
Located within the EMA music school in the Plainpalais district, Le Chaudron is one of the school’s concert and recording venues. Throughout the year, it hosts a diverse array of concerts featuring contemporary artists spanning genres from jazz to metal. These performances are occasionally preceded by masterclasses conducted by the guest musicians, providing a unique opportunity for both students and the public to engage with accomplished professionals in an intimate setting.
Led by Edwin Sanz, Jazz Night Latina gathers musicians and enthusiasts around vibrant Latin rhythms. The programme explores salsa, cumbia, merengue and Latin jazz through tight grooves, lively improvisation and moments of communal exchange. Soloists take turns to push creative boundaries while the ensemble blends danceable beats with nuanced phrasing, creating a warm, festive atmosphere that highlights musical conversation and improvisational energy. Listeners are invited to share the experience.
Coordinated by Stan Breynaert, this double bill presents the personal musical projects of two emerging artists, Benjamin and Yliann. Their distinct worlds meet in an evening of original compositions and exploratory performances, guided by attentive external experts who offer critical feedback. The programme highlights creative risk, youthful experimentation and varied sonic textures, moving between intimate moments and more charged passages. The staging prioritizes close listening and a direct, candid exchange between performers and audience.
An essential evening of live rock from Geneva, opening with L’affaire Tournesoul blending soul, rhythm’n’blues and funk before Electric Paradise delivers an explosive set enriched by surprise guests. Led by singer André Schmid (Electric Paradise, BlackStone, BACAS), the bill favours high-energy riffs, syncopated grooves and charismatic vocals, promising a raw, danceable atmosphere and dynamic stage chemistry that highlights Geneva’s vibrant rock scene.
Hosted by pianist and organiser Nicolas Hafner, this open mic celebrates francophone song and invites singers and musicians to step on stage and share the pieces that move them. Guided by Hafner and his collaborators, the evening privileges musical exchange, the joy of live performance and a diversity of repertoires. Original compositions are welcome and performers are supported by a resident backing ensemble featuring Carine Tripet (voice), Théodore Monnet (accordion) and François Torche (drums).
In French.
King Louis Swing Orchestra revives the golden age of jazz with exuberant swing, jump blues and inventive arrangements. Led by a spirited frontline — Frédéric Brodard (vocals), William Jacquemet (trombone), Micaël Vuataz (sax) — and driven by Théo Missillier (drums), Gaspard Colin (bass) and Edwin Correia (guitar), the band channels Count Basie, Louis Jordan and Duke Ellington through joyful, dance-inviting performances. The sound balances playful madness and tight ensemble phrasing, transporting listeners into a warm, swinging night.
Coordinated by Stan Breynaert, this evening presents two PrePro student projects by Esteban and Gabriel, each revealing distinct musical universes. The performances foreground intimate songwriting, experimental textures and collaborative staging, framed by feedback from external experts. The creative process is visible on stage: tentative gestures, bold sonic choices and moments of quiet intensity that invite close listening and reflection, offering a snapshot of emerging artists at a formative moment.
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