Moon&Stars festival ticker Locarno is thrilled by Zucchero - the singer played for 2.5 hours
Zucchero on the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
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Even the balconies are full. They are all listening to Zucchero.
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And even in the side alley, people want to listen to the Italian singer.
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KT Tunstall at her concert on the Piazza Grande.
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Smile for the camera, please. The visitors to Moon&Stars are really good at that.
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More and more people flock to the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
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KT Tunstall and Zucchero play on the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
Image: Madcom
The streets are slowly filling up on Tuesday evening.
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There is also enough space to relax for a while.
Image: Madcom
A sea of lights illuminates Locarno.
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Nickless gives his performance his all.
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Giving a free concert on Monday evening: Nickless.
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Monday is a day of rest on the Piazza Grande, but the Food & Music Street still comes to life.
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A concert setting could hardly be more atmospheric: Samu Haber in action.
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Rock the Finnish way: Samu Haber and his bandmates step on the gas.
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Proving his entertainment talent on the Piazza Grande: Alvaro Soler.
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The audience is in high spirits on Sunday evening.
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The weather in Locarno is still changeable and wet.
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Moon&Stars on the Piazza Grande in Locarno offers festival-goers a very special atmosphere.
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Zucchero on the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
Image: Madcom
Even the balconies are full. They are all listening to Zucchero.
Image: blue News
And even in the side alley, people want to listen to the Italian singer.
Image: blue News
KT Tunstall at her concert on the Piazza Grande.
Image: Madcom
Smile for the camera, please. The visitors to Moon&Stars are really good at that.
Image: Madcom
More and more people flock to the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
Image: Madcom
KT Tunstall and Zucchero play on the Piazza Grande on Tuesday evening.
Image: Madcom
The streets are slowly filling up on Tuesday evening.
Image: Madcom
There is also enough space to relax for a while.
Image: Madcom
A sea of lights illuminates Locarno.
Image: Madcom
Nickless gives his performance his all.
Image: Madcom
Giving a free concert on Monday evening: Nickless.
Image: Madcom
Monday is a day of rest on the Piazza Grande, but the Food & Music Street still comes to life.
Image: Madcom
A concert setting could hardly be more atmospheric: Samu Haber in action.
Image: blue News
Rock the Finnish way: Samu Haber and his bandmates step on the gas.
Image: blue News
Proving his entertainment talent on the Piazza Grande: Alvaro Soler.
Image: Madcom
The audience is in high spirits on Sunday evening.
Image: Madcom
The weather in Locarno is still changeable and wet.
Image: Madcom
Moon&Stars on the Piazza Grande in Locarno offers festival-goers a very special atmosphere.
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- Moon & Stars takes place from July 10 to 20 on the Piazza Grande in Locarno.
- Visitors can look forward to performances by Scorpions, Megawatt, Clean Bandit, Scooter, Gigi D'Agostino and Rose Villain, among others.
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11.39 pm
blue News says goodbye
🎶"Senza una donna, come siamo lontani"🎶
Got the earworm? We hope so!
And so we at blue News are also saying goodbye to you - and to Moon&Stars. From tomorrow you can find us at the Gurtenfestival. Of course, we'll be ticking live for you there too.
Have a good night.
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23:32
This is how much talent there is in the Moon&Stars visitors
What happens when you set up a microphone at Moon&Stars and invite people to show off their skills? See for yourself - with so much talent, it simply leaves you speechless.
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23:29
The Zucchero concert is over
Just over two hours later, Zucchero's concert is over. Wow, what a great show that was! Of course we can't keep the song "Senzua una donna" from you:
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22:56
Because it's so beautiful...
...a few more impressions.
The Zucchero concert started at 21:45. The Piazza Grande is "pumpävollä".
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Even the balconies are full.
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Zucchero performed his legendary song "Baila (Sexy Thing)". And Locarno sang along.
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The Italian singer is also known as "the father of the Italian blues".
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There was dancing, singing and clapping from front to back.
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M&S Zuchhero concert
The Zucchero concert started at 21:45. The Piazza Grande is "pumpävollä".
