“Do you want to do something on Saturday?” »Dora smiles…« Without thinking, I said yes! I didn’t even know what or where! “This is to say the desire of the two friends, Dora de Guénange, and Virginie de Thionville,” to go out, to go to a concert “. In short, to find “the life before”. From 4 p.m., they entered the Gaalgebierg park on the heights of Esch-sur-Alzette. Or a good hour before the start of Francofolies , in a hurry to bathe again in a festive atmosphere. The last time ? “It was November 16, 2019 for Björg at Rockhall,” replied tit for tat Virginie. The two friends no longer count the postponements and cancellations of shows for which they had bought tickets, the fault of the health crisis. So, this Saturday, they come back to life. The tempting program features Camélia Jordana, Yseult, Chilla, or even this Sunday the very offbeat Philippe Katerine, P.R2B, Ryvage …
They are also reassured. Even if there is no need for any particular sesame: neither health pass nor PCR test to access local or international stars in the flesh, the conditions on site remain optimal. Plots of four seats, large spaces, compulsory mask, no food sale… For this 2 e edition from June 11 to 13, starting with a small format – 512 spectators per day, not one more – is a strength for Pim Knaff, alderman for culture in Esch-sur-Alzette. It is also a launching pad for Esch 2022, European Capital of Culture.
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An impressive scene
Esch intends to gather. This is already the case for the Nancy-born Laura, the Longovicienne Sarah and the Luxembourgeoise Mélissa, who expect locals like Napoleon Gold as much as the Franco-Malagasy Chilla or Yseult. “We were impressed when we discovered the scene,” says Laura. At 5 pm, when the warm voice of Meskerem Mees opens the ball, the rows are still sparse, but the faces light up from the first notes. And it feels good.
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Places are still available for sale on site
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