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📍 Glanum Site, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound, the light iDzia’s Expertise at the Service of the Glanum Festival Every summer, the Glanum archaeological site in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence comes alive to the rhythm of classical and operatic music, set against a backdrop of two-thousand-year-old stones and a starry sky. From July 16 to 18, iDzia managed the live event production for the 2026 edition, putting its technical expertise to work for one of the must-see events of the summer in Provence. Evenings in the Heart of an Ancient Building Organized by the Musicades des Alpilles association, the Glanum Festival takes place each year at the archaeological site of Glanum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a former Gallic trading post and later a Roman city nestled at the foot of the Alpilles. Under the artistic direction of conductor Mathieu Herzog, the festival features classical and opera concerts performed at dusk. With a deliberately limited capacity, a stage design crafted to preserve the site’s integrity, and state-of-the-art immersive acoustics, the Glanum Festival is now in its eleventh year. An edition dedicated to the night For the summer of 2026, the theme of “The Night” guided the three evenings conceived by the artistic director, blending dream and mystery: On Thursday, July 16, Splendors of Italian Baroque opened the festival, featuring countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and soprano Gwendoline Blondeel, accompanied by the ensemble Les Accents under the direction of Thibault Noally. On Friday, July 17, the spotlight turned to Great Melodies of the Night with trumpeter Romain Leleu and his sextet, followed by mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, accompanied by guitarist Gabriel Bianco and cellist Leonard Disselhorst. On Saturday, July 18, an original production titled West Side Story 2.0 featured the Orchestre Appassionato, conducted by Mathieu Herzog. iDzia, technical partner for live event production iDzia handled the festival’s sound and lighting for all concerts. While every technical parameter had to account for the outdoor acoustics and the preservation of the archaeological remains, the lighting design highlighted the site’s stonework: the columns, walls, and arches. In addition, the soundscape system ensured precise and immersive delivery of the music and vocals. Drawing on its experience with challenging heritage sites and its long-standing collaboration with the association organizing the Saint-Rémy event, iDzia’s technical team has mastered the specific constraints of this type of site to deliver an experience where sound and light harmonize perfectly with the music.

📍 Paradou Open-Air Theater, Paradou ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound and the light A Show Management Dedicated to Comedy For the past two summers, the Paradou Open-Air Theater has hosted an comedy club, offering a friendly atmosphere that combines food trucks, musical happy hours, and comedy shows. On July 10 and 11, 2026, iDzia handled the show management, sound, and lighting, putting its technical expertise to work for this unique summer event. Alex Vizorek's Open-Air Comedy Club Created by Belgian comedian Alex Vizorek, the On rira tous au Paradou (Everyone Will Laugh in Paradou) Festival was first launched in July 2025 in Maussane-les-Alpilles. Organised by the Quatre Saisons en Alpilles association, the festival moved in 2026 to the theatre, a venue specially refurbished and inaugurated for this second edition. The event brings together established comedians and a new generation of comic talent in a warm, convivial atmosphere inspired by traditional Provençal guinguettes, featuring food stalls, drinks, strings of festoon lights, and a musical aperitif performed by local artists. The programme unfolded over two evenings: Friday, 10 July 2026: Caroline Vigneaux, Kody, Roman Doduik, Julien Vinh and Cécile Marx. Saturday, 11 July 2026: Mathieu Madénian, Mélodie Fontaine, Adel Fugazi, Lorenzo Mancini and Hélène Sido, with a surprise guest appearance by Philippe Caverivière. iDzia's Expertise, Built on a Successful First Edition For this second edition, iDzia once again managed the festival's complete sound and lighting setup, delivering clear, consistent audio for every comedy performance, along with stage lighting carefully adapted to the transitions between the musical aperitif and the stand-up acts. Having supported the festival since its very first edition the previous year, our technical team is already well acquainted with the specific requirements of stand-up comedy. This ongoing partnership enables us to continuously refine our technical approach, ensuring an ever more polished experience for both the performers and the audience.

