The numerous reactions and the string of tributes that flourish on social networks are enough to bear witness to the lasting imprint left by Étienne Le Moal on the Poitevin cultural world. Died this Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 75, he was the cultural facilitator of the Poitiers-Sud entertainment center (Capsud), from 1991 to 2014.
“He was a super open guy who gave all artistic projects a chance: he was always up for it and trusted local artists”remembers Mathieu Péquériau, harmonica player for the Celtic Social Club who was a conscientious objector to Capsud between 1995 and 1997. “He agreed to be my referent and we worked together on the last year of Mardis de Capsudcontinues the musician. He scheduled two concerts every week and it lasted five or six years. It hosted Spain’s Color Humano and the debut of John Doe. It’s also thanks to him that I was able to play at the Francofolies with my group Souricide Canadien… There are a lot of musicians in Poitiers who owe him our first stage or a first set worthy of the name. »
Former head of Lieu Multiple, Patrick Treguer was particularly marked by the project Directwhich Étienne Le Moal had led with the 26,000 Place Settings. “He had set up writing workshops with the inhabitants of the Bellejouanne district and this resulted in a show entitled If you missed the beginning which was performed 28 times, all over France, from 1997 to 1999. It was even the subject of a film on Arte. He was an essential figure in popular culture and education. »
A ceremony is planned for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home, 90, avenue Jacques-Cœur, in Poitiers.
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