The Techno Parade: 25 years of electro music!
The Techno Parade, an emblematic event of the electro scene, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year in Paris. Tens of thousands of fans gathered to take part in this high-decibel celebration. Transforming the Place de la Bastille into a giant nightclub, this event brought together the best DJs and the biggest names in the electro scene.
Since its creation in 1998, the Techno Parade has established itself and become a true showcase for electronic music. In its early days, techno was demonized and criticized, but over the years it has gained popularity and recognition. Today, the Techno Parade is an opportunity for fans of electro music to come together and show that this culture is above all joyful and peaceful.
The parade, which took place outdoors, began at 3:30 p.m. on the Place de la Bastille and continued to the Place de la Nation, with a procession of 16 floats equipped with impressive sound systems. The different trends of techno were represented, offering participants a unique and varied musical experience.
Among the DJs present, we find renowned artists such as Maud Geffray, winner of the prize for best soundtrack at the Séries Mania festival, as well as RAG, DJ and artistic director of the Barbi(e)turix collective, committed to the queer cause and feminist.
This year therefore marks an important anniversary for the Techno Parade, which continues to bring together a passionate community and evolve the perception of electro music. For Tommy Vaudecrane, president of Technopol, the organization behind the event, it is time for electronic music to be fully recognized and accepted like other musical styles.
The Techno Parade not only introduced electro music to the general public, but it also helped create a thriving industry and festivals dedicated to this musical movement. Free parties and teknivals, although often criticized, are also an integral part of techno culture, and their full acceptance would be a step closer to full recognition of this scene.
In conclusion, the Techno Parade continues to mark the history of electro music by celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This emblematic event proved that techno music, once criticized, is today a joyful and peaceful force that brings together thousands of enthusiasts each year. Let’s hope that this recognition continues and that electronic music festivals are considered among the most important musical events in their own right.