The change of throne is fast approaching with celebrations taking place on 3 and 4 October, and more and more details about the schedule emerging.
Grand Duke Guillaume will be travelling through the country, and what awaits him is nearly too much to fit on a sheet of paper.
Above all, the list of artists who will welcome him in his new role seems endless.
Guaranteed to have his instrument and bow in his luggage: cellist Benjamin Kruithof.
Guaranteed to have his instrument and bow in his luggage: cellist Benjamin Kruithof
The Grande Célébration in the capital
Probably the biggest party of the day will take place in Luxembourg City, on the Pont Grand-Duchesse Charlotte (Rout Bréck) and the Glacis, where the new Grand Duke will arrive in the evening. Countless artists from the fields of rock, pop, and hip-hop will perform, alongside classical music and jazz.
Eurovision Song Contest participants Tali and Laura Thorn are also expected, as well as crowd favorites such as De Läb and the combo Hunnegstrëpp with special guests.
Here is the list of groups, duos, and solo artists announced so far:
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Adriano Selva
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Alfalfa
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Benjamin Kruithof
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Brognon Rollin
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Cosmocramer
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d’Cojellico’s Jangen
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De Läb
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EDSUN
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Faux Real
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Francis of Delirium
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Fred Barreto/Daniel Migliosi
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Hunnegstrëpp + Christophe Mirkes, Tom Feltgen, Renata van der Vyver, Isaac Riera
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Jackie Moontan
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Laura Thorn
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Maz Univerze
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Myura
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Napoleon Gold
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Nicool
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Nosi
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Oke
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Parity
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Raftside
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Reis-Demuth-Wiltgen + Daniel Migliosi
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Stephanie Ortega
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Tali
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Tuys
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Zero Point Five
Originally from Dudelange, but playing in the capital on 4 October: the band Tuys © Photo credit: Yann Gengler / LW-Archiv
Shows in Wiltz and Dudelange
There will also be music outside the capital on this important day. Under the motto Vivre Ensemble, visitors – and, of course, Grand Duke Guillaume – will experience a mixture of theatre, video shows, and concerts in Dudelange from 14:20 to 15:20.
The day will be organised by the children’s choir Pueri Cantores, Carmen Luisa, Naomi Ayé & Band, Claire Parsons, Selah Sue, and Weeltzer Musik, among others. Visual artists Lisa Junius and Eric Mangen will also play a key role in organising the day.
A decisive role in the cross-genre dance spectacle in Dudelange will be played by choreographer and dancer Sylvia Camarda © Photo credit: Claude Piscitelli / LW-Archiv
Dance and movement will take center stage later in the Neischmelz neighborhood in Dudelange. Under the motto Mouvements, an integrative show staged and choreographed by Sylvia Camarda and David Galassi will be presented to the new head of state during a walk. Also on the programme are:
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Eric Bintz
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Edsun
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Joel Marques
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Luzac
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Leandro Afonso Pinto
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Dori
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Véronique Nosbaum
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Giovanni Zazzera
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Claudia Urhausen
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Maya Balam Meyong
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Anna Sophia Duquino
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Noa Wagener
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Chris Miller
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Julie Barthélémy
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Georges Maikel Pires Monteiro
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Mia Tholl
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Nico Conter
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Jerry Simon
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École régionale de musique de la Ville de Dudelange
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Cirque Zaltimbanq
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CDI Belval
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Fondation EME
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Fondation Kräizbierg
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Fondation Autisme Luxembourg
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Ligue HMC
The celebrations in Wiltz (from 12:00), Dudelange (from 11:00), and Luxembourg City (from 12:00) will extend over the entire day. An exact schedule has not yet been released.
Drone show
Grand Duke Guillaume and the public will not only be treated to music on 4 October in Luxembourg City. Their eyes will also be delighted by a drone show, created by the Belgian-Luxembourgish artist duo Brognon & Rollin. The spectacle will use 350 drones, last approximately eight minutes, and is scheduled to start at 22:34.
Further information on the programme for the change of throne, including the celebrations in Grevenmacher under the title “Engagement” and in Steinfort under the title “Résilience”, can be found currently or soon at www.trounwiessel.lu.
(This article has been first published by the Luxemburger Wort. Machine translated, with editing and adaptation by Lucrezia Reale.)
