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A unique musical experience

Dive into the magic of Insane, a festival that has captured the hearts of thousands of festival-goers since 2015. With 80 artists spread across 3 stages in 2022, this musical event is a veritable explosion of talent and diversity. This year’s edition has a little surprise in store: an immersion into the Japanese “Mythology of Japan” universe, with lights and scenery set up to plunge you into a universe where Japanese gods also represent the festival’s different stages: Amaterasu, goddess of the sun for the Mainstage, Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon for the Understage and Uzume, goddess of joy for the Bivouac Stage!

Insane Festival 2023: What can we expect?

Location: Plan D’eau – APT (84400)

August 10 to 13, 2023

TheInsane Festival returns this year, 2023, with a host of new features and surprises to delight festival-goers eager for discovery and enriching experiences. In addition to outstanding musical performances, the event promises a diverse range of entertainment and services to provide an unforgettable experience for all participants.

One of the new highlights of this year’s festival is the introduction of a morning yoga zone. This will give festival-goers the opportunity to start their day in harmony with their body and mind, while preparing themselves for an intense day of music and encounters. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this space dedicated to relaxation and meditation will offer you a moment of rejuvenation.

Daytime activities

In the afternoons, we’ll be hosting a series of thought-provoking conferences, offering festival-goers the chance to learn about and exchange views on current affairs and social issues close to their hearts. Renowned experts and speakers will be on hand to share their knowledge and spark exciting discussions.

Another big news for this edition is the authorization of swimming in the Plan d’Eau located right next to the festival. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy a refreshing break and relax in the peaceful waters of the lake, adding an aquatic dimension to their festival experience.

This year will also see the creation of a vast activity zone in partnership with Decathlon, offering participants a variety of sports and fun activities. Whether you’re into soccer, Frisbee or cycling, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained and amused between concerts.

Comfort for festival-goers

When it comes to comfort, Insane Festival 2023 spares no expense. With over 8,500 m² of covered space, festival-goers will be able to take advantage of numerous shaded areas. Whether in front of the stages, in the conference zone, thepicnic area, the safe zone or the stand village, you’ll always find a place to shelter from the sun and recharge your batteries.

In addition,free water points will be set up at various points around the festival, allowing everyone to quench their thirst and stay hydrated throughout the day. This attention to the health and well-being of festival-goers is a priority for the Insane Festival team, who want to offer a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

In the interests of enhanced safety, the SAFER system has been introduced this year. It will enable each festival-goer to trigger an alert via his or her telephone in the event of need, to ensure rapid intervention by emergency teams. In addition, prevention posters and banners will be widely displayed on the event site, raising participants’ awareness of best practices and risk prevention.

Throughout the year, the Insane Festival team actively communicates on social networks, notably through its Insanté prevention branch. By providing regular information on how to stay healthy and safe, the Insane Festival is positioned as a committed event that promotes the well-being of its participants.

Insane Festival sets itself apart with a program of emerging artists and a strong commitment to the arts

The Insane Festival’s programming sets it apart from other festivals. “We usually say that the emerging artists playing at our event are tomorrow’s headliners!”

Insane isn’t just about music, it’s also a committed festival that aims to raise festival-goers’ awareness of important issues. The “Sensibilisation” area, made up of stands, enables festival-goers to discover the actors who are fighting for a more just and respectful society. Discussions focus on topics such as health, parity, ecology and human rights. Insane is also involved in the Innovation & Employment district, showcasing innovative start-ups and employment support organizations. This is an opportunity to discover local entrepreneurs and promote access to employment for all.

Easy access and convenience for a hassle-free experience

To make arriving at Insane even more pleasant, several means of transport are planned. Specially chartered buses leave from France’s major cities (Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nice) to take festival-goers directly to the festival site, with no hassle or parking worries. For those who prefer to come by train, simply book a ticket for the Gare d’Avignon TGV or Gare d’Avignon Centre, and take advantage of the reinforced shuttle service to the event site. And for those who choose to come by car, free, secure parking is available. All you have to do is follow the indicated routes to reach the festival without a hitch.

On site, festival-goers can take advantage of the amenities on offer, including 3 water bars and 8 fountains to stay hydrated,137 cabins and urinals for men and women to ensure their comfort, as well as quenchers that circulate through the crowd and a drinking water ramp in the bivouac. At night, two bars with 5 taps, 134 cabins and 100 showers are also available to refresh and prepare for another day of festivities.

An inclusive festival for all music fans!

Accessibility is paramount at the Insane Festival. Specific measures have been taken to provide a comfortable environment for the disabled. Accompanying persons are entitled to free admission on presentation of a disability card. Adapted facilities, raised platforms and a PMR/PSH parking lot are provided. A dedicated team is on hand to help and inform. Finally, for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, vibrating vests are available. These innovative individual vests transform the show’s sound sources into vibrations, offering another way of experiencing music and sound.

The goal is to create an inclusive experience where everyone can enjoy music, dance and camaraderie without barriers. The hope is that these specially designed amenities and services will help make their experience at Insane even more memorable and enjoyable.

A remarkable economic impact for the region

Insane not only offers an unforgettable musical experience, it also contributes to the economic development of the PACA region. In 2022, the festival generated economic spin-offs of 4.4 million euros in France, 79% of which benefited the PACA region. In addition, it created 43 full-time jobs and contributed 535,000 euros in taxes. Insane is therefore not only a source of happiness for festival-goers, but also a local economic driver.

BONUS | We put your questions to the organizers!

In this exclusive interview, we take a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic festival and share the memorable moments that have marked its history.

• Can you share any memorable moments or interesting stories from previous editions of the Insane Festival?
  The famous storm of 2022! Everyone who was there remembers it was intense. A rapid but very intense episode of wind and rain, which meant we had to evacuate the festival stages, secure any decorations that might have fallen down, pick up almost all the festival fences to get the sound back up and running in less than 1H30… It was a tough job, but we got through it!
• What are the particular logistical challenges involved in organizing an outdoor festival like Insane Festival, and how do you deal with them?
  The biggest challenge was arriving on a bare site: no water, no electricity and no infrastructure! Accommodating 16,000 people a day is complicated enough. We have a competent technical team and we are helped by the local authorities to set up this truly ephemeral living space, which gets better every year!
• Can you tell us about Insane Festival’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on stage and in the audience?
  And within our association! We now have more women than men on our production team. We can’t call this an “effort”, but we do try to balance the balance as much as possible, and to promote female and queer artists. As well as adapting to our audience, these are values that we hold personally, so we’re happy to achieve them.
• How does Insane Festival create an immersive experience for festival-goers that goes beyond simply listening to live music?
  We put a strong emphasis on decoration and show! Good music is great, but we also try to make the moment as immersive as possible with the decorations and spectacular with the light show.
  

The Insane Festival is much more than just a musical event: it’s an unforgettable experience that awakens the senses and transports festival-goers into an electrifying universe. Combining music, enchanting decors and visual spectacles, this event pushes the limits of creativity and offers a true escape. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a lover of new discoveries or simply looking for a unique experience, the Insane Festival is sure to win you over. . Don’t miss this year’s Insane Festival, a musical adventure you’ll never forget.

Malo

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