Le Rez-Usine, part of the Usine complex housed in a repurposed factory in Geneva’s Jonction district, is a concert venue run by a non-profit cultural association. A key player in the Swiss music scene, it offers a diverse and avant-garde lineup, showcasing genres from psych rock and post-punk to dub and dada rap. Renowned for its dedication to cultural and musical diversity, Le Rez stands out for its inclusive ethos, its support of artistic residencies, and its resistance to commercial trends. The venue also fosters strong collaborations with local collectives, maintaining its position as a cultural hub.
Danyèl Waro is a seminal voice of Maloya from Réunion, blending raw percussion, creole poetry and demanding political urgency. A poet-musician and craftsman, he performs on self-made instruments—kayams, roulérs and pikérs—channeling ancestral rhythms into powerful calls for social memory, resistance and cultural preservation. His concerts unfold in intense, communal energy: trance-like grooves, penetrating vocal declarations and spare, organic arrangements that move between lament and defiant hope.
Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.
Join Heavysaurus for a thunderous, dinosaur-themed metal adventure for the whole family. Children experience driving guitar riffs, pounding double bass drums and catchy singalong melodies crafted to excite young rock fans. The show balances powerful sound with accessible arrangements and playful stage spectacle — lights, balloons and confetti — designed for both little ears and seasoned metalheads. It invites imagination, movement and shared moments between kids and parents.
Free for kids ages 0 – 4
Echoes of Freedom brings together Palestinian and Sudanese voices through art, music and communal creation. Workshops, a market, talks, live performances and DJ sets invite artists, activists and neighbours to share practices, debate and build solidarity. All proceeds are donated to Palestinian and Sudanese associations fighting colonisation, gender-based violence and imperialist dynamics. This inclusive event welcomes everyone to connect, create and stand together in community.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
After 13 years, the duo The Dreams — Armelle and Nafi — return to the stage with a brief reformation revisiting songs from Heimat, Noir Boy George, Crack und Ultra Eczema, Badaboum, Scorpion Violente and Le Chômage. Their sound blends cold‑wave textures with tropical grooves and reggae undertones, evoking connections to Suicide, Slits, Sonic Youth, Bob Marley and The Police. Their sole album Morbido (2011), reissued by Replica Records/La face cachée, frames a dark, luminous minimal pop.
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