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THE ACO SUGGEST YOU BRACE YOURSELVES FOR FOUR EPIC CONCERTS

Wednesday 11 June, 8 - 11 pm: opening act of the 2025 Le Mans Concerts - Eddy de Pretto

Eddy de Pretto is back! The French singer-songwriter’s latest release was his Crash cœur album in 2023, which followed the 2021 composition À tous les bâtards.

An accomplished musician, de Pretto is as at home on screen as on stage. His new 12-track album has a funky R&B sound, coupled with highly sensitive yet blunt lyrics.

Those who grew up in the early 2000s will hear the echo of that era in these ambitious, forceful songs. 

Asserting his many roles – he’s also a film director, artistic director and producer – de Pretto displays all the brilliance of a multifaceted artist. 

Eddy de Pretto is currently touring in France.

His website.  CLICK HERE

Thursday 12 June, 8 - 11 pm: Pascal Obispo

Pascal Obispo, who will be performing on the 24 Hours of Le Mans stage until 00:00.  It’s not every day you celebrate your 30th anniversary as a singer.

French pop and rock singer, music producer and songwriter, Pascal Obispo is a household name in France. Following on from a sell-out tour including several festivals, he presents Correspondances.

The intimate new show comprises his best-known work, some of which he has never sung live, and a selection of the many tracks he has composed for others.

More info.  CLICK HERE

Friday 13 June, 8 - 11 pm: KUNGS

On Tuesdays I would set my alarm for 3.30 am. I would get up and go to a club in the south of France where the DJs let me learn how to mix. I was 17.

Kungs is a French DJ, record producer and musician. His track This Girl was an international hit in 2016. His successful debut album Layers was followed by Club Azur, a declaration of his love of clubbing and the perfect soundtrack for a night out. In 2024, he worked with the likes of David Guetta and DJ Seinfeld, while building an audience for his melodious electronic and house music label. Kungs spins a web of music, attracting a variety of musicians and proving that rhythm and night will always be the ingredients for a great party.

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Saturday 14 June, 8 - 11 pm: KOOL & THE GANG

From 20:00 onwards, the opening act will be joined by the international group Kool & The Gang, who will be performing on the 24 Hours of Le Mans stage until 23:00.

Kool & The Gang is an American R&B band formed in 1969 and best known for cult hits Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, and Open Sesame. The group has earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards and produced 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & The Gang has performed continuously for the past 35 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their catchy arrangements have influenced hip-hop and made them the most sampled band of all time.

Ronald Bell (AKA Khalis Bayyan ) and his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, joined up with their Jersey City neighbourhood friends to create their own blend of jazz, soul and funk. Their 1973 album Wild & Peaceful, including the smash hit Jungle Boogie confirmed their planetary star status. Then came the eighties with popular classics like Celebration, Cherish, and Ladies' Night.

The gang released new material in 2020 and 2022 and continues to perform to packed venues around the world.

Their web site   CLICK HERE

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11pm - Midnight: THE AVENER 

 Tristan Casara, AKA The Avener, is no ordinary DJ. A piano player since the age of five, he is an accomplished musician and composer. His first album The Wanderings of the Avener, and the track Fade Out Lines, were hits in over ten countries. In 2020 he released Heaven, in collaboration with Rick Nowels and other cult musicians. The single Quando Quando was the sound of summer 2022, followed by clubbing track Alpaca in 2023. The Morning Sun accompanied the dawn of 2024 – announcing a project inspired by a variety of sounds and consolidating The Avener’s reputation for innovation. The Avener performed an exclusive “lockdown” set during the night of the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020. This time, it’s for real on the Le Mans stage!

More info.   CLICK HERE.