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Tomorrow it’s Caribateens over at the Caribana grounds. This day is dedicated to teenagers, with music and activities laid on read all about them, ticket prices, etc here Also on the grounds tomorrow, Patrick Müller and Pascal Zuberbühler, two former greats of Swiss football, will be putting in an appearance. It’s a unique opportunity to rub shoulders [...]
Caribana Day 2 reviewed here by Jonas Parson – Jonas is studying at the University of Lausanne and has written various festival, band and music reviews for this site. All photos by Jonas. Although Caribana has a somewhat long tradition of inclement weather during the festival, it looks as though the curse has been broken [...]
Photo above: “Skin” crowd surfing. Caribana began in fine style on Wednesday night on the first night of the four day festival. The weather stayed warm and dry and the emphasis of the music was on rock, heavy rock, grunge and rock, rock and roll. Kill it Kid from Bath in the UK began the [...]
On Wednesday 5th June, the lake side around Crans près Céligny will be rocking to the sound of Motor Head and Skunk Anansie, two of the headline acts playing on the first night at the 2013 Caribana festival. Photo above: Skunk Anansie - courtesy Caribana Festival This festival first began 23 years ago when a [...]
Photo above – the Orchestre da Capo On Saturday 25th May in Nyon, the Orchestre da Capo will play alongside four graduating students from the COV (Conservatoire de L’Ouest Vaudois) at the Temple de Nyon (in the centre of Nyon) at 18:30. The four soloists – Helena Ricci on harp, Béatrice North, Luca Gendre and Florian [...]
Photo above – Alt J – courtesy Paléo There are are still some tickets available for Paléo for Tuesday 23 July and Friday 26th July. On the programme for Tuesday are: Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Phoenix (Indie Pop), Sophie Hunger, Alt J, Palma Violets, Mama Rosin and more. See full line up here Friday’s [...]
Visions du Réel has now come to a close and the prize winning films have now been chosen. These films from the main section can be seen again on Saturday 27th April, at the Théâtre de Marens. From 14:00 until the evening, five films will be screened at the Théâtre de Marens. CHF 30 for a day [...]
“Mahragan” – by Omar El Shamy – 23 mins long - The film will be screened for a second time on Friday 26 April at 13:00 at the Usine à Gaz in a collection of 18 short films at Usine à Gaz at the Visions du Réel film festival. Review by Trish Thalman who say this [...]
‘Insein Rhythm’ – by Soe Moe Aung - 11 minutes long. Second screening on Friday 26 April at 13:00,at Usine à Gaz as part of a collection of 18 short films at the Visions du Réel film festival. Review by Trish Thalman ”I will always be sure “ reads the sign above the Stationmaster’s desk at Insein Railway [...]
Hamaabada will be shown today Thursday 25th of April at 12.00 at the cinema Capitol 2. Film reviewed by Suzy Nelson-Pollard For film lovers or international relations enthusiasts that are looking for an interesting documentary that combines hard-hitting facts, exclusive interviews and a unique perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamaabada at 12:00 today should not [...]
Musical tuition for adults and children.
Classical and Jazz concerts.
German, English and French teaching school
in centre of Nyon.
Private Bankers in Nyon
Independence, transparency and security
Lake Leman International School Morges. Read article on school here.
International school in the centre of Lausanne
for 11-18 year olds