Image: Madcom
Even the balconies are full.
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Zucchero performed his legendary song "Baila (Sexy Thing)". And Locarno sang along.
Image: Madcom
The Italian singer is also known as "the father of the Italian blues".
Image: Madcom
There was dancing, singing and clapping from front to back.
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22.35 hrs
Visitors sing "Baila" very loudly
Many people have probably been waiting for this song: "Baila (Sexy Thing)" by Zucchero - it's finally here. And the visitors to Moon&Stars show that even though it's getting late, they're still there.
People as far as the eye can see. They dance, sing and raise their hands in the air.
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10.08 pm
The Italian star enchants Locarno
It's not just Zucchero's voice that is mega beautiful, but also the atmosphere on the Piazza Grande. But see for yourself:
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21.48
Zucchero is here!
And off we go: Zucchero has been on stage for a few minutes. The Piazza Grande is "pumping".
![The Piazza Grande is full.]()
The Piazza Grande is full. blue NewsAs blue News has noticed on site, some fans say that one of the reasons they are here is because they don't know how many more times they will be able to see him.
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21.38
"I'm a groupie, not a fan"
In exactly 25 minutes, Zucchero will be on stage in Piazza Grande. Many fans are only here today because of him. blue News spoke to a few of them.
Martin, for example. "I'm a groupie, not a fan," he says himself. He has already attended over 15 concerts by the Italian singer.
Martin has already been to 25 Zucchero concerts. He says: "I'm a groupie, not a fan". His favorite song is "Il volo".
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Romy and her partner love the song "Diamante" by Zucchero.
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Trudi and Domenico's favorite song is "this well-known song" by Zucchero. By this they mean "X colpa di chi?".
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Heinz and Nadine are at the Moon&Stars Festival. For Nadine, it's Zucchero's first concert, while Heinz has seen him live many times before. Neither of them has a particular favorite song.
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Gianluca and Michélle know all his songs. They even have three favorites: "E'delicato", "Chocabeck" and "Un soffio caldo".
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Martin has already been to 25 Zucchero concerts. He says: "I'm a groupie, not a fan". His favorite song is "Il volo".
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Romy and her partner love the song "Diamante" by Zucchero.
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Trudi and Domenico's favorite song is "this well-known song" by Zucchero. By this they mean "X colpa di chi?".
Image: Madcom
Heinz and Nadine are at the Moon&Stars Festival. For Nadine, it's Zucchero's first concert, while Heinz has seen him live many times before. Neither of them has a particular favorite song.
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Gianluca and Michélle know all his songs. They even have three favorites: "E'delicato", "Chocabeck" and "Un soffio caldo".
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9.20 pm
How much money do visitors spend at Moon&Stars?
Okay, okay - Moon&Stars isn't exactly the cheapest festival. But in the end, the question is how much the visitors really spend - or how much the "daddy" lets jump. Spoiler: For some, it's over 1000 francs.
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9.11 pm
KT Tunstall's concert is finished
🎶 "Suddenly I see, this is what I wanna be." 🎶 So, do you already have an earworm?
KT Tunstall ends her concert with her most famous song.
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9 pm
And because it's so beautiful...
...here are a few more impressions from the concert.
KT Tunstall started her concert with the song "I Am The Pilot".
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No one will be able to beat the place on the balcony so easily...
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...but the atmosphere on the floor is all the better.
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Spectators laugh into the camera - so the mood is good.
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Many people have gathered in front of the Piazza Grande to see the singer.
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M&S KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall started her concert with the song "I Am The Pilot".
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No one will be able to beat the place on the balcony so easily...
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...but the atmosphere on the floor is all the better.
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Spectators laugh into the camera - so the mood is good.
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Many people have gathered in front of the Piazza Grande to see the singer.
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8.48 pm
The audience can only clap during this song
Okay, okay, the audience is slowly but surely waking up. They clap, dance and sing. But wow, there are a lot of people on the Piazza Grande - a real sea of people.
