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2024 Grey Cup Festival Unveils Entertainment Lineup

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As excitement builds for the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, the 2024 Grey Cup Festival committee announced six new sponsors, and revealed 19 artists set to perform at both free and ticketed indoor and outdoor events. The highly anticipated festival will take place from November 10-17 in Vancouver, BC, marking the Grey Cup’s return to the West Coast.

Hard to believe there are just two months to go until Grey Cup! You can feel the excitement building in the city, and today’s announcement only adds to the anticipation. As a music fan, I am particularly looking forward to the great line-up announced today,” said Sxwixwtn, Wilson Williams, a spokesperson for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. “Squamish Nation is honoured to be hosting Grey Cup on our shared traditional territories and I am looking forward to the music, the game, and the fun we will have together.

We’re excited to welcome football fans throughout British Columbia and Canada to the 111th Grey Cup right here in B.C.,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “The Grey Cup and 2024 Grey Cup Festival will be an unforgettable week filled with free, family-friendly events that celebrate Canadian football and showcase the incredible community spirit that defines our province. Our government is proud to support the Grey Cup, which will leave a lasting impact for the people of British Columbia and communities.

Michelle Collens, Director of Tourism & Destination Events for the City of Vancouver, shared her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome the Grey Cup Festival to Vancouver for the 2024 Grey Cup! This event is more than just a celebration of football; it’s a vibrant showcase of Vancouver’s music, arts, culture and diversity. At Sport Hosting Vancouver, we’re excited to bring together fans from across the country to experience the dynamic West Coast spirit of our city.


The festival’s sponsorship lineup grew with six new partners. World Vision joined as a Silver Partner, while ICBC, Old Dutch, Pacific Blue Cross, SiriusXM, and White Spot joined as Bronze Partners.

The corporate support we have seen this year for the 2024 Grey Cup Festival has been outstanding,” said Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the event. “This is a top-tier class of brands set to add even more star power to an already standout field. Their investment directly helps us craft an unmatched week herein Vancouver.


It’s been a decade since we last hosted Grey Cup in Vancouver, so many people in BC and the Lower Mainland haven’t yet experienced the passion, energy, and charm of a Grey Cup Festival in their city,” said Duane Vienneau, President of the BC Lions and Co-Chair of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival. “The Grey Cup Festival intersects with business, sports, entertainment and culture, allowing Canadians to engage with both the BC Lions and the CFL through a wide variety of activities and experiences. There’s really something for everyone. If you’ve never been to a Grey Cup Festival before, you’re in for a real treat.

The Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) will host many of the festival’s ticketed events, including the Coors Light Team Party Headquarters (Nov. 14-16), CFL Awards (Nov. 14), Business Summit (Nov. 15), CFLAA Legends Luncheon (Nov. 15), Gala Dinner (Nov. 15), Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast (Nov. 16), Coors Light Saturday Night Concert (Nov. 16), and Indoor Tailgate (Nov. 17). The Lordco Auto Parts Block Party (Nov. 17) will take place outside BC Place on game day.

Tickets for the CFL Awards, which will honor top CFL performers, are $175 plus taxes and fees. Hosted by CFL ON TSN favourites Kate Beirness and Milt Stegall, the event will be broadcast live on CFL+. The Business Summit, themed ‘Uniting Sports and Business for Social Impact,’ will bring together business leaders with tickets available for $199.

One of the festival’s highlights is the Gala Dinner, where fans, players, and dignitaries will gather for a night of entertainment and celebration. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the theme of “Black Tie and Team Pride.” Gala tickets are $375 and sold in tables of 10.


The Sam Roberts Band will headline the Coors Light Saturday Night Concert on November 16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, with The Trews opening the show. Tickets are $75 plus fees.

For game day, country artist Tebey will headline the Indoor Tailgate on November 17, with tickets available for $199, including food, beverages, and shuttle service to BC Place. Also on November 17, the Lordco Auto Parts Block Party will feature a performance by Canadian rock icon Bif Naked. Tickets are $75.

