Club Moral

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Club Moral is a Belgian noise band formed in 1981 by Danny Devos and Anne-Mie van Kerckhoven based in Antwerp. They are known for their controversial performances and imagery. In 2001 Dylan joined the band, and since 2003 also Mauro Pawlowski is a full member of the band.

From 1981 until 1993 Club Moral was also a venue in Antwerp where numerous exhibitions, performances, concerts, lectures and film-shows were organised.

Since 1983 they published a magazine Force Mental, of which 15 issues have appeared in print. A sixteenth issue was published on the internet in 2004

In 2005 Club Moral was declared dead by its founders (although they still continute to be active individually as well as under a different name) and a War Memorial made for all those who ever performed, played or exhibited at Club Moral or contributed to Force Mental. About 300 names carved in a slab of green marble, 140 x 280 cm. Soon to be sited in a public space in Antwerp.

The noise band ceased its activities after a last performance at the Death Petrol festival in Antwerpen, Belgium.

As of 2006 a new noise band appeared from the ashes and was named Bum Collar, an anagram of Club Moral. Newest member to join is Belgian writer Paul Mennes.

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Genre: Power electronics, noise
Country: Belgium
Status: Not active as a group but now operating as Bum Collar (an anagram of 'Club Moral')
Time: 1981-2005