Jarvis Cocker, Luvcat and extra lead Montreux Jazz Pageant weekend devoted to British tradition

Jarvis Cocker, Luvcat and Horse Meat Disco can be a part of a weekend-long celebration of British tradition at this 12 months’s Montreux Jazz Pageant. 

The competition is returning to the scenic shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland for its 59th instalment, operating from July 4 to 19.  

Amongst an enormous line-up, the occasion has now introduced particulars of a weekend of actions from July 10 to 13 that can highlight what it describes as “the richness and variety of British creativity”. 

The weekend is a partnership between London’s Southbank Centre and the Montreux Jazz Artists Basis and can embody music, cinema, literature and visible artwork.  

Jarvis Cocker will ship a workshop titled ‘Outsider Artwork’ the day earlier than Pulp’s efficiency on the competition, whereas Horse Meat Disco will play a DJ set at La Coupole on web site. 

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From 4 to 19 July 2025, the MJF will resound one final time within the magical setting of the Lake Stage and the intimate ambiance of the On line casino! pic.twitter.com/gYSMmtPDBe

— Montreux Jazz Pageant (@MontreuxJazz) April 10, 2025

‘Looking out For Nina Simone’s Spirit’ is being promoted a robust tribute to the long-lasting singer and can see saxophonist Soweto Kinch lead a gaggle of musicians, together with Daisy George and Zoe Pascal, in a efficiency of Simone’s music. 

Andre Marmot will current ‘Unapologetic Expression: The Inside Story of UK Jazz’, whereas there can be cinema screenings of dwell performances by Huge Assault and Roni Dimension & Reprazent. Benji B will lead a workshop on the connection between style and music, whereas journalist Tina Edwards will co-host a dialog on queer jazz. 

Mathieu Jaton, CEO of the Montreux Jazz Pageant, has stated: “Montreux has at all times been a gathering place for cultures, concepts, and musical expressions. This British weekend embodies that spirit, providing an thrilling showcase of UK creativity whereas deepening our collaboration with the Southbank Centre. On the similar time, our intensive free programme ensures that everybody can entry the enjoyment and discovery that defines Montreux.” 

The primary wave of artists had been introduced for the competition in April, with large hitters akin to Neil Younger, Pulp, Sam Fender and RAYE amongst these on the line-up. Diana Ross, Grace Jones, Jamie xx, Brandi Carlile, J Balvin, Ezra Collective, FKA Twigs, Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan, Beth Gibbons and Benson Boone are additionally performing. 

The opening evening of the competition may even function a celebration of the late Quincy Jones and his enduring legacy. It is going to embody a singular live performance led by Chaka Khan and have particular friends who labored alongside the long-lasting producer. 

Different names on the invoice embody Bloc Celebration, Royel Otis, James Blake, Seu Jorge, London Grammar, JADE, Jorja Smith, Lionel Richie, Shaboozey, Finneas, The Black Keys, Nubya Garcia, Sigrid and Santana.