Music Mosaic dismisses all 6 employees after losing all cultural subsidies: "Gooikoorts will remain for the time being"

The vzw Muziekmozaïek from Gooik is laying off all six employees due to a loss of €800,000 in subsidies. Flemish Culture Minister Caroline Gennez defends this decision, citing the organization's insufficient performance. Despite the layoffs, Muziekmozaïek will continue to operate two long-standing projects: the Gooikoorts folk festival and an international folk music stage. The organization previously lost structural support for the Jazz in't Park festival, which was saved by a last-minute takeover. Critics, including local politicians, express concern over the impact on employees and the future of jazz initiatives in Ghent. Discussions are ongoing regarding the future of the umbrella organization and potential support for project-based operations.