Photo above: Daniel Rossellat, centre, president of Paléo, Laurent Essig, front, head of HES-SO The University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland plus HES-SO students. This year the students have built a "city" out of fifty shipping containers for the festival's duration.
"The sunflowers are splendid, the weather forecast is great so it's all looking good for Paléo 2012" said Daniel Rossellat, President of Paléo at the festival press conference today. The sunflowers that Mr Rossellat referred to are the field of sunflowers which are situated in the grounds and are an annual tradition seen at each festival.
Below are a section of photos to show how the festival is shaping up for opening day tomorrow. More on some of the installations, an interview with a Nyon band who will be playing at the festival, and practical information for readers coming up soon.Paléo site here. A reminder that 1,500 tickets go on sale each morning at 09:00. See here
Above - Putting the finishing touches to the main stage
Photo below:Getting the press into the mood for the festival.
Real olive trees on site in the Village du Monde area. This year the music in this area comes from the Middle East.