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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
French DJ Martin Solveig hangs up his decks after legendary career, announces retirement on stage
PARIS, July 21 — French DJ Martin Solveig, who hit worldwide success with smashes including All Stars and Hello, has hung up his decks, announcing his retirement onstage at a concert watched by 70,000 people. 'It's a special moment. All my life, each time I came onstage I told myself: 'Play like it's your last concert'. Just until that moment arrives,' the artist told the crowd, which braved pounding rain at the Vieilles Charrues festival in Carhaix, western France, to watch his final gig on Saturday, according to Le Telegramme daily. From the early 2000s, Solveig, together with fellow Gallic luminaries David Guetta and Bob Sinclar, brought the 'French touch' sound to the world's dancefloors, while he also produced songs for stars including Madonna. Now aged 48, Solveig — real name Martin Laurent Picande — released five albums throughout his more than two-decade-long career, and played at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris along with 23 other DJs. Jerome Trehorel, the director of the festival where Solveig announced his retirement, told AFP that 'it was a surprise when he told us several weeks ago that the Vieilles Charrues would be his only concert date this year, and that it would be his last'. 'It's an immense honour,' he added. — AFP
France 24
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Martin Solveig bids goodbye to DJing at retirement gig
"It's a special moment. All my life, each time I came onstage I told myself: 'Play like it's your last concert'. Just until that moment arrives," the artist told the crowd, which braved pounding rain at the Vielles Charrues festival in Carhaix, western France, to watch his final gig on Saturday, according to Le Telegramme daily. From the early 2000s, Solveig, together with fellow Gallic luminaries David Guetta and Bob Sinclar, brought the "French touch" sound to the world's dancefloors, while he also produced songs for stars including Madonna. Now aged 48, Solveig -- real name Martin Laurent Picande -- released five albums throughout his more than two-decade-long career, and played at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris along with 23 other DJs. Jerome Trehorel, the director of the festival where Solveig announced his retirement, told AFP that "it was a surprise when he told us several weeks ago that the Vielles Charrues would be his only concert date this year, and that it would be his last". "It's an immense honour," he added.
Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bastille Day 2025: A French Music Festival in Central Park
Photograph: Courtesy of Consulate General of France in New York Several famous French and French-speaking artists are coming together for a music festival in Central Park in honor of Bastille Day. Hear from Bob Sinclar, Big Flo & Oli, Patrick Bruel and ESTL on Sunday, July 13 from 5pm to 10pm during this free celebration at Rumsey Playfield. The event's hosted by the Consulate General of France in New York, in association with Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage and the Committee of French Speaking Societies. Last year, over 12,000 New Yorkers gathered to enjoy the free al fresco performances of such talented artists, so you can definitely expect a fun-loving crowd at this seasonal soiree . No registration's needed; just show up! By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Discover Time Out original video
