a two-day feast for your ears

DS Podcastfestival kicked off on April 1, 2022. That's how young yet somewhat mature we are. Hosted by the Belgian newspaper De Standaard and Visit Oostende, we are a relatively big festival in a still relatively small industry. A very dynamic industry, admittedly, that appeals to a particularly enthusiastic, young, diverse, and curious audience. As a festival, we cater to this by putting the spotlight on the most exciting cross-section of podcast creators from Belgium and abroad. From relentless investigative journalists to innovative storytellers and stellar entertainers, we aim to showcase what podcasts are capable of.