Flat Earth Society

Flat Earth Society features the talents of Peter Vermeersch, Benjamin Boutreur, Peter Delannoye, Berlinde Deman, Gert-Jan Dreessen, Maarten Flamand, Pauline Leblond, Bart Maris, Michel Mast, Marc Meeuwissen, Martí Melià Margañon, Kristof Roseeuw, Wim Segers, Bruno Vansina, and Peter Vandenberghe.

I wish the promotor had chosen Flat Earth Society as closing act for the festival. The roof would have been on fire at Middelheim, just as we’re used to each year.
Jazzenzo

FES (Flat Earth Society Orchestra) harmoniously blends vivid surrealism with polished proficiency, pushing the boundaries of Belgian creativity to an irresistible zenith.

As a global representative of this unique Belgian whimsy, FES has left unforgettable imprints through performances worldwide. The orchestra owes its inception to Peter Vermeersch, a multifaceted composer, reed player, and producer, who established it in the late 90s. Since then, FES has flourished into one of the most prolific and electrifying bands of its type, boasting an extensive list of genre-bending projects. These include ventures into silent films, theatre, opera, and a vast collection of albums.

FES exemplifies the rare phenomenon of a continually evolving orchestra, shedding its layers over time and thriving most vibrantly in live performances.

The band consists of a group of 15 musicians: Benjamin Boutreur (alto sax), Peter Delannoye (trombone), Berlinde Deman (tuba), Gert-Jan Dreessen (drums), Maarten Flamand (guitar), Pauline Leblond (trumpet), Bart Maris (trumpet), Michel Mast (tenor sax), Marc Meeuwissen (trombone), Martí Melià Margañon (bass clarinet), Kristof Roseeuw (double bass), Wim Segers (vibraphone), Bruno Vansina (baritone sax & flute), Peter Vandenberghe (piano & keyboards) and Peter Vermeersch (bass clarinet).

This page was last updated in September 2024.