan Ferry (2011). Bryan Ferry at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — In the early seventies Bryan Ferry as frontman of Roxy Music was a major musical influence on subsequent British generations. Over the course of ten years they wrote instant classics such as 'Virg.
- — KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See (Larger Than Life Version). KT Tunstall — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Lyle Lovett: Church. Lyle Lovett — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Janelle Monáe - Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) [Official Music Video]. Janelle Monáe — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Lyle Lovett & his acoustic group - 'North Dakota' @ Cactusfestival Brugge 2011. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2011 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Lamb Gabriël Cactusfestival 2011. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2011 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Keziah Jones - Long Distance Love (feat. Nneka) [Official Video]. Keziah Jones — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Lamb (2011). Lamb at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — E42329" With their unlikely combination of Louise Rhodes ' angelic vocals and Andrew Barlow 's inventive electronic breakbeats and soundscapes, this duo made a massive impact with their 1996 debut, fe.
- — Cold War Kids (2011). Cold War Kids at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — E42329" With their five year old 'Robbers & Cowards' , full of shaky garage rock and feverish blues, Cold War Kids first assaulted our tympanic membranes. Nathan Willet 's tormented vocals deal with d.
- — Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan (2011). Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Opposites attract: matching the dark, smoky growl of Lanegan ( Screaming Trees , Twilight Singers , QOTSA ) and the ethereal, angelic whispers of Isobel Campbell ( Belle & Sebastian ) shouldn't work, .
- — Kate Nash (2011). Kate Nash at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Kate Nash debuted with 'Made Of Bricks' , a fitting title for this self-assured artist. It all started when she broke her foot, got bored and started posting some of her songs on her Myspace profile .
- — Bryan Ferry - Let's Stick Together (Live @ Cactusfestival, Brugge). ) — Bryan Ferry, the Roxy Music frontman, live at Cactus 2011.
- — BRYAN FERRY _ TARA live @ Cactus Festival Bruges/Belgium 08/07/2011. genuine footage from Cactusfestival 2011 in the Minnewaterpark, Bruges.
- — Mogwai - "Friend of the Night". Mogwai — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Joan as Police Woman (2011). Joan as Police Woman at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Joan Wasser started her musical career under the wings of Rufus Wainwright and Antony & the Johnsons . Since her brilliant debut album 'Real Life' she's an artist in her own right. Her latest album 'T.
- — Hooverphonic (2011). Hooverphonic at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — E42329" Hooverphonic arrived with a bang in 1996 with their album 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular' , leading into a successful international career. With each new single ( '2Wicky' , 'Barabas' ,.
- — Arsenal (2011). Arsenal at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — Throwing Afro and Brazilian beats, soul, house, hiphop and rock in a blender, Arsenal manages to come up with the ultimate soundtrack for a perfect summer. Since their debut 'Oyebo Soul' , the playful.
- — Staff Benda Bilili (2011). Staff Benda Bilili at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — On wheels and crutches, these former child soldiers from Congo are conquering Europe with their rumba, soukous and congotronics rhythms, sounds produced by homemade electric instruments. Their tour fo.
- — Joan As Police Woman - The Magic. Joan as Police Woman — the video Cactusfestival featured on its 2011 line-up page (Minnewaterpark, Bruges).
- — Lady Linn (2011). Lady Linn at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — On her debut album 'Here We Go Again' Lien De Greef ( Bolchi , Skeemz , Howie & Linn ) took her audience on a sentimental journey to the glory days of swing jazz. On her second album 'No Goodbye At Al.
- — Junip (2011). Junip at Cactusfestival 2011, Minnewaterpark Bruges — As a solo performer José Gonzalez touched many hearts with sensitive, quiet-is-the-new-loud-songs such as 'Heartbeats' and 'Crosses' , recalling the greatness of a Nick Drake . Now Gonzalez has return.
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