Matthieu Pigasse
SwitzerlandbusinessmanMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matthieu Pigasse is a French businessman and the owner of Rock en Seine, a prominent music festival in France. He has been a vocal advocate for artistic freedom and expression, especially in light of recent controversies surrounding the performances of the Belfast-based group Kneecap, who use their platform to address political issues, including the situation in Gaza. Pigasse emphasizes the importance of not succumbing to censorship in the arts, arguing that it threatens the integrity of festivals and media alike.
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Matthieu Pigasse is a leftist businessman who sponsors music festivals and aims to unite progressive forces.
Kampf um die Kontrolle von Frankreichs KulturindustrieSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
Matthieu Pigasse was supposed to attend the inquiry alongside Xavier Niel.
La commission d’enquête sur l’audiovisuel public fait une pause bienvenue au terme d’une nouvelle journée mouvementée
France· 2026-02-27
Matthieu Pigasse is the founder of the group that includes Radio Nova and other media outlets.
Radio Nova défend la « liberté d’expression » après une plainte de Laurent Nuñez contre l’humoriste Pierre-Emmanuel BarréFrance· 2025-11-15
Matthieu Pigasse warned of potential insurrection if inequalities are not addressed.
Mouvement du 18 septembre : chez les patrons, le sentiment d’être injustement pris pour cibleFrance· 2025-09-17
Matthieu Pigasse is a businessman who owns Rock en Seine and advocates for freedom of expression in the arts.
Rock en Seine : le groupe Kneecap évoque la situation à Gaza mais évite la polémiqueFrance· 2025-08-25
Matthieu Pigasse is a businessman who owns Rock en Seine and advocates for freedom of expression in the context of the band's presence.
Rock en Seine: concert sous surveillance pour Kneecap, qui évoque sur scène la situation à Gaza
Monaco· 2025-08-24