About
Belgian composer and multi-instrumentalist Ward Dhoore is celebrated for his deep roots in acoustic music and his pioneering work with award-winning bands and international projects.
Over the past 15 years, Dhoore has toured across Europe, America, and Canada, continuously refining and evolving his sound. In 2022, classical radio station Klara spotlighted Dhoore as part of a new wave of influential Belgian artists, featuring him in interviews and a live recording session at Toots Studios in Brussels.
Dhoore’s collaborative project with visual artist Lander Cardon, known as Zonderland, merges visual art with his soundtracks to create a fully immersive audio-visual experience. This unique blend of acoustic and electronic elements showcases Dhoore’s commitment to exploring new musical landscapes and pushing creative boundaries.
As a solo artist, Dhoore continues to innovate, drawing inspiration from minimalism, neo-classical influences, and cinematic sound design. His upcoming album, slated for release in spring 2025, signals an exciting shift toward cinematic soundscapes that blend orchestral and ambient textures. This new direction highlights his versatility as a composer and promises an evocative, immersive listening experience.
Some highlights of places where Ward has performed with various bands:
Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, Underneath the Stars Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Kings Place London, Courtyard Arts Centre, Quay Arts Centre, New Cut Arts Centre, Stamford Arts Centre, The Met Theatre, English Folk Expo, Folk Alliance International, Sunfest London, Mill Race Folk Festival, Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, TFF Rudolstadt, Dieselstrasse Kulturzentrum, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, Korrö Festival, Strib Vinter Festival, Hiiu Folk, Suklegos Festival, Dranouter Festival, Labadoux Festival, Na Fir Bolg Festival, Gentse Feesten, Gooikoorts Festival, Theater Molière, 30CC Stadsschouwburg, Cultuurcentrum 't Schaliken, Walden Festival, Cultuurcentrum Asse, Cultuurcentrum Ter Vesten, Cultuurcentrum Leopoldsburg, Cultuurcentrum Belgica, Cultuurcentrum Zwaneberg, Cultuurcentrum De Kruisboog, Cultuurcentrum De Ploter, Cultuurcentrum 't Schaliken, Cultuurcentrum De Werf...