News & Updates

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.

The rising French rock revelation! The Bretons from KOMODRAG AND THE MOUNODOR will be on hand to present their rock ‘made in Armorica’ and it rocks hard live with 2 drummers, 3 guitar players et 4 singers. On sunday 14 September, it'll take you 50 years back in time: the musicians' look is perfectly in tune with their original songs reminiscent of the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd or Grand Funk.

First band to be announced for this 25th edition: Dutch band DEWOLFF, who we'll have the immense pleasure of seeing again on stage early evening on Sunday 14 September. Their 10th album, Muscle Schoals, has just been released. An explosive mix of 70s rock, psychedelic, soul and blues. A concert not to be missed !