Today sees the 2017 Rencontres Trans Musicales de Rennes kick off in full, the Breton city hosting acts in both the Parc Expo on the outskirts of the city and at the Ubu and at Le Liberté and other venues in the city centre.
While some acts performed last night, the main event at the Parc Expo opens up, with acts playing into the early hours.
If there's a headliner tonight it's probably Yuksek with a set at the Parc Expo just after midnight.
There are acts from France as well as a well-curated selection of international acts on the bill. Timer permitting I'll take a look at as many of the French acts as I can over the next couple of weeks.
One act getting a significant platform over the weekend is Fishbach, getting a similar showcase enjoyed by Benjamin Clemintine and Jeanne Added in recent years. Fishbach is of course no stranger to this blog, a label mate of Moodoid and Grand Blanc, two other acts whose performances at the Trans Musicales helped establish their reputations.
With free shows and acts touring towns in the area in the run up to the festival, it's a particularly accessible event for what is in essence a festival with a focus on emerging acts.
There is much to see and enjoy. Some of it will emerge on video over the weekend and in coming days, so I'll hopefully post some of it here.
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