Let the music flow!

They made us sing and dance: festivals are an integral part of our summers, and the canton of Vaud is not short of choice. In addition to these great gathering places, the canton of Vaud also abounds in small and large concert halls where regional groups as well as international artists have been able to prove themselves. On these chilly days, we’ve put together a little virtual tour.

Can’t find the perfect place to go out this weekend? Visit Petzi Club Guide is sure to help. This book lists the various Swiss concert halls, allowing everyone to discover unexpected places.

To help you discover today’s concert halls, we’d like to take you back in time. In the 70s, there weren’t many places for young people to gather. La Dolce Vita revolutionized the evenings of young people in Vaud. It was the first concert hall in Lausanne and the largest in the canton. It went on to inspire today’s concert halls in and around Lausanne. In this tribute book, you’ll discover photos of the concerts and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as many unsuspected anecdotes. For example, did you know that the warehouse where Dolce Vita was housed was found by Jean-Marc Richard?

For music lovers, we’ve got some good news too… After almost two years without programming, the festivals are making a welcome comeback with concerts by a variety of artists for the coming editions. How about seeing Sting, Stromae or Orelsan next July at the Paléo, or Madness or Calogero at the Venoge festival? While we’re waiting for summer, the Paleo has a little surprise in store for us. a book filled with testimonials and unusual anecdotes. Did you know that Paleo takes its name from a racehorse?

And to deepen your knowledge of the subject, we also offer a selection of books on the history of contemporary music in Switzerland and the canton.

You will find all the above-mentioned documents in the online thematic selection and in the the BCUL Riponne open-access library. For more documents on contemporary music, go to salle de la Cathédrale at BCUL site Riponne.

So, while we’re waiting to meet up at the foot of the stage or at a festival canteen table, the librarians at BCUL Riponne hope you enjoy this musical universe.

Emilie Corbel, BCUL apprentice