The Jonas Brothers will headline the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show at BC Place, capping off a week of entertainment leading up to the big game.

Riley Wiwchar emphasized that this year’s festival would offer an exciting lineup of free entertainment. Vancouver-based artist Felix Cartal will kick off the free performances at the Save-On-Foods Street Festival on November 13. The festival’s outdoor Payworks Entertainment Stage will host 22 artists from November 14-16, featuring a range of music genres and daily themes.

Sunday, November 17, will feature the PlayNow Sports Backyard Street Party at Terry Fox Plaza, headlined by singer-songwriter Devon Cole, along with DJ duo VAVO. “Not only have we been able to achieve an all-Canadian lineup of musical acts for this year’s festival, but we also have strong representation from British Columbia born-or-based talent,” said Wiwchar, who hinted that there’s still more to come from festival organizers. “We’ve still got a few more surprises left up our sleeve that we’ll announce later.


The festival’s tagline, “All ROARS Lead To This,” was also revealed. Caitlin Buckell, Director of Marketing & Communications for the festival, explained, “Fans across the country have been roaring in stadiums or at screens from their homes, bars, or wherever they’re watching from all season long, so the tagline is meant to serve as an invitation to every fan, from every fanbase, to bring that energy here to Vancouver. ROAR really is what you make of it—be it an expression of celebration, pride, passion, or perhaps even a little frustration. Either way, it all leads to Vancouver November 10 to 17.

Tickets for the 111th Grey Cup game and the festival’s ticketed events are now available at Ticketmaster.ca. Tickets to the 2024 Grey Cup Festival ticketed events go on sale to the public September 24 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, with the exception of the Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast and Athletes In Action Grey Cup Breakfast which will be sold on separate platforms. All can be accessed through the festival’s website at greycupfestival.ca.

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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Barenaked Ladies

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Barenaked Ladies have spent decades perfecting the art of making a concert feel like the world’s biggest, weirdest, most Canadian house party.

Taking the stage on September 2, 2026, at the new Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre as part of the PNE Summer Night Concert series, the hometown legends brought their signature blend of goofy humour and radio hits to Vancouver for a night that felt a little like raiding the best parts of your childhood playlist.

With a catalogue spanning decades, there was no shortage of familiar favourites, with the band dipping into the hits that have made their way into everything from radio playlists to childhood memories. Songs like “The Old Apartment,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “Brian Wilson” remain just as catchy as ever, proving that some songs simply refuse to leave your brain.

The new venue made for a fitting home for the show, with the open-air atmosphere adding to the festival-like feeling of the evening. Between the music, the laughs, and plenty of singing along, Barenaked Ladies delivered exactly what you’d hope for from an end-of-season summer concert: good tunes, good laughs, and a whole lot of happy people singing “One Week” at 100% volume!

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Pukkelpop 2026: Three Days of Madness at Festivalpark Kiewit

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Pukkelpop, one of Belgium’s biggest festivals, took place from August 19 to 23, 2026 at Festivalpark Kiewit, in Hasselt. We were there for three days, from Friday to Sunday. With such a packed lineup, there was no way to catch everything — inevitably, some hard choices had to be made. Here’s how it went!

DAY 1

For this edition, the lineup was particularly dense, spanning pop, rock and punk. From this very first day, the programming kicked off strong.

Roxy Dekker

We start off gently with Dutch singer Roxy Dekker on the Main Stage. At just 21, the Amsterdam native made a name for herself on TikTok before turning every single into a national hit — from “Sugardaddy” to “Gaan we weg?” with Ronnie Flex — up to her debut album Mama I Made It. Her dance-pop delivers instant joy and brings everyone together.

Camille Yembe

Next up, we head to the Club stage for Camille Yembe, a Belgian singer-songwriter born in Molenbeek to a Congolese father and a Belgian mother. Revealed by the track “Plastique,” praised at the time by Stromae, she presents her debut album Jeune & Laide, released in May 2026. A bold record that tells, without filter, a battered youth caught between precarity and rebuilding, blending pop, rap and French chanson.

