The yearly TREMPIN L’BOULEVARD FEST 2024, 22nd edition ,Gathering featured a selection of rockers and rappers ready to bring the energy with their performances throughout the day at the festival venue teeming with music enthusiasts excited to experience their preferred artists on various stages.
Festival battlers (TREMPIN 2024) are competitive events used at music festivals where artists or bands duel against each other, usually in real time in front of an audience. These events can feature multiple genres of music ranging from rock and rap to dancehall and fusion.
There were 15 competing bands through different categories. For Rock & Metal, there were four competing bands: NEXUS 7.17 (Agadir), VELVET EXIT (Casablanca), PAGAN ULVER (Settat), MEAN MACHINE (Casablanca).
The first prize of this year’s Tremplin L’Boulevard لبولفار, Rock/Metal category:
PAGAN ULVER from Settat city, the winning band from the Tremplin L’BOULEVARD FEST 2024.
The second prize of this year “Tremplin” L’Boulevard Fest: NEXUS 7.17 from Agadir city.
Fusion bands, which incorporate elements from multiple musical genres, have been exciting audiences all over the globe with exciting and innovative live performance experiences. These bands artfully combine aspects of jazz, rock n’ roll, funk, gnaoua, world music, and more into unique sonic palettes that expand the landscape of genres
Regarding Fusion/World, there were four participants: ISU TAR (Kelaat M’gouna), LOTFI E (Salé), ANAS CHAIR (Al hoceima), FARAFINA YELE (Tanger).
The first prize of this year’s Tremplin L’Boulevard لبولفار, Fusion/World:
ANAS CHAIR from Al Hoceima city.
The second prize of this year “Tremplin” L’Boulevard Fest:
ISU TAR from Kelaat M’gouna
While there were 7 competed Rap/HipHop groups as :
- LKARYANIST (Agadir)
- LE S777 (Casablanca)
- KADIR (LAAYOUNE)
- NFLOW (Casablanca)
- LIBRE MAN (Meknès)
- THOMAS (Salé)
- DHARADY (Casablanca)
The first prize of this year’s Tremplin L’Boulevard لبولفار, Rap/HipHop :
LKARYANIST from Agadir city.
The second prize of this year “Tremplin” L’Boulevard Fest:
LIBRE MAN from Meknes city.
Coup de coeur :
NFLOW from Casablanca city.
As usual, the festival takes place in one stage. First, the Tremplin, organized from September 12 to 15, where 15 bands/artists :Hip-Hop, metal/rock, and fusion bands have clashed to try to win the first prize of 10,000 Dhs/ the second prize of 5.000 Dhs, as well as recording two pieces in the studio HIBA and one complete training with music professionals.
And finally a concert on the Boulevard fest 2024 stage!
Where the great names of the Rock / Metal, Electro and Fusion scenes such as SAKADOYA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ORION, WE COME FROM WAR, SMAAL X, FEHD BENCHEMSI & LALLAS, Mehdi NASSOULI, AITA MON AMOUR and the other artists/bands… .
The main stage was lit up by the performances of rap and hip hop artists during the afternoon session. SMALLX stole the show with his rap delivery and deep lyrics that had everyone captivated. The audience couldn’t contain their excitement as he belted out tracks such, as “7” and the other songs. and the other rappers like NAYRA ( French rapper), NAB FAKE, RUBIO, KLASS-A, DADA, also left a mark with his energy and commanding presence on stage.
- SMALL X
- NAYRA
- NAB FAKE
- KLASS-A
- DADA
14 september 2024:
After the competition between the bands competing for the festival awards (Rock/Metal), the audience enjoyed the festival with an international Rock and Metal bands like: WE COME FOR WAR (Metalcore/Prog Deathcore – Morocco),ORION (A Metallica experience – France), SAKADOYA (Melodic Deathcore – Morocco), SUICIDAL TENDENCIES (Crossover/Skate Punk and Thrash – USA)
ORION
L’BOULEVARD Festival contribute to broadening the exposure of these musical styles. Rock festivals put a premium on live bands and fast-paced sets, while rap and hip-hop gatherings shine the spotlight on verbal pyrotechnics and urban cool — sprouting a lineup that blends veterans icons with breaking names. Fusion Festivals mash these together, creating a massive wealth of sound, and encouraging artists to work together.
With a little of something for everyone, guests can expect to see live performances, art installations and food vendors all ensuring that no one misses out on the community-building action. Summarily, these festivals have shorthand become necessity avenues for shedding light on creativity, spreading culture and fostering the evolution of music.
One of the key aspects that separate L’BOULEVARD Festival from its competitors is its competition format. But not just for a battlefield of pride, but also — the chance to catapult their career. That suspense and lack of inconsequential, doe-eyed compliments to save face brings a sense of excitement and tension as everyone involved wants to win-over both the judges . The festival is fairly eclectic, with a mix of popular and newcomer acts that together provide a platform for new voice in the music industry to be heard.
L’BOULEVARD Festival 2024 offered a music experience, for attendees to explore emerging artists and enjoy known performers from rock to rap to hip hop genres.The variety of acts made for an unforgettable 4 day’s of music.
Photography by: Chadi Ilias, Hicham Laabd, and Abdelhamid Belahmidi.
Thank you, L’Boulevard Festival, we will see you next year.
Yassine Siyaf
