Oaio live in Fouquières-lès-Lens

Experience Oaio live on August 2nd

Oaio is a French musical artist known for a style blending electronic music with influences from traditional Breton music and folk sounds. Their compositions often feature synthesizers, sampling, and processed vocals alongside instruments like the bombarde and binioù kozh (Breton bagpipes), creating a soundscape that is both modern and deeply rooted in Celtic heritage. Oaio’s work frequently explores themes of identity, memory, and the relationship between tradition and modernity.

The concert is scheduled to take place at Parc des Berges de la Souchez in Fouquières-lès-Lens, France on August 2nd, 2026. This park is a relatively recent development, created as part of broader efforts to revitalize the former mining region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais following the decline of the coal industry. Specifically, it occupies land reclaimed along the Canal de la Deûle, transforming a previously industrial area into a green space for recreation and cultural events.

The park's design emphasizes ecological considerations and provides walking and cycling paths, areas for picnics, and spaces designed to host outdoor performances. It aims to connect communities with nature while acknowledging the historical significance of the mining past within the landscape.