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Paula Hartmann will also be on stage at Open Air Gampel in Upper Valais on Saturday. (archive picture)
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The 39th edition of Open Air Gampel in Upper Valais starts on Thursday. Almost 100,000 festival-goers can look forward to a varied program with lots of rap, rock and pop.
On Thursday evening, Solothurn rapper Pronto will provide a breath of fresh air with his unique blend of trap and Afrobeat. Finch, formerly known as Finch Asozial, will take his place on stage to offer festival-goers a combination of the rave atmosphere of the 90s and modern German rap.
Berlin rapper Kontra K will close the first evening on the main stage. The artist is known for his motivating lyrics and powerful beats. His albums regularly reach the top of the music charts - and inspire with themes such as perseverance and self-development.
The must-see concert on Friday evening is that of Papa Roach. The US rock band has been known since the late 90s for its nu-metal sound, a musical genre that mixes elements of metal with other genres such as hip-hop, electro, rock, funk and pop. Papa Roach landed a worldwide hit in 2000 with their hit "Last Resort".
The younger generation is likely to attend Paula Hartmann's concert in large numbers: The German singer and actress combines urban sounds with catchy melodies in her pop music.
Ticino singer Veronica Fusaro will also be performing on Friday, albeit on the other stage and with her alternative pop music, which is infused with a touch of soul and rock.
"Die Fantastischen Vier" will perform late on Saturday evening, right after German rapper Tream with his party songs. The pioneers of German hip-hop have been known for almost 30 years with classics such as "Die da!".
The 2025 edition closes with Natasha Bedingfield in the early afternoon on Sunday. The British singer conquered the international charts with her pop hit "Unwritten". Her powerful voice and positive messages make her a force to be reckoned with in this genre.