Who We Are

Who we are

Welcome to the LoftA46

Individually, we are professionals and parents; painters, graphic artists, photographers, advertising and marketing specialists, copywriters, musicians and established businesspersons. Collectively, we represent a global approach to revitalizing our community.

We are a small new association in the heart of beautiful Montreux Switzerland (home of the Montreux Jazz Festival) who’s aim is to promote art, music and culture. We are around 12 residents ranging from photo, video, arts, typograh, caligraphy, illustration, music and more!We do this out of love and support of the arts and to help develop an appreciation for the arts.

We have over 250m2 of space which is broken up into a 100m2 gallery/concert venue, a 50m2 offices, 100m2 workshop and a rehearsal/studio space for the musicians. We are revitalising the arts in our region and we feel we have an amazing oppotunity to develop this on a national and eventually international level considering the town we live in is an international brand for music!

Association LoftA46 supports, employs and works with local artists working on diverse creative projects and creating a network of people from all different walks of life to collaborate on new artistic concepts and ideals.

Expo: Rachel Rothwell / Concert: Black Beat Movement

Saturday 29th of April

We are happy to present lofta46 resident artist Rachel Rothwell for her first expo in Switzerland with her abstract and playful style for your eyes to savor. Earlier in the evening there will be a live collaboration workshop between music students from EJMA and resident artist Rachel Rothwell. To top …

Concert: Julie Campiche Quartet

March 11 2017

We are proud to present the Julie Campiche Quartet. This is will be a unique show not to miss. Jazz infusions with harp. It does not get any cooler than this. Line-up Leo Fumagalli - saxophone & FX Julie Campiche - harp & FX Manu Hagmann - double bass & …

InkArtAudio Invasion 4th Edition

February 10th-17th 2017

We are happy to announce our next InkArtAudio Invasion from February 10th to the 17th with special expo from guest artist David Bray coming in from the UK. www.davidbray.eu On the tattoo front we have returning contenders Clementine Noraison, Norma Jean, JULIM tattoo coming back for a 2nd & 3rd …

Expo Patrick Wyss, Concert Salomea Project & Renee Asteria

November 11th 2016

Born Iin Lausanne with a degree in Fine Arts and Industrial Design, Patrick Wyss is happy to invite you all for his Exposition thats is taking place at the LoftA46 on the 11th of November with 2 concerts Salomea Project (DE) and Renee Asteria (USA) and a DJ set, don't …

Concert: Woodoism

September 23rd, 2016

Come join at the Loft on the 23rd of September 2016, a night of Funky Chamber Jazz quartet with Linus Amstad (as), Florian Weiss (tb/comp), Valentin von Fischer (b), Philipp Leibundgut (dr). The four young musicians are able to bring even without harmony instrument light into the darkest corner and …

Ink, Art & Audio Invasion 3rd edition

June 24th - 26th, 2016

The Loft A46 in Montreux is proud to announce the 3rd Ink, Art & Audio Invasion!! A week of tattoos, illustration, live music, fun,and amazing food by Cool Cats . Special guest artist: Mitteninwald http://mittenimwald.blogspot.com/ Live Music : Friday 24th Less Than Four (jazz) https://www.facebook.com/LESS-THAN-FOUR-405916286187861 Saturday 25th Classik Luvanga (funk/soul) …

Vernissage: Rips1 and Bobbie Serrano

May 21st, 2016

Rips1 (CH) and Bobbie Serrano (DE) two upcoming known ilustrators and street artist, will present their work after one week residency in our workshop. To back them with some audio vibrations, we will have a sweet DJ set by Freemotion. Doors Open 18h00 Dj Set 20h30 Door price 5 fr.- …

Concert: KUHN FU

April 13th, 2016

Come join at the LoftA46, 13th of April 2016 KUHN FU 4 guys, 4 nationalities, 1 GROOVE! we intended to write the USUAL band bio here: when we started, where, why and WHAT ICECREAM we prefer bla bla the real story is probably as boring as most band bios. it …

Concert: Austin Miller

April 2nd, 2016

Get ready for some lovely folky vibes with Austin miller hailing all the way from the usa on Saturday April 2nd. http://austinmillermusic.com Doors Open 20h00 Show Starts 21h00 Door price 10 fr.- https://youtu.be/-Yo5HRwj9zg

Concert: Hi5

February 20th 2016

Last we year we had the pleasure to have host a show with one of austria's finest upcoming jazz quartet: hi5 We are pleased to have them again so we can all listen to some awesome vibraphone jazz quartet based minimal jazz chamber music. A night not to miss for …

