MANU 2027: Spotlight on the New Local Music Scene

The 13th edition of the MANU festival highlights emerging artists including Lutèce, Dysto, Lampyre, and the duo Welch et Ergy.

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For its thirteenth edition, the MANU festival shines a spotlight on the new local music scene in Nîmes, showcasing artists with diverse styles.

The MANU festival celebrates its thirteenth edition by highlighting new musical projects energizing the local scene. This year, several artists with distinct styles are featured.
Lutèce offers a universe oscillating between bittersweet ballads and pop anthems. Her songs, inspired by artists like Juliette Armanet and Clara Luciani, evoke love and the questions of youth with a crystalline voice and organic sounds.
Hailing from Nîmes, Dysto is emerging as a promising rookie. An artist since the age of 12, he has developed a mature and versatile pen, blending melancholy, southern influences, and catchy toplines to assert a unique identity.
Lampyre, on the other hand, delivers raw, sensitive rock, fueled by grunge and soul. As a power trio with Maëva Scotti on bass and Valentin Sanchez on drums, the group has been deploying stage-ready energy for over ten years.
Finally, the duo Welch et Ergy explores the connection between sound and image. Welch, a rapper and director, brings an introspective writing style, while Ergy, a composer and beatmaker, crafts rich and melancholic jazz trap productions. Their joint project « Cœur Givré » marks the full realization of their collaboration, initiated in 2024.
Based on information from the official source: Paloma – SMAC de Nîmes Métropole (02/10/2026)