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8.11 pm
KT Tunstall takes to the stage - and delights fans
Here we go: KT Tunstall started her concert on the Piazza Grande right on time at 8 pm. The audience's dancing legs are still asleep, but that is sure to change soon.
In 2004, KT Tunstall made her big breakthrough with her performance of "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on British live TV - the starting signal for an impressive career full of iconic guitar and vocal solos. Shortly afterwards, she released her multi-platinum debut album "Eye to the Telescope", which secured her a permanent place in the international music scene.
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7.31 pm
How many Ticino residents there really are in Ticino
How many Ticinese actually still live in Ticino? Our presenter Bettina Bestgen wanted to find out exactly - and counted (well, at least asked). The result is surprising.
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18.49 hrs
Fans queue up for Zucchero - almost three hours before the concert starts
One of the main acts tonight is Zucchero. He plays at 9:45 pm on the Piazza Grande, but fans are already queuing up shortly before 7 pm. They want to make sure they get the best seat for the concert.
With over 60 million albums sold, Zucchero is undisputedly one of the greatest blues-rock artists in the world.
Zucchero has already played side by side with stars such as Bryan Adams, Bono, Joe Cocker and Sting, landing one hit after another. With songs such as "Senza una donna", "Diavolo in me" and "Baila", the charismatic Italian has written music history.
Many Zucchero fans are waiting to enter the grounds...
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...and secure a good spot.
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But the best seats probably belong to the two of them.
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M&S Zucchero
Many Zucchero fans are waiting to enter the grounds...
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...and secure a good spot.
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But the best seats probably belong to the two of them.
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18.15
You'd better not say these sentences in Ticino
There are phrases that are best avoided in Ticino. For example: "Can I have pineapple on my pizza?" blue News helps you to get on well with the locals.
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6 p.m.
The festival site is slowly filling up
The anticipation for today's musicians is palpable in the air and can also be felt on the festival site. The streets gradually fill up, more and more people stroll around in a relaxed manner and get in the mood for the evening.
The festival site slowly fills up on Tuesday evening.
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People are also gathering at the food stands.
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KT Tunstall and Zucchero are playing on the Piazza Grande tonight.
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But there is also a program on the smaller stages tonight.
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There is plenty of space to relax before the concerts.
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M&S Tuesday evening
The festival site slowly fills up on Tuesday evening.
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People are also gathering at the food stands.
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KT Tunstall and Zucchero are playing on the Piazza Grande tonight.
Image: Madcom
But there is also a program on the smaller stages tonight.
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There is plenty of space to relax before the concerts.
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5.30 pm
Do you already know these insider tips in Locarno?
When the Gotthard becomes a bottleneck, many German-speaking Swiss head for Ticino again. blue News has tested various insider tips for Locarno.
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5 p.m.
Zucchero performs on the Piazza Grande tonight
New day, new music - and welcome back to the blue News ticker.
We recap yesterday evening once again: First, Brit Daniel Kemish wowed the audience, then it was on to up-and-coming pop singer Amaya Gloor from the Bernese Oberland. And finally, Nickless got the crowd dancing.
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It's still empty on the Piazza Grande, but that will soon change. blue News🎶"I still wait, wait, I'm still waiting for you"🎶
Don't panic, you'll soon get rid of the catchy tune. Because Moon&Stars has another wonderful program for you today - with plenty of catchy tunes: KT Tunstall will be shaking up the Piazza Grande from 8 pm. One of her best-known songs is probably "Suddenly I See".
At 9:45 pm, "the father of the Italian blues", also known as Zucchero, will play. And even better known for his song "Baila Morena".
So, as you can see, lots of catchy tunes today.
The Piazza Piccola and Piazza Magnolia also have a lot going on tonight .
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4.30 pm
Samu Haber talks openly about homesickness
When Samu Haber sings the Sunrise Avenue hit "Hollywood Hills" at the end of his Moon&Stars concert on Sunday evening, the atmosphere on the Piazza Grande in Locarno finally boils over.
Before his show, Haber made a stopover with blue News host Bettina Bestgen. Among other things, he talks about how he thinks women play cooler football than men, why sport is so important to his life as a musician and how he deals with homesickness.
