Untitled - Festival Week

The full line up for this year's 9th edition of the Festival Week-end au bord de l’eau (Edge of the
Water Festival) is announced by the Lake Géronde in Sierre (Switzerland). This stunning alpine
paradise will bring to life a shining music and arts program that will be burn brightly from 26 - 28
June 2015.
On Friday 26th, the fresh green banks of Lake Géronde will welcome the first headliner of the
Festival, Bonobo alias Simon Green, who’s back for a DJ set after playing at the 1st edition of the
Festival in 2007 and has stayed in all our memories. The afternoon will see several DJ sets , then
onwards into evening with the French-Togolese group Vaudou Game, gurus of today's afro funk
scene, following on from them Boogie Belgique, outstanding new talent of the electro hip-hop swing
scene and the hotly tipped French electronica producer Fakear, whose new live show is utterly
breathtaking.
Saturday June 27th sees yet more talented DJ’s warm up the decks for one of the key artists on Warp
Records, Nightmares on Wax, master of melodies so simple it's hypnotic. The series of concerts will
begin with both German and Swiss bands, Pablo Nouvelle and Kalabrese and The Rumpelorchester,
proof that the Helvetic scene abounds enormous talents. La Rochelle Band, signed on the Etage Noir
label, Parov Stelar, will come to unfurl a wave of live caustic electro music swing music. Closing off
the evening will be a superb DJ set from the young South African, Jullian Gomes and the English
veteran, Atjazz, creators of 2014’s magnificent album The Gift The Curse.
The afternoon of Sunday June 28th, sees Loulou and Pollux, alias Luluxpo and their musical project
which brings forth a journey of childhood into adulthood. As the afternoon progresses, festival shows
will bring forth folk blues of The Two, who played the main stage of the Festival in 2014 and have
had huge success across Switzerland. Paul Mac Bonvin, will present his last album Sun
Sessions recorded in the famous Sun Studio in Memphis shared in the past with the likes of Elvis and
Johnny Cash. Onwards into the evening with a magnificent performance from American Akua
Naru who will bring her world charm with its flow and its jazzy hip-hop to festival crowd.
Every year the visual arts grow richer and this year is no exception with 3 days of the Festival
featuring several of the festivals all-time favorite artists:
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Illustration & Street Art : with Kashink (Paris), Madame la Belge (Brussels), Nicolas Constantin (Sion),
and Julien Valentini (Sierre)
Sculpture : with the CTRL collective (Sierre), Pierrot des Ballons (Paris), and Gabidou (Orsières)
Photography : with Cecilia Sechierri (Ferrara, Italy), David Zuber (Chalais) and Patrice D’Antonio
(Martigny)
Instagram Photography: with Tizzia (Montana)
Numeric creation : with David Vincent collective (Sierre)
Paper hot air balloons : with Ballons Pirates collective (La Clusaz, France)
There are many activities and animation screenings programmed over the festival weekend. Such as
petanque tournaments, Tuk-Tuk Pedalo's trips across the beautiful Lake to the floating harbour,
lessons for Stand-Up-Paddle boards or for the first time in 2015 ski tow wakeboarding
3 day passes are a bargain at just 39.- CHF (27 pounds only! ) and several accommodation & festival
packages are on sale now on the Festival website.
WEEK-END AU BORD DE L’EAU / EDGE OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL PRESS
The Festival, the foot in the water
The Festival was founded in 2007 and through the years, the Festival has conquered Switzerland and
the neighboring France and Germany thanks to its specialized programming, it’s friendly atmosphere
and the idyllic surrounding in which it takes place. It puts groove music and visual arts in it’s place of
honor through Swiss and international artists. The animations bring the festival to life and activities
like a petanque, pedalo, street arts and other summer activities take place around the lake. As the
holiday approaches, the goal of the Festival is immerse festivalgoers in the lovely relaxed summer
atmosphere, while bringing forth a high quality programme with something for everyone.
