The Big Boss' Festival was an open-air
Christian music festival
A Christian music festival (also known as a Jesus music festival or simply a Jesus festival) is a music festival held by the Christian community, in support of performers of Christian music. The festivals are characterized by more than just music; ...
. It is for the Big Boss: God. This festival began with two bands in 1999. Now, more than 4000 people come each year, and more than 14 international bands play on two stages. It takes place in June in
Tavannes
Tavannes is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking part of the canton in the Jura mountains.
History
The area around Tavannes was traversed by the ...
(
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
). There are concerts Friday and Saturday nights and a worship meeting the Sunday.
In 2006, famous bands like
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, ...
(UK),
Rescate (ARG), and
Glenn Kaiser
Glenn Kaiser (born January 21, 1953) is a Chicago-based Christian blues musician, singer, songwriter and pastor. He was the leader of Resurrection Band and is currently the leader of The Glenn Kaiser Band.
Personal life
Childhood
Kaiser's ol ...
(USA) played on the main stage. In 2007,
Matt Redman (UK),
YFriday (UK), October Light (Bosnia), Danny Fresh (D), Nannup (F), Spear Hit (F), and Gospelchor Gossau (CH) played on the main stage.
After 10 years, the organisation team retired, and the festival was not resumed.
External links
Big Boss' Festival Website* More pictures o
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Christian music festivals
Music festivals in Switzerland
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