2007
Nine Inch Nails, Devastations, Samael, Joe Cocker, Malia, Kevin Flynn, Indochine, Silverchair, Kaolin, Stephan Eicher, Jimmy Cliff, Sananda Maitreya, Thomas Dutronc, Gojira, Monkey 3, Vale Poher, Jolly & The Flytrap, Chris Aaron, 2ZIS, Christian Tschanz, Mauss, Camp, Zero-Spin, Sefyu, Keny Arkana, Alilest, Eggippa Fifauter, Madd Family, Green Giant, Blük Blük, Avalon One, Phoniques, Suki Brownies, Pola, Zero in One, ...
2006
Radiohead, Jamiroquai, Texas, Franz Ferdinand, Jovanotti, Nada Surf, Patrice, Calexico, Body Count feat. Ice-T, Sinik, Psy4 De La Rime, The Magic Numbers, TV On The Radio, Bauchklang, Oceansize, Islands, Hollywood Porn Stars, Bernie Constantin, Water Lily, Division Kent, Jeronimo, Swiss Reggae Unity, Kamilean, Shabani And The Burnin’ Birds, The Evpatoria Report, Electric Blanket, We Brothers, Mad Manoush, Husky, The Giant Robots, Tendance Catalogue, Featuring Jim, Round Table Knights, The Raspoutine Smoked Band, Black Cargoes, Failed Teachers, Motherflower, Mingmen, Poing Final, Regard Du Nord, Sonic Toaster
The 15th edition of the Festival Rock Oz’Arènes closes with a positive result. During 5 days a total of 35’000 persons gathered in the roman amphitheatre of Avenches. Tuesday, August 15th was completely sold out and the other days reached very appealing figures. On the operational side, the festival was held without any problems. The spirit during all five days was very relaxed and even the weather showed itself from a merciful side after very bad forecasts.
2005
Marilyn Manson, The Cure, Sean Paul, De Palmas, Good Charlotte, Asian Dub Foundation, Seeed, Rachid Taha, Stress , le Peuple de l’Herbe, Joseph Arthur, Buck 65, Ghinzu, Whashington Dead Cats, Zatokrev, Super 700, Rosqo, The BeBa Orchistra, Zenzile, Sous la Surface, Bubble Beatz, Folco Orselli, Les Fils de Teuhpu, GMF, Procureur & the Tagne’s
Who would have thought after the first edition of Rock Oz’Arènes in 1992, that this baby will grow so fast an become such a healthy and vital teenager? The 14th edition of Rock Oz’Arènes was once again a huge success story. Over 29'000 people gathered in Avenches during the four nights of the festival. It all started with the long awaited performance of the superstar Marilyn Manson who played a terrific gig. Thursday, August 18th will be forever statued in the history of the event. British new-wave idols The Cure celebrated a dull ambience over two hours in front of an admiring and happy crowd. With performances of Sean Paul, Asian Dub Foundation, Le Peuple de l’Herbe and Stress, the Friday united thousands of fans of groovy sounds in the arena. The festival ended on Saturday with concerts of French artist De Palmas, German dancehall-stars Seeed and Arabic rocker Rachid Taha.
2004
Massive Attack, The Offspring, Lou Reed, Bloodhound Gang, The Dandy Warhols, Simple Minds, Jane Birkin, Nina Hagen, Pleymo, Corneille, Popa Chubby, dEus, Sinsemilia, Puppetmastaz, Electric Eel Shock, La Caravane Electro, Ray Wilko, Petit Vodo, The Watzloves, Kera, Brazen, Underschool Element, The Mad Cowgirl Disease, Pendleton, Manufactur, Swab, The Rambling Wheels, Marco Di Maggio & The Acousticats
On the opening night, three legends performed at Rock Oz'Arènes: Lou Reed, Nina Hagen and Jane Birkin. Three different cultural backgrounds, three stiles but the same generation opened this year's festival. With concerts of Massive Attack, The Dandy Warhols and dEUS on the mainstage, the second night was much more modern. Friday the 13th was a lucky day: The Offspring, Bloodhound Gang and Pleymo rocked a sold out house. The 2004 edition of Rock Oz'Arènes ended with performances of Simple Minds, Corneille, Popa Chubby and Sinsemilia.
2003
Manu Chao & Radio Bemba Sound System, Deep Purple, Placebo, Beck, Grandaddy, Sum 41, Keziah Jones, Staind, Dionysos, O Jarbanzo Negro, Patent Ochsner, Napoleon Washington, Console, King Khan & His Shrines, The Peacocks, Die Zorros, Hell’s Kitchen, The Otiacs, Open Season, A Season Drive, Cosmonautes, Kruger, Velma, Voodoocake, Tasteless, L’Orchestre Improbable...
Once again, the festival brakes its records and hosts 31'000 people during four nights. Deep Purple celebrate their evergreens with the crowd. Placebo play the festival for the 2nd time and Beck leaves the public speechless with his breathtaking performance. Sum 41 take care of a new generation of Punk Rock fans and the singer of the french band Dionysos takes an already legendary bath in the crowd. The festival ends with an over two hour performance of Manu Chao and his Radio Bemba Sound System.