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The 9th edition of the Festival will feature…
5000 people over the weekend
Over 40 live bands, Dj’s and performers from all over the world
Groove music: jazz, funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, house and electro
Visual arts: street art, sculptures, video, photography and theater
A free jazz off festival around the lake
A jam session organised by EJMA Valais
Summer activities with: petanque, stand up paddle, and wakeboard
Tuk Tuk Pedalo tour with wine and local food products tasting
Creative and multi age animations for people of all ages
An unique festival opening event for everyone with free entrance for the under 18 years old
A special welcome and to of the range facilities for disabled people
A fun tea dance on the Sunday of the festival for local older generation
A work ground for the students in formation (Tourism, Social work)
The first unique event certified as “Valais Excellence” (ISO:9001/ISO:14001)
Cheap and attractive festival packages ‘Accommodation & Festival’ prove that Switzerland is not
expensive
A full 3 day festival pass in presale for 39.- CHF / 35 Euros / 27 pounds
THE CITY OF SIERRE AND FESTIVAL’S LAKE
Sierre, the sun city
By population, Sierre sits as the second biggest town of the Valais Alps – 17,000 inhabitants grace the
‘City of Sun’ with their presence. When the Romans discovered the region, they were foremost
impressed with it’s temperate climate and the charm of the stunning vistas and views, dotted with
hills and little lakes – so much so they named it Sirrum Amoenum (Agreeable Sierre.) The physical
attributes of the region have barely changed – the sun remains as warm, and the old village has
evolved into an animated, welcoming and generous little town.
Sierre has also developed into a studying town, by the implementation of specialised higher
education institutes, one for economics and business, the other in the area of Beaux Arts. Roughly
1,000 students attend these university level facilities on a yearly basis. Sierre is a lively and exciting
place, with a strongly developed southern European style attitude, a joyful town whose inhabitants
cultivate the hardest art of all – the Art of living !
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Geronde lake, a small Mediterranean breeze
An open-air pool, grassed beaches, beach-volleyball and pedalo rental make Geronde and it’s lake a
sweet little beach destination all to itself. Situated among the hills and vineyards, not more than ten
minutes from Sierre’s town centre, it’s a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience to visit. For the
hidden romantic within, it’s waterfront walks to the soothing sounds of the coos, caws and croaks of
the lakes’ swans and frogs will truly charm your spirit.
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MUSIC
Friday 26 June 2015 - Main stage
14:00
16:00
17:30
19:30
21:00
23:00
00:30
Sound of Neptune
Mat Mathieu
Radio Meuh
Vaudou game
Boogie Belgique
Fakear
Bonobo
Soundsystem
Festival off
DJ set
DJ set
DJ set
Concert
Concert
Concert
DJ set
JP - Couleur 3
EJMA Jazz Band
Saturday 27 June 2015 - Main stage
14:00
16:00
17:30
19:30
21:00
23:00
00:30
Raw Operators
Sebastian Spring
Nightmares on Wax
Pablo Nouvelle
Kalabrese & The Rumpelorchester
La Rochelle Band
AtJazz & Jullian Gomez
Sound system
Festival off
DJ set
DJ set
DJ set
Concert
Concert
Live act
DJ set
FunkYaMind crew
Jonas Ruppen Trio
Sunday 28 June 2015 - Main stage
12:00
14:30
17:00
18:30
20:00
21:30
EJMA Jam Session
Luluxpo presents: Boum Tchic Tchak!
The Two
Paul Mac Bonvin presents: Sun Sessions
Akua Naru
Boogie Belgique
Sound system
Festival off
Concert
DJ set
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Radio Meuh crew
Elektrik Thomas
VISUALS ARTS
Over the 3 days
Balloon sculpture : Pierrot des Ballons
- Gabidou
Street art : Madame la Belge - Kashink Nicolas Constantin
- Julien Valentini
Video Vjing : David Vincent
Instagram photography : Tizzia
Photography : Cecilia Secchieri - David Zuber Chalais
- Patrice D’Antonio
Paper hot air balloons : Ballons Pirates
Sculptures : Collectif CRTL
ACTIVITES & ANIMATIONS
The Geronde lake harbour
The Geronde lake harbour hosts many free activities over the 3 days of the festival, which are all
secured and controlled:
- Wakeboard lessons with a mobile teleski (new in 2015 ! )
- Stand up paddle lessons
- Pedalo guided tour with local products tasting (cheese, wine, hot dried meat)
Petanque tournament
Every day, a french balls tournament is organised in the center of the Festival with the possibility to
win cool prizes. Registration when the doors opening !
Children corner
Every afternoon, creative workshops are organised to keep children happy and parents to share
unique moments. Trough many games, you can enjoy an entertaining moment and win a souvenir of
the Festival.