Ink, Art & Audio Invasion

January 25-31

The Lofta46 in Montreux is proud to announce its 2nd Ink, Art & Audio Invasion!! We are inviting for a week of tattoos, art expo and to finish it off a live show with 3 bands! Tattoos January 25th - 31st DaniDan Norma Jean Clementine NoRaison Expo January 25th - …

OneBike:OneParty to benefit World Bicycle Relief

December 9 from 7-10 pm

Come and celebrate with us the #PowerOfBicycles! Wednesday December 9th from 7 to 10 pm at LoftA46! Tickets: 60 CHF. Tickets available online only: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-bike-one-party-tickets-19615642916 Join us at Montreux's LoftA46 this Wednesday 9 December for another great night of live music, art on auction and tombola (raffle) prizes - all …

Concert: LK Standard Experience

December 11th & 12th

The Lofta46 is proud to announce “one of the most interesting jazz piano players of his generation“ Winner of last years Montreux Jazz Academy competition the 25-year-old Lorenz Kellhuber shines not only as an instrumentalist but also as a composer and as an improvisator. Please join us on Friday …

Concert: Laura Meyer aka CYGNE

November 5th and 6th

The Lofta46 is proud to announce the concert from Laura Meyer aka CYGNE on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th of November 2015. After nearly a decade on the road Cygne has acquired a collection of songs rich in travel imagery and the particular wisdom of someone who walks an alternative …

Concert: Trio Feral

October 17th

The Lofta46 is proud to announce the return of Barney McAll and his Trio Feral on Saturdays October 17th 2015. The “Trio Feral” from Brooklyn had so far that few jazz fans on the screen. Even in the US, the three musicians are still a secret. When “Jazzfest Berlin” …

Concert: BASH

September 3rd

When clearing up the cell of a prisoner who has been sentenced to death and subsequently executed, a prison guard finds a small piece of paper with a combination of numbers on it. On the spur of the moment, he puts it into his pocket. As the guard lives …

Summer Session: ink, art, audio invasion

July 8-10

This summer we are proud to present a 3 day event full of live music, tattoos, art and more!To begin, we have invited Tami Hopf and DaniDan to present some wonderful illustrations and artwork many of which you will be able to get tattooed on you. These will be unique …

Exposition: Oscar Rodriguez and Eric Sommer

June 20th

Oscar Rodriguez and Eric Sommer will present for the first time after 30 years of friendship their drawings and paitings. Oscar, multifaceted musician , exhibited his drawings (pencil - charcoal). Eric multipalette graphic designer, exhibits his paintings (oil - monotype ) A concert will follow the exposition with Oscar & …

Exposition Photographique: Narcisses

May 28 -31

Fleurs protégées de la Riviera suisse et strictement limitées à la cueillette, les Narcisses de Montreux seront à l’honneur dans une exposition photographique au LoftA46, lors de la nouvelle « Fête des Narcisses » à Montreux. Des centaines de photos seront placées sur le sol de la galerie ainsi qu’aux …

Concert: International Jazz Day/Expo: Guy-Claude PORTMANN

April 30th, 2015

International Jazz Day world wide celebration comes to the lofta46: Old vs New Jazz In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. …

Concert: Barney Mcall

March 28,2015

Grammy nominated pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger, Barney McAll grew up in Melbourne, Australia and received a Bachelor of music from the Victorian College Of The Arts in 1991. He moved to New York City in 1997 after being invited to join The Gary Bartz quartet and continues to tour …

Neele & The Sound Voyage/Expo: Maria Gabriel

March 4th, 2015

Come enjoy acoustic jazz at the Loft A46 with Neele & The Sound Voyage on Wednesday, 4th of March. Artist Maria Gabriel will be exposing as well on the 4th of March with a series of modern,landscapes,collage, abstract and contemporary art to take in while enjoying Neele & The Sound …

One for the House

January 22nd, 2015

Please join us at Loft A46 in Montreux for our special support evening " One for the House". FEAT. Seilen Solodos, Seb Guidetti aka AOS Xavier Nussbaum. Door open at 18:00 Show starts at 20:00 until 23:00 Entrance Fee: 10.-CHF ( 1 drink included )

One Bike – One Party

December 8th, 2014

Please join us at Loft A46 in Montreux to celebrate the Power of Bicycles, in benefit of World Bicycle Relief! An elated schoolgirl in Zambia receiving her Buffalo Bicycle. One ticket (valid for two persons) = One bicycle donated to a school child in …

