About La Luna Obscura

La Luna Obscura is an international dark alternative music festival in Ostend, Belgium,

Driven by a lifelong passion for underground music and alternative culture, Nancy Velle created La Luna Obscura as a platform where artists, audiences and the underground community can connect through music, creativity and shared experiences.

Behind the festival stands a dedicated core team, each bringing their own expertise and passion:

Meet the Team

• Nancy Velle
  Festival Director & Creative Director
  Founder of The Underground Vision and creator of La Luna Obscura.Responsible for the festival's vision, artistic direction, programming, and overall organisation.

• Esmeralda Berghen
  Communication, Social Media & Public Relations Manager
  

  Responsible for social media, digital content, maintains relationships with the press, media and partners within the international dark alternative scene. Responsible for the planning of the resident DJ’s en coordinates the DJ bookings of guest DJ’s.

  
  

• Lieven Vandycke
  Stage Manager & Production Advisor
  Coordinates all on-stage operations and artist logistics while providing valuable production advice and operational support throughout the festival.

• Bart Peeters (Bagge)
  Technical Director
  Responsible for technical production, including sound, lighting, stage infrastructure and technical coordination, ensuring every performance meets the highest standards.

  
  

• Our Volunteers

  Behind La Luna Obscura stands a dedicated team of volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to make this festival possible.

  From stage hands and artist hospitality to ticketing, bar service, logistics, merchandising and behind-the-scenes support, every volunteer plays an essential role in creating the unique atmosphere that defines La Luna Obscura.

  Their commitment, loyalty and countless hours of hard work are the foundation of our festival. Without them, La Luna Obscura simply would not exist.

Together, they work to create an authentic festival experience where music, atmosphere and community come together.

Organized by The Underground Vision, La Luna Obscura welcomes artists from Belgium and across Europe, celebrating Gothic Rock, Post-Punk, Darkwave, Coldwave, EBM, Industrial, Dark Electro and related genres.

More than just a festival, La Luna Obscura is a meeting place for the international dark alternative community, a place where artists, audiences and culture unite in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.