2002
Joe Cocker, Muse, Incubus, Faithless, Morcheeba, Patti Smith, Stereo Mc's, Jimmy Eat World, Beverly Jo Scott, Arno, P18, Orishas, Superbus, Vive La Fête, Demilliac, The Dead Brothers, Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Whysome, Staff, Tulipe, Magicrays, Houston Swing Engine, Freebase Corporation, The Mad Lighters, Zeno Tornado
With the introduction of a fourth night, the 11th edition of Rock Oz'Arènes brought a deciding innovation to the festival. The idea of a preconcert seduced the public immediately. Joe Cocker gave a memorable performance in the totally sold out amphitheatre of Aveneches. Two more days were sold out and the festival hosted a total of 29'000 people during four days. To complete 4 marvellous festival days, the weather showed itself from its most sunny side. It is almost unnecessary to state that Rock Oz'Arènes 2002 was a total success.
2001
Iggy Pop, Green Day, Frank Black and The Catholics, Lovebugs, Prodigy, Asian Dub Foundation, Eagle Eye Cherry, Melanie C, Matmatah, Mich Gerber, Tryo, Büne Huber, Pascal Parisot, Zorg, Hush, Chewy, Wonderspleen, Virago, Sinner DC, Honey for Petzi, Swandive, Flying Red Fish, Urbancy, Jacky Lagger, Reverend Beat-Man...
Rock Oz'Arènes celebrates its 10th birthday and with 21'000 people. An absolute new record. The evening of Friday, 17th August are sold very quickly and the event is sold out weeks in advance. With this success, the festival assures definitely its place amongst the biggest swiss festivals.
2000
Placebo, K's Choice, Heather Nova, Patricia Kaas, Michael Von der Heide, Johnny Clegg, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Toure Kunda, Celia Cruz, Favez, Playskool, Gnu, Unfold, Moonraisers, Valium Speed, Lunik...
The infrastructure has to be changed. The main stage is turned 90 degrees and finds its new place in front of the tower of the arena. With this changement, the festival raises its capacity and adds space for 2'000 fans and hosts now 8'000 people. The harvest of this restructuration is huge and the festival attracts 16'000 people this year.
1999
Suede, The Silencers, Manau, Perry Rose, Oscar D'Leone, Lee Scratch Perry, Mãozinah, Shovel, Skirt, Noï, Red Cardel, Diwall, Loku Kanza, Brico Jardin, Jacky Lagger...
The Festival is hosting 10'000 people and the concert of French celtic hip-hoppers of "Manau" is sold out.
1998
PJ Harvey, The Young Gods, Lo Fidelity Allstars, Fonky Family, KDD, Afro Jazz, Double Pact, Carleen Anderson, Native, MXD, The Driven, Alabama 3, Big Youth & Adbloyt Abashi, Soap TV, Drowning Boats...
Rock Oz'Arènes is persueing ist new concept with growing success and counts 9'000 paying entrances this year.
1997
Jimmy Cliff, NTM, Dolly, Lofofora, Luka Bloom, Teri Moïse, Polar, Glen of Guinness, Sam Seale & John Woolloff, Turning Point Band, Jazz Orange, Jeff de Paris...
Again an audience of 8'000. The Festival is making itself a name in the swiss music scene as "The smallest of the big festivals".
1996
Ice-T, Neneh Cherry, The Wailers, Big Soul, Aston Villa, Korn, Silmarils, Assassin, Big Geraniums, Diancandor, Averse de Soleil, Bernard Lavilliers, Red Eye Express, Henri Dès...
Rock Oz'Arènes sets up an afternoon for children which should last for 3 years. In 3 days, 8'000 people come to Avenches and the he Festival makes an important financial loss.
1995
Alpha Blondy, Toy Dolls, Jad Wio, New Model Army, Sens Unik, Silent Majority, Daran et les Chaises, Fou, China, Core, Ashbury Faith, Safara...
The festival changes ist name for the last time and calls itself "Rock Oz'Arènes". It is happening in the middle of August and is only offering a musical program to ist audience. Instead of "Cabaret"-performances, the organizers set up a second stage on the Casino-square. This new formula works fine and attracts 5'700 people.
1994
The Godfathers, The Gang, The Christians, The Failures, Maniacs, La Frontera, Sidewalk, Wooloomooloo, Rated-X, Die Live, Ashbury Faith, The Learned...
A very bad year for Avenches. The Festival is held on the last week-end of July and is only visited by 1'500 people. The concept of the event has to be reworked from the bottom on.
1993
The Young Gods, Wooloomooloo, Motowns, The Kevin Flynn Band, Living Sons, Moontrack, Mindgap, Tea for Two...
A new team with new ambitions is taking over the festival, which was renamed "Rire & Rock". The happening is taking place on the 30th and 31st of July and is a kind of hybrid event between rock music and "cabaret". Thanks to the performance of electronic avantguard geniuses "Young Gods" the festival makes 2'000 entries and a small benefit.
1992
Constantin, Le Beau Lac de Bâle, Dom Torsch, Les Dépanneurs, Bretelle 007, More Experience, Fun Gögh, Silicone Carnet, Exces
Rock Oz'Arènes is happening for the first time on 29th August 1992. From 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., a bunch of Swiss artists perform in the roman amphitheatre of Avenches. The festival which has close relations to the humanitarian organization "Terre des Hommes" was held as a benefit event. 730 people gathered together that day and the festival made zero profit. The organizer pays a symbolic amount of money to "Terre des Hommes".
