The MEMORIAL VAN DAMME is one of the premier track & field grand prix meetings in the world, with reigning olympic and world champions participating each year. World stars such as Carl Lewis, Sergey Bubka, Michael Johnson, Wilson Kipketer, Haile Gebreselassie, Merlene Ottey, Gail Devers, Marion Jones all showed brillant performances in Brussels. Resulting in 5 world records in three years. The MEMORIAL VAN DAMME is also an innovative organisational concept, with live drumming during the long distance races and live music during the opening ceremony. The meeting traditionnaly closes with a concert and fireworks display. The MEMORIAL VAN DAMME means fun and excitement : not only do the athletes enjoy being in Brussels : the spectators turn the stadiun into a gigantic party ! The MEMORIAL VAN DAMME is a social event : after the meeting, companies and their guests, vip's and athletes can mingle in the Memorial Business Village, where live music and gastronomy make the perfect finale of an evening of entertainment