{"id":136531,"date":"2025-05-23T06:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T06:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/at-the-name-festival-electro-music-makes-its-presence-in-the-mine\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T06:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T06:13:24","slug":"at-the-name-festival-electro-music-makes-its-presence-in-the-mine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/at-the-name-festival-electro-music-makes-its-presence-in-the-mine\/","title":{"rendered":"At the name Festival, electro music makes its presence in the mine."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n        <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/556\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/600\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/664\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/700\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/800\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" alt=\"The Name Festival, in Oignies (Pas-de-Calais), in May 2024.\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><\/source>\n        <\/picture>\n        <noscript><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/21\/0\/0\/3000\/2000\/664\/0\/75\/0\/46e6c3a_sirius-fs-upload-1-mynjt4ybffei-1747836030442-25052024-img-4237-guillaume-petit.jpg\" alt=\"The Name Festival, in Oignies (Pas-de-Calais), in May 2024.\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Name Festival, in Oignies (Pas-de-Calais), in May 2024.<br \/>\n            <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Little guillaume<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Located in the heart of \u00a0Pas-de-Calais\u00a0, the 9-9 bis mining site represents a significant piece of Europe\u2019s industrial heritage. Operating from \u00a01930\u00a0 to \u00a01990\u00a0, this site showcases a stunning \u00a0trio-centric mining\u00a0 architecture that includes extraction pits and \u00a0chivalments\u00a0 (the &#8220;elevators&#8221; used by miners to descend into and ascend from the mines). It was here that generations of miners worked tirelessly to extract coal, often in harsh conditions. This historical site not only includes remnants of coal extraction but also features the mining town built to accommodate the workers and their families, often referred to as the &#8220;black mouths&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Since its closure, the \u00a09-9 bis\u00a0 site has evolved into a haven for industrial \u00a0heritage enthusiasts\u00a0. It notably hosted the \u00a0last coal gaillette\u00a0 (or coal pit) operation in the \u00a0Nord-Pas-de-Calais\u00a0 region in \u00a01990\u00a0. Recently, on Saturday the 24th, the site hosted a techno festival that drew in a crowd of electronic music lovers. The \u00a0Name Festival\u00a0, which started two decades ago in \u00a0Roubaix\u00a0, has become a significant cultural event in the region, similar to other renowned festival traditions found in cities like \u00a0Lyon\u00a0 and \u00a0Marseille\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">A Unique Industrial Atmosphere<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">For the 2024 edition, the \u00a0Name Festival\u00a0 returned to the industrial charm of \u00a09-9 bis\u00a0. Fanny Bouyagui, the founding director of the event, remarked on the mesmerizing \u00a0views\u00a0: \u201cThe rising perspective offered by the chivalments, the machinery, and the terrils (the mining waste heaps) in the background&#8230; The site is breathtaking.\u201d Bouyagui, who is also the director of the \u00a0art point M\u00a0 association, which promotes underground cultures, had previously been unaware of the site&#8217;s existence. However, during a site visit earlier this year, she instantly recognized its potential for hosting vibrant music events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The juxtaposition of the raw industrial landscape with the vibrant community atmosphere created during the \u00a0festival\u00a0 provides a unique experience for attendees. The \u00a09-9 bis\u00a0 mining site not only captures the essence of the region&#8217;s historical significance but also serves as a venue where culture and history intersect, allowing both locals and visitors to appreciate the rich heritage of \u00a0Pas-de-Calais\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Resurgence of Interest in Industrial Heritage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Events like the \u00a0Name Festival\u00a0 signify a growing trend of \u00a0cultural engagement\u00a0 with industrial heritage sites. As societies increasingly recognize the importance of \u00a0preservation\u00a0, there are more initiatives aimed at celebrating the \u00a0history\u00a0 and \u00a0culture\u00a0 linked to industrial regions. Such festivals also attract diverse audiences, including not just music fans, but also those invested in exploring the stories and \u00a0legacies\u00a0 of past generations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">By converting these historical spaces into venues for contemporary creativity, communities can foster a renewed sense of identity. The \u00a0Name Festival\u00a0 stands as a testament to the transformative power of music and arts, as it breathes new life into former industrial sites while simultaneously preserving their historical legacy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Conclusion on Cultural Transformation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">As communities engage more with their industrial past, there is a promising future for heritage sites like \u00a09-9 bis\u00a0. The \u00a0Name Festival\u00a0 reflects not just a celebration of music, but also an opportunity to appreciate the deep-rooted history intertwined with these sites. They serve to remind us of the resilience of communities and the importance of preserving history while embracing modern cultural expressions. This balanced approach not only honors the past but also paves the way for future generations to connect with their local heritage through the lens of contemporary creativity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Name Festival, in Oignies (Pas-de-Calais), in May 2024. Little guillaume Located in the heart of \u00a0Pas-de-Calais\u00a0, the 9-9 bis mining site represents a significant piece of Europe\u2019s industrial heritage. Operating from \u00a01930\u00a0 to \u00a01990\u00a0, this site showcases a stunning \u00a0trio-centric mining\u00a0 architecture that includes extraction pits and \u00a0chivalments\u00a0 (the &#8220;elevators&#8221; used by miners to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":136532,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[35682,876,3655,8157],"class_list":["post-136531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-electro","tag-festival","tag-music","tag-presence"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136531\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/136532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}