Alessi Rose

Then it’s Alessi Rose‘s turn on the Wave stage. A rising English pop star from Derby, spotted by Dua Lipa herself, who brought her along for the entire European leg of her Radical Optimism Tour, before Alessi joined Tate McRae on her Miss Possessive Tour. A pop star in the making — one to watch closely!

Speaking of pop princesses, there’s no missing the stunning Becky Hill on the Main Stage. A key figure of British dance pop, a complete artist and true performer, she’s set to unveil a brand new album, Rebecca, this fall.

Royal Blood

Last-minute change: Lous and the Yakuza is replaced by Royal Blood. A lovely surprise. We rush over to the Marquee stage, where the Brighton duo — just a distorted bass and a drum kit — deliver a genuine stage revelation, heavy and energetic rock.

Nxdia

At the same time, it’s hard to resist a detour for Nxdia. Born in Egypt and raised in Manchester, the 25-year-old artist doesn’t play by any rules: she blends genres without hesitation and carries a stage identity all her own, somewhere between punk energy and pop melody. We’d already spotted her last year at Bludfest, the festival organized by Yungblud, where she made a strong impression.

Next up is Major Lazer, the electro-dancehall project born in Diplo‘s head, a hit-making machine (“Lean On,” “Cold Water”), perfect for setting the mood.

Kelis

At 6:35pm, it’s time to head to the Marquee stage for the sublime Kelis, a 2000s R&B icon and the voice behind the unstoppable track “Milkshake.”

Djo

Then comes the unmissable Djo. We mostly remember Joe Keery for his breakout role in Stranger Things, but his music career is a genuine success story: his latest album is a real gem, and he even made an appearance in Tame Impala’s Loser music video. There’s no skipping “End of Beginning,” his single that went viral.

Turnstile

Next up is Geese, a New York band carved out of raw Brooklyn rock energy, followed by Turnstile on the Main Stage as night falls: the show is completely wild, the crowd unleashed, the singer a true performer.

The Hives

The night is far from over — still riding that rock energy, we head back to the Marquee stage for the Hives. This Swedish band, completely out of their minds, matching suits for over twenty years running, is just as iconic for their stage presence as for their sense of spectacle; the singer jumps around everywhere, it’s incredible.

Yungblud

Finally, to close out the day in style: Yungblud headlines, three years after his last Pukkelpop appearance. The true rock revelation of the year, without a doubt. This show will go down in history: with an injured, casted leg, he didn’t cancel a thing — the final date of his Idols the Tour — there was no way he’d disappoint his fans.

He arrives on stage in a wheelchair, flanked by two nurses, a huge smile on his face, and launches into the iconic single “Hello Heaven.” The show is wild: despite the cast, he gives it everything, holds nothing back, and even crowd-surfs in his wheelchair during “Fleabag,” right in the middle of the crowd!

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Pukkelpop‘s greatest strength is that it never locks itself into a single style: pop, rock, punk, electro, hip-hop… the stages talk to each other and contradict each other, each with its own identity. You can go from one world to another in just a few minutes’ walk.

The festival has also thought about those who need a break, with real spaces to sit down between sets, away from the crowds. Food-wise, there’s plenty of variety, with something to satisfy every craving and every diet.

And above all, despite its impressive size, Pukkelpop remains surprisingly easy to navigate: you can move freely from one stage to another, and the festival has set up a genuine accessibility platform for people with reduced mobility — proof that an event of this scale can still be welcoming to everyone.

DAY 2

For this second day, we take our time: exploring the festival grounds, the various stalls and activities, making the most of everything Pukkelpop has to offer beyond the stages.

Selah Sue

We head to the Marquee stage for Selah Sue and The Gallands. The project brings together Belgian icon Sanne Putseys, aka Selah Sue, and the father-son duo Stéphane and Elvin Galland, blending jazz, soul and electronic music — their album Movin’ is living proof. On stage, she stands out for her voice, her style, and above all her infectious good mood.

