For twelve years now there is one good reason to hit Basel, respectively more than one; at the Avo Session Basel. This year as well the programm is filled with national and international stars. Opening act is Scorpion, the closure act will be Lovebugs. In between are concerts of artists like
Jane Birkin, Orishas, Diana Krall, James Morrison, Grace Jones or Snow Patrol. From october 23rd until november 15th, more than 30 bands guarantee unforgettable moments.

The Avo Session Basel names itself a Swiss Lifestyle-Musicfestival and has reached international emission thanks to different styles of music. The club-atmosphere with candlelight and the closeness to the stars positions the event as a unique one. Not for nothing travel about 19'000 visitors to Basel every year.

This year as well there will be awards to give away. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Tom Jones, the Arising Star Award is received by Maria Mena. Both of them will perform at the Avo 2009.

Avo Session Basel 2009, october 23rd until november 15th, Festsaal Messe Basel. All concerts start at 8 o'clock, pre-selling runs since september 2nd.