Nearly 30,000 people gathered Saturday evening at the Château de Chambord (Loir-et-Cher) to see the show by star DJ David Guetta, as part of the third edition of the festival. « Chambord Live ».
Shortly after 10 p.m., the 56-year-old DJ started his show with his hits including « Sexy Bitch », « Memories » or « Satisfaction »a remix of Benny Benassi, with impressive visual and pyrotechnic effects, arousing the enthusiasm of the crowd, noted an AFP correspondent.
Around 11:00 p.m., the rain started, and the public took out umbrellas and raincoats.
DJ David Guetta during the third edition of the “Chambord Live” festival, at the Château de Chambord, June 29, 2024 in Loir-et-Cher / GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP
Before the show, the DJ had expressed his impatience to perform in the special setting of the Château de Chambord.
“Every time I play in France, I experience a special emotion. I’m shaking like it’s my first concert. The castle here is incredible. I have just climbed the double revolution staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. It is very moving. Being here gives us all the energy of positivity. I want people to share a real moment of happiness with me! »he told an AFP correspondent.
DJ David Guetta during the third edition of the “Chambord Live” festival, at the Château de Chambord, on June 29, 2024 in Loir-et-Cher / GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP
“Spectators have traveled thousands of kilometers to come to the concert. It touches me enormously. My music has accompanied moments of happiness for many people. To mark, even anecdotally, moments of life, for an artist, is a wonderful reward.”he said.
“In Chambord, as elsewhere, I bring together fans who have followed me for 22 years. But my core audience is between 18 and 22 years old. The miracle is that my music continues to speak to young people”he said.
DJ David Guetta during the third edition of the “Chambord Live” festival, at the Château de Chambord, June 29, 2024 in Loir-et-Cher / GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP
Blue cap screwed on her head, Dorothée was installed in front of the stage. This secretary in a home help service, aged 41, traveled from Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne) with her 16-year-old daughter.
“We left after my work day on Friday. We slept that night in the car. After the concert, we will do the same! »smiles the mother. “David Guetta’s music represents the happy moments of our lives”did she say.
Léandre, a second year master’s student in digital marketing and communication in Cambrai (North), rushed to the barriers to be as close as possible to his idol.
DJ David Guetta during the third edition of the “Chambord Live” festival, at the Château de Chambord, June 29, 2024 in Loir-et-Cher / GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP
“I could almost cry just being here!”, blurts out this 24-year-old fan. His parents offered him a place for 133 euros. They also booked two nights in a hotel in Blois in order to stay there and visit the surrounding area.
“Seeing my idol in such a setting was unexpected!”confesses the young man who has already applauded the artist eight times. “I’ve been a fan since I was 8 years old. I have all his albums. He is a major artist, one of the best-known French people in the world. »
After Sting in 2022 and Imagine Dragons in September, this is the third edition of « Chambord Live ».
