There will not be a second edition of the Octopus rap event. Diogene productions and Saint-Brieuc Expo Congrès, co-producers of the festival which was to be held on Friday February 14 and Saturday February 15, 2025, Hermione room, in Saint-Brieuc (Côtes-d'Armor), announced the cancellation of the event, this Friday, December 20, 2024, early evening.
“Despite our desire to continue to offer quality programming and an extensive experience of comfort, welcome and listening, we must make the bitter observation that the edition […] does not find its audience in the way envisaged”, regret the organizers. Youssoupha, Faada Freddy, Kerchak… did not arouse the enthusiasm observed last year.
The IAM locomotive in 2024
Nearly 4,000 people took part in the first edition, boosted by the IAM locomotive. “Comforted by the excellent feedback we received, we were convinced that our event had found a unique place in the region,” write, disappointed, Diogene productions and Saint-Brieuc Expo Congrès, in a press release.
They invite ticket holders to contact their point of sale to obtain a refund. People who have already booked on the diogene.fr website will be reimbursed within twenty days maximum.