In the first version of that band, they were 6 DJs and a saxophonist (Fabrizio Cassol), a production of arts centre nOna (from Mechelen, Belgium) in co-operation with arts centres Vooruit (Ghent, Belgium) and Villanella (Antwerp, Belgium).
Staalplaat also presents as the Staalplaat Soundsystem installations and concerts throughout the world and has been performing at: club transmediale, Mutek, Tuned City, Garage, Ghent Vooruit Geluid Festival, SKIF, Sonar Festival and more.
He was commissioned by a number of music institutions and festivals, such as the Kaaitheater, DeSingel, the Beursschouwburg, Octobre en Normandie, Festival van Vlaanderen, Antwerpen '93, Happy New Ears, Vooruit, Felix Meritis, Hebbel Theater and De Rode Pomp.