Thomas Fersen

On November 10, 2026 at the Radiant - Bellevue in Caluire-et-Cuire, Thomas Fersen picks up the thread of his songs, with the taste for storytelling that runs through his entire work. From his first 45 rpm single Ton Héros Jane in 1988 to Le Bal des oiseaux in 1993, which brought him to public attention and earned him a Victoire de la Musique award, the Parisian musician has shaped a repertoire populated by singular characters and images that stick with you. Influenced by artists such as Nick Cave, he plays with words and silences, crafts atmospheres that serve the stories, and favors a clear phrasing that lets the melody breathe.

On stage, Fersen unfolds his chronicles with a stripped-down setup, between parlando and precisely wrought melodies, allowing the oddness of everyday life to surface. Tours across Europe and Canada have sharpened this way of telling stories, as have his forays into writing and his interlude with The Ginger Accident in 2013. At the Radiant - Bellevue, he promises a journey through his repertoire, between standout songs and unexpected detours, driven by precise writing and a presence that catches the ear.