Forgotten 1976 Provencal festival revived by restored footage
Fifty years after its sole edition, the Riviera 76 festival held at the Paul-Ricard circuit in Le Castellet (Var) has resurfaced through newly restored footage. The event, featuring Joe Cocker, Betty Davis, and Magma, was forgotten until film reels found in a cellar were restored with help from the INA. A documentary now airs on France.tv.
Key facts
- Riviera 76 festival held on Paul-Ricard circuit in Le Castellet (Var)
- Only one edition took place
- Lineup included Joe Cocker, Betty Davis, and Magma
- Film reels discovered in a cellar
- Restoration carried out with INA
- Documentary now available on France.tv
- Event occurred 50 years ago
- Referred to as 'Provencal Woodstock'
Entities
Artists
- Joe Cocker
- Betty Davis
- Magma
Institutions
- INA
- France.tv
- Le Monde
Locations
- Le Castellet
- Var
- France