Werchter boss laments Belgium’s ‘stadium problem’

Rock Werchter founder Herman Schueremans has warned the country faces being "wiped off the concert map" without a new stadium

King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels © Pexels/Tomorrow's Dream

Rock Werchter founder Herman Schueremans has warned that Belgium risks being “wiped off the concert map” without a new stadium.

The likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish all missed out the country on their latest European tours, leading the Live Nation Belgium CEO to lament a lack of suitable venues.

“It’s imperative if Belgium wants to remain on the map for major concerts, we need to build a new, modern stadium with a capacity of 40,000 spectators and…

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