Wet Leg

Next, we catch Wet Leg, the British band from the Isle of Wight fronted by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, who broke through with the tongue-in-cheek hit “Chaise Longue” and won a Grammy with their very first album. The duo keeps climbing and will actually be opening for Tame Impala this fall!

Wunderhorse

Then the evening moves into rock territory: Wunderhorse, led by the electric Jacob Slater, delivers raw, unfiltered rock; next up is Deftones, a California alt-rock institution, an absolute reference since White Pony.

Amyl and the Snifflers

Finally, the sheer wild energy of Amyl and the Sniffers, fronted by an Amy Taylor as electric as ever on stage.

Natasha Bedingfield

We did take a nostalgic break for Natasha Bedingfield‘s set, back with her 2000s pop anthems.

Day two wraps up with the magnificent Florence and the Machine, who swept everything before them: Florence Welch and her haunting voice, somewhere between grace and raw intensity, deliver one of the festival’s standout moments.

DAY 3

For this final day, it’s a lineup packed with big names, spanning pop, indie and hip-hop, with, as it should be, a healthy dose of glitter and sparkle.

Iskander Moon

We start the day gently with the melancholic pop of Belgian artist Iskander Moon. This 25 year-old multi-instrumentalist and producer from Ghent first trained in classical piano before earning a master’s degree in music production. He delivers a warm, delicate pop-folk sound.

MILOALLTHELUKKEN

A change of pace with MILOALLTHELUKKEN. This young Dutch rapper, real name Milo van den Bos, started out in 2019 as part of the duo Baby Boys before going solo in 2024 with the single “Huh.” Since then, the singles have kept coming (Baddie, Ff Kappe Nou), and above all the number one hit “Lijntje,” which quickly propelled him to the front of the Dutch rap scene.

Adéla

Then comes Adéla, and her set will remain one of the day’s highlights: the Slovak singer already has a genuinely impressive fanbase for such a young artist.

The crowd came dressed for the occasion, some in pink outfits — others even got lucky enough to walk away with the merch t-shirt, printed with “the bad bitches are in Belgium.”

Discovered on the competition show The Debut: Dream Academy, which also produced the hit K- pop group KATSEYE, Adéla didn’t make the final girl group lineup. But that wasn’t about to stop her. In just a few months, she’s carved out her own path and delivered a genuine show. Tightly choreographed routines blending classical dance, hip-hop and heels — she can do it all. She’s a true star, and her rise is only just beginning.

S10

On the Main Stage, it’s S10‘s turn. Dutch artist Stien den Hollander already made a name for herself in 2022 representing the Netherlands at Eurovision with her track “De diepte,” the first Dutch- language entry sent to the contest since 2010. The show is full of energy, blending alternative pop and rap — she carries the whole crowd with her.

Bazart

Next up, Bazart, a band from Ghent formed in 2012. Regulars on Belgium’s biggest stages, they deliver Dutch-language indie pop. And singer Mathieu Terryn’s smile is so infectious. A true showman.

Denzel Curry

Then it’s Denzel Curry‘s turn. True to form, he’s a live wire on stage. A must-see show for hip hop fans.

Zara Larsson

The much-anticipated Zara Larsson then took to the main stage to present her Midnight Sun Tour.

And she flat-out created a phenomenon: for the final song, the crowd paid tribute to her by recreating her signature pose from the “Midnight Sun” music video, sending the Swedish star into a fit of laughter mid-show — a moment that instantly went viral online. Zara Larsson is all good vibes and dance moves, but above all, iconic moments — like during “Lush Life,” when a young mom came up to dance the choreography alongside her.

Sombr

Sombr also left a mark: arriving on stage in a stunning silver outfit, alongside Adéla, in a convertible, the 19-year-old American is this year’s breakout alt-pop star. He performs his debut album, I Barely Know Her, a genuine hit, carried by the viral track “Back to Friends.” We also get to hear his brand new single live for the first time, “My Body Isn’t Ready,” a touching track that addresses body image with real honesty.

