Gogo Penguin
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. It’s a powerful driver for some of their boldest music to date, incorporating modular synths, Moog Grandmother, and electric bass into their sound more than ever before as they glide spectacularly from acoustic instrumentation into electronica with drums to the fore. Honest and powerful, Necessary Fictions is the band at their very best.
©Mark Gregson
Daudi Matsiko
Nottingham-based British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko's debut album, 'The King Of Misery,' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of depression, bipolar disorder, and finding hope in that experience. His fragile yet powerful vocals, evocative lyrics, and modern folk melodies have earned high praise from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne, Jamz Supernova, Dean Jackson, Sian Eleri, Jamie Cullum, Tom Robinson, John Kennedy, Simon Phillips, and comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton.
After a standing ovation at The Great Escape Festival, and with support from POWER UP, PRS Foundation, and Albert's Favourites, Matsiko set up his own label, 'Really Good,’ to release his debut. Since its release, ‘The King Of Misery’ has received 4 stars in Mojo Magazine and Far Out Magazine, has been featured on several Spotify editorial playlists, and in December 2024 was celebrated as one of Bandcamp’s ESSENTIAL albums of 2024, continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.
Matsiko also delivered an unforgettable performance and insightful interview on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast and gave a mesmerising live session at BBC Maida Vale for Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music.
With live performances described as brave, deeply moving and life affirming in equal measure, Matsiko is not to be missed.
©Felix Mackenzie-Barrow
Where ?
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La Belle Électrique
12 Esplanade Andry-Farcy
38000 Grenoble
Useful info
Opening hours : Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 1am, and Saturday from 4pm, but also from 6pm if a concert is scheduled.
Doors open : 1 hour before the start of the concert.
Dressing room : €2
Get there
Tramway : Line A stop Berriat - Le Magasin
Bus : Line C5 Université Biologie / Palais de Justice stop "Berriat - Le Magasin".
Train : From Grenoble train station, take tramway A towards "Fontaine La Poya", stop at "Berriat- Le Magasin".
Bicycles : 300 parking spaces available.
Car : Vallier-Catane parking lot, Square des Fusillés or near Rue Ampère.
Our other events
March 2026
Taïro
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05.03.26 / 8pm
Reggae
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Court-Circuit #16 Komodor + Les Ramoneurs
Live
05.03.26 / 8pm
Rock
Hors les murs - Ampérage
SOLD OUT • disiz
Live
07.03.26 / 8pm
Pop / Alternative
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SOLD OUT • MPL
Live
10.03.26 / 8pm
Pop
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SOLD OUT • MPL + COPYCAT
Live
11.03.26 / 8pm
Pop
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SOLD OUT • MPL
Live
12.03.26 / 8pm
Pop
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Festival Détours de Babel • Bia Ferreira + Arat Kilo w/ Mamani Keita & Mike Ladd
Live
13.03.26 / 8pm
World
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Workshop • Social media : building your universe and your message
Formation
Du 14.03.26 / 9:30am au 14.03.26 / 5:30pm
Le Labo de La Belle
Brazilian evening x Lutas Delas • Conference + Roda de Samba
Live
14.03.26 / 7pm
Bar
Sinclair + Jon Onj
Live
17.03.26 / 8pm
Funk
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l'Usine à Jazz • Et j'ai crié !
Live
19.03.26 / 8pm
Jazz
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SOLD OUT • Lilly Wood and The Prick
Live
20.03.26 / 8pm
Pop
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Workshop • Social media : creating engaging content and understanding algorithms
Formation
Du 21.03.26 / 9:30am au 21.03.26 / 5:30pm
Le Labo de La Belle
TDN presents - SEIZE ANS - part.3
Soirées Electro
Du 21.03.26 / 11:55pm au 22.03.26 / 5:30am
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SOLD OUT • Suzanne Vega + Ada Unn
Live
23.03.26 / 8pm
Folk
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Papooz + Arabella
Live
25.03.26 / 8pm
Pop / Rock
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SOLD OUT • Théa
Live
26.03.26 / 8pm
Pop / Punk
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Court-Circuit #17 • Siska + Prince Fatty & Earl-16
Live
26.03.26 / 8pm
Reggae
Hors les murs - Ampérage
Lujipeka
Live
27.03.26 / 8pm
Rap
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Fanfaronnades 2026
Live
28.03.26 / 7pm
Fanfare
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April 2026
SOLD OUT • Zoufris Maracas
Live
02.04.26 / 8pm
Chanson française / World
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Compost Collaps & guests • Release party • Bass Tong + Kyma + Dr Gagouz + Dj Compost
Du 03.04.26 / 8pm au 04.04.26 / 1:30am
Electro
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ADN • CLIMAX II
Soirées Electro
Du 04.04.26 / 11:30pm au 05.04.26 / 5:30am
Psytrance / Tekno
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Workshop • Pimp your party
Atelier
07.04.26 / 3pm
Bar
Dressing Boum #5 • Neon Disco Party
Dressing Boum
Du 08.04.26 / 3pm au 08.04.26 / 6pm
Bar
Zamdane • Le Spectacle RAHMA
Live
09.04.26 / 8pm
Rap
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La Fièvre Wonderland #2
Soirée Hip-Hop / Afro
Du 11.04.26 / 10pm au 12.04.26 / 4am
Afrobeat
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Court-Circuit #18 • Chalk
Live
13.04.26 / 8pm
Punk
Hors les murs - Ampérage
Escales
Spectacle
14.04.26 / 3pm
Jeune Public
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Dance and music workshops · Kaleidoscopes - Super Session
Atelier
Du 15.04.26 / 2pm au 17.04.26 / 5pm
Centre Chorégraphique National de Grenoble (CCN)
SOLD OUT • L.E.J
Live
17.04.26 / 8pm
Pop
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AIROD + DJ PHYSICAL + MEL-UU
Soirées Electro
Du 18.04.26 / 11:55pm au 19.04.26 / 5:30am
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Marcel et son orchestre + Poésie Zéro
Live
23.04.26 / 8pm
Rock
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Alborosie & Shengen Clan + Devi Reed
Live
24.04.26 / 8pm
Reggae
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Isha et Limsa d'Aulnay + STI + YOH
Live
25.04.26 / 8pm
Rap
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Court-Circuit #19 • It It Anita + Pamplemousse
Live
29.04.26 / 8pm
Rock / Punk
Hors les murs - Ampérage
Impulsion #15 • The Doug + Épicerie de Nuit
Free
29.04.26 / 8pm
Rap
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H-Burns & The Stranger Quartet | Tribute to Leonard Cohen + Barkanan
Live
30.04.26 / 8pm
Folk / Rock
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May 2026
Jérémy Frerot
Live
07.05.26 / 8pm
Pop
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Pierre Lapointe
Live
11.05.26 / 8pm
Chanson française
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SOLD OUT • Gaël Faye
Live
28.05.26 / 8pm
Rap / Pop
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SOLD OUT • Gaël Faye
Live
29.05.26 / 8pm
Rap / Pop
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