The Origins and Growth of Vox: From School Desk to Movement

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Vox officially launched on August 25, 2021.

At the time, Sovox was sitting at a school desk with his laptop in a house in Spa, Belgium. He often spent time socializing with friends, sharing stories about his adventures, and eventually decided to start the group Vox. The name wasn’t directly related to Sovox himself, it was inspired by the Vox Populi faction from Bioshock Infinite. And thus, the name Vox was born.

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From there, friends began expressing interest in getting together. It all started with small “eventjes”: informal furry meetups for shared activities. The group began growing rapidly. Their first big event was a weekend trip to Wanze with 16 people, which became one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. After that, Vox continued with outings like visiting the Antwerp Zoo, going bowling, dining out, and much more.

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As the community expanded, structure became essential. Sovox received support from Beatbird, Xavier, and Sivix , forming the first Vox board. Eventually, Beatbird and Xavier stepped down due to time constraints, and were replaced by Mattie and Varu. To this day, they form the board that leads Vox.

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The first year felt like survival mode , competition was tough, and collaboration wasn’t always easy. But Vox’s good reputation began spreading, which brought in tremendous growth.

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In the second year, Vox decided to host “Vox Villa II.” Registrations sold out within weeks. The goal was to provide a professional experience with gourmet cooking, engaging activities, and entertainment , and they succeeded. Due to limited capacity (only 30 spots), they started searching for a bigger venue. That’s when they found Château Saint-Jean.

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The château allowed space for up to 50 attendees. Although there were concerns about filling that many spots, the community had grown to over 300 members, and the event sold out within a week, with a backup list available for latecomers. The second edition, Vox Castle 2024, was a massive hit: sold out within 45 minutes! It offered photo ops, gaming, fun activities, and a chance to unwind.

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After the last Castle edition, it became clear that the venue was no longer ideal. Issues with the pool and sauna, plus rising costs, meant it was time to look elsewhere. Thankfully, Vox was financially prepared for such challenges.

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Meanwhile, the team began collaborating with COC Eindhoven. With support from both staffs, a monthly event was born at Pand 54, rebranded as Vox Café 54. Like most new meetups, it started small, drawing 25 people at first. Now, it consistently attracts between 70 and 90 attendees per edition. A mix of good food, drinks, and a regular group photo walk made this gathering a big success.

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Now in its fifth year, Vox is working on exciting new projects: Vox Convention, new Café locations, and even initiatives never before seen in the furry fandom. What began as an event group is now a full-fledged movement. Together with our furry community partners, we are going forward.

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Cheers,
Sovox & Mattie