Percussie-ensemble WIK Zemst-Laar
Percussie-Ensemble Concert divisie
Bio
Percussion ensemble WIK is one of the divisions of the Royal Fanfare “Willen is
Kunnen” from Zemst-Laar, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. It consists of both rhythmic
and melodic percussion instruments, complemented by guitars, a piano, and
occasionally a wind section. They are about 25 young musicians with a strong
rhythmic sense, conducted by Nik Goovaerts. Every Saturday afternoon, they
rehearse enthusiastically to perform at the highest level. The success of this group
reaches far beyond the Flemish borders: first prizes at European and World
Championships proudly adorn the WIK rehearsal hall. In 2009, they participated in
the World Music Contest in Kerkrade, where they became world champions—a
prestigious title they held for four years. In 2023, the percussion ensemble took part
in Vlamo’s WTC Percussion competition. They performed at a top level and
achieved first place in the superior division with an impressive 98.33% score! They
went on to win another championship title in the Netherlands at the ONSK in 2024.
On October 5, 2025, they once again competed in Vlamo’s WTC Percussion, in the
superior division, becoming Belgian champions with 96.37%, and were also named
Vlamo Ambassadors. Since 2014, the percussion ensemble has organized its own
annual concert featuring world-class performances and soloists: “Ritmo y Tapas del
Mundo.
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Agenda
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Tickets25 apr18:00
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9 jul17:00OpeningsparadeCentrum Kerkrade
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18 jul17:00TONCACentrum Kerkrade
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24 jul17:00Wir Sind SpitzeCentrum Kerkrade
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2 aug17:00The Night FlightCentrum Kerkrade
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