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BIMFEST XXIII is back with a bang: two full days of pure electro, EBM, industrial and darkwave at De Casino, Sint-Niklaas, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 December 2025. Combi and day tickets are available now, so this is the moment to secure your spot on the dancefloor.
Underground festival with a legacy
BIMFEST, short for Belgian Independent Music Festival, has grown into a worldwide renowned underground meeting point for fans of body music, dark electronics and alternative synth sounds. Hosted by BodyBeats Productions, the festival is known for its intimate atmosphere, strong curation and a line-up that blends cult names with exciting newer acts.
Dates, venue and tickets
The 23rd edition of BIMFEST takes place at De Casino in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 December 2025. Combi tickets and separate day tickets are already on sale via De Casino’s website and the official BodyBeats channels. Early planning is recommended, as past editions have attracted a dedicated international crowd.
BIMFEST Day 1 – Friday 19 December
The first night focuses on deep electronics, dark atmospheres and emotionally charged synth music.
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Doors open at 19:00
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20:00 – CryptoChroma brings cold, analog soundscapes and moody electronic storytelling from Belgium
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21:00 – Nordarr (D) fires up classic, bass-driven EBM with raw energy and shouted vocals
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22:05 – Zweite Jugend (D) keeps things minimal, analog and intense with their stripped-down body music
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23:15 – Empathy Test (UK) headline with cinematic synthpop and a special set as part of their 2025 European tour
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00:30 – W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G. with DJ Borg takes over for an afterparty that keeps the dancefloor moving until curfew
The first day is the perfect warm-up: a blend of nostalgic synth sounds, modern dark electronics and a headlining show that promises a full, career-spanning set.
BIMFEST Day 2 – Saturday 20 December
Saturday dives even deeper into hard-hitting EBM, industrial and experimental electronics, stretching from afternoon into the early hours.
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15:00 – Doors open
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15:30 – Euforic Existence (B) kicks off with pounding EBM and aggressive rhythms
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16:30 – They Feel Nothing (B) delivers dark, analog synth-wave with a haunting edge
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17:30 – Akalotz (D) turns up the pressure with German electro/EBM power
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18:30 – FRETT (PL) blends old-school industrial, IDM and techno-infused rhythms
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19:30 – Majestolux(e) (SE) offers minimalist, analog EBM with a retro-futuristic feel
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20:30 – Project-X (SE) brings classic Scandinavian electro/EBM attitude and dancefloor-oriented tracks
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21:40 – Haujobb (D) take the stage with genre-bending electro-industrial, IDM and ambient textures
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23:00 – Cat Rapes Dog (SE) closes the live program with a furious electropunk/EBM hybrid and cult energy
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00:30 – W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G. with DJ Borg rounds off the night with a final stretch of underground club tunes until curfew
From early afternoon until 03:00, day two is built for die-hard fans who want to experience the full spectrum of modern and old-school body music.
Line-up overview
| Day | Time | Artist | Country |
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| Fri | 20:00 | CryptoChroma | BE |
| Fri | 21:00 | Nordarr | DE |
| Fri | 22:05 | Zweite Jugend | DE |
| Fri | 23:15 | Empathy Test | UK |
| Fri | 00:30 | W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G. DJ Borg | – |
| Sat | 15:30 | Euforic Existence | BE |
| Sat | 16:30 | They Feel Nothing | BE |
| Sat | 17:30 | Akalotz | DE |
| Sat | 18:30 | FRETT | PL |
| Sat | 19:30 | Majestolux(e) | SE |
| Sat | 20:30 | Project-X | SE |
| Sat | 21:40 | Haujobb | DE |
| Sat | 23:00 | Cat Rapes Dog | SE |
| Sat | 00:30 | W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G. DJ Borg | – |
(Line-up and timings are, as always, subject to change.)
Stay updated and get tickets
Fans can find all English information on the official BIMFEST page and buy combi or day tickets via De Casino’s ticket shop. To stay ahead of future announcements, special actions and other BodyBeats events, subscribing to the newsletter is highly recommended.
