According to live reporting from the Paléo Festival in Nyon, the third evening of the open-air event featured a high-profile surprise on the Grande scène where artist Theodora welcomed fellow performer Disiz to perform their hit track «Melodrama» on Thursday.
Musical Highlights and Stage Collaborations on the Plaine de l’Asse
The collaborative performance of «Melodrama» drew an enthusiastic response from festivalgoers on the plaine de l’Asse. According to live coverage, the track previously secured a twenty-three-week run at the top of the French Top Singles chart, surpassing records set by international hits like Pharrell Williams’ «Happy» and Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s «Shallow». Earlier in the evening, Theodora also performed «Fashion Designer» during an afternoon soundcheck for a restricted audience of festival volunteers who selected the song via a show of hands. During her main set, the artist known as the Boss Lady shared the Grande scène with Lausanne rapper Supremnova and walked through the front row to sign fan signs.
Disiz also performed solo earlier in the night, drawing a dense crowd to the Grande scène under warm weather conditions. The artist delivered a set featuring tracks such as «Sublime», «Casino», and «Rencontre», the latter performed with a recorded guest vocal track from Damso. On the Véga stage, the French-pop newcomer Miki invited a fan onto the stage to join in singing «particule». Miki, twenty-seven years old, opened the Véga stage lineup following a reported seventy million streams in 2025.
Notable Attendees and Stage Performances
Away from the main performance areas, former Swiss cabinet minister and current Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset was spotted by reporters attending the Morcheeba concert at the Véga stage. British trip-hop group Morcheeba marked their return to the festival twenty-six years after their last appearance. Lead vocalist Skye Edwards performed while wearing a foot splint and a melon hat, delivering vocals and stage presence for the audience.
Did You Know? British trip-hop band Morcheeba returned to perform on the Véga stage twenty-six years after their last appearance at the festival.
Traffic and logistics leading to the festival site experienced congestion during the afternoon hours. Google Maps reported a one-hour travel time via the highway from Lausanne, with slowdowns noted near Échichens and Étoy, while transit from Geneva took approximately fifty-five minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performed the shared track «Melodrama» on the Grande scène?
Theodora and Disiz performed their hit duet «Melodrama» together on the Grande scène during the third evening of the festival.
Where was Alain Berset spotted during the festival?
According to journalists on the ground, former cabinet minister and Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset was seen attending the Morcheeba concert at the Véga stage.
What travel times were recorded for drivers heading to the festival?
Google Maps estimated a one-hour drive from Lausanne via the highway, noting traffic delays near Échichens and Étoy, and a fifty-five-minute journey from Geneva.
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