Herenthout’s (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Lux Concert Hall in Herenthout reopened after a €1.8 million renovation. Mayor Sander Ooms, Joeri Van Elst, and Gust Spruyt praised upgrades, including dressing rooms, a stage elevator, and preserved historic features.
As VRT News reported, the Lux Concert Hall in Herenthout, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, has reopened after a €1.8 million renovation. The hall is one of the most famous concert venues in the Kempen region.
The renovation updated the building while keeping its historic character. A new section was added with dressing rooms for artists. The new wing also has an elevator that leads directly to the stage.
What upgrades made Herenthout’s Lux Concert Hall ready for the next 100 years?
Before the renovation started, the municipal council signed a 30-year lease agreement for the hall.
“We also have a 99-year ownership right on the new building at the back. This hall is therefore ready for the next 100 years,”
says Mayor Sander Ooms (Eenheid-N-VA).
When I stewed the onion for the stew, the whole Lux smelled of it. Artists often said,
“It smells like home!”
Local concert organiser Gust Spruyt
They mentioned that this ensures the venue will continue to host concerts and cultural events for many years.
“We’ve significantly modernised the technology, but the Lux remains as authentic as possible. For example, we’ve preserved the iconic chandelier,”
says Mayor Ooms.
“And importantly for the associations: despite the renovation costs, the rental rates will not increase.”
Local concert organiser Joeri Van Elst, who is a member of MinC (Music Incorporated), praised the renovated Lux Concert Hall.
“The capacity has been increased slightly, and we’re applying the latest safety standards.”
But he also remains nostalgic.
“The holy trinity of the Lux remains Dire Straits, U2, and The Cure. I dream of one day hosting dEUS or Arsenal here. And internationally, it might even be the Foo Fighters.”
He said the improvements make the hall better for both artists and audiences. The new facilities include dressing rooms and a stage elevator. Van Elst emphasised that the upgrades will help the venue host more events in the future.
“But hopefully they haven’t made it too new,”
he laughs, hoping the concert hall can remain authentic.
Gust Spruyt, a veteran promoter who has brought international acts such as U2, Dire Straits, Kim Wilde, and Bo Diddley to Herenthout, also welcomed the renovation. He
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17 responses to “Herenthout’s Lux Hall reopens after €1.8 million renovation”
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A €1.8 million facelift for a hall that still smells like home? Brilliant! Next stop, maybe we’ll renovate the entire country while we’re at it. 😏💶
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€1.8 million for a stage elevator and some fancy dressing rooms? Talk about a bargain! Next, they’ll be charging us for the fresh air too! 😂
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Renovating a concert hall for €1.8 million? Just a cheeky little change for a venue that’s apparently ready to host the next century’s worth of mediocre cover bands. 🎤💸
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Who knew €1.8 million could turn a classic hall into a fancy upgrade with a stage elevator? Next, they’ll be charging for the smell of nostalgia! 😂💸
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Looks like Herenthout’s Lux Hall is ready to host the next generation of cultural icons—assuming they can find the elevator button without getting lost in the new dressing rooms. €1.8 million for some fancy upgrades? Crikey, hope the chandelier doesn’t outshine the talent! 😂💰
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So, after splurging €1.8 million, it seems the Lux Hall is now the swankiest place to reminisce about the good old days – just don’t forget your fancy dress for the chandelier! 🎭💸
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A €1.8 million facelift for a hall that already smelled of history? Blimey, talk about giving the old girl a new frock while keeping her frumpy charm! 🎭💰
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So, after blowing €1.8 million, we’ve got ourselves an elevator to the stage and a fancy chandelier—because what’s a concert hall without a little bling, eh? 🤑 Might as well set up a “Welcome to the 21st Century” sign while we’re at it! 🎤✨
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Renovating the Lux Hall for €1.8 million? Sounds like a bargain for a shiny new elevator and a chandelier that probably cost half that! 🎉 Just what we need—an “authentic” concert hall with all the charm of a brand-new shopping mall. 🤷♂️
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Looks like they spent €1.8 million to ensure the Lux Hall can now host concerts in style—because who doesn’t want their dressing rooms to be just as plush as their ego? 🍾😂
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Just what we needed, another €1.8 million spent to make sure the Lux Hall doesn’t smell like last week’s chips. Bravo, Herenthout! 🎉💸
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Reopening the Lux Hall after a €1.8 million facelift? Brilliant! Nothing screams “authenticity” like a stage elevator and dressing rooms for the artists—because we all know they can’t possibly perform without a proper green room! 🎤💸
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Nice to see the Lux Hall finally got a facelift for a cool €1.8 million – because who doesn’t need a stage elevator when you’re still rocking out to Dire Straits? 🤷♂️ Just what we needed, a chandelier that probably costs more than my car! 💸
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Oh, fantastic, just what Herenthout needed – another €1.8 million spent on a hall that now has an elevator for the artists to reach the stage quicker. I suppose next, they’ll be adding a private jet pad for the Foo Fighters to land on. 😏🎤
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Great news! €1.8 million later, and we’ve got a stage elevator and some spiffy dressing rooms. At this rate, next they’ll be charging us for air in the hall! 😂💸
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So, they spent €1.8 million to slap a shiny coat on an old relic, eh? Let’s hope the artists still feel at home amidst all that “modernisation” – can’t have them complaining that the chandelier isn’t vintage enough, right? 😏💰
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A €1.8 million facelift for a concert hall that still thinks Dire Straits is cutting-edge? Brilliant! 🎤 Can’t wait to see how they’ve modernised the smell of the place too! 😏
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