As an integral part of Nuits sonores, reflecting the commitments of the artists and collectives performing at the festival, Nuits sonores Lab presented three days of discussions, workshops, conferences and other formats blending debate and music.The discussions were well attended throughout, attracting a constant stream of young festival-goers with a keen interest in questions such as “who influences our listening?” (the role of recommendation algorithms), “how to foster creation without exploitation?” (the risk of cultural appropriation) and “how to create a soundsystem or launch an online radio station?” (the DIY spirit).

Across its various stages and platforms, Nuits wonores Lab presented 60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe, who each echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.