Any valid identification document that has expired University or school card Birth certificate Social security document Transport Pass Photocopies of any valid identity document Reports of loss or theft of any valid identity document Generally, any document that is not a valid identification document

Food and drink Professional cameras, video cameras and/or recorders, including SLR and film cameras Tripods and/or selfie sticks Narcotic substances Any type of weapon or sharp object and pepper sprays All types of flammable items, flares, firecrackers, explosives and flammable, smoking or corrosive products and pyrotechnic devices All type of sound device Markers and/or spray paint cans Soft toys Masks Bottles, cans, containers and/or coolers Glow sticks Balls, inflatable balloons, frisbees Water guns and similar Umbrellas, chairs, tents, sleeping bags and/or blankets Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and/or motorized scooters Drones or flying objects Laser pointers and similar Chains, spiked necklaces, and the like Motorcycle helmets Bags with dimensions greater than 21 cm wide x 30 cm high and 8 cm deep

Initial Festival à Bordeaux 2023 - Musique Électronique

THE BIGGEST ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX IS COMING BACK IN 2024! THE BIGGEST ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX IS COMING BACK IN 2024!

End of summer 2024 | Parc des Expositions

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2 days of open air festival
20+ international artists
3 themed stages

INITIAL FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX

Name: Initial Festival in Bordeaux 2024
Start: Fri Sep 01 2023 22:00:00 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)
End: Sat Sep 02 2023 05:00:00 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)
Location: Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux

On September 1 and 2, 2023, more than 25,000 people attended the two-day festival at Parc des Expositions in Bordeaux and enjoyed DJ sets by iconic artists in the house and techno universe such as Amélie Lens, TRYM, Anetha, Folamour, Kobosil, Adriatique, and many more.

After this unforgettable edition, we can’t do anything else than start planning the next one! Already eager to send you on another planet for the 3rd time, we’re doing it again at the end of summer 2024, stay tuned!

LINE UP 2023

ADRIATIQUE
AMELIE LENS
ANETHA
FOLAMOUR
KAS:ST DJ SET
KOBOSIL
NTO
PAULA TEMPLE
TRYM
ALIAS
AMORCE
CASSIE RAPTOR
DEMUJA
ELEPHANTMAT
LŪV
MAC DECLOS
MAMA SNAKE
MARY B
MATES B2B DISTILL
ODEN & FATZO (LIVE)
SALOMEE
UFO 95
VITESS

SEE THE WHOLE LINE UP

THE SECOND EDITION: A LUNAR FESTIVAL

In 2023, we took you to the space on the first week-end of September to the sounds of more than 20 French and international artists. You danced to 18 hours of house and techno across 3 lunar stages, during 2 days!

In addition to the 2 main stages: l’Éclipse and Météorite,we made you traveled inside the sound with the 360º extension, a unique stage at Initial Festival. With a 16-speaker spatial sound system, the 360º extension make you feel like the music is spinning all around you.

You’re wondering what will be the theme of the 3rd edition? Stay tuned… we’ll reveal more info soon!

WHAT FESTIVAL GOERS SAID IN 2023

Justine

“Very good experience. Lots of artists to discover live, unusual stages, water stations to cool off, food trucks and bars all over the site. Also, it was easy to recharge tokens. All in all, a really great weekend!”
Alexis

“A week-end we can’t forget about! Accustomed to festivals, this one was clearly above! Incredible line-up, excellent organization, staff super helpful… See you next year!❤️”
Maël

"The line-up left me speechless 🤩 The sanitary facilities, the organization, the wristbands – everything was perfect!!"
Margaux

“Excellent organization, the schedule was great–having 3 stages over 2 days worked perfectly!”
Sébastien

“See you next year! Finally a proper festival in Bordeaux 🎉”
Camille

“Amazing from beginning to the end! The organization and the line-up were super good, it was sickkkk!”
Dorian

“Excellent organization, it was very efficient and everything was clean!!! It was fantastic, thanks to the artists for giving us the chance to dance and to all the organizers of the event!! We’re ready for another 😉🤪”
Pierre

“Awesome, like last year, the best festival in the south-west of France! 🚀”
Lucie

“Total success. Lots of different DJs with different sounds. Nice organization: a large car park (there weren’t many of us in the car), great bars, and tempting food trucks!”

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PRACTICAL INFO

Dates : End of summer 2024
Age requirement : 18+
Accessibility : the venue is wheelchair accessible

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LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL

Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux
Cours Jules Ladoumegue

By bike : 40 minutes from Bordeaux's Saint-Jean train station on bike path Train icon

By train: Gare Saint Jean, then tramway Tram icon

By tramway : Line C - Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux stop. The tramway C will be running throughout the duration of the festival with final departure from Parc des Expos at 4am thanks to Bordeaux Métropole support. Train icon

By bus: Lines 25 and 37 - Parc des Expositions stop Porte D Train icon

By car: Parking H of the Exhibition Center (free visitor parking)

How do I get there?

Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux - La lieu du Initial Festival

MEDIA REVIEWS

“The cream of the crop in the electronic scene. From radiant smiles, glitter, fine sand, electrifying rhythms and energetic dancing – this festival ticks all the boxes.”
“More than 20 renowned international and french artists for 18h of house and techno sets splitted on 3 stages for 2 days of intense festival.”
“The local collectives also have the opportunity to play next to renowned international DJs, allowing festival goers to (re)discover those talented artists’ universes.”
“The festival overflows with talented artists from all walks of life…”
“Fever arrives in the southwestern region of the start-up nation with a major-league festival that we just couldn’t miss. Its name: Initial Festival.”
“Initial Festival, the biggest event dedicated to electronic musics in the region!”
“From French house to melodic techno, Initial Festival has a set for all tastes and was also an opportunity for various local collectives to gain exposure.”
“House, techno, groove, electronica, DJ sets... essentially, we enjoyed everything electro for one whole weekend.”
“Initial Festival is one of our top picks of electro and rap festivals for summer 2022!”

BECOME A PARTNER OF INITIAL FESTIVAL

Associate your brand with one of the most anticipated cultural events in Bordeaux and gain visibility in an original setting. Initial Festival is a unique opportunity to communicate to a diverse millennial audience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Interested in becoming a partner of Initial Festival? Contact us directly at brandpartnershipsfr@feverup.com.

FAQS

Any questions?
Get the answers here!

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About Initial Festival

Where will Initial Festival be?

At the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux.

When will the festival take place?

The festival took place on September 1 & 2, 2023 and will come back at the end of summer 2024!

What are the opening hours of the festival?

Opens at 6 p.m.
Closes at 3 a.m.

How do I get to the festival?

The venue is accessible:

By tram on line C (30 minutes from Bordeaux city center). The tramway C will be running throughout the duration of the festival with final departure from Parc des Expos at 4am thanks to Bordeaux Métropole support.
By car, a parking lot on the outskirts of the festival is open to the public
By taxi and mountain bike

Will food and beverages be available for purchase on site?

Yes. The Initial Festival will be fully equipped for festivalgoers who wish to eat and drink.

Will there be food for celiacs and/or vegans?

Yes, Initial Festival will offer food for vegans and/or celiacs and gluten-free beer.

Will it be possible to buy tobacco at the event?

No, there will be no tobacco for sale on site.

Will there be lockers?

Yes, a paid cloakroom will be available at the entrance of the site.

Are there rest areas?

Yes, there will be Chill Out spaces within the festival site.

Where can I get the latest news about the festival?

https://initialfestival.com / https://www.instagram.com/initialfestival

Notice of Filming and Photography

When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording of the event may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recorded media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction. In case you would like to obtain additional information, please consult our General Recording Notice available at the entrance of the event.

Note: In the event of taking photographs or videos in a "close-up", in which you could be clearly identified, with the purpose of using them for promotion or marketing actions, you will be provided with a separate Individual form that must be fill in to comply with applicable Data Protection and IP regulations.

About accessing Initial Festival

Can minors enter? Is there an age limit?

Guests must be aged 18 and over to access Initial Festival. An original identity document or an equivalent document may be requested at the entrance to the site.

Can I bring food/drinks?

You will not be able to access the site with food or drink. Initial Festival will be fully equipped for festivalgoers who wish to eat and drink.

Can I bring pets?

Pets are not allowed. Guide dogs will not be considered pets and will be allowed to access the premises.

Is it possible to enter with a motorcycle helmet?

No, you cannot access the site with a motorcycle helmet. You will have to leave it in one of the cloakrooms at the entrance of the festival.

Are there areas suitable for people with reduced mobility?

There will be an area reserved for people with disabilities in front of the stages. There will also be suitable toilets. A supporting document will be asked at the entry of this area.

If I leave the premises, can I re-enter?

No, each ticket has only one entry to the site. Once you have entered the festival, if you leave you cannot re-enter.

For 2-day passes, you will be allowed to enter and exit once per day. If you exit the festival early on Saturday, you will have to wait for doors to reopen on Sunday to access the site again.