📍 Barthelasse Island, Avignon ▪️ iDzia installation: the sound, the lighting, the video, the stage Creating the technical experience for the ID-ILE festival Among the most notable cultural events in the South of France, the ID-ILE festival in Avignon holds a special place. We were delighted to participate by designing and installing a comprehensive technical setup, in accordance with our expertise and our mission. ID-ILE, a unique event on the French music scene The ID-ILE festival describes itself as an experience blending music, food, and hedonism, with the tagline: “An idyll is born in Avignon.” Since 2023, it has been held on Barthelasse Island, redefining the festival experience: a musical gathering in the heart of nature, combining celebration, creative cuisine, social commitment, and solar energy. What makes the event unique is as much its cultural ambition as the strong identity of the venue that hosts it. The lineup bridges the gap between the current scene and new discoveries, bringing together emerging artists, established talents, and international headliners. Beyond the concerts and DJ sets, the event features a food village led by local chefs, as well as a dedicated children’s area called "KID-ILE". As a result, the festival is designed to be enjoyed with family or friends in a preserved natural setting. The 2026 lineup: two nights, ten artists, one island The 2026 edition of ID-ILE took place on June 5 and 6. Over the course of two evenings, the audience enjoyed an eclectic lineup featuring artists from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, electronic music, and rap. Friday, June 5: The opening night featured Suzane, Polo & Pan, Thylacine, and Luiza as headliners, with Madame Benoît as the intermission act and LUJ as the opening act. Saturday, June 6: the second night featured Gaël Faye, Cassius, and the trio Joachim Pastor / Joris Delacroix / Teho, united under the PACT project, accompanied by Pi Ja Ma, Maggy Smiss as the intermission act, and Sam Grass as the opening act. The event was sold out, confirming ID-ILE’s growing status as one of the must-see events on the region’s summer calendar. Sound, lighting, video, and stage: iDzia’s expertise in live event production For the live event production, iDzia handled the design and installation of the entire stage technical setup: sound system, stage lighting, video projection, and stage, including, in particular, the intermission transitions featuring installations dedicated to the artists Madame Benoît and Maggy Smiss. Working on a river island requires preserving a natural environment while ensuring a quick and reliable setup. Our team is well-versed in these considerations, allowing us to deploy systems that meet artistic demands, regardless of the setting. This expertise is also supported by our ongoing collaboration with Agence Effervescence, the festival’s co-producer and a trusted partner. At iDzia, every festival is an opportunity to put our technical expertise at the service of the live experience, and the ID-ILE festival perfectly embodies the projects in which we are fully invested.

📍 Carrières des Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound and the light iDzia’s expertise in service of live event production For the past four years, Les Baux Pianos Festival has been bringing the Carrières des Lumières to life with jazz and world music. On June 27 and 28, iDzia handled the sound and lighting production for the 2026 edition, putting its technical expertise at the heart of this Provençal event’s success. Two Days of Concerts in Les Baux-de-Provence Created in 2023 at the initiative of pianist and composer André Manoukian, this musical event takes place in Les Baux-de-Provence, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. After its inaugural edition, held on the esplanade of the Les Baux-de-Provence's Castle, the festival moved to the Carrières des Lumières, a former limestone quarry that has now become a world-renowned venue for immersive art. In this space, music resonates in a unique way. The artistic director invites artists from around the world to create a dialogue between jazz and various cultural heritages, in a setting where white stone and light become integral parts of the performance. A weekend shaped by the convergence of musical worlds This fourth edition offered a melodic journey through various musical repertoires: On Saturday, the audience discovered the Daisy Marguerite 4tet, led by the voice of the young jazz singer Daisy Marguerite, before enjoying a performance by the Alfredo Rodríguez Trio, featuring Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez; On Sunday, the spotlight turned to the Parveen & Ilyas Khan duo, blending traditional Indian and Rajasthani music, before the festival closed with André Manoukian and his quartet project La Sultane, a creation blending jazz and Eastern influences. iDzia, a partner of the Les Baux Pianos Festival As with the two previous editions, iDzia managed the festival’s live event production, including sound and stage lighting. In this spacious venue, every technical detail is carefully designed to control natural reverberation and ensure precise sound distribution, while enhancing the visual identity of the Carrières des Lumières with tailored lighting. Thanks to the experience gained through previous collaborations with the Carrières des Lumières, our technical team has mastered the unique challenges of this venue, enabling us to create an experience where sound and light harmonize perfectly with the musicians’ performances.

