TV Brussel · 2001

TV Brussel: StudioLive Who's Who's Land — Carl De Moncharline and Henri Simons

In 2001, TV Brussel's news, presented by Robert Esselinckx, followed the troubles and reprieve granted to StudioLive, the former Who's Who's Land. Sanctioned by the City, which demanded a 3 a.m. closure on Saturdays, the concert venue obtained permission to extend until 4 a.m. via the Environmental Board. For operator Carl De Moncharline, this verdict brought real moral relief. The sequence highlights a photo shoot by photographer Andrea Klarin for the Olivier Strelli catalogue hosted on the premises, while the venue's future remained uncertain. The arrival of Ecolo (Alderman Henri Simons' party) in the local executive eased the case: the City will drop appeals if the soundproofing is completed, prompting Carl De Moncharline to reconsider selling his club. A precious testimony from the Flemish media landscape on Brussels nightlife.