Cooksound Festival

Music and Gastronomy at the Couvent des Cordeliers

Born in 2011 from the imagination of Laurent Kouby and the association La Plage Sonore, the Cooksound Festival established itself as an unmissable summer event in Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Set in the medieval surroundings of the Couvent des Cordeliers, one of the oldest Franciscan monasteries in France, the festival offered a complete sensory experience combining world music, cinema, and gastronomy.

An Eclectic and Festive Musical Program

Each edition of the Cooksound Festival explored a different theme and offered a rich and varied program. Gypsy jazz, swing, reggae, oriental music, afrobeat, electro world, folk: genres mingled in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Among the artists who graced the festival stages were David Walters, Flox, DHOAD Les Gitans du Rajasthan, Temenik Electric, Scratchophone Orchestra, Holy Bounce Orchestra, Meschiya Lake, and many others. The evenings continued with fiery DJ sets mixing electro, afro, and world beats.

Gastronomy at the Heart of the Project

The Cooksound Festival stood out for its culinary commitment. Each edition featured tastings and shared table dinners, prepared with local, seasonal, and organic products. The "homemade" preparations highlighted the Provençal terroir and the flavors of the South, transforming each meal into a moment of sharing and discovery. Gastronomy was not an afterthought of the festival, but one of its founding pillars.

An Eco-Responsible Commitment

True to its values, the Cooksound Festival has always been committed to an eco-responsible approach. Waste sorting directed towards municipal composters, compostable or reusable tableware, encouraged carpooling: the festival took care to minimize its environmental footprint while raising public awareness.

Thirteen Editions and a Farewell in 2024

After thirteen memorable editions, the Cooksound Festival bid farewell with its 13th and final edition, from July 18 to 20, 2024. "Curtain call for this incredible 13th and final edition of the Cooksound Festival!" announced the organizers, thanking the festival-goers, partners, artists, and volunteers who brought this unique event to life for over a decade.