Released in 1996, even before the term “French Touch” had become part of electronic music vocabulary, *Super Discount* became its manifesto. Thirty years later, its creator, Étienne de Crécy, has decided not to settle for a simple anniversary concert: he’s going all out and organizing his own festival on December 18 and 19, 2026, at one of the capital’s most unique venues.
Étienne de Crécy: From Sound Engineer to French Touch Pioneer
To understand the significance of this event, we must go back to the very early 1990s. Étienne de Crécy was working as a sound engineer in a Parisian studio when he crossed paths with Philippe Zdar. From this encounter, Motorbass was born. The following year, with the compilation *Super Discount* and its now-iconic yellow cover, Étienne de Crécy established himself as one of the leading figures of what would become the French Touch: disco loops, groovy samples, and a touch of funk.
His first solo album, *Tempovision*, was released in 2000, followed by *Super Discount 2* in 2004 and *Super Discount 3* in 2015, not to mention *Beats N’Cubes*, his monumental stage production that redefined live electronic performances on a global scale. Nearly thirty years after his debut, Étienne de Crécy is still filling venues.
Two nights to celebrate Super Discount’s 30th anniversary
For this extraordinary anniversary, the lineup pulls out all the stops. On Friday, December 18, the highlight of the evening will be a Motorbass Tribute DJ Set, curated from Philippe Zdar’s personal vinyl collection, housed at the legendary Motorbass studio: rare records spanning house, garage, techno, and disco. Rounding out this tribute is a lineup of legends: Kenny Dope, one half of the legendary Masters at Work; Felix Da Housecat and Tiga, icons of electro-clash; as well asUffie, the muse of the Ed Banger label; Jayda G, a disco-house whirlwind; and German producer Perel.
On Saturday, December 19, Étienne de Crécy will personally bring this anniversary weekend to a close, surrounded by iconic figures of the French Touch for an all-star B2B set billed as one of the event’s highlights.
The Centquatre, an industrial cathedral transformed into a temple of electronic music
The choice of venue is no accident. Formerly a municipal funeral home built in the late 19th century, the Centquatre-Paris—better known as “the 104”—has retained its immense glass roofs and metal structures from its industrial past. It was reborn in 2008 as one of the city’s leading cultural hubs. Its spectacular spaces, capable of accommodating 800 people for this event, have made it one of the favorite nightlife hotspots in northeast Paris.
Practical Information
🗓️Dates: December 18 and 19
📍Location: 104 Paris, 5 rue Curial – 75019 Paris
🚇Metro: Marx Dormoy (Line 12) / Riquet (Line 7) / Crimée (Line 7) / Stalingrad (Lines 2, 5, 7)
