The MJF came to a close yesterday after sixteen days of musical celebration in the heart of Montreux. Organised outside the walls of the Convention Centre, this first-ever edition lived up to all its promises with its breathtaking Lake Stage, its intimate Casino Stage and a redesigned route along the quayside.
Over the last two weeks, there have been many magical moments on the Festival stages. But as we take stock of this exceptional edition, we’d like first and foremost to express our immense gratitude to the people who have worked behind the scenes to help make the Festival’s transformation a success.
This edition would never have seen the light of day without the trust, kindness and passion of so many people: our public, who responded with enthusiasm and curiosity; our staff, who worked with dedication on an enlarged and often more demanding site; the people of Montreux, who cohabited with the Festival for nearly two months; the authorities, who supported us from the very first sketches of the project; our service providers, whose expertise and loyalty were essential; and our partners, whose unfailing support was more precious than ever.
Organising the MJF away from the Convention Centre was one of the biggest challenges in the Festival’s history. Together, we made it possible to stage an event that will live long in the memory.
“I cannot believe we are headlining Montreux Jazz Festival today. Those of you who know me know just how crazyyyyy this is to me as a musician and as a girl with a Swiss Grandad who is going to see me play for the first time.”
Raye
“It’s pretty easily the most beautiful stage I’ve played on. I’ve been watching and listening to Live at Montreux records my whole life. It’s got this kind of aura about it, there’s something magical about it. The crowds here are really connoisseurs, real music lovers. It’s like a secret music hideout.”
Joe Dart, Vulfpeck
SAVE THE DATE
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- February-March 2025: 3rd edition of the MJF Spotlight Sessions in Villars
- 4-19 July 2025: 59th Montreux Jazz Festival