The Worldwide Festival is based on one simple idea : To create a different festival, offering a unique artistic selection in stunning environments happening in different cities around the world.
Inspired by the musical diversity of Gilles Peterson’s“Worldwide” radio show, broadcast in 20 countries, the Worldwide Festival brings together an army of music enthusiasts from around the world.
Gilles Peterson, music lover, record collector, broadcaster, DJ, record producer, creator and owner of several record labels like Acid Jazz, Talkin Loud & Brownswood, opinion leader for the last 20 years, is the artistic director.
“Good music makes good people come together”
“Worldwide Festival is a festival for music lovers, a festival on a human scale, with a unique spirit we share with the audience. Personally I am like a kid, the WF are like the highlights of the year for me, I know I will get to experience the best live music in fantastic venues and with people I enjoy partying with, get to spend some time with the artists…You rarely get all that in the same package! So we try to make the most of it. We’re trying to develop this idea of a mini festival far from those huge events, wherever there is a scene and for whoever wants it, like in a traditional restaurant. That’s it, we’re a small restaurant where we take care of the food we serve, to give our customers the best dishes.” GP
UNIQUE LINE-UPS
Thanks to Gilles’s immense popularity within the artist and DJ community the WF attracts the most exciting and up & coming talents around.
WF IN TWO SENTENCES
– An explosion of cutting edge grooves by the best of today’s inspired artists.
– An exceptional line-up in unique environments.
GIL SCOTT HERON TO OPEN UP!!!!!!!
Gil Scott-Heron, the man known as ‘the godfather of rap’ and ‘the black Bob Dylan’ will be performing live on Thursday July 8, on the opening day of WF Sete (8-11 July ’10). One of the most important figures in 20th-century music to have come out of America, his thoughtful, provocative and still rebellious voice is something to be heard. Excited? You bet we are! Other confirmed artists include: Josh Wink, Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer, dOP, Norman Jay, Floating Points ft. Fatima, Quantic Y Su Combo Barbaro, Jeremy Ellis, Joy Orbison, Foreign Beggars, Dorian Concept, SBTRKT ft. Sampha, Gilles Peterson & Roberto Fonseca presentHavana Cultura, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, Dynamite MC, Mala, Kyle Hall, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Gonja Sufi, Theophilus London and Ross Allen to name a few. Full WF program here. We are offering a Gold pass giving you access to all the WF stunning outdoor venues. Come join us, buy your Gold pass here. How to organise your trip to Sète? It’s all about the sun, sea and the Worldwide Sound!. Worldwide baby!
Ronnies Daddy 