Art Rock When? From 07/06/2019 to 09/06/2019 Where? Saint-Brieuc, Britanny, FRANCE What about this overheated Britain festival? We loved it and we want more! Gigs were dazzling with incredible artists, such as Lomepal,Gringe and Angèle. An audience always present and bubbling, ready to give the best of itself at every concert. A unique and divinely good restoration, thanks to the dishes and desserts concocted by star chefs. We’d say that the French festivals honor their gastronomic reputation, and this should delight you as well. Located in the heart of the city of Saint-Brieuc, Art Rock offers an extraordinary setting completely different from other outdoor festivals, where there's nothing around, except green and desert stretches. Art Rock once again shows originality by settling in the city centre, between the church and the town hall. Now you’re going to say, “Isn’t too tiny?”. Well, no. This year, Art Rock brought in about 78,000 people over three days, and to house all those people, you need space. Don’t worry, you’ll have all the space you need to dance to your favourite songs next year. Our weekend favourites? Jazzy Bazz and Gringe without question! What can I say about Jazzy Bazz except that he’s talented and his audience loyal? A member of the collective L'Entourage, which saw the birth of one of the greatest French rappers of any generation: Nekfeu and Alpha Wann, another leader of the current urban scene, the rapper is back 2 years after P-Town, his first album. Originally from Paris, Jazzy Bazz is a passionate artist, who once again, blew away his audience with his latest album, Nuit, released in 2018. From his songs so full of sensuality such as 'Leticia', to his biggest hits like 'Éternité', he left us an unforgettable memory. Another talented monster on stage was Gringe. We took a big hit with his live show being as intense as it was, packed with punchlines and emotions. After the success of his collaboration with Orelsan, with theur duet Casseurs Flowters, Gringe finally took off solo, and he's still powerful as a punchliner. Since November 2018, the rapper defends his first album, Enfant Lune, one of the most touching and genuine albums of the year 2018 in French Rap. Gringe delivered his melancholic flow to Art Rock, filled with sincerity and jokes for his audience. From his biggest hits, such as 'Déchiré', 'Jusqu'où Elle M'aime' to his most touching songs, such as 'Scanner' and 'Pièces Détachées', that have left the audience moved by their lyrics. Gringe clearly put us through a very emotional experience. Of course, during the festival, we see the return of the big name of the French-speaking scene such as Angèle, star of the festival this summer and all-important artist in French pop music. There was something for everyone, whether it was alternative rock with Jeanne Added or world music with Fatoumata Diawara, or a big French Rap icon like Kery James and Lomepal, Art Rock had an exceptional program worthy of its reputation. Words © The Magazine Team Photography © Gwendal Le Flem
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