Massage
Massage are organised every day from :
13:00 to 15:00 for the staff and artists (free)
16:00 to 19:00 (free amount)
TICKETING & PACKAGES
Ticketing
Presale
Box office
3 days passes
39.- CHF / 36 euros
49.- CHF / 45 euros
Friday 26 June 2015
25.- CHF / 24 euros
29.- CHF / 27 euros
14:00-04:00
Saturday 27 June 2015
25.- CHF / 24 euros
29.- CHF / 27 euros
14:00-04:00
Sunday 28 June 2015
10.- CHF / 9 euros
15.- CHF / 14 euros
12:00-00:00
Nightbus
Vendredi et Samedi
Timing
10.- CHF
Point of sales - online Starticket
starticket.ch
Point of sales – box office
Starticket CallCenter : 0900 325 325
Manor - La Poste - Coop City
Age restrictions
To enter the Festival visitors must be at least 18 years old. Minors have free access if they are under
the supervision of an adult over 25 years. It is compulsory to sign a form at the entrance of the
Festival.
Disabled
The festival features a flat entry that facilitates the entry of people with disabilities. An on-site
assistance may be requested at the entrance of the Festival. Disabled toilets are available on the site.
Swimming pool
3 days pass or daily pass have 50% discount on the entrance at the brand new swimming pool
located next to the Festival.
VIP Packages
Presale
Validity
Friday 26 June 2015 - VIP
100.- CHF / 95 euros
Friday
Saturday 27 June 2015 - VIP
100.- CHF / 94 euros
Saturday
Sunday 28 June 2015 - VIP
50.- CHF / 48 euros
Sunday
3 days passes 2015 - VIP
250.- CHF / 238 euros
3 days
Friday 26 June 2015 - VIP Business
500.- CHF / 477 euros
Friday
Saturday 27 June 2015 - VIP Business
500.- CHF / 477 euros
Saturday
Sunday 28 June 2015 - VIP Business
250.- CHF / 238 euros
Sunday
Terms and conditions
Offers are limited and include the entrance at the festival, an access to the VIP lounge and extra
services.
Prices shown includes tickets fee.
Prices in euros are indicative.
VIP Package – Friday & Saturday
Aperitif and petits fours are served between 19h00 and 20h30.
The VIP packages contents have to be claimed till 21h00 at the VIP desk. From 21h00, they have
claimed at tickets box office.
The pedalo tours and the guided visits have to be booked before 17h00.
VIP Package - Sunday
Aperitif and petits fours are served between 17h00 and 18h30.
The VIP packages contents have to be claimed till 20h00 at the VIP desk.
The pedalo tours and the guided visits have to be booked before 16h00.
ACCOMODATION
Packages - Camping and Bed & Breakfast
Presale
Validity
Camping & Festival - 3 nights / 2 pax
149.- CHF / 142 euros
Check in : Friday
Check out : Monday
B&B & VIP - 3 nights / 2 pax
350.- CHF / 334 euros
Check in : Friday
Check out : Monday
Bike & Camping - 6 nights / 2 pax
299.- CHF / 285 euros
Check in : Tuesday
Check out : Monday
Mobility & Camping - 6 nights / 2 pax
249.- CHF / 238 euros
Check in : Tuesday
Check out : Monday
Terms and conditions
The offers are limited and include accommodation, activities and the access to the Festival.
Prices shown includes Tourism levy and tickets fee.
Prices in euros are indicative.
Accommodation & Festival offer - 3 nights
3 nights packages include an arrival on Friday and a departure on Monday.
The packages contents has to claimed directly at Swiss Plage Camping **** on ticket presentation.
Accommodation & Festival offer - 6 nights
6 night packages include an arrival on Tuesday and a departure on Monday.
The packages have to be claimed directly at the Tourisme Office of Sierre (railway station) on ticket
presentation.
SOCIAL NETWORK & CONTACT
Official Website
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Facebook
facebook.com/festivalauborddeleau
Twitter & Instagram
@auborddeleau
Downloards
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Media contact
Week-end au bord de l’eau
Service de Presse
Mélanie Bonvin
Case postale 2
3960 Sierre (Suisse)
UK Media Contact
Easy Tiger – London (UK)
Georgia Camp
presse@aubordeleau.ch
+41 78 861 45 54
georgia@easytigerltd.com
+44 79 67 33 27 57
Organised by
Association du Week-end au bord de l’eau
Founded in 2007 in Sierre
Association du Festival
Week-end au bord de l’eau
Case postale 2
3960 Sierre (Switzerland)
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