Parcels

Back to guitar riffs with Parcels, whose iconic funk-disco sound — the band, from Australia, is based between Berlin and Paris — turns the stage into a full-on dancefloor.

And to close out this final day in style: Tyler, The Creator. No flames this time, due to climate restrictions, but a completely wild show all the same. Running through one classic after another, the American — fresh off his latest album Don’t Tap the Glass — had the crowd completely hyped, a performer in a league of his own.

Check out our favorite photos of the festival below or head to our Facebook page for the full galleries of Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3!

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Pukkelpop 2026 : trois jours de folie au Festivalpark Kiewit


Le festival Pukkelpop, un des plus grands festivals de Belgique, s’est tenu du 19 au 23 août 2026 au Festivalpark Kiewit, à Hasselt. On y était trois jours, du vendredi au dimanche. Avec une affiche aussi dense, impossible de tout voir : forcément, il a fallu faire des choix, On vous raconte !

JOUR 1

Pour cette édition, l’affiche était particulièrement dense, entre pop, rock et punk. Dès cette première journée, la programmation démarre fort.

On débute en douceur avec la Néerlandaise Roxy Dekker sur la Main Stage. À seulement 21 ans, l’Amstellodamoise s’est fait un nom sur TikTok avant de transformer chaque single en tube national — de Sugardaddy à Gaan we weg? avec Ronnie Flex — jusqu’à son premier album Mama I Made It. Sa dance-pop procure une joie immédiate et rassemble.

Direction ensuite la scène Club pour Camille Yembe, autrice-compositrice belge née à Molenbeek d’un père congolais et d’une mère belge. Révélée par le titre Plastique, salué en son temps par Stromae, elle nous présente son premier album Jeune & Laide, sorti en mai 2026. Un album audacieux qui nous racontent sans filtre une jeunesse mouvementée entre précarité et reconstruction, mélange de pop, rap et chanson française.

Vient ensuite au tour d’ Alessi Rose sur la scène Wave. Jeune pop star anglaise originaire de Derby, repérée par Dua Lipa elle-même qui l’a embarquée sur l’intégralité de la partie européenne de sa Radical Optimism Tour, avant de rejoindre Tate McRae sur sa Miss Possessive Tour. Une popstar en devenir, à suivre absolument !

En parlant de princesse de la pop, impossible de louper la superbe Becky Hill sur la Main Stage. Figure incontournable de la dance pop britannique, artiste complète et vraie performeuse, elle s’apprête à dévoiler à la rentrée un tout nouvel album, Rebecca.

Changement de dernière minute : Lous and the Yakuza est remplacée par Royal Blood. Une très belle surprise. Vite, direction la scène Marquee, où le duo originaire de Brighton — juste une basse saturée et une batterie — livre une vraie révélation scénique, un rock lourd et énergique.

Au même moment, difficile de ne pas faire un crochet pour Nxdia. Née en Égypte et élevée à Manchester, l’artiste de 25 ans ne s’embarrasse d’aucun code : elle mélange les genres sans complexe et impose une identité scénique bien à elle, entre énergie punk et mélodie pop. On l’avait déjà repérée l’an dernier au Bludfest, le festival organisé par Yungblud, où elle avait fait forte impression.

S’enchaîne Major Lazer, le projet électro-dancehall né dans la tête de Diplo, une machine à tubes (Lean On, Cold Water), parfait pour mettre l’ambiance.

À 18h35, rendez-vous à la scène Marquee pour écouter la sublime Kelis, icône du R&B des années 2000 et autrice de l’imparable titre Milkshake.

Puis voici l’heure de l’incontournable Djo. On retient de Joe Keery sa révélation dans Stranger Things, mais sa carrière de musicien est un franc succès : son dernier album est une vraie pépite, et il a même fait une apparition dans le clip Loser de Tame Impala. Impossible de passer à côté de End of Beginning, son single devenu viral.

