Philip Meersman, Belgian multilingual poet/performer (Jette), pushes the boundaries of poetry, drawing on current affairs, socio-political and environmental themes. He teaches avant-garde, visual and performance poetry worldwide, curates Poetryfest.brussels, and coordinates the World Poetry Slam Organization. With a background in Archeology & Art History, Meersman explores visual poetry and transforms it into immersive virtual experiences in his PhD research at AP Hogeschool Antwerp. Book him for stimulating poetry performances, insightful lectures, and innovative workshops.
A poem on order, reading, performance or workshop? The project management or artistic coordination of your cultural project, jury member for your open call, participation in a residency, writing or editing a project file?
Jette has so much to offer, together we can ensure that our beautiful municipality reaches its full potential. Our municipality has a unique mix of rural charm and urban dynamism, with a wealth of cultural, tourist and archaeological gems. But we are not doing enough to play these assets.
International studies show that sustainable and ecological tourism can not only boost our local economy, but also create more employment and a stronger sense of community. With an “integrated tourism action plan” I want to put Jette on the map as an example of sustainable development.