Jean-Jacques Goldman's surprise appearance… on video, absence of NLP, statement by Franck Riester… behind the scenes of Victoires de la Musique.
Angèle, Victory of the concert of the year: "I'm going to put it in my toilet"
“For me the Victories, it's a super important moment to thank people. To be honest, I'm not alone at all and I'm surrounded by people who work like sick people, said Angèle. I feel super lucky. I dedicate this trophy to everyone who worked on the tour. He doesn't only hire me. They must be 70. What should I wish for next? I have already had so many dreams come true that health will be enough for me. I realize that all this is just fun and that I have crazy privileges in my life. The trophy, I'm going to put it in my toilet. It's true, it's not a joke! Now, I'm going to have to take a break to realize everything that has happened to me for at least three years. "
Suzane, Victory of the revelation scene: "I'm still a little stunned"
“The stage is where I feel most alive. I was already very proud to be named in this category, so winning this trophy… I am still a little stunned, says Suzane. I feel a little lighter and it gives me confidence to continue. It's years of work, dreaming of doing this, it was morning noon and evening, it was more than a fad, it was a need. And that suddenly, the job gives me this trophy ... It was the biggest test of my life, going on stage tonight, I was a little nervous! But in the end, it was one of the greatest moments of my life. It is a real recognition of the profession. It is surely a huge bonus. It's the most prestigious show, I feel very honored. "
Philippe Katerine "in the heat"
"I never really expected this award, responded Philippe Katerine after being crowned male artist of the year. In fact, I'm like a little cork in a river. I get carried away by the current, hot or cold. Right now, it's true that I'm in the heat. I am happy that this album is rewarded, because it deserves a certain relaxation, an open-mindedness like its cover. It is especially for the people who work with me that it makes me happy. For me too, I'm not going to be choosy. I will continue to write songs, to make music freely. "
Jean-Jacques Goldman at the Victoires
Surprise. Jean-Jacques Goldman, who has not participated in the Victoires de la musique for a very long time, will pay tribute this evening to Maxime Le Forestier. But the artist who has been living in London for two years will not be on stage. He recorded a video message for his old friend, which will be broadcast first. Then Vianney will sing "San Francisco" and Alain Souchon will give him the Victory of Honor.
Three brand absent
In principle, each artist named has the opportunity to perform on the stage of the Victoires de la Musique. This Friday, three shone by their absence. And not the least. Namely PNL, yet rewarded with the Victory of audiovisual creation, Nekfeu (1 nomination) and -M- (1 nomination). Without having any real reason for explanation, we know that the first two are rather followers of the strategy of silence. Regarding Matthieu Chedid, it was a busy schedule that prevented him from being present at the Musical Seine.
Diversity: the Minister rather favorable to "an increase in the number of voters"
The Minister of Culture, Franck Riester, shares the general feeling that the Victories lack diversity this year. “The fact of having removed the categories by genre, if it started from a good feeling, is ultimately not the best signal sent. It's a disappearance signal. But I trust the new president, who has already made changes, to continue to move things in the right direction. To improve diversity, we may perhaps further increase the number of voters. There were 600 last year, there are 900 this year, but the Caesars have 4,300. It's a track. "