On September 9 and 10, 2023, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City contemplated the birth of one of the festivals that promises to be one of the best in Mexico. Also the most important in the world for regional Mexican music, for its the first ever festival dedicated to Mexican music, its culture and roots.
It’s time tocelebrateourland! FromMexicototheworld comes ARRE HSBC, a new festival withthe sole purposeofexaltingour musical culture and itsroots, toremindtheentireplanetthatMexicois a country full oftalent and traditions. Thefirsteditionwillbringtogetherthe top artistsofthemoment in anunprecedentedexperiencethatwillmakeyoursenses dance” –Arre Official Website.
Much like the uncertainty that often accompanies something new and the feelings of anxiety and fear of the unknown, the Arre Festival concluded with a positive outcome.
Thiseditioncould be likenedto a ‘pilotphase,’ and, as expected, itearnedtheapprovaloftheaudience. Althoughtheattendanceduringtheearlyhours of the first day wasnot as high as someotherfestivals, more peoplegraduallyjoined in as thenightwenton.
Celebrating the Heartbeat of Mexican Music
Day 1
The inaugural Arre festival featured bands that have not only etched a permanent place in the hearts of Mexicans but also among Latin audiences worldwide. Names like Fuerza Regida, Gabito Ballesteros, La Arrolladora Banda Limón, Marca Registrada, and Pequeño Musicales, to name a few, graced the stage.
Regional music owes much of its charm to its talented women, and that’s why the presence of icons like Alicia Villarreal and Chiquis was an indispensable part of this grand opening.
Taking the reins and bringing the night to a spectacular close was none other than Natanael Cano, with his signature corridos tumbados. His two-hour performance left no soul untouched, leaving us all thoroughly satisfied by the end of this remarkable festival.
As