From October 4th to 6th, 2024, LaVallée hosted the third edition of the multidisciplinary festival In.out.sider, dedicated to promoting diversity through an eclectic and inclusive program. The festival continued its tradition of offering innovative programming that diverged from mainstream line-ups, featuring experimental live performances, hybrid sets with unfamiliar sounds, and musical experiments that encouraged the audience to remain open to new discoveries. Beyond its core musical offerings, In.out.sider 2024 also presented film screenings followed by discussions, exhibitions, and workshops. The event was entirely free.
The festival commenced with a pre-opening event on September 28th at the cultural space Flow in Lille. This free event featured a roundtable discussion on the artistic practices of people with disabilities, followed by a performance resulting from a residency by artists Choolers Division and Death by Fog.
The music program, curated by Ideal Trouble and Moli del Tro, showcased a diverse array of Belgian and international artists. Highlights included Charlène Darling, whose songs created tension through unexpected twists and vocals; La Belle Bouffe, a musical and culinary performance led by La Belle Brute with participants from centers Le 8e jour and Notre Village; and the Wild Classical Music Ensemble, a Belgian experimental rock band blending punk/rock riffs with frenetic rhythms. The festival also featured multidisciplinary artist Ha Kyoon, known for powerful sets blending hardcore techno, EBM, and krautrock; and Mika Oki, whose DJ sets spanned genres like drum and bass, UK garage, 2-step, and grime.
In addition to musical performances, the festival offered a variety of other events. La Belle Brute hosted a radio discussion, inviting various collectives to discuss radio broadcasting for a live public show. The film "Marion ou la métamorphose" was screened, followed by a discussion with the film team. Workshops included participatory and accessible dance sessions by L'Atelier Leon and a circus workshop introducing participants to balance track techniques.
Building on previous editions, In.out.sider 2024 continued to focus on the inclusion of marginalized individuals in artistic programs, offering a platform for experimental music, film, visual arts, and workshops that encouraged broader reflection on diversity and inclusion in the arts.