“Instants” Expo Guimbard

November 29th to December 19th, 2014

Instant présent ou critique, durable ou désir instantané ? Deux médiums, des réflexions, deux facettes, un thème "Instant. L'installation, mise en scène de la société de consommation actuelle, le produit répondant au besoin du tout, tout de suite, l'instantané pour satisfaire son désir. La peinture, intégrant bois et métaux qui ont …

HI5

November 3rd, 2014

HI5 - Minimal Jazz Chamber Music Polyrhythmic chamber music, independent, dynamic, exciting and multifaceted – a guarantee for music moments of surprise: A quartet founded in 2012, HI5 has already become a highlight of the Tyrolean jazz scene. Their compositions focus on vibrant grooves, meditative acoustic patterns as well as …

Rhinozeros

October 22nd, 2014

On October 22nd, The Loft A46 will present the band Rhinozeros, a colourful collection of jazz ballads, pop songs, improvisations and bizarre theatrical chansons. Doors open at 19:00 Concert starts at 20H30 Free entrance http://lisahasler.ch/en/

The All England Comedy Club

September 13th, 2014

On September 13th, The LoftA46 in collaboration with Laughing Barracuda Productions will present an all english comedy night featuring Wayne the Weird, Kim Collins and Olaf Falafel. Ticket Prices: 25.- fr For booking contact call 079 383 5086 or email at londonpyt@yahoo.com

Music Reunion

July 18th, 2014

Bored of the jazz festival? Then join us for the grand finale of our summer sessions for a concert with a handful of eclectic guest invites accompanied by musicians from Bleep and Bensnburner Backing Band.

Brazilian Sunday

July 13th, 2014

A chilled out Sunday afternoon with live Brazilian music, dancing, authentic Brazilian food and refreshing drinks. Come join us! (15 CHF entry, for the musicians)

Jazz Night with TRIO PAC

July 12th, 2014

Listen to a sultry jazz trio in an authentic jazz venue lit by candlelight and served in style. Book your table today! C’est en 2010, après une rencontre spontanée dans une jam session, que Jan Peyer, Christophe Auer et Blaise Cottens décident d’unir leur talent pour fonder le trio P.A.C. …

BensnBurnerBacking Band / AOS°

July 5th, 2014

Join us for an explosive afternoon and evening with two upcoming acts led by Seb Guidetti aka AOS° and Ben Krahl aka Bensnburner, with the help of artists: Mark Kelly, Pablo Diaz, DEO, Seilen and DJ VR dopeshit will dropping some fine beats in between sets. They will combine a …

Narcisses Photo Expo

May 30th, 2014

I am Narcissistic! Photo exhibition from May 30th to June 1 2014 at LoftA46 in Montreux. The flowering of the Swiss Riviera’s protected wild daffodils, known as Narcissus, is a spectacular spring phenomena. Each year, from late April to early June, the white flowers bloom in their thousands on …

The All England Comedy Club

May 3rd, 2014

On May 3rd, The LoftA46 in collaboration with Laughing Barracuda Productions will present an all english comedy night featuring James Alderson, Fred Ferenczi and Glynis German. Ticket Prices: 25.- fr For booking contact call 079 383 5086 or email at londonpyt@yahoo.com Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll …

EXPO: Listen To Your Eyes

December 27th - 28th, 2013

Vernissage & Expo: Gérard Gademann: graffeur sans frontièr 27-28 Decembre 2013 / 15h-23h Entrée libre , Gérard : a 29 ans et a grandi à Montreux.Son travail est principalement constitué de mélange de peinture en aérosol, acrylique et des marqueurs.Maintenant il voyage constamment dans le monde entier pour répandre ses …

Exposition Inizio

December 18th, 2013

Inizio (mesure sociale d'insertion professionnelle pour jeunes 15-18 ans) présente ces productions picturales et de meubles customizés!!!

All You Need Is Klaus

July 3rd, 2013

A Journey into the incredible life of Klaus Voormann. An inside view into the history of Rock'n'Roll. A Story of friendship, art and Music. Entry fee: CHF 5.-

Exposition Sous Controle

April 25th, 2013

25-28 Avril 2013 Exposition Alice VERJUS & Frédéric BAUDOUIN Un duo né d’un hasard, la rencontre entre Alice verjus et Frédéric Baudouin nous plonge dans l’univers de différents personnages sombrant dans une mélancolie. Souvent traités ironiquement et se cachant derrière un masque relevant certains paradoxes de notre civilisation actuelle. Les …