Denial of access to the site:

Access to the site will be denied to the following persons:

to any person who does not have the corresponding ticket
to any person who is under the clear influence of alcoholic, narcotic, psychotropic, stimulating or similar substances
any person acting violently and/or who is likely to disturb other attendees, or to anyone likely to impair the normal operation of the show or activity
anyone wearing soccer jerseys or any other jerseys with symbols that incite violence and/or may generate conflict with other guests
to any person who does not have an identity card and/or a supporting document

Valid Identification includes:

Original and valid ID
Original and valid passport
Original and valid driver's license

Invalid ID:

Any "valid identification document" that has expired
University or school card
Birth certificate
Social security document
Transport Pass
Photocopies of any "valid identity document"
Reports of loss or theft of any "valid identity document"
Generally, any document that is not a "valid identification document"

Prohibited items

Food and drink
Professional cameras, video cameras and/or recorders, including SLR and film cameras
Tripods and/or selfie sticks
Narcotic substances
Any type of weapon or sharp object and pepper sprays
All types of flammable items, flares, firecrackers, explosives and flammable, smoking or corrosive products and pyrotechnic devices
All type of sound device
Markers and/or spray paint cans
Soft toys
Masks
Bottles, cans, containers and/or coolers
Glow sticks
Balls, inflatable balloons, frisbees
Water guns and similar
Umbrellas, chairs, tents, sleeping bags and/or blankets
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and/or motorized scooters
Drones or flying objects
Laser pointers and similar
Chains, spiked necklaces, and the like
Motorcycle helmets
Bags with dimensions greater than 21 cm wide x 30 cm high and 8 cm deep

Where can I get my wristband ?

You can get your wristband:

Before the festival at the bar Les Broc's located 16 Pl. Canteloup, 33800 Bordeaux, from tuesday 29 to thursday 31 August, from 4pm to 9pm. We encourage you to go get your wristband there to go faster when entering the festival.
At the entry of the festival from September 1st, 6pm.

About tickets

Where can I buy tickets?

On the Fever app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store
On the Fever website

Can I exchange or return my ticket?

Returns are not allowed.

What happens if I have a problem with my ticket when entering the festival?

Next to the access roads to the site, you will find a Fever incident stand. Go there and someone will assist you in trying to resolve the problem you have with your ticket.

I can't find my ticket, what should I do?

Once you have made your purchase, you must follow these steps:

Download our Fever app
Select the Facebook option to connect
Click on Profile and you will be able to find your tickets in the Tickets section If you want to change your contact email address, you can do so in "Profile" > "Edit Profile" Once this is done, if you wish, we can send you your purchase confirmation email again Remember, in all instances, you must show your ticket from the app, where you can find instructions about how to find it.

What happens if I buy my ticket through an outlet other than Fever?

Never buy a ticket from a private individual or from an outlet other than Fever. They may sell you a fake ticket. Our access control system will detect this when you arrive at the site and you will not be able to enter.

Is there a special rate for accompanying persons with reduced mobility?

No, the accompanying person must pay for the ticket as a PRM.

ABOUT CASHLESS PAYMENTS (INITOKENS)

What is an Initoken? What are they for?

Initokens are the festival currency, which can be used to buy food and drink at the festival. This is the only currency accepted inside the festival. The initokens will be loaded onto your festival wristband. 1 initoken = 1 euro.

Where to buy initokens?

You can buy your initokens:

Before the festival, on our website by clicking HERE. (By buying them online before the festival, you will get extra initokens for free!)
During the festival, on the esplanade of the Parc des Expositions, in the festival’s cashless areas or directly with your phone by scanning the QR codes displayed on site.

How do I top up my wristband with initokens?

Option 1: You buy your initokens before the festival online on Fever (highly recommended)

When you arrive at the festival, present your initokens purchase QR code at the entrance and receive your pre-loaded wristband. This can be used immediately at the bar or food stalls.
When you have used all your initokens, you can top-up your wristband at any time in a cashless space inside the festival or with your phone!

Option 2: You buy your initokens at the festival

You will be given your wristband when you arrive at the festival.
You will then top up your wristband with initokens in a cashless space or with your phone.

How does payment with initokens work?

At all the festival stands (foodtrucks, bars, etc.), you will pay with your wristband only. Show it to the staff and in a few seconds, your order will be confirmed. You can check your remaining credit at any time with the bar staff.

If I run out of credit during the festival, where can I top-up my wristband?

In a cashless space inside the festival or with your phone by scanning the QR codes displayed on site.

Which forms of payment are accepted for topping up my wristband?

Charge it directly on the cashless machine inside the festival (paying by card)
Charge it at our cashless checkout (paying by cash or card)
By scanning the QR code on your bracelet with your phone, online (paying by card)

After the festival, how can I get my unused credit refunded?

WWe will reimburse you for the initokens left on your wristband after the festival (only the tokens paid, not the free ones offered during online discounts). To do this, you will have to fill in the refund form that we will send you in the days following the festival. You will have 10 days to fill it in, and then you'll receive your refund up to 14 days after completing the form.