Solidays, the three-day annual music festival, begins Friday at l'Hippodrome de Longchamp. That's in the Bois du Boulogne, just across the street from our apartment. Yes, one very noisy weekend is ahead! The sound checks are going on as I write this - lots of booming bass.
Performers include Lily Allen, Sum 41, Lauryn Hill, Kaiser Chiefs, Sean Lennon, Yannick Noah, Paolo Nutini, Abd Al Malik, Diam's, Joey Starr, Oxmo Puccino, Superbus, Grand Corps Malade, FFF and Ayo.
Ticket-holders are allowed to camp in specified areas of the Bois for eight euros per person, which covers three days' camping. Tickets may be purchased online or at the entrance gates at Longchamp. Proceeds go to Solidarite Sida. See map below.
This would not thrill me, even with ear plugs. But it's for a good cause. I hope you've made plans to cope! Maybe join in? of go away for the weekend!! xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 06 July 2007 at 16:49
Very cool! I've been listening to Lily Allen over and over. I think she's adorable. Enjoy!!
Posted by: bella | 06 July 2007 at 15:00
vive le weekend. il ya a plein de pluie et d'orage ici ;)
Posted by: marita | 06 July 2007 at 14:16
Enjoy the 'free' concert! :)
Posted by: My Melange | 06 July 2007 at 13:07
hope you have some ear plugs, unless of course you like the music, then you have pretty good seats. Have a wonderful weekend, whatever you do - hope you are on the mend.. I am away over the weekend - off beyond the Black Stump!
Posted by: miss*R | 06 July 2007 at 06:09
that sounds like a wonderful concert and your blog looks gorgeous as
always - :)
Posted by: madelyn | 06 July 2007 at 02:56
Which if you like the music is fine! Do you? I hope so as I think revelers may be noisey too!
Posted by: Mary Timme | 06 July 2007 at 02:51
So glad you have "le plan". Jazz Fest in New Orleans is a memory I hold dear to my heart!!!
Sorry your festival has to be so darn loud!!
Posted by: rochambeau | 06 July 2007 at 00:37
Sounds fabulous but noisy. I saw Lily Allen in the Princes concert on TV last week and got a lump in my throat when she sang LDN (London) where I was born.
I would put 2 sets of ear plugs in as the bass can be a killer. Enjoy!
Posted by: Di Overton | 05 July 2007 at 22:10
Yikes! Ear plugs dear Tara, you need some rest. Thinking of you! HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | 05 July 2007 at 21:25
I LOVE music festivals and I love Lauryn Hill. That sounds like a blast - especially in Paris!
BTW - Faith has been wearing her Eiffel Tower bracelet. She is convinced we will be seeing it very soon. Maybe a toddler premonition. I hope!
Posted by: holli | 05 July 2007 at 19:32