Open The Gates — Inclusive Hip-Hop Festival in Le Mans

3rd Edition — Making Sisterhood Resonate

The 3rd edition of Open The Gates took place from November 18 to 20, 2025, in Le Mans, co-produced with four students from the professional degree program in Music Structure Management and Development at the University of Le Mans (Electrik Campus association).

On Tuesday, November 18, a free round table titled “Making Sisterhood Resonate” brought together the collectives SheSaidSo and Nananerf at Brasserie Septante-Deux. On Wednesday, November 19, a stand-up night at EVE-Scène universitaire featured Lou Trotignon (humorous account of her transition), Camille Giry (feminist one-woman show), Emi (improvisation and chaotic imagination), and Ann Marie (multidisciplinary artist from Le Mans). On Thursday, November 20, the music showcase hosted Ingoba (Congolese artist, afro-pop and bossa nova), Lola Baï (introspective and poetic French chanson), and Bunzen (break, house, and UK garage DJ).

2025 Program

Tuesday, November 18 — Brasserie Septante-Deux (7 PM)

• Round Table “Making Sisterhood Resonate” — SheSaidSo and Nananerf collectives
• Free entry

Wednesday, November 19 — EVE-Scène universitaire (7 PM)

• Lou Trotignon — Stand-up
• Camille Giry — Feminist one-woman show
• Emi — Improvisation Stand-up
• Ann Marie — Multidisciplinary artist
• Price: €10 (students) / €15

Thursday, November 20 — EVE-Scène universitaire (8 PM)

• Ingoba — Afro-pop, bossa nova
• Lola Baï — Poetic French chanson
• Bunzen — Break, house, UK garage DJ
• Price: €5

• 3rd edition of the inclusive festival
• Round table on sisterhood with SheSaidSo and Nananerf
• Feminist stand-up with Lou Trotignon and Camille Giry
• Ingoba and Lola Baï in concert
• Co-production with the University of Le Mans