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22.5
The instruments fall silent, the basses take over
As the instruments fall silent for the day, DJs take over the action in Locarno. So it's time for us to bring this evening to a close.
Thank you once again for your interest and we'll be back tomorrow when the action moves back to the Piazza Grande. See you then and good night.
The Moon&Stars sea of lights illuminates Locarno even late at night.
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The next highlights await tomorrow - including Zucchero.
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The Moon&Stars sea of lights illuminates Locarno even late at night.
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The next highlights await tomorrow - including Zucchero.
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10.15 pm
There was a lot going on...
...and therefore deserves to be recognized once again. Nickless delivered what his reputation promised. That was pure energy. Who's to say that Zurich people have no temperament?
By the way, it's far from dead here in Locarno - despite the Monday blues. Various DJs take over the sound system for the rest of the evening in both Piazza Piccola and Piazza Magnolia.
No one can accuse Nickless of lacking physical commitment on this evening.
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Even the hairstyle was not taken into consideration.
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Anyone who had such an exclusive seat for this concert is to be envied...
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...or who had such strong shoulders at their disposal...
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...or who was even carried on hands.
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M&S Nickless
No one can accuse Nickless of lacking physical commitment on this evening.
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Even the hairstyle was not taken into consideration.
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Anyone who had such an exclusive seat for this concert is to be envied...
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...or who had such strong shoulders at their disposal...
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...or who was even carried on hands.
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21:52
"Ice, two, three..." - and the Piazza Piccola is already dancing
Nickless knows how to animate his audience with strikingly funky sounds. Here's another little gem:
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21.49
Just on stage, now enjoying himself
Just a few hours ago, Lars was performing with Amaya Gloor at the Piazza Piccola, and now he's enjoying Nickless' show with friends.
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9.40 p.m.
And the catchy tune is already in his head
🎶"I still wait, wait, I'm still waiting for you"🎶
Bet you can sing along? Locarno can definitely do it. In addition to Züridütsch, English also seems to be widely spoken here. Nickless' hit in the video:
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21.26
Need proof of the mood?
This video should be enough. It's remarkable how Nickless from Zurich can express himself in his native dialect - and is apparently understood by everyone in Ticino.
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21:05
Nickless plays - Piazza Piccola dances
This is summer. In a glorious evening atmosphere, Nickless is in a great mood and is extremely nimble with his drumsticks. The audience thanked him by turning up in large numbers and singing along. But see for yourself:
Takes over the Piazza Piccola on Tuesday evening: The "singing drummer" Nickless.
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For visitors, this means free live music.
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So it's no surprise that the audience turns up in large numbers.
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And all in a magnificent evening atmosphere.
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Takes over the Piazza Piccola on Tuesday evening: The "singing drummer" Nickless.
Image: Madcom
For visitors, this means free live music.
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So it's no surprise that the audience turns up in large numbers.
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And all in a magnificent evening atmosphere.
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8 p.m.
Playing drums at a height of 120 meters? Easy for Nickless
In around 45 minutes, Nickless, the "singing drummer", performs on the Piazza Piccola. With his viral TikTok hit "Don't Stop The Car", the 29-year-old is delighting fans worldwide: over 3 million views and thousands of comments show how much the song is being celebrated from Switzerland to South Africa and the Philippines.
Nickless came up with something very special for the music video: After nine months of planning, he performed "Don't Stop The Car" at a height of 120 meters on a hot air balloon - including live drums and a breathtaking view.
He provided us with exclusive video material at the time. Due to the current situation, we are publishing it here once again:
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19.37
Music that connects
What the Piazza Grande can do, the Piazza Piccola has been doing for a long time. Okay, the number of visitors is not quite on the same scale. But if the aim of music is to unite people of all ages and backgrounds, then it does full justice to this setting.
After British singer Daniel Kemish previously provided folky sounds, up-and-coming pop singer Amaya Gloor from the Bernese Oberland is currently impressing the audience.
