Le Son des Cuivres

Le Son des Cuivres: When Mamers Resounds with a Thousand Fanfares

Every early July, the small town of Mamers, north of the Sarthe department, transforms into the French capital of brass. The Le Son des Cuivres festival, created in 2013 by international trumpeter Clément Saunier, has become, in a decade, the benchmark event for brass music lovers in the Pays de la Loire region.

Clément Saunier: An Exceptional Artist Serving His Region

Soloist with the Ensemble intercontemporain and educator at the CNSMD de Lyon, Clément Saunier chose his hometown to establish a festival in his image: demanding and popular. His vision is based on a bridge between musical excellence and accessibility, between classical repertoire and festive creations. A bold gamble that today forms the unique identity of Le Son des Cuivres.

Two Days, Two Atmospheres

The festival is structured around two complementary days. Saturday, entirely free, is dedicated to popular celebration: street fanfares, funk-jazz brass bands, afrobeat ensembles, and New Orleans groups take over Espace Saugonna in an electric and danceable atmosphere. Sunday, more institutional, alternates free open-air concerts and paid indoor concerts entrusted to prestigious ensembles — military symphonic bands, brass bands, international soloists — for high-level performances.

A Festival Rooted in Its Territory

Beyond music, Le Son des Cuivres contributes to the cultural influence of Mamers and the Saosnois region. The festival works in partnership with the Office de Tourisme Maine Saosnois and local stakeholders to welcome an ever-growing audience. The on-site refreshment stand and catering help create a festival village atmosphere where the public mingles with musicians in the purest tradition of brass celebrations.