14 photos of Belgium's medieval HORST festival

With HORST announcing its lineup for the two-day arts and music festival, Mixmag compiled a collection of photos offering a glimpse of the unique atmosphere.

Now in it’s fourth year, HORST takes place at Horst Holsbeek, a 15th century moated castle in the Hageland hills of Belgium. Pairing dance music’s elite with the distinct location yields an immersive experience, as the site is incomparable to most other festivals around the world.

HORST has also shared its focus for the upcoming event, expanding on what was offered in years past: “This year’s program will explore the creation of temporary places, highlighting existing elements and creating a variety of new and exciting spheres on the castle grounds.”

Held from September 8-9, the 2017 edition features a lineup that includes Motor City Drum Ensemble, Gilles Peterson, Helena Hauf, Shanti Celeste, Young Marco, Kornél Kovács, Jayda G, Funkineven and more.

View photos of the festival above and the lineup by day below.

*[photo credit: Willem Govaerts**]*

FRIDAY

Gilles Peterson , Helena Hauff, Funkineven , Jay Daniel, San Soda, Shanti Celeste, Red Greg, Lefto, Jayda G, Tako, Nosedrip, Le Motel, WWWater - live, soFa, Sugarhouse Records

SATURDAY

Motor City Drum Ensemble, Egyptian Lover, Special Request, Young Marco, Romare - live, Call Super, Kornél Kovács, K15, Mehmet Aslan, DC Salas, Bjeor Beatsforbeaches, DTM Funk