The Monumental Tour's stopover in Laon has already attracted over 9,000 spectators in three editions since 2022.
A not-to-be-missed event in the Hauts-de-France region, Michael Canitrot presents an original musical set in front of the imposing 75 m-high facade, accompanied by a light show and giant mapping created by the AV-Extended collective of architects and designers.
For each edition, Michael Canitrot invites artists to share the stage, including German duo Monkey Safari, French duo Nico de Andrea and Joris Delacroix, and young talents such as BiRRD, Ams and Vanetty.
To support local heritage, a partnership has been set up with the association "Les Amis de Laon et du Laonnois". In exchange for their concert tickets, concert-goers are invited to make a donation to the preservation of local heritage. Thanks to the Monumental Tour, the paintings L'Apothéose de Saint Vincent de Paul and La Visitation by Jouvenet, in the chapel of the Laon hospital, were restored in 2022. In 2023, 10,000 euros were raised to finance a new statue, the Hunting Nymph of Laon. This bronze statue, stolen in February 1997, has never been found. For the 2024 edition, 30,000 euros were raised to contribute to the restoration of the cathedral's organ.
This evening has established itself as a unique moment of sharing, marked by the encounter between Gothic heritage, electronic music and digital art.