The 23-year-old pop artist Amaya Gloor from the Bernese Oberland plays on the Piazza Piccola - and young and old alike are delighted.
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The Food & Music Street is slowly coming to life.
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If you want to visit all the attractions at Moon&Stars today, you don't need a ticket.
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Later on, Nickless will also be rocking the Piazza Piccola.
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It's worth stopping off at one of the many food stalls beforehand.
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The 23-year-old pop artist Amaya Gloor from the Bernese Oberland plays on the Piazza Piccola - and young and old alike are delighted.
Image: Madcom
The Food & Music Street is slowly coming to life.
Image: Madcom
If you want to visit all the attractions at Moon&Stars today, you don't need a ticket.
Image: Madcom
Later on, Nickless will also be rocking the Piazza Piccola.
Image: Madcom
It's worth stopping off at one of the many food stalls beforehand.
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7.04 pm
When the paintbrush becomes a microphone
Zurich artist Oibel1 (real name: Samora Bazarrabusa) has over 20 years of creative experience. His style is striking: Bold lines, bright colors and strong emotions.
With the "Bambini Workshop", Oibel1 is part of an interactive art project at Moon&Stars: every Sunday, a large collaborative painting is created in Piazza Magnolia, where children are invited to join in and express their creativity.
We visited Oibel1 yesterday. Watch the video to see what he thinks of the project and what kind of artwork it ultimately resulted in.
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6.08 pm
Zucchero got the day wrong
"I thought Zucchero wasn't on the Piazza Grande until tomorrow?" writes a blue News editor about this picture. For the ticker crew, who apologized on behalf of the team for the bad joke, the question arises: And with colleagues like that, what are you supposed to achieve?
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On Tuesday, numerous fans will make the pilgrimage to Locarno for Zucchero - the singer, that is blue NewsThe Italian old master will actually be performing in the flesh tomorrow at 9.45 pm in Locarno.
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5.44 pm
"Alvaro must return to the Gotthard traffic jam"
Who has to go back to the Gotthard traffic jam? Who gets to go back to the hotel room? And who is going on honeymoon with? Visitors to Moon&Stars rated yesterday's acts Kamrad, Alvaro Soler and Samu Haber. Here we go:
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17.37
Samu Haber sings "Alli mini Äntli"
In addition to the Sunrise Avenue hit "Hollywood Hills", Samu Haber also performed the equally well-known classic "Alli mini Äntli" yesterday. Not on stage, but into the blue News microphone. Here is the video proof:
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5.20 pm
This is what the floor looks like on the Piazza Grande
A look at the Piazza Grande demonstrates: The action tonight is clearly taking place on its little sister, the Piazza Piccola. Where yesterday thousands of concertgoers were dancing, laughing and singing together, today there is a yawning emptiness.
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5 pm
Missed yesterday's concerts?
No problem: In the 7-day replay of blue Zoom you can watch the performances of Kamrad, Alvaro Soler and Samu Haber again.
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Monday, 4.50 pm
Piazza Piccola: The little sister comes up trumps
What an evening it was yesterday. From the very first song, Kamrad knew how to get the crowd going. After that, Alvaro Soler delivered in his usual manner and the audience sang along loudly to his big hits. And closing act Samu Haber didn't need a warm-up phase, but connected with the audience from the very first note.
New day, new music - and today it's free! Because the Piazza Grande is having a day off, the Piazza Piccola is stepping into the breach. Daniel Kemish, Amaya Gloor and, from 8.45 pm, Swiss shooting star Nickless will be playing there.
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23.13 hrs
Bye bye, Hollywood Hills - see you tomorrow
An eventful concert evening is history. Just as the rain did the night before, people are now streaming out of the Piazza Grande. Judging by the satisfied faces, the trip seems to have been worthwhile for most of them.
If you've been tempted this evening and want to immerse yourself in the unique Moon&Stars atmosphere, here's a heads-up: there won't be any concerts on the main stage tomorrow, but there will be several shows to marvel at on the Piazza Piccola. Nickless will be performing, among others. And it's all free!
