Cooksound Festival
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Edition 2023 — Cooksound
The 12th edition of the Cooksound Festival took place from July 20 to 22, 2023, at the Couvent des Cordeliers in Forcalquier. A resolutely dancing and festive program, under the sign of swing and electro swing, with concerts, swing dance initiations, and DJ sets, all accompanied by the festival's essential gastronomic offering.
Cooksound Festival 2023 - 12th Edition
The 12th edition of the Cooksound Festival took over the Couvent des Cordeliers from July 20 to 22, 2023. This year, the program was resolutely focused on swing and electro swing, with a dancing and festive atmosphere.
The audience enjoyed performances by Scratchophone Orchestra, Holy Bounce Orchestra, The Yellbows, The Shoeshiners Band, and the legendary New Orleans jazz and blues singer Meschiya Lake. Swing dance initiations were offered by The Swing Call Spirit, and the evenings continued with DJ sets by Minimatic, K.D.S, and Walkabout Sound System.
On the gastronomy side, festival-goers savored "homemade" dishes made from local and seasonal products, true to the festival's spirit.
Programme
2023 Program
Thursday, July 20
- Scratchophone Orchestra – Orchestral Swing
- The Swing Call Spirit – Swing Dance Initiation
- DJ Minimatic – DJ Set
Friday, July 21
- Holy Bounce Orchestra – Electro Swing
- The Yellbows – Swing and Groove
- DJ K.D.S – DJ Set
Saturday, July 22
- The Shoeshiners Band – Swing and Rhythm'n'Blues
- Meschiya Lake – New Orleans Jazz and Blues
- Walkabout Sound System – DJ Set
Highlights
- 12th edition of the festival at the Couvent des Cordeliers
- Swing and electro swing lineup
- Meschiya Lake, an icon of New Orleans jazz
- Swing dance initiations with The Swing Call Spirit
- "Homemade" gastronomy with local and organic products
Prices
From 10.00€ — 25.00€
Where does it take place — Cooksound
Couvent des Cordeliers
Boulevard des Martyrs, 04300 Forcalquier