About:
Pal Festival, also known as Paléo Festival is an annual music and arts festival held in Nyon, Switzerland. The festival was first established in 1976 and has since grown to become one of the largest outdoor festivals in Europe, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year.
Over the years, Paléo Festival has played host to many well-known musicians and bands, such as Arcade Fire, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, Muse, and many others.
Famous For:
Paléo Festival places a strong emphasis on reducing its environmental impact, with a focus on recycling, composting, and renewable energy sources.
Creation Purpose:
Paléo Festival was founded by a group of volunteers in 1976 who wanted to create a platform for local musicians to perform. The festival's founders were Daniel Rossellat and his brother, Jacques. The goal of the festival was to promote local music and culture, provide a platform for emerging artists, and create a sense of community among attendees.
Fun Facts:
The festival is held on an 84-acre site on the shores of Lake Geneva, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains and water.
Over 230,000 people attend the festival each year, making it one of the largest music festivals in Europe.
Impact on the Music Industry:
Paléo Festival has helped to foster a sense of community among music lovers, both locally and internationally.
Festival was scheduled from 24 Jul to 29 Jul 2007 (5 day(s)).
Paléo Festival takes place in Nyon, Switzerland. Here is the full address of the festival: Plaine de l'Asse; Nyon, Switzerland
Arctic Monkeys, Muse, P!nk, Zucchero, Robert Plant.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
pop
folk
alternative
chanson française
indie
chanson
francophone
indie rock
alternative rock
electronica
experimental
chillout
indie pop
acoustic
dance
world music
ambient
electro