After so many impressions, we need a break too. We say goodbye to the ticker front for today and look forward to tomorrow. 🎶 Bye bye, Hollywood Hills 🎶
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22:51
Samu Haber: "Don't show that to the Swiss police"
Before his show, Samu Haber is allowed to immortalize his hands in Locarno - and is worried about the use of his fingerprints. "Don't show it to the Swiss police," says the Finnish singer. He also mentions a possible crime he may have committed. Find out which one in the video.
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22:44
Hollywood Hills!
There were big question marks over whether Samu Haber would sing the Sunrise Avenue hit "Hollywood Hills" or not. Resolution: He is doing it right now! A moment that this concert evening deserved.
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10.39 pm
The Piazza Grande sparkles so beautifully for Samu
When Samu Haber plucks his guitar strings and strains his vocal chords, the crowds listen. This is what it looks like:
Every ear and every eye on the Piazza Grande is sure to be on him: Samu Haber.
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It looks something like this.
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Or like this - in a different light.
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The balconies on the Piazza Grande are also filled with rocking sounds.
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This should of course be captured on film.
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All in all: a wonderful concert evening in Locarno.
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M&S Samu Haber
Every ear and every eye on the Piazza Grande is sure to be on him: Samu Haber.
Image: Madcom
It looks something like this.
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Or like this - in a different light.
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The balconies on the Piazza Grande are also filled with rocking sounds.
Image: Madcom
This should of course be captured on film.
Image: Madcom
All in all: a wonderful concert evening in Locarno.
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10.10 pm
Four buzzers for Samu and crew
As frontman of the band Sunrise Avenue, Samu Haber has thrilled millions of music lovers around the globe. Today, he proves that he can do the same with his solo album. Anthemic pop-rock songs and energetic catchy tunes simply still work.
Or to put it another way: on "The Voice of Germany", the performance so far in Locarno would probably have been enough for a four buzzer.
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21:55
Bring Samu Haber into your living room
Does that read like a polemical headline to you? Maybe, but it's not entirely untrue: even if the Finnish superstar won't be in your home tonight, you can at least listen to him from your sofa: We're broadcasting his Moon&Stars concert from now, 9.55pm, on blue Zoom and here on blue News.
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9.47 pm
Samu sings, Locarno claps
"I got a young boy's heart", sings Samu Haber in his song "Me Free My Way". The audience in Locarno appreciates it and claps along vigorously. Watch and listen here:
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21.25
Ready for the final furioso? Here comes Samu Haber
Respect to anyone who still has fuel in their body's dance engine after two such energetic shows. But even if the bottle is empty, it will certainly be filled automatically in the coming hours: Samu Haber has taken the stage. Locarno is ready for a brilliant finale.
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21:21
Alvaro has delivered so much...
...that a photographic review of the great show is definitely worthwhile. Here you go:
Alvaro Soler has got the crowds dancing with his summer hits.
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Spanish looseness in beautiful Ticino? An unbeatable combination.
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Even the little ones get a perfect view thanks to strong shoulders.
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A balcony directly on the Piazza Grande is particularly worthwhile in July.
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After all, the Piazza Grande is so spectacular that even Alvaro Soler has to capture the scenery in a photograph.
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M&S Alvaro
Alvaro Soler has got the crowds dancing with his summer hits.
Image: Madcom
Spanish looseness in beautiful Ticino? An unbeatable combination.
Image: Madcom
Even the little ones get a perfect view thanks to strong shoulders.
Image: Madcom
A balcony directly on the Piazza Grande is particularly worthwhile in July.
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After all, the Piazza Grande is so spectacular that even Alvaro Soler has to capture the scenery in a photograph.
Image: Madcom
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21.09
Locarno as the Ballermann of modern times
Who needs Mallorca or Barcelona when you can celebrate your hen party in Locarno? And to better music than at the Ballermann(editor's note: statement is merely the subjective opinion of the editor).
It is not known what the photographer said before taking the photo. Here's a guess: "If you think weddings are stupid, put your hands in the air."
