Dub Inc ( Tournée )

Dub Inc return to Transbordeur

At Transbordeur, we are thrilled to welcome Dub Inc for a stop on their Tournée, a night shaped for the energy of our hall and the collective pulse of the crowd. The Saint-Étienne crew’s long-standing reputation for explosive, positive live shows makes them a natural fit for our stage and sound system, where deep bass and crisp vocals can unfurl with power and clarity. Expect a set that bridges eras: the band’s rooted anthems delivered with fresh arrangements, alongside the newest chapter of their creative journey, with recent tracks such as Futur and Tour du monde igniting the room. The dual lead vocalists, whose interplay of timbres and languages has become a hallmark, drive a conversation with the audience—call-and-response, harmonies, and the rhythmic lift that turns a concert into shared momentum. Our technical team has been working hand-in-hand with the production to ensure that the warmth of their reggae, the bite of dancehall, and the electronic edges land exactly as intended, from the first drop to the last chorus.

The artist’s current momentum

Dub Inc’s current artistic moment feels both celebratory and forward-looking. The group continues to expand the palette that first won over fans across Europe and beyond—blending roots and digital inflections with African and Caribbean colors—while refining songwriting that speaks to unity, resilience, and the urgency of the present. Their latest releases, with Futur at the forefront and the propulsive Tour du monde resonating strongly on stage, underscore a band that writes for live connection as much as for the studio. On this Tournée, the ensemble leans into dynamic contrasts: tight grooves that open into soaring refrains, minimalist intros that burst into brass-led climaxes, and beat switches that keep the floor moving. The vocal chemistry—melodic flights meeting rapid-fire flows—remains the engine of the show, carried by a rhythm section that is at once supple and unshakeable. From our vantage point at Transbordeur, it’s exciting to present an artist whose independence and consistency have nurtured a community; they arrive not just with songs, but with a living catalogue built to be sung back by the audience.

For this date at Transbordeur, we have tailored the room to heighten every facet of Dub Inc’s performance. The layout prioritizes sightlines and proximity, inviting the crowd to cluster near the frontline where percussion and bass can be felt physically, while still offering comfortable spaces to step back and take in the full staging. Our lighting design complements the band’s narrative arc—color temperatures shifting from warm ambers to vivid greens and reds, strobe accents punctuating drops, and wide washes that open up the chorus hooks—so that every section finds its visual echo. The sound is mixed with a focus on intelligibility: the low end is generous yet controlled, leaving the midrange free for the two voices to converse clearly, and the high frequencies detailed enough to let guitar skanks, keys, and horns sparkle without harshness. Above all, we’re preparing the conditions for a communal experience: hands in the air on the first beat, a sea of voices on the refrains, and that sense of togetherness that Dub Inc catalyze so well. When the band pivots from a heavyweight stepper to a breezy, melodic sway, the room moves with them—proof that this Tournée was built for venues like ours.