Ecoplan call for extension of support to the live music scene in Switzerland
Ecoplan recently undertook a report on the live music and cultural scene in Switzerland has raised the alarm for support measures to be extended beyond the end of this year, with fears that long term damage could be done. Published last Friday, the study was put together on behalf of the country’s culture taskforce. This has been made up of representatives
Caprices Festival unveils first phase of 18th edition lineup
Caprices Festival has revealed the first names on its roster as well as its global stage partners for its mouth-watering, 18th edition. The festival will return for two consecutive weekends this September (17 - 19 September and 24 - 26 September), following up last year's edition of the festival, which was one of the only major music events to safely commence in
Switzerland approves full capacity shows
Switzerland has lifted the restrictions on the number of people allowed at shows as of June 26th. This will allow for events that exceed 10,000 people to happen as long as attendees show proof of vaccination, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid-19. Meaning that all venues can now operate at full capacity. However, these venues will have to provide
Swiss government unveils plan to return to large events
The Swiss federal government is one of the latest to reveal plans to get back to large scale events, and normality. Switzerland has not seen large-scale events with a capacity of over 1,000 ever since February of 2020 but this month could change that, thanks to new plans that the government has unveiled which includes provisional dates and also approved capacities. Towards
Switzerland partially reopens indoor and outdoor shows
Switzerland are welcoming live shows back after the new regulations that are being put in place from this Monday April 19. According to the new law, the Swiss country will allow 50 people capacity indoor and 100-capacity outdoor shows to reopen after a tough 2020. Nonetheless, this doesn't mean that 100-capacity shows are permitted, as only one third of the
European festival markets demand clarity on 2021 festival season
Right now, the music world is in a state of limbo wondering what is going to happen to this years festival season during summer. In Europe, festivals such as Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Primavera Sound and more rely on decisions and actions from the government, and many are now demanding clarity on their decisions. Switzerland and Denmark are the latest European markets that are calling for action
Switzerland is set to allow live events once again
Starting October 1st, Switzerland will allow events with over 1,000 people to take place. Under strict measures, people will be allowed to return to some sort of "normal." Europe's eighth-largest live music market will be a test to see if the live-music industry can return. Any live music event that is set to occur in Switzerland needs to be approved by
Solomun delivers spectacular performance live from Nordstern: Watch
Bosnian-German DJ/producer Solomun returned to the stage this past weekend with a three-hour-long performance at the nightclub Nordstern in Basel, Switzerland. Lucky for us, the entire thing was live-streamed and is available for all of our enjoyment. The performance comes after a long-awaited international hiatus from nightlife and public gatherings in general due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has put
Tomorrowland Winter 2020 trailer released
We’re a little less than a month away from the second-ever edition of Tomorrowland Winter in Alpes d’Huez, a ski resort in France close to Switzerland. After a massive, sold-out first edition, a lot of positive feedback from attendees and artists and a mesmerizing aftermovie, it was clear that they will return this year. As we’re getting closer to the return
Switzerland plans to eliminate FM Radio broadcasting by 2024
With only three months left until the end of 2019, we're about to start yet another decade. 2020 is quickly approaching, and this year alone has been a substantial year for music broadcasting innovations. Over the years, music has been showcased to the world through technological creations like cassette tapes, CDs, vinyl records, Discmans, iPods, mp3s, live television broadcasts, and
We The Savages open up about their past, success and latest hit ‘Mami’
The Swiss duo of We The Savages have been catching quite a lot of well intended attention in the world of dance music and are undoubtedly, at the helm of all the dance music arising out of their country. Comprising the energetic personas of Alex and Arik, the We The Savages duo have already showcased their versatility and creative discipline