Inglorious Festival

Inglorious Festival: Music for Everyone in Verdun

Since 2015, the Inglorious Festival has pursued a unique goal: to promote access to culture for all by creating a space for meeting, exchange, and sharing among audiences from all walks of life. Organized by the ADAPEI de la Meuse, and more specifically by its Habitat Pole, this solidarity and inclusive festival is held every summer in June in Thierville-sur-Meuse, in close proximity to Verdun.

Mixing Genres and Audiences

The Inglorious Festival stands out for its philosophy: mixing musical genres and audiences to create a unique event where difference is a strength. The festival hosts artists of all levels and origins on stage, including artists with disabilities, for concerts and performances that transcend categories.

An Eclectic Program

The Inglorious Festival's program boldly blends musical styles:

• Reggae and Dub: Iconic artists like Danakil electrify the stage.
• French Chanson: Guiz (from Tryo), Sanseverino, and other French chanson artists.
• World Music and Brass Bands: Flying Orkestar and festive ensembles.
• Rock, Pop, and Discoveries: R-Can, Kalune, Arsians, and emerging talents.
• Artists with Disabilities: Performers and musicians from ADAPEI structures.

A Festival Driven by Values

The Inglorious Festival is much more than just a musical event. It embodies strong values:

• Inclusion: The festival is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of participants' abilities, age, or social background.
• Emancipation: Culture as a vehicle for freedom and personal fulfillment.
• Meeting: A space for dialogue and sharing between people with and without disabilities.
• Solidarity: An event driven by associative commitment and volunteer work.

ADAPEI de la Meuse

The ADAPEI de la Meuse (Departmental Association of Friends and Parents of Disabled Children) supports people with disabilities in their daily lives. By organizing the Inglorious Festival, the association demonstrates that culture is a powerful lever for integration and living together.