Alex Callier
Alex Callier (born 6 December 1972, in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium) is a member of Belgian rock band Hooverphonic.
Alex Callier | |
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![]() Callier in 2008 | |
| Born | December 6, 1972 |
| Nationality | Flemish |
| Education | RITCS |
Notable work | Hooverphonic |
| Style | Rock, Trip-Hop |
Biography
Callier studied image, sound and editing at RITCS between 1990 and 1993. After his studies he worked as a sound engineer for the public Flemish broadcaster VRT.[1] In 1995 he co-founded Hoover (later Hooverphonic), where he is active as a musician, as well as a composer and producer. In 1999 he wrote the music for the Belgian film Shades.[2] In 2000 he received the ZAMU Award for Best Belgian producer.[3]
In 2009, he launched his solo project Hairglow. In 2018, he co-wrote a Matter of Time, the song Sennek used to enter the Eurovision Song Contest.[4]
ACTA treaty
Alex Callier was in favour of the now rejected ACTA treaty. He defended this proposal to restrict the internet, among other things, in the European Parliament.[5]
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20091126021116/http://www.vacature.com/art4261
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071216172015/http://www.sabam.be/website/data/sabam22n.pdf
- http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dst09032000_034
- https://communicatie.een.be/vrt-en-sennek-met-nummer-a-matter-of-time-naar-het-eurovisiesongfestival
- http://www.deredactie.be/cm/1.997269?view=popupPlayer
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