📍 Etienne Paper Mill, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound, the lighting, the video The Night of the Year: The Festive Highlight of the Rencontres d'Arles The Night of the Year is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the opening week of the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival. Over the course of an evening, it offers a grand visual journey through some forty photographic works, projected on a loop on large screens. Festival favorites and brand-new creations come also together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The 2026 Edition: A Blend of Visual Art, Music, and Performance For the 2026 edition, La Nuit de l’Année took place on Saturday, July 11, at the former Etienne Paper Mill in Trinquetaille, Arles. The audience was treated to a brand-new work by choreographer Rana Gorgani, a fusion of action painting, calligraphy and choreography, created specifically for this 57th edition of the Rencontres d’Arles. The event wasn’t limited to projected images: it also featured live music, dance, and performance. The Rencontres d’Arles once again gave carte blanche to the media outlet Konbini, which presented a musical program curated by Franco-Egyptian DJ Nadia El Hakim, as well as Habibifunk and Radio Flouka. Expertise Forged Through Loyalty to the Festival For this festive and immersive evening, iDzia deployed all the technical equipment necessary for the event’s success: Sound reinforcement for the industrial wasteland ; Lighting for the projection and performance spaces ; Large-format video displays of the projected photographic works. This collaboration builds on our regular work with the Festival In at the Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles, an experience that allows us to master the technical nuances specific to the festival’s highlights, ensuring an experience that remains as true as possible to the artists’ intentions.

📍 LUMA Foundation, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the video, the sound, the lighting Through Legacies and Narratives Presented at the LUMA Foundation, in the Souterrain, from May 2026 to January 2027, Julianknxx’s installation In Search of… Incredible blends sculpture, film, sound, and objects to create a living space centered on memory, diasporic experiences, ancestry, and transmission. Julianknxx: poet, artist, and filmmaker Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and raised in The Gambia and London, Julianknxx has developed a body of work informed by his travels and his experience as a member of a diaspora. Trained as a poet, he explores performance, film, music, and sculpture, giving voice to narratives that are often overlooked. His first solo exhibition, Chorus In Remembrance of Flight, presented at the Barbican in London in 2023, received widespread acclaim. Since then, he has participated in several international exhibitions, notably at the Tate Modern and the Gagosian Gallery. Transforming Memory and Preserving Traces In Search of… Incredible has its origins in a personal story: words the artist discovered on a cardboard box her mother had used in The Gambia to send her a sculpture. These sculptures were then transformed for the exhibition, notably through the use of salt. Present throughout the installation, salt repairs and serves as a link between personal stories, collective memories, and colonial heritage. Lullabies created with the Comorian choir Boras from Marseille, France also accompany the work, passing on stories and traditions. The exhibition thus tells the story of: “How something survives, how memory is passed on, transformed, and given back to the world.” (LUMA Arles, 2026). An exploration of rituals as forms of healing and memory, which gives voice to the stories and knowledge of diasporas.

📍 LUMA Foundation, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the light, the video A Century of Art and Ideas Presented at the LUMA Foundation, in the Galerie des Archives Vivantes, from May 2026 to March 2027, the exhibition 100 ans de Cahiers d’Art et LUMA Arles (100 Years of Cahiers d'Art and LUMA Arles) celebrates the centennial of the magazine Cahiers d'Art. Through archival materials, original publications, and an audiovisual installation, the Arles-based institution invites the public to explore decades of editorial and artistic history. Cahiers d'Art: A Magazine That Has Become a Leading Authority on Modern Art Founded in Paris in 1926 by Christian Zervos, Cahiers d'Art is at once a magazine, a publishing house, and a gallery. A one-of-a-kind venture, it quickly established itself as a leading authority thanks to its layout and the richness of its illustrations. The magazine’s success enabled its founder to undertake the Catalogue Raisonné de Picasso, while the Cahiers d’Art premises became a gallery showcasing works by Mondrian, Miró, Kandinsky, Ernst, and Giacometti. The magazine ceased publication in 1960, but its influence on the dissemination of the European avant-garde remains considerable. An Exhibition Blending Archives and Contemporary Art 100 Ans de Cahiers d’Art et LUMA Arles is part of LUMA Arles’s “Archives Vivantes” (Living Archives) program, which invites visitors to rediscover archives as living testimonies to the ideas that have shaped art history. The president of the contemporary art center explains: “We aim to contribute to archival traditions by incorporating a more organic and open dimension, in close collaboration with the artists, thinkers, and key figures associated with these collections.” (LUMA Arles, 2026). As a result, the exhibition features REMNA, a new film by the music video directing duo QASAR, which draws on elements from the Cahiers d’Art archives and connects them to a more current, contemporary approach. The installation thus offers an opportunity to appreciate how much a 20th-century editorial archive can, a century later, continue to fuel today’s artistic reflection.

