Les Alternatives Live
Alternative music festival with free outdoor concerts in Haute-Loire
About Alternatives Live
Les Alternatives Live: A Breath of Alternative Music in Haute-Loire
Created in 2008 in Brives-Charensac, a commune in Haute-Loire located near Le Puy-en-Velay, the Les Alternatives Live festival was born from the desire of the association L'Alternative to offer an alternative and accessible music event in a rural area of Auvergne. For its first edition, on September 26 and 27, 2008, the festival took over a small village in Haute-Loire with an original formula combining free outdoor concerts, activities, and indoor evening concerts.
A Festive and Generous Concept
The philosophy of Les Alternatives Live was based on accessibility and sharing. During the day, free outdoor concerts allowed everyone to enjoy music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Various activities punctuated the day, creating a true moment of collective life around alternative music and culture. In the evening, four indoor concerts took over for more intense performances, featuring bands from the rock, punk, and alternative scene.
Free Camping and Community Spirit
The festival offered free camping for the entire weekend, encouraging festival-goers to fully experience the event over several days. This free camping, combined with free outdoor concerts, demonstrated the organizers' commitment to making culture accessible to the greatest number of people, in a community and alternative spirit characteristic of independent festivals.
A Musical Legacy in Brives-Charensac
Although Les Alternatives Live did not last beyond its initial editions, the festival contributed to establishing the alternative music scene in Brives-Charensac, a town recognized as one of the most rock-oriented in the Haute-Loire department. Today, the town hosts other musical events supported by dynamic local associations, perpetuating this spirit of live and alternative music that animated Les Alternatives Live. The association L'Alternative, organizer of the festival, participated in this local cultural vibrancy by keeping rock, punk, and alternative music alive in the Puy-en-Velay region.
Practical information — Alternatives Live
Practical Information
Location
The Les Alternatives Live festival was held in Brives-Charensac (43700), a town bordering Le Puy-en-Velay in Haute-Loire, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Outdoor concerts took place in the village, while the four evening concerts were held indoors.
Access
- By car: Brives-Charensac is accessible from Le Puy-en-Velay in 5 minutes via the N88. From Saint-Étienne, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes via the N88. From Clermont-Ferrand, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the A75 then the N102.
- By train: Le Puy-en-Velay station, served by TER lines from Saint-Étienne and Lyon. Brives-Charensac is accessible in a few minutes by bus or taxi from the station.
Prices
- Outdoor concerts: Free
- Indoor concerts: Price not provided
- Camping: Free for the entire weekend
Accommodation
The festival offered free camping on-site for the duration of the weekend, allowing festival-goers to fully enjoy the event without accommodation constraints.
Food and Drink
Food stalls and refreshment points were available on the festival site throughout the weekend.
Note
The Les Alternatives Live festival is no longer active. The information above corresponds to past editions of the event. To discover current festivals in Brives-Charensac, check out the festivals Loir'en Zic and Les Nuits Basaltiques.
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Espace Scénique de Brives-Charensac
Brives-Charensac, 43700 Brives-Charensac