After a 13-year absence, the much-loved live music venue of Moods has been reopened with an exciting new look. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were on hand to formally inaugurate the iconic address, which will begin welcoming the public later this week.
Just over a year since the unveiling of the Café de Paris, it was the turn of Moods, now known as New Moods, to open its doors once again on Saturday 30th November.
In the presence of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer CEO Stéphane Valeri proudly unveiled the venue that heralds a new era of live music and stand-up comedy in the Principality at an exclusive press event attended by Monaco Life.
He described the relaunch of this celebrated address as an emotional moment, particularly as the renovations have paid tribute to Jean-René Palacio, the visionary behind the original Moods.
“This project of reviving Moods was close to my heart, as it was for so many residents and lovers of the Principality,” he said. “You may have noticed upon entering the New Moods that an homage has been made to Jean-René Palacio, with two of his electric guitars on display. He would have been proud of the reopening of this unique venue.”
The New Moods retains cherished elements of the original venue, which operated for just three years before closing 13 years ago, but the new-look site also embraces modern touches.
“It takes the best of the old Moods and updates it to contemporary tastes,” Valeri explained.
Once fully open to the public from 5th December, the venue will host a diverse programme of live performances, with tribute acts celebrating iconic artists such as The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Queen, as well as original performances by local and international talents.
The artistic programming is being led by Alfonso Ciulla, SBM’s Artistic Director, and includes a foray into stand-up comedy, with Hassan de Monaco set to perform later this month.
Gastronomy is also an important facet of New Moods, and Valeri spotlighted the venue’s culinary offerings, which will be crafted by Marcel Ravin, the two Michelin-starred chef of Blue Bay, describing them as “the best finger foods in the world”.
As well as being a public venue beneath the Café de Paris, New Moods will be available for private events outside of its public opening days, ensuring its use as a versatile space for corporate and family gatherings.
The venue’s reintroduction is seen as part of SBM’s strategy to enhance Monaco’s cultural offerings, and Valeri expressed optimism about the venue’s prospects, saying, “I have no doubt that the New Moods will be a great success. It is already fully booked for its opening night next Thursday.”
New Moods will be open to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm till midnight. A rich lineup of live music and entertainment has already been planned through to March 2025.
As Valeri concluded his speech, “Let the show begin!”
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