News & Updates

It's a French-style G3 that we are honored to welcome this Saturday 13th afternoon. A reunion with Patrick Rondat 21 years after his first time at Raismes Fest and 10 years later for Pat O'May. This will be a premiere for Fred Chapellier, seen several times in local venues such as the MJC in Saint-Saulve.

After releasing albums of their own, toured extensively, accompanied great artists from France and abroad, and countless collaborations, these 3 talented guitarists wish to share their love of the guitar by paying a vibrant tribute to the guitarists who inspired them to devote their lives to this instrument.

Rock, blues, emotion, sweat and, without a doubt, the shadow of Gary Moore hovering over the stage.it's GUITAR NIGHT PROJECT!

Swedish band BLUES PILLS will headline RAISMES FEST on Saturday 13 September.                                 After several unsuccessful attempts in recent years, we are delighted to welcome them at last.               In 10 years of existence and 4 studio albums, BLUES PILLS has established itself as one of the finest exponents of what can be called Vintage Rock  revival.                                                                                                                                                                            Led by Elin Larsson, its incredible singer, the band has played at some of the biggest festivals and,album after album, has navigated from blues rock to hard rock, from psychedelic rock  to quiet, soulful songs. The latest album  "Birthday”, released in August 2024 after 4 years' silence, is totally addictive. The band has taken another step up the ladder, offering a less sombre more pared-down rock with a batch of unstoppable songs magnified by Elin Larsson's voice.

The legendary English band WISHBONE ASH will bring the Raismes Fest 25th edition to a fitting close with their ‘Twin Guitar Classic Rock’. They influenced  bands with 2 lead guitars such as Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden. 55 years after their debut, the band is still around and touring more led by the inimitable Andy Powell. After a long world tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of their absolute classic ‘Argus’,they embarked on their "Wishlist Tour" in the USA at the end of 2024, which will continue in Europe this year. Usually never in Europe in September, this wasthe perfect opportunity to welcome them to the big stage at the RAISMES FEST.

The English band CATS in SPACE will be performing in France for the first time at RAISMES FEST. Listening to them, you're transported back to the melodic rock of the melodic rock of the 70s and early 80s. Electric Light Orchestra, Sweet, Queen or Styx, with beautiful vocal harmonies.                          A musical journey led by top-class musicians who have played with Ian Gillan, Sweet, Robin Trower and Mike Oldfield among others.            Their 7th album, the aptly named ‘Time Machine’, was released at the end of October. Listen to these songs to get an idea:              the brand new ‘Time Machine’ and ‘Yesterday's Sensation’  and the older “Marionettes”, “Johnny Rocket”,‘Thunder in the Nght’ and “I fell out of Love with rock'n'roll”.                          A great time ahead!

VANDEN PLAS were the first headliners at Raismes Fest in 1998. So it's only fitting that 27 years later they should be back to celebrate 25th anniversary with a healthy dose of Prog Metal ! A double anniversary, since VANDEN PLAS will be 40 years old in 2025.                Their sumptuous latest album ‘The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things’ was released in April 2024.

First French date for English band THE KARMA EFFECT, who will be on the RAISMES FEST stage on Saturday 13 September in the early afternoon. This talented young British band, led by Henry Gottelier, a highly gifted guitarist and singer, has already released 2 albums (2020 and 2024) and play a style of hard rock/blues rock mixed with soul and a bit of Southern rock.