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UNBELIEVABLE: Montreux jazz festival - The Untold Story

Paris Paloma: ‘Toxic masculinity is a massive tragedy’

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Singer-songwriter discussed her viral song ‘Labour’ as well as the themes behind her upcoming new album, ‘The Fatal Flaw’, while performing at Montreux Jazz Festival. Ava Doherty reports

The Independent UK · Jul 23

"This performance honours Lemmy's legacy." Hollywood Vampires launch cover of Motörhead's Ace Of Spades

Supergroup Hollywood Vampires tour Europe next month to mark the release of the live album At Montreux Jazz Festival

Metal Hammer · Jul 22

Joy Crookes dazzles Montreux Jazz Festival with a charismatic performance

British artist unveiled two new songs at the Stravinski Auditorium, as the historic festival celebrates its 60th edition

The Independent UK · Jul 10

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Mark Ronson and Alicia Keys join RAYE at Montreux Jazz Festival

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The Independent UK · Jul 4

RAYE helps launch Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests

Pop artist was joined by Mark Ronson and Alicia Keys as she got the annual festival off to a tremendous start

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Raye, PinkPantheress and Deep Purple to headline 60th Montreux Jazz Festival

Further performers include Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Lewis Capaldi and Sting.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Rising star Luvcat spills details about her debut album and the classic film romance that inspires her

Rising star Luvcat sat down with The Independent at Montreux Jazz Festival, where she headlined the Spotlight Stage on the same day she announced her debut album, Vicious Delicious, due for release on 31 October 2025.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

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Diana Ross dazzles while British stars Jade and Raye bring youthful energy to Montreux Jazz Festival

5/5 Lionel Richie delivers a baffling set with alarming hip thrusts and oddly sombre visuals – but the crowd lap it up

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Chaka Khan pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Quincy Jones at Montreux Jazz Festival

The 72-year-old opened the 59th edition of the Swiss music festival with a homage to the 28-time Grammy winner who died last year aged 91.

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

"And the finalists are…" It’s time to vote on which band gets to play at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Thomann and Shure have revealed their shortlist. Now it’s time for you to pick your winner.

MusicRadar · May 30, 2025

Watch John McLaughlin wow the Montreaux Jazz Festival with an emotive version of Abbaji

John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension will release Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 on Blu-ray and vinyl in August

Louder · May 28, 2025

Want a gig at the Montreux Jazz Festival? Thomann and Shure want to gift you your big break at the famous global gathering

A fresh-for-2025 competition sees them parting with cash, prizes and a spot among the superstars on the festival’s famous stage

MusicRadar · May 13, 2025

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Sam Fender, RAYE and Diana Ross lead stacked Montreux Jazz Festival bill

The 2025 Montreux Jazz Festival bill boasts an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, classic rock, jazz, soul and funk artists.

BANG Premier · Apr 10, 2025

Montreux Jazz Festival 2024, review: Sting, RAYE and Dionne Warwick shine across hedonistic fortnight

Sublime Swiss festival also featured Lenny Kravitz, Jessie Ware and Janelle Monae

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

‘You get the sense that anything could happen’: Director Oliver Murray on the magic of Montreux Jazz Festival

Exclusive: Director behind the three-part 2023 documentary explains what draws so many musicians to the legendary Swiss festival, as the 2024 edition gets underway this weekend

Louder · Feb 17, 2024

“They said, ‘We did a little thing for you, but we don’t know if it will make the album. I said, ‘You’re crazy – this is the single!’” the epic life of ‘Funky’ Claude Nobs, the man who inspired Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water

Claude Nobs was the man who co-founded the Montreux Jazz Festival – and crossed paths with Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa and Deep Purple

WEKU · Jan 2, 2024

Les McCann, jazz pianist with a soulful holler, dies at 88

An impromptu jam of "Compared to What" gave McCann a career-defining moment at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Montreux Jazz Festival review: Loyle Carner and Nile Rodgers are on excellent form amid the Swiss alps

Closing weekend opens with thunderstorms and ends in blazing sunshine

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The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Montreux Jazz Festival: How to livestream performances

Fans will be able to tune into more than 40 shows from iconic artists

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

‘Extraordinary story of legendary’ Montreux Jazz Festival to air on BBC

Three-part docuseries, ‘They All Came Out To Montreux’, will tell the history of the famous jazz festival and its celebrated founder, Claude Nobs

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Montreux Jazz Festival unveils lineup starring Janelle Monae, Bob Dylan and Lil Nas X

Montreux Jazz Festival takes place this summer across two weeks and multiple venues, with The Independent as the event’s exclusive global media partner

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