The BIG TUSK live in Yverdon-les-Bains

Experience The BIG TUSK live on July 25th

The BIG TUSK is scheduled to perform at the Nova Jazz Festival in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland on July 25, 2026. The BIG TUSK, a quartet originating from Bern, Switzerland, blends elements of jazz with post-rock and electronic music. Their sound is characterized by dynamic shifts, atmospheric textures, and improvisational interplay between instruments – typically featuring saxophone, guitar, bass and drums. They are known for compositions that build from quiet introspection to powerful crescendos.

The Nova Jazz Festival has been held annually in Yverdon-les-Bains since 1976. It is recognized as one of Switzerland’s longest-running and most prominent jazz festivals. Originally conceived as a platform for showcasing established international jazz artists, the festival has progressively broadened its scope to include emerging talents and cross-genre collaborations. The festival utilizes various venues throughout the town, often incorporating both indoor concert halls and outdoor stages along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. A core principle of Nova Jazz Festival is its commitment to artistic diversity within the broader spectrum of jazz and improvised music. The festival consistently attracts an audience interested in both traditional and contemporary approaches to the genre.