Brussels - Backline Hire?

acidbass · Wednesday at 14:13

Hey guys

I'm looking into hiring a bass amp, drum kit and cymbals in Brussels for a short tour (3 dates) in September 2025.

I am sure Google will assist but I thought maybe the BC hive mind would help with a first-hand recommendation

Thanks in advance

Danny

Russ · Wednesday at 15:22

1 hour ago, acidbass said:

Hey guys

I'm looking into hiring a bass amp, drum kit and cymbals in Brussels for a short tour (3 dates) in September 2025.

I am sure Google will assist but I thought maybe the BC hive mind would help with a first-hand recommendation

Thanks in advance

Danny

Are there any other bands on the bill who you could get in touch with, and who could either hook you up with local backline rental, or just let you use their gear?

You could bring your own stuff, but you're going to run into the post-Brexit carnet issue, where it might be cheaper to just hire backline there rather than paying customs fees for your own gear.

Steve Browning · Wednesday at 16:31

1 hour ago, Russ said:

Are there any other bands on the bill who you could get in touch with, and who could either hook you up with local backline rental, or just let you use their gear?

You could bring your own stuff, but you're going to run into the post-Brexit carnet issue, where it might be cheaper to just hire backline there rather than paying customs fees for your own gear.

Not if they're travelling with their gear. No carnet for accompanied musical instruments and associated equipment.

Happy Jack · Wednesday at 19:55

Bizarrely enough, I'm playing a festival in Mons (Belgium) on 25th/26th September.

Is there an impending Expat BassBash, I wonder?

Steve Browning · Wednesday at 21:45

1 hour ago, Happy Jack said:

Bizarrely enough, I'm playing a festival in Mons (Belgium) on 25th/26th September.

Is there an impending Expat BassBash, I wonder?

You angel!!

Happy Jack · Wednesday at 22:01

15 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

You angel!!

It's only First World War buffs (like me) who'll get the reference ...

Lozz196 · Wednesday at 22:24

46 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

You angel!!

30 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

It's only First World War buffs (like me) who'll get the reference ...

I got it - in fact I have a tattoo of that (taken from the WW1 commemorative coin of 2018).

Edited Wednesday at 22:33 by Lozz196

Hellzero · Thursday at 09:15

@acidbass I've asked two friends living and playing in Brussels, but for now, the only answer I have is this society, which seems to be the only one remaining in Brussels city...

Poor offer I know, but Brussels has never been a good place for musicians to hire backline.

So here's the link: https://locinstrum.be/

The son of one these friends is into events management (and a musician too) so I'm waiting for his answer. 🤞

Hellzero · Thursday at 14:08

And here is the recommended backline hiring company: https://www.ats-sonorisation.com/location-sonorisation

Steve Browning · Thursday at 17:09

3 hours ago, Hellzero said:

And here is the recommended backline hiring company: https://www.ats-sonorisation.com/location-sonorisation

The prices don't specify the length of the hire, but would probably be daily. That would be €100 for a bass amp. Add other kit and I might be tempted to look at van hire from the UK as an option.

Edited Thursday at 17:09 by Steve Browning

DrBike · Thursday at 21:55

You could try contacting the guys at Groove Street 98 in Brussels. It's been a long time since I was last there if they can't supply the back line they may be able to suggest someone who can.