To mark its 30th anniversary, Brussels techno nightclub Fuse will donate hundreds of posters, flyers, and other visual material to the Archives of the City of Brussels on 13 September.
The donation includes 173 programmes, 272 flyers, around 40 merchandise goodies, and over 300 posters dating from 1994 to 2022. This will be a significant addition to the city’s archives, which currently lack extensive documentation of the Brussels clubbing scene.
The donated material will first be digitised in order to preserve its physical integrity against potential damage and deterioration. The digital versions will also serve as illustrations for a publication dedicated to the iconic nightclub. It was with the idea of this publication in mind that Fuse directors Andy Walravens and Steven Van Belle, and journalist Koen Galle, had initially approached the Archives of the City of Brussels.
"Fuse is proud to be the first nightclub in Brussels to donate a substantial part of its archives to the Archives of the City of Brussels. Preserving the early years of our club is both crucial and invaluable", said the two directors.
Delphine Houba, the City of Brussels’ Alderwoman of Culture, noted that preserving the archives of the internationally-renowned "temple of techno" is a powerful gesture that reaffirms clubbing’s place in our culture. "Fuse is more than just a party venue, it's a living witness to the evolution of the electro scene, a crossroads for the musical creations that have marked its history and an illustration of the avant-garde spirit that has energised the city for over 30 years," she said.
In celebration of Fuse’s 30th anniversary, the Manneken-Pis will also don a costume from the famous nightclub on 13 September.
