About
A jam session at Rataplan, Borgerhout, on 30 November 2026 with Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters. The living room opens at 19:30; the jam runs 20:30–23:00.
What to expect
A jam session at Rataplan gives musicians room to experiment, grow and create together.
As audience, you see something magical arise.
On 30 November 2026, Jon Birdsong invites guitarist Haroun Iqbal and bassist Yannick Peeters to play along in the opening concert.
Jon Birdsong studied jazz and classical music at the University of North Texas (US).
He played trumpet in American jazz and pop groups such as Beck and Calexico.
Since 2003 he has lived in Belgium and is a much-requested musician with BOX, Black Flower and Flat Earth Society.
Curator Karen Claessens says the jams are a way to connect through music in all freedom.
- 19:30: living room opens for a drink
- 20:00: opening band
- 20:30: jam starts
- 23:00: jam ends
- Entry with a voluntary contribution
- Bring your own instrument
- Drums, piano, guitar and bass amps provided
- Every last Monday of the month
Questions
When does Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters start and end?
Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters runs Monday, 30 November 2026, 20:00 until 23:00.
Where is Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters?
Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters takes place at Rataplan, Wijnegemstraat 27, Borgerhout.
How much are tickets for Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters?
Tickets for Jam session: Jon Birdsong, Haroun Iqbal and Yannick Peeters cost €5 on the official ticket shop.
How much is entry?
Entry is with a voluntary contribution.
Do I need to bring my instrument?
Bring your own instrument.
Drums, piano, guitar and bass amplifiers are provided.
Is there an opening band?
Yes, at 20:00.
Jon Birdsong invites guitarist Haroun Iqbal and bassist Yannick Peeters to play along in the opening concert.
Does it happen every month?
Yes, a jam session is every last Monday of the month.
This edition is on Monday 30 November 2026.
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Getting there
Rataplan, Wijnegemstraat 27, 2140 Borgerhout, Antwerpen, BE
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