Mei Semones live in Ghent

Experience Mei Semones live on July 17th

Mei Semones is a contemporary composer and performer whose work frequently blends elements of experimental electronic music, jazz improvisation, and avant-garde composition. Her pieces often incorporate extended techniques on the saxophone alongside digitally manipulated sounds and field recordings, creating layered and textural soundscapes. Semones’s artistic practice explores themes of memory, place, and the intersection of acoustic and electronic environments.

The concert will take place at Stam, part of the Ghent City Museum (STAM), located in the historic center of Ghent, Belgium. The building itself dates back to the 14th century and originally served as a cloth hall, a central location for the city’s thriving textile industry. It underwent significant renovations in the late 20th century to become the current museum dedicated to the history of Ghent.

Stam's architecture reflects its layered past; visible remnants of its medieval structure are integrated with modern design elements. The museum focuses on presenting Ghent’s history from a social perspective, examining daily life through objects and narratives. The space occasionally hosts cultural events, utilizing its unique atmosphere for performances beyond its typical museum function. The concert venue within Stam is situated within one of its historical halls offering an intimate setting for musical presentations.