DIJON: La Vapeur takes stock of the first edition of the Extra Festival
According to the current music scene in Dijon, more than 2,000 people took part in the three days of festivities. La Vapeur is already giving an appointment for the second edition of the festival on May 12, 13 and 14, 2023.
It was a first and it was Extra.
The first edition of L’Extra Festival, a new highlight of the La Vapeur season dedicated to music and eco-mobility, was a great success on May 13, 14 and 15, 2022.
Under a radiant sun all weekend, young and old alike participated in numbers and with a smile on the multiple proposals – concerts, conferences, walks, workshops, various and varied activities.
From the preparation of the event, the reception of the birth of the Extra Festival was good. Whether through public partners, in particular the DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the patrons of La Vapeur, volunteers and teams, the media and the many associations that responded enthusiastically to our call.
Back day by day on this first edition
Friday
The conference on the evolution of sustainable mobility which opened the ball was well attended and the presentations and exchanges were of high quality (to be listened to again on Radio Dijon Campus in the “Mauvaises Grains” program of June 3).
Romane’s secret concert at the Résidence Jeanne allowed the public to discover this talented young “soul” artist and to share a warm moment with the residents and the staff.
The Roller Disco concluded this first day in style. Shorts and glitter atmosphere with DJ Sophie & Luciano on the turntables and the public came in large numbers, the Extra Festival was well launched.
Saturday
After a remarkable passage of the sound system bike – specially designed for the festival by two brilliant and slightly crazy handymen – in the city center and around the market in the morning, the activities concentrated at La Vapeur all day.
The Extra Bike on Saturday afternoon kept all its promises and offered a lively intergenerational moment, in particular around the discovery of cargo and family bikes, the test of the bizarre bikes of La Rustine, plastic arts workshops, etc This continued with a crazy Vapero.
The evening concerts of Oklou, Ichon and Terrenoire confirmed the talent of this generation of artists who mix pop, song, electronic music and hip hop influences.
Sunday
The Sunday morning stroll regenerated heads and bodies before the giant picnic and the energizing concerts of Fast Track and Club Raoul in the beautiful green setting of the Jardin de l’Arquebuse.
The Velo’ve parade brought together dozens of cyclists in a joyful and unique ride to the sound of DJ Sub Aru riding the bike sound system on the shores of Lake Kir and the Burgundy Canal.
The conclusion took place at La Vapeur with a final evening of frenzied and strong concerts by Rank-O, Johnnie Carwash and La Jungle.
The format of this new event made it possible to take the time to meet with the participants as well as with the speakers and the artists.
It also allowed La Vapeur to discover new players in the area and to strengthen its roots and its possibilities for future cooperation.
Thank you to all these associations, their volunteers and employees who played the game thoroughly.
Finally, thank you to the artists, the speakers, the volunteers, the technical teams, the kitchens, the security, the partners, the service providers, the services of the metropolis and all those who have suffered from near or far at the event.
In total, more than 2,000 people took part in this first edition of L’Extra Festival, which will return in 2023 at the same time, on May 12, 13 and 14.
Go very quickly to the site and the networks of La Vapeur to discover this festival in pictures!
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