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Thomas Bangalter's Epic DJ Comeback at Pompidou

10/27/2025

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Summary

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Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk performed a surprise DJ set with Fred Again at Paris's Centre Pompidou on October 25, 2025, marking his first DJ set in 16 years and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Because Music.
The set featured Daft Punk classics such as "Contact," "Rollin' & Scratchin'," and "Digital Love," alongside tracks by The Chemical Brothers and Jonny Greenwood.
The performance was the last before Centre Pompidou's five-year renovation.

History

Historical Context

Daft Punk, formed in 1993 by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, released their debut album "Homework" on January 20, 1997, which revitalized house music and garnered international acclaim. The album's singles, particularly "Around the World," charted in 14 countries and sold over two million copies, solidifying their influence on electronic music and paving the way for future artists.

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Story summary

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk performed a surprise DJ set with Fred Again at Paris's Centre Pompidou on October 25, 2025, marking his first DJ set in 16 years and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Because Music.
The set featured Daft Punk classics such as "Contact," "Rollin' & Scratchin'," and "Digital Love," alongside tracks by The Chemical Brothers and Jonny Greenwood.
The performance was the last before Centre Pompidou's five-year renovation.

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