Festival name change announced

The Nîmes Festival has announced a new name for its 30th edition, following the departure of Slash, a well-known guitarist from the rock band Guns N' Roses.

Fontaines D.C. to perform at festival

The Irish group Fontaines D.C. will perform at the festival on Wednesday, June 16, 2027, the day after the concert of a guitarist from Guns N' Roses, scheduled for June 15. The festival organizers described the evening as "promising to be electric."

Fontaines D.C.'s recent achievements

Fontaines D.C. recently completed a European tour that took them to 20 full arenas across Europe and the United Kingdom, including the Accor Arena in Paris. On October 16, the group released its fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, produced by James Ford.

Fontaines D.C.'s album success

This album follows Romance, which was certified platinum in the United Kingdom in 2024. The festival described the group's music style as "broader, atmospheric, and hypnotic," within a universe "where pleasure and danger confront each other against the backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse."

Album sales and ticket presales

The album has already ranked number 2 in sales in France and number 1 in six European countries. Regarding ticket sales, a first presale will open on Wednesday, October 28, at 11:00 a.m. on the group's website, fontainesdc.com, followed by a second presale on Thursday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m. on festivaldenimes.com. Ticket sales will open on all networks on Friday, October 30, at 11:00 a.m.