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BILLY CORGAN BRINGS EXCLUSIVE ORCHESTRAL PRODUCTION "A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS" TO BELGIUM: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT THE QUEEN ELISABETH HALL IN ANTWERP AN INTIMATE SYMPHONIC CONCERT CELEBRATING THE ICONIC THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ALBUM, FEATURING A 100-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR LIVE ON STAGE! Billy Corgan --- the legendary frontman and creative force behind The Smashing Pumpkins --- will come to the Queen Elisabeth Hall on Sunday September 6 with a unique orchestral interpretation of The Smashing Pumpins' landmark 1995 double album. Blending rock, classical music, cinematic visuals and symphonic arrangements, A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness promises to be a unique live experience --- a rare opportunity to discover the iconic album live in a set-up like never seen before. For more than three decades, Billy Corgan has been one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. Born in Chicago in 1967, the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer rose to worldwide fame as the founding frontman of the GRAMMY® Award-winning band The Smashing Pumpkins. With groundbreaking albums and timeless songs such as 1979, Tonight, Tonight, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, and Disarm, Billy Corgan helped shape the sound of modern rock music. Renowned for his unmistakable voice, emotionally charged songwriting and ambitious artistic vision, he established himself as one of the most influential musicians of his generation. Beyond The Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan has built an acclaimed and eclectic solo career with releases including TheFutureEmbrace, Ogilala and Cotillions. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists ranging from Tony Iommi and New Order to Korn and Scorpions. Outside of music, he has also established himself as a producer, poet, podcast host and cultural entrepreneur. Released in 1995, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness became a landmark double album and one of the most influential alternative rock records of all time, featuring timeless classics such as Tonight, Tonight, 1979, Bullet with Butterfly Wings and Zero. The album earned multiple Grammy Awards and cemented The Smashing Pumpkins as one of the era's most important bands. On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Corgan brings this iconic album to the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp in a completely reimagined orchestral form. A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness transforms the beloved record into an expansive symphonic universe, combining the power of rock music with the grandeur of a 100-piece orchestra and choir --- all while preserving the raw emotion and intimacy that made the original album so timeless. Whether you are a lifelong fan of The Smashing Pumpkins eager to experience their music in a new symphonic dimension, or simply curious to experience an ambitious reimagining inspired by one of alternative rock's most iconic albums, A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness offers a rare and unforgettable live experience that transcends genres and expectations. Don't miss Billy Corgan in Belgium on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at The Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp! About Gracia Live Since its inception, Gracia Live has consistently focused on creating unique and boundary-pushing concert experiences. Recent productions include concerts by Neil Young and Jean-Michel Jarre during Brussels Palace Open Air at Place des Palais last summer, concert series by Bob Dylan and Paul Simon at BOZAR this season, as well as the exclusive New Year's Eve concert by Morrissey on December 31 at Forest National. With Billy Corgan, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra and choir --- bringing together more than 100 musicians and singers on the stage of the intimate Koningin Elisabethzaal --- Gracia Live once again creates an exceptional live experience: a unique opportunity to experience the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins in a pure, disarming and deeply vulnerable setting.
