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Chantâge is a festive, slightly offbeat pop choir—a space where kindness and self-deprecating humor go hand in hand with the joy of singing together. Founded in the heart of the WARNED Garden, Chantâge brings together Goldies (65+) who come together to share a love of singing, connection, and the simple joy of being together. Here, there’s no competition or mandatory music theory: we sing to connect, breathe more deeply, and find our voices.

Where and when should we sing?

Rehearsals are held every Thursday afternoon at Thé au Jardin, in a large tent surrounded by nature—a lively, inspiring, and welcoming setting.

Consistency is important, because every voice counts in creating the group’s harmony.

Le Jardin - 22 Kauwberg, 1180 Uccle
Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Unlimited tea and coffee
Pay what you wish (minimum 80 euros for the year)

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Music Direction & Repertoire

The choir is led by Maria, a passionate musician and educator who fosters a sense of collective energy and vocal authenticity. Her philosophy is to make singing a space for listening, trust, and shared emotion. Under her guidance, every rehearsal becomes a haven of positive energy where accuracy matters (almost) as much as the joy of being together.

At Chantâge, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take music to heart. Our repertoire is a mix of pop, reimagined French songs, and timeless hits. Tunes that make you smile, tap your feet, and sometimes even shed a tear—but always with a touch of humor.

We sing mainly in French and English, but we also sing in Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and more. We explore, adapt, and take risks: from the yé-yé era to today, from Queen to Clara Luciani, including collaborative pieces that take shape during rehearsals... Each song is chosen for what it awakens in us: energy, tenderness, and a fierce desire to share.

At Chantâge, we don’t just go along with the set list— we create it! Twice a year, the Goldies their ideas on the table (and sometimes in song) to decide together which songs will make our hearts and vocal cords sing.

The Benefits of Chantâge

Taking part in Chantâge isn't just fun—there are many benefits to be gained from it.

Seize every moment and take on new challenges with courage, determination, and a smile!

Meet new people and build lasting friendships.

Let’s share our voices to build a sense of belonging, collective pride, and camaraderie within our musical community.

Special Events

Come Sing Happiness

Since 2022, Chantâge has been proudly partnered with “Viens Chanter Bonheur,” the Parisian choir of the Rosa Bonheur guinguette in Asnières (Paris)—proof that happiness is something to be sung! Every year, Chantâge organizes choir exchanges between Brussels and Paris, and occasionally opens its space to other vocal ensembles. The goal: to bring together voices, practices, and audiences, united by the same desire to sing of life, without barriers or labels.

Where: The Thé au Jardin Tent Thé au Jardin
When: Every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Join our choir members starting at 3:30 p.m. to warm up your voice.

Refreshments: Unlimited tea and coffee at 5 p.m. + intermission

Admission: Free

Uniting Voices

In addition to our regular weekly singing program for the GOLDIES, we offer Unir les Voix, a unique multigenerational experience. Once a month, we open not only our rehearsals but also the Garden itself—a place for exchange, curiosity, and the joy of singing. The goal? To bring choirs together, mixing audiences and ages, different styles and energies. So come share a musical moment with your choir, exchange ideas, breathe together—and let our differences resonate in a single breath.

Sing at the top of your lungs!

Whether you’re single, married, divorced, widowed, in a committed relationship, and regardless of your political views, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, Le Jardin warmly welcomes GOLDIES all walks of life… On Thursdays, we especially welcome Goldies want to rediscover energy, connection, and confidence through singing. With Chantâge, our festive pop choir, the voice becomes a tool to reconnect with oneself and others, to break free from loneliness and reclaim one’s place in society. Singing together is much more than an activity: it is breathing, moving, vibrating in unison, rediscovering one’s body and one’s presence in the world.

By participating in an event or activity organized by WARNED, you automatically become a member of our Association. As such, we ask every GOLDIE to commit to embracing our values: open-mindedness, inclusion, a desire to participate, kindness, generosity, sharing, co-creation, safety, and health. These shared values and commitments give you an idea of what we expect from one another and the standards we hold for all our staff, volunteers, and activities. We are a community.

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Any questions?

Here is the information we’re asked about most often. If you have any other questions, please contact us directly!

  • 22 Kauwberg, 1180 Uccle.

    You can reach us by public transportation.

    Train: Uccle St Job Station and Uccle Calevoet Station

    Bus: 60

    Tram: 92 and 97

    Tram: 92 and 97

    On foot: Entrance via Rue Basse and Chaussée de St Job

  • The admission fee is flexible and voluntary: you can pay on-site, by bank transfer, in a single payment, or each time you visit—please give whatever amount you feel comfortable with, based on your means.

    Not sure how much it's worth? Take a look at our“Donate”section

  • We welcome up to 50 GOLDIES the Garden.

  • “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing” …

    It depends on the activity, but we recommend wearing comfortable shoes that allow you to stand for long periods of time. And above all… your best hat!

  • Thé au Jardin reserved for GOLDIES 65 and older. This restriction does not apply during choir rehearsals.

  • Seriously, consistency and attention to detail are highly recommended

  • Children are not allowed in the Garden: it is a space designed for YOU to unwind.

  • During Thé au Jardin, we often take photos and videos for our archives as well as for promotional purposes.

    By participating, you agree that we may use any photos or videos taken during the events for WARNED exclusive use.

    If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please wear the “no photo” badge, which is available for free at the entrance

  • Volunteering for Thé au Jardin a fantastic way to honor the Goldies we learn so much from our GOLDIES, and it’s a lot of fun, too!

    If you'd like to join our network of volunteers and artists, please visit the "Family" page.

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