Vient ensuite Geese, groupe new-yorkais taillé dans l’énergie brute du rock de Brooklyn, puis Turnstile à la Main Stage à la tombée de la nuit : le show est complètement dingue, le public déchaîné, le chanteur un vrai performeur.

La soirée est loin d’être finie — toujours dans l’énergie rock, retour à la scène Marquee pour les Hives. Ce groupe suédois complètement dingue, en costumes assortis depuis plus de vingt ans, est aussi iconique dans sa présence scénique que dans son sens du spectacle ; le chanteur saute partout, c’est incroyable.

Enfin, pour clôturer la journée en beauté : Yungblud en tête d’affiche, trois ans après son passage à Pukkelpop. La vraie révélation rock de l’année, sans aucun doute. Ce concert restera gravé dans le marbre : blessé à la jambe, plâtré, il n’a aucunement annulé le show, le dernier de sa tournée Idols the Tour — impossible pour lui de décevoir ses fans.

Il débarque en chaise roulante, accompagné de deux infirmières, grand sourire, et entame le mythique single Hello Heaven. Le concert est fou : malgré son plâtre, il fait le show, ne lâche rien, et va même jusqu’à faire du crowdsurfing en chaise roulante sur Fleabag, au milieu du public !

La grande force de Pukkelpop, c’est justement de ne jamais s’enfermer dans un seul style : pop, rock, punk, électro, hip-hop… les scènes se répondent et se contredisent, chacune avec sa propre identité. Si bien qu’on passe d’un univers à un autre en quelques minutes de marche.

Le festival a aussi pensé à ceux qui ont besoin de souffler, avec de vrais espaces pour se poser entre deux concerts, loin de la foule. Côté papilles, la variété est au rendez-vous, avec de quoi satisfaire toutes les envies et tous les régimes.

Et surtout, malgré sa taille impressionnante, Pukkelpop reste étonnamment fluide : on circule facilement d’une scène à l’autre, et le festival a mis en place une vraie plateforme d’accessibilité pour les personnes à mobilité réduite, preuve qu’un événement de cette envergure peut rester accueillant pour tous.

JOUR 2

Pour cette deuxième journée, on prend le temps : visite du festival, des différents stands et des activités, histoire de profiter de tout ce que Pukkelpop a à offrir en dehors des scènes.

Direction la scène Marquee pour Selah Sue and The Gallands. Le projet réunit l’icône belge Sanne Putseys, alias Selah Sue, et le duo père-fils Stéphane et Elvin Galland, entre jazz, soul et électronique — leur album Movin’ en est la preuve vivante. Sur scène, elle marque par sa voix, son style et surtout sa bonne humeur très communicative.

Ensuite, on retrouve Wet Leg, groupe britannique de l’Île de Wight porté par Rhian Teasdale et Hester Chambers, révélé par le tube ironique Chaise Longue et récompensé aux Grammy Awards dès leur premier album. Le duo poursuit son ascension et sera d’ailleurs en première partie de Tame Impala à la rentrée !

Puis la soirée s’enchaîne côté rock : Wunderhorse, mené par l’énergique Jacob Slater, livre un rock sans filtre ; place ensuite à Deftones, monument californien du rock alternatif, référence absolue depuis White Pony.

Enfin, place à l’attitude complètement déchaînée d’Amyl and the Sniffers, portés par une Amy Taylor toujours aussi survoltée sur scène.

On a quand même fait une pause nostalgie avec le concert de Natasha Bedingfield, revenue avec ses hymnes pop des années 2000.

La deuxième journée se clôture avec la magnifique Florence and the Machine, qui a tout emporté sur son passage : Florence Welch et sa voix habitée, entre grâce et intensité brute, offrent l’un des moments forts du festival.

JOUR 3

Pour ce dernier jour, place à une programmation particulièrement chargée en gros noms, entre pop, indie et hip-hop, avec, comme il se doit, une bonne dose de strass et de paillettes.

