The music that makes the world dance!
A success that leads the organization to reflect on the festival and its evolution. Aware that the festival’s concept relies on a balance between musical discovery, proximity between the audience and the artists, affordable pricing, and conviviality, the organization aims to protect and preserve the values for which the festival is appreciated and in which pleasure is at the heart of the story.
Nuits du Sud consists of 11 paid evenings and 2 FREE JOURS DU SUD with animations, exhibitions, concerts, from 10 am to midnight!
For the 12th edition, Nuits du Sud has invited: Khaled (Algeria), Gilberto Gil (Brazil), Yuri Buenaventura (Colombia), Kassav’ (France), Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar (Germany), Milton Nascimento and the Belmondo brothers (Brazil/France), Grand Corps Malade (France), Lura (Cape Verde), Alpha Blondy and the Solar System (Ivory Coast), Laxula (Spain), Murray Head (England), Novalima (Peru), Amadou & Mariam (Mali), Pascale Picard Band (Canada), Terez Montcalm (Canada), Kristin Asbornsen (Norway), Roy Paci & Aretuska (Italy) Bajofondo (Uruguay/Argentina), Anthony Joseph and the Spasm Band, Carlos Maza (Chile) and many more!
Saturday nights will continue with a jazz opening. Last year, Dominique Fillon, Santos Chillemi, Alvaro Bello, and Aronas showed that jazz can be singular!
The spirit of the NUITS DU SUD festival
Since its inception, the character of the festival is closely linked to the place where it is held, the Grand Jardin square, and the proposed pricing, averaging 13 euros.
The concerts take place in a village square surrounded by plane trees, restaurants, and bars. This environment creates a conviviality and closeness between the artists and the public.
Nuits du Sud creations!
In 12 years, the festival has won over an audience. Spectators who now trust the artistic proposals of Téo Saavedra.
Each concert evening is a surprising and bold invitation. Creating a meeting between the public and musical genres and cultures often removed from their environment is crucial. This confrontation with the other here is an opening, an enrichment.
Nuits du Sud are also a space for meeting and exchange.
This year, Les nuits du Sud aims to support and accompany artistic creation by fostering a meeting between two artists from distant horizons; Juan Carmona (flamenco guitarist – France) and Dominique Fillon (Latin jazz pianist – France).
During this 3-day in situ residency, an innovative artistic project will be born on Friday, July 31, on the stage of Nuits du Sud in Vence.
A Nuits du Sud show, enriching for both protagonists who will share their influences and musical cultures to propose a detonating fusion!
A Nuits du Sud – Vence show that will tour in France!
Reflection on music!
The municipal team will propose a cycle of reflection on the so-called world music with the theme: THE INFLUENCE OF MEDITERRANEAN CULTURE IN THE EVOLUTION OF WORLD MUSIC. A cycle of reflection will begin on June 19 and then in October 2009.
During these reflections, the study of the influences of Mediterranean culture in the various aspects of “world music” is announced; dance, music, singing, musical writing, instruments…
The objective is to encourage reflection and exchange by bringing together specialists from various horizons by invitation to enhance our understanding of our relationship with the Mediterranean. Invited will be musicologists, writers, journalists, decision-makers, and cultural actors.
The Nuits du Sud discoveries “Les Talents Nuits du Sud – Unisys”
The Nuits du Sud festival develops support for creation by offering its stage to emerging artists.
“Les Talents Nuits du Sud – Unisys” aim to distinguish and promote quality music groups, original in their artistic research, who at a critical point in their career need professional recognition to build their project.
In 2008, the selection included 12 groups, from rock to French chanson, raï-salsa, or reggae dance hall electro. It was a real success both in terms of public attendance with more than 8,000 spectators and in terms of the artistic quality of the groups.
This year, 10 groups will perform during two free concert evenings; July 16 and 23. Two awards will be given; the jury’s prize and the public’s prize. Partnerships with cultural structures such as A.D.E.M 06, Forum Jacques Prévert Carros, will allow offering dissemination on other stages during the year 2009-2010 to the winners.
For the groups, this contest offers various advantages and objectives:
- A challenge giving them the opportunity to set goals.
- Real conditions work allowing them to test their set on “a big stage” and learn to manage their stress.
- Meetings and contacts with music professionals as well as gaining credibility and fame by playing at Nuits du Sud.
- To benefit from the festival’s communication. Have visibility and be media-covered following this event.
Les Jours du Sud, a popular festival with a cultural, artistic vocation
- July 16 – Nuits du Sud & art!
During the day, a free exhibition of works created by Vence artists will be set up at Place du Frêne. More than 40 proposals will meet the constraints set by the organizers; Vence Cultures and Nuits du Sud.
From 8:30 pm, five free concerts with selected Talents Nuits du Sud – Unisys.
The public is invited to vote on the website www.nuitsdusud.com starting at midnight on July 16. -
July 23 – NUIT DU SUD & children!
Fun and recreational workshops will be organized around world cultures and music. Access is free for all children!
The public is invited to vote on the website www.nuitsdusud.com starting at midnight on July 16.