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8.50 pm
Art - also for the eye
There's also plenty to discover in Locarno apart from the music. Every Sunday, for example, a large collaborative painting is created in Piazza Magnolia, where children are invited to join in and express their creativity. Today, Zurich artist Oibel1 is leading the interactive art project.
Zurich artist Oibel1 will be leading the Bambini workshop on Sunday.
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The result will be colorful works.
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So, who's looking for a new splash of color in the living room?
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Zurich artist Oibel1 will be leading the Bambini workshop on Sunday.
Image: blue News
The result will be colorful works.
Image: blue News
So, who's looking for a new splash of color in the living room?
Image: blue News
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20.30 hrs
Stream the concert by Alvaro Soler
Don't have a ticket for Moon&Stars? Good news for you: Alvaro Soler's concert at the Piazza Grande will be streamed from now, 8.30pm, on blue Zoom and here on blue News. Diviértete!
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8.29 pm
Mishaps on stage? Happens to the greats too
blue News already met Alvaro Soler for an interview at the Energy Star Night in April. Among other things, he opened up about his mishaps on stage. Due to the current situation, the interview is linked again below:
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20.26
This is what it sounds like when Alvaro Soler spontaneously picks up the recorder
What does a bad school grade have to do with Alvaro Soler's recorder skills? And what does it sound like when he spontaneously creates a summer hit with it? Here is the answer:
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20.19
When even dance grouches shake their hips
With his mix of Latin American rhythms, catchy melodies and positive energy, Alvaro Soler is one of the most successful artists in the German-speaking world. In Locarno, he proves once again why this is the case.
There was hardly a hip to be seen that wasn't at least swaying to the beat. And you can bet that some of the owners of these hips would otherwise claim to be a dance grouch.
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Proving his entertainment talent on the Piazza Grande: Alvaro Soler. Madcom -
20.04 hrs
Little sister plays big
As the name suggests, the big concerts take place on the Piazza Grande. But the little sister Piazza Piccola also has a lot to offer - for example at the concert by Swiss alternative rock band Joside, which takes place at the same time as Alvaro Soler's show.
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There's also live music on the Piazza Piccola: Swiss alternative rock band Joside play here. blue News -
19:52
Locarno or Madrid, the main thing is Alvaro
Who would have thought that the Swiss audience would be so sure of the lyrics to Alvaro Soler's Spanish songs? Okay, admittedly, a "PaaaParapa Paaa" is probably the same in all languages. See for yourself:
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7.35 pm
One highlight follows the next - Alvaro Soler on stage
It's one hit after another here. Take a quick breather and the next star, Alvaro Soler, takes to the stage. His summer hits such as "El mismo sol", "Sofia" and "La Cintura" seem to have been made for the sunny side of Switzerland.
![Fits perfectly in Ticino with his Mediterranean charm: Alvaro Soler.]()
Fits perfectly in Ticino with his Mediterranean charm: Alvaro Soler. blue News -
7.21 pm
Because it was so beautiful...
...here are a few more impressions of Kamrad's brilliant opening show. The show continues soon in Locarno with Alvaro Soler. And if you weren't there on the Piazza Grande, you can watch and listen to Kamrad's concert in the stream here from 7.30 pm !
The audience in Locarno is in a great mood on Sunday evening.
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The main reason for this was Kamrad, who put on a great opening show.
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It's worth immortalizing the atmosphere on a cell phone video.
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Lucky you who managed to secure one of these coveted concert seats.
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And if it gets too loud on the Piazza Grande, you can fortunately make use of ear protection.
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The audience in Locarno is in a great mood on Sunday evening.
Image: Madcom
The main reason for this was Kamrad, who put on a great opening show.
Image: Madcom
It's worth immortalizing the atmosphere on a cell phone video.
Image: Madcom
Lucky you who managed to secure one of these coveted concert seats.
Image: Madcom
And if it gets too loud on the Piazza Grande, you can fortunately make use of ear protection.
