Jasper Vandecruys (Studio Vdx)
Gala of the Brecht Sports Stars
Jasper Vandecruys (Studio Vdx)|
14 March 2025

Drawings, dance moves and sporting heroes in Brecht


Friday 14 March, Brecht was transformed into a mini-Paris – complete with French flair as a nod to the Olympic Games. In that setting, together with VRT journalist and sports anchor Maarten van Gramberen, I was allowed to draw and announce the winners of the Gala of the Brechtse Sportsterren live. A happy reunion with Maarten since the Flemish Sports Jewels at the end of 2023!


The audience was on the edge of their seats, because the voting was massive: no less than 10,117 votes via the website, supplemented by the judgments of a four-member jury group (including sports clubs, municipal council members and experts). The tension was high!


The nominees were invited on stage for an interview and a real victory dance to the song On Met La Patate (Omdat Het Kan & Average Rob) – accompanied by Dansstudio Syrah. In the meantime, I drew the winners live on my iPad. At the end of each category, a special guest – often a well-known (ex-)athlete or local sports icon – was invited on stage. They were asked a few short questions about their athletic career and were then allowed to present two prizes. First, the 'dance king(in)' (chosen by the audience via 'Mentimeter') was crowned with a nice extra surprise. Then it was my turn to announce the winner and show the finished caricature. At that moment, the screen of my iPad was shared live by the technical team. Each winner was allowed to receive a STER award and a cash prize. The atmosphere during the reception, where I was allowed to hand over the printed versions of my caricatures, was also super good!


Once again congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to Gemeente Brecht for this more than successful evening and warm welcome! I was honored to work among so much athletic and creative talent ;)!

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