📍 LUMA Foundation, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the video, the sound When Art Challenges Our Sense of Responsibility Presented at the LUMA Foundation’s Glassroom from May 2026 to January 2027, Camille Henrot’s video installation In the Veins explores what it means to raise children in the era of the climate crisis, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between parenthood and ecological responsibility. Camille Henrot, a leading figure in contemporary art Camille Henrot, born in France in 1978, is an internationally renowned contemporary artist. She has developed a critically acclaimed practice that spans multiple media and draws on literature, poetry, and social media. In 2013, her film Grosse Fatigue won the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale. She went on to hold a series of notable exhibitions at the Chislehurst Gallery in London and the Palais de Tokyo. She has also exhibited at the New Museum in New York, the Centre Pompidou, and the National Gallery of Victoria. In 2026, she presented In the Veins at both the New Museum and LUMA Arles. A Meditation on Care and Extinction In the Veins explores the role of animals in childhood, at a time when many are now endangered. Through images of wildlife rehabilitation centers, the film invites us to reflect on our connection to living beings and our responsibility toward nature. As described by the Arles-based foundation, the video work argues that: “Acts of care in the midst of destruction are not minor acts, but forms of courage” (LUMA Arles, 2026). A sensitive film that reminds us of the importance of caring for living things in the face of the challenges posed by the ecological crisis.

📍 LUMA Foundation, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the light, the video, the sound A Convergence of Sports, Art, and Education Presented at the LUMA Foundation in La Grande Halle from October 2025 to January 2026, the installation MISSION FRISSON (THRILL MISSION) brings to life a sports recreation park conceived at the intersection of contemporary art and education. This work was part of a collaboration between LUMA and EBB, carried out within the Foundation’s educational program, and was co-produced with the senior class studying “Hospitality Professions” at Montmajour Highschool in Arles. EBB, a hybrid studio at the intersection of art and technology Founded by Franco-Algerian artist Neïl Beloufa, EBB is a studio that brings together artists, authors, researchers, curators, and developers to explore the digital technologies that shape our daily lives. The collective creates interactive experiences, drawing in particular on artificial intelligence and algorithms. With support from the European Union for some of its projects, it also develops educational initiatives aimed at making culture and technology accessible to young people : an approach at the heart of the MISSION FRISSON project. A park designed by high school students from Arles The installation was developed over the course of a school year with the participation of sixteen students, who were involved in every stage of its design, from conceptualization to construction. The result is a playful experience where technology becomes a creative tool for physical activity and play. As the art center notes: “This pioneering artistic and educational project invites the public to follow a path punctuated by physical challenges and puzzles to solve, all within a hybrid universe blending myths and realities.” (LUMA Arles, 2025) Thus, MISSION FRISSON demonstrates that art, education, and play can come together to create a truly innovative experience.

📍 LUMA Foundation, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound, the lighting, the video When Poetry Meets Sound and Image From July through November 2026, the Grande Halle at the LUMA Foundation will host CORRESPONDENCES, an artwork born from a decade-long collaboration between American artist Patti Smith and the Soundwalk Collective. Two exceptional evenings also offered the audience the chance to enjoy a performance that combined music, poetry, and cinema. Patti Smith, a Rock & Roll Icon Born in 1946 in Chicago, Patti Smith established herself in the 1970s as a major figure in the New York music scene, before becoming an artist recognized as much for her music as for her writing and visual art. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and awarded the Legion of Honor, she continues her artistic work today, notably with the Soundwalk Collective, an international collective dedicated to experimental sound art founded by photographer Stephan Crasneanscki and composer Simone Merli. An auditory and visual odyssey at LUMA Arles The exhibition CORRESPONDENCES brings together field recordings captured by the Soundwalk Collective duo in remote areas. Projected onto multiple screens, this composition of images and sounds forms a true sensory architecture. Through Patti Smith's voice, literature, memory, and poetry intertwine, turning the installation into a meditation on the world's fragility and its enduring traces. The Opening of a New Art Season Hosted by the LUMA Foundation, the musician performed on July 5 and 6 in two one-hour live performances alongside Stephan Crasneanscki and Simone Merli. On stage, the American artist was also accompanied by cellist Lucy Railton and percussionist Diego Espinosa Cruz Gonzales, while artist Pedro Maia added a visual dimension with his live projections. The event also featured a book-signing session and extended evenings of music. This artistic interlude thus served as the highlight of the opening of the LUMA Foundation’s new exhibition series.

📍 Ancient Theater, Arles ▪️ iDzia Installation: the sound, the lighting, the video Three Evenings at the Ancient Theater of Arles Every summer, the Ancient Theater of Arles transforms into an open-air stage to host numerous events related to the Rencontres de la Photographie, particularly during its opening week. For the 2026 edition, iDzia deployed an entire technical setup to support three evenings featuring screenings, award ceremonies, and performances. An International Event Founded in 1970, the Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles has, over the decades, become the most important festival dedicated to the eighth art. Over forty exhibitions take over the city’s historic sites, welcoming artists, curators, collectors, and photography enthusiasts. For its 57th edition, the Rencontres will take place from July 6 to October 4 under the theme “Worlds to Reinterpret,” with a program that notably highlights contemporary African photography. Rencontres and Opening Nights At the heart of the festival’s first week, the Ancient Theater brought together a large audience as well as leading figures in photography and contemporary art: Tuesday, July 7: Christophe Chassol, discussing the work of Edward Steichen, and Stan Douglas. Thursday, July 9: Alfredo Jaar, Ming Smith, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Olivia Arthur, and Park Chan-Wook. Friday, July 10: Live Magazine, for an evening of performances and visual storytelling. These Rencontres Nights also provided an opportunity to celebrate several highlights, including the presentation of the 2026 Madame Figaro Arles Photography Prize, the 2026 Book Prize, the 2026 Dummy Book Award, and the 2026 Discovery Prize from the Louis Roederer Foundation, not to mention the tribute paid to photographer Martin Parr. Our Setup: Sound, Lighting, and Projection To support these evenings, the iDzia team managed the audiovisual setup: sound system, stage lighting, large-format video projections for tributes and retrospectives, as well as gobo projections to enhance the venue’s architecture. This work requires balancing respect for the historic monument with technical demands, an expertise that iDzia brings to the Rencontres thanks to its regular presence at the Ancient Theatre and at the festival’s main iconic venues.

📍 Saint-Jean Fortress, Mucem, Marseille ▪️ iDzia installation: the light, the video Marseille pays tribute to the "Bonnes Mères" On the occasion of the opening of the Bonnes Mères exhibition at the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille is illuminated around a symbol deeply rooted in its identity: the "Bonne Mère", or the "Holy Mothers". The exhibition highlights the many representations of this protective figure, between religious heritage, artistic creation and contemporary interpretation, offering a renewed perspective on an iconic emblem of the city. The project extends beyond the museum walls with the installation of a second Bonne Mère at Saint-Jean Fortress, created by the silversmith house Christofle, which was already behind the original creation. This monumental work acts as an extension of the exhibition, visible from various points across the city. The Mucem: a museum between land and sea Located at the entrance of the Old Port, the Mucem has become a key cultural landmark in Europe, with which we are always honoured to collaborate. Dedicated to the civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean, it offers a rich and multidisciplinary cultural programme combining exhibitions, collections, talks, performances and artistic projects, at the crossroads of perspectives and imaginaries. With its iconic contemporary architecture and its walkways opening onto the sea, the Mucem embodies a continuous dialogue between history and modernity. The Bonnes Mères exhibition fits perfectly into this dynamic by revisiting a deeply local symbol through a plural artistic reading. Christofle and the art of enhancing heritage As a partner in this artistic installation, Christofle showcases its exceptional silversmith craftsmanship. The French house transforms metal into a living material, playing with reflections, light and textures to create works of remarkable precision. At the Saint-Jean Fortress, the Bonne Mère signed by Christofle stands as a luminous sculpture, created using the galvanoplasty technique, which consists of using an electric current to deposit metal ions onto the surface of an object. In dialogue with the site’s fortified architecture, it becomes a powerful visual landmark within the Mediterranean landscape. The head of the silversmith workshop notes: “For anyone who knows Marseille, the Bonne Mère is an iconic symbol. It was only natural for us, 150 years later, to take part in its reproduction.” An elevated evening by iDzia On the evening of April 28, to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, iDzia had the pleasure of taking part in the creation of a cocktail reception on the terrace of the Upper Officers’ Gallery at the Saint-Jean Fortress. In this unique setting, between stone, sea and horizon, guests were welcomed into an elegant atmosphere. iDzia deployed its expertise in lighting and video design, with a scenography tailored to the site. Video projections and warm lighting atmospheres extended the universe of the exhibition into the event space, creating a seamless continuity between art, architecture and sensory experience. This reception dedicated to the Bonnes Mères exhibition illustrates the encounter between art, heritage and technical excellence. Our collaboration with the Mucem and Christofle also reflects the richness of cultural partnerships and our ambition to create spaces and moments designed for all types of events. We extend our thanks to the Mucem teams for their welcome, to Christofle for its craftsmanship, and to all the technicians involved.