Stormzy, Björk, Phoebe Bridgers And Other Artists Will Perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival

The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland
has unveiled its line-up for 2022, which includes Stormzy, Björk, Phoebe
Bridgers, and others. The event will take place on the banks of Lake Geneva
from 1st to 16th July and will feature an entirely new layout.

The festival will showcase its "beating heart" in the shape of a Lake House venue, in addition to its usual two venues - the Auditorium Stravinski and the Montreux Jazz Lab.

A press release explains: “This large
three-story residence will play host to ten enthralling rooms, each offering a
unique experience. Open 24 hours a day, the public will be able to wander
freely, enjoying unique experiences ranging from the musical, visual,
educational or technological. With bars and lounges on each floor, this large
house will be a perfect place to enjoy the festival in a lively and intimate
setting.”

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Diana Ross,
Måneskin, Girl In Red, Years & Years, Michael Kiwanuka, Self Esteem
and many others are also on the 2022 lineup.

Below is the whole line-up as well as a
schedule of performances.

Mathieu Jaton, the CEO of Montreux Jazz
Festival, said: “With so many great artists set to play this year, the 56th
edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival will be one of our finest yet. For over
50 years, Montreux has created some of the most magical moments in music and we
are excited to continue the festival’s legacy.”

Due to COVID-19 travel limitations, a
number of UK performers were dropped from the Swiss festival's lineup last
year.

Rag'n'Bone Man, Inhaler, Alfa Mist, Yussef
Dayes, and others no longer performed at the festival, as travellers from
nations such as the United Kingdom were required to complete a 10-day
quarantine period upon entering the country at the time.

---Silviya.Y