Image: Madcom
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7.19 pm
Kamrad performs his super hit "I Believe"
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7.08 pm
"He's a pretty sweet guy"
"The concert was awesome. 10 out of 10", says Selina to blue News host Bettina Bestgen - shortly before Kamrad starts his biggest hit "I Believe". She only knew a few of his songs and will be following his music more closely in future.
And she also seems to have taken a liking to the German pop singer's looks: "He's a pretty cute guy," says Selina. Kamrad has gained at least one new fan today. "I think many more," says Selina.
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6.48 pm
This is how Piazza Grande hops to Kamrad
One thing is clear: skipping is definitely more fun in the sun. Want a video to prove it? Here it is:
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18.26
Kamrad plays - and Peter listens
Are electronic melodies and guitar riffs mutually exclusive? Not with Kamrad. The new star in the pop music firmament rings in the evening on the Piazza Grande.
His music actually seems to please Peter too: The rain stops just in time for the start of the concert. And Kamrad delivers from the very first note. Nothing stands in the way of a magical concert evening.
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6.03 pm
Locarno is ready - despite the muddy weather
Anyone who thought that only the "Schlammgallen" Openair in St. Gallen reserved the rainy weather for itself is very much mistaken. Even in the sunny Ticino it sometimes pours from the sky. But see for yourself:
Those who have brought rain protection are well prepared.
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Fortunately, umbrellas are available in all sizes.
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Rainy weather does not rule out a "Bella Vista".
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With a little help from St. Peter, it stays dry during the concerts in the evening.
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And on Food & Music Street, the party goes on regardless of the weather anyway.
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M&S Rain
Those who have brought rain protection are well prepared.
Image: Madcom
Fortunately, umbrellas are available in all sizes.
Image: Madcom
Rainy weather does not rule out a "Bella Vista".
Image: Madcom
With a little help from St. Peter, it stays dry during the concerts in the evening.
Image: Madcom
And on Food & Music Street, the party goes on regardless of the weather anyway.
Image: Madcom
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17.47
Alvaro Soler and football? "Luckily I had other talents"
Ever since the Swiss national team's dramatic quarter-final appearance, football fever has finally broken out in this country. In the knockout round, the national team will face Spain, the country of Alvaro Soler's birth.
Is the Spanish-German musician already nervous? Probably not: "I've never really connected with football," he tells blue News host Bettina Bestgen. But hear for yourself how he feels about the world's most popular sport:
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17.28
What's on today on the Piazza Grande
Big emotions packed into even bigger anthems and lyrics to sing along to: Anyone who has secured a ticket for the Piazza Grande today is to be envied. The weather may not be playing ball yet, but that is of secondary importance with this program.
Shooting star Kamrad kicks things off at 6.15 pm. By the time Alvaro Soler takes to the stage at 7.35 pm, summer will be back, at least musically. And the final fireworks will be provided by Finnish hit-guarantor Samu Haber himself from 9.25 pm.
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5.10 pm
First impressions - Samu Haber at the soundcheck
The Moon&Stars logo prominently adorns the main stage.
Image: Madcom
Samu Haber closes the evening. Recordings of him are already in demand during the sound check.
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The Finnish singer and former frontman of the band Sunrise Avenue is back with his first English-language solo album.
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The weather in Locarno is changeable today.
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M&S 1
The Moon&Stars logo prominently adorns the main stage.
Image: Madcom
Samu Haber closes the evening. Recordings of him are already in demand during the sound check.
Image: Madcom
The Finnish singer and former frontman of the band Sunrise Avenue is back with his first English-language solo album.
Image: Madcom
The weather in Locarno is changeable today.
Image: Madcom
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5.05 pm
How well do you know Moon&Stars?
Anyone who has closely followed the festival in Ticino in recent years has a clear advantage. But who knows, maybe you still know the right answers. Find out in our quiz.
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5 p.m.
Benvenuti from Locarno
Welcome to the Moon&Stars ticker. From the fourth to the sixth day of the festival, blue News will be reporting live from Locarno. And the program has it all: Tonight Kamrad, Samu Haber and Alvaro Soler will thrill the audience with their many sing-along hits.
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Sunday, July 13
Enjoy concerts in the livestream