On commence doucement la journée avec la pop mélancolique du belge Iskander Moon. Ce multi- instrumentiste et producteur gantois de 25 ans a d’abord suivi une formation classique au piano avant d’obtenir un master en production musicale. Il présente une pop-folk romantique et délicieuse.

Changement de registre avec MILOALLTHELUKKEN. Ce jeune rappeur néerlandais, de son vrai nom Milo van den Bos, a débuté en 2019 au sein du duo Baby Boys avant de se lancer en solo en 2024 avec le single Huh. Depuis, ils enchaînent les singles (Baddie, Ff Kappe Nou) et surtout le tube numéro un Lijntje, qui l’a propulsé très rapidement sur la scène rap néerlandaise.

Puis vient Adéla, et son concert restera l’un des grands moments de la journée : la chanteuse slovaque a déjà une vraie fanbase, très impressionnante pour une artiste aussi jeune. Le public s’est préparé pour l’occasion, certains en outfit rose — d’autres ont même eu la chance de repartir avec le t-shirt du merch, siglé « les bad bitch se trouvent en Belgique ».

Révélée par la compétition The Debut: Dream Academy, dont est issu le groupe de K-pop à succès KATSEYE, Adéla n’a pas été retenue dans le girl group final. Mais ce n’est pas ça qui va l’arrêter. En quelques mois, elle a su s’imposer et proposer un véritable show. Chorégraphies millimétrées qui mélangent danse classique, hip hop, heels, elle sait tout faire. C’est une véritable star et son ascension ne fait que commencer.

Sur la Main Stage, place à S10. La Néerlandaise Stien den Hollander s’était déjà fait un nom en 2022 en représentant les Pays-Bas à l’Eurovision avec son titre De diepte, premier titre en néerlandais envoyé au concours depuis 2010. Le show est plein d’énergie entre pop alternative, rap, elle emporte tout le monde avec elle.

On enchaîne avec Bazart, groupe gantois formé en 2012. Habitués des plus grandes scènes belges, ils livrent une indie pop en néerlandais. Et le sourire du chanteur Mathieu Terryn est tellement communicatif. C’est un vrai showman.

Puis vient au tour de Denzel Curry. Fidèle à lui-même, c’est une pile électrique sur scène. Un show à voir absolument pour les amateurs de rap.

La très attendue Zara Larsson est ensuite venue présenter son Midnight Sun Tour sur la grande scène. Et elle a carrément créé un phénomène : pour la dernière chanson, le public lui a rendu hommage en reproduisant sa pose emblématique du clip Midnight Sun, ce qui a déclenché chez la Suédoise un fou rire en plein concert — un moment devenu instantanément viral sur les réseaux.

Zara Larsson, c’est de la bonne humeur, des pas de danse, mais surtout des moments iconiques comme le passage de Lush Life où une jeune maman est venue faire la chorégraphie avec elle.

Sombr a lui aussi marqué les esprits : arrivé sur scène dans une tenue argentée sublime, aux côtés d’Adéla, à bord d’une décapotable, l’Américain de 19 ans est la nouvelle révélation pop alternative de l’année. Il présente son premier album, I Barely Know Her, un vrai succès, porté par le hit Back to Friends. On découvre aussi son tout nouveau single pour la première fois en live, My Body Isn’tReady, un titre touchant qui aborde avec sincérité la question de la relation avec son corps.

Retour aux riffs de guitare avec Parcels, dont l’iconique son funk et disco, groupe australien basé entre Berlin et Paris, a transformé la scène en véritable dancefloor.

Et pour clôturer ce dernier jour en beauté : Tyler, The Creator. Pas de flammes cette fois, restrictions climatiques obligent, mais un show complètement dingue tout de même.

Enchaînant les classiques les uns après les autres, l’Américain, de retour avec son tout récent album Don’t Tap the Glass, a mis un public totalement à fond, un performeur hors norme.

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