The Owls and Orcas

for the love of music

SHOWS

Upcoming

22/11/2025 - JC Ahoy Wijnegem

Previous gigs

07 Sept 2025, Bikkebik festival, Tessenderlo, BE | 30 Aug 2025, Zomerbar Josto, Deurne, BE | 23 Aug 2025,Maanrock Mechelen, BE | 15 August 2025, Muziek In De Wijk, Antwerpen, BE | 12 August 2025, Bouckenborgh Zomerpark, Merksem, BE | 9 August 2025, Willrock, Wilrijk, BE | 29 juni 2025, Pulptuur Festival, Kapellen, BE | 14 juni 2025, Winner Willrock Demo Battle, Wilrijk, BE |10 May 2025, Festiveuzzel, Berchem, BE | 26 April 2025, Bokal Festival, Berlaar, BE | 4 April 2025, Rock Café, Leuven, BE | 3 April 2025, Café Zappa, Oosterzele, BE | 30 March 2025, Support for RHEA, Hall Of Fame, Tilburg, NL | 21 Feb 2025, Theater Arsenaal, Mechelen, BE | 14 Feb 2025, Winner of Maanrock Rally, Mechelen BE | 7 Feb 2025, Finalist at Voltune, Beringen, BE | 2 Feb '25, Release Show "Where Is The Orca?", Kavka Oudaan, Antwerp, BE | 18 Sept '24, Support Ventus Cabron, Antwerp, BE | 6 Sept '24, Rock Café, Leuven, BE | 7 Sept '24, Bikkebik Food Truck Festival, Tessenderlo, BE | 27 june '24, Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club, Gent, BE | 1 June '24, Café Tournee Festival, Kafee Zapoi, Mechelen, BE | 8 May '24, Finalist at Student kickoff Band Clash, Charlatan, Gent, BE | 12 May '24, Imagine Netherlands, Maastricht, NL | Sun 21 April, Finalist at Imagine Belgium 2024, Flagey, Brussels, BE | Wed 20 March, Cul de Sac, Tilburg, NL | Thu 14 March, Cabron, Antwerp, BE | Sun 5 Nov '23, Cafe Gorillaz, Dageraadplaats, Antwerpen, BE | Sat 14 Oct '23 Cafe Lucienne Concerten, Lint, BE | Sat 9 Sept '23 Bikkebik Foodtruck Festival, Tessenderlo, BE | Fri 25 Aug '23 Muziek In De Wijk, Dageraadplaats, Antwerp, BE | Sat 29 Jul '23 Doerak Festival, Mechelen, BE | Sat 17 Jun '23 Zomerbar Woest, Wuustwezel, BE | Sat 20 May '23 De Kapel, Herentals, BE | Mon 1 May '23 Letteren Lichting Festival, Leuven, BE - Winner of the audience award | Thu 20 Apr '23 Het Elfde Gebod, Tilburg, NL | Sat 8 Apr '23 Moby Dick, Antwerp, BE | Sat 25 Mar '23 Back To Base Fundraiser, Deurne | Sun 26 Mar '23 Cafe Rood-Wit, Antwerp | Wed 22 Mar '23 Cafee Cabron, Antwerp | Fri 3 March '23 LOC Brewery, Tilburg | Wed 25 Jan '23 Cafe Gorillaz, Antwerp | Sat 21 Jan '23 JC Ahoy, Wijnegem | Sun 15 Jan '23 Cafe Zeezicht, Antwerp | 16 Dec '22 Night of the Arts, Tilburg | 21 Nov '22 Club Telex, Ghent

NEW SINGLE

Having A good time

On the 2th of November, the Owls released their new single “Having A Good Time”, a date that is gradually becoming a fixture for the band. The first time you're listening to the song, it seems like a cheerful, danceable pop song, but behind that catchy groove lies a deeper layer. Singer Wannes van Mol sings about his first years as a student and the feeling of not quite belonging. About the daily struggle to adapt to a new environment, just to fit in. Although everyone says that your student days are the best time of your life, no one prepares you for the fact that this time can also be uncertain, lonely and confrontational. Especially when you are looking for a place that feels like home in a strange city or another country.

Music Videos

Live at KAVKA Oudaan (2025) - Worth The Wait

Live Music Recording: Socks Session #1

Music video of "From Within Theodore"

About The Owls And Orcas

The Owls and Orcas are an alternative rock band from Antwerp, Belgium, who refuse to take the easy road. They combine craftsmanship with creative freedom, refining every harmony, melody, groove, and sound until a song doesn’t just sound good but truly comes to life.They are not trend followers, chasing quick fame, but true songsmiths who pour their passion and creativity into every track. This is music without compromise—catchy and layered, accessible yet profound, for listeners who truly love music.Over the past year, The Owls and Orcas have played a full festival run, including Maanrock Mechelen, and numerous shows across Belgium and the Netherlands, proving themselves as powerful live performers. They sold out Kavka Oudaan with their EP release show and gained recognition as finalists and winners of several music awards. Step by step they establish themselves as a promising name in the alternative rock scene. So, keep an eye on them!The band's origins trace back to three friends from the Antwerp Kunsthumaniora. Their musical journey continues at the Rock Academy of Tilburg, the Rock Academy of Ghent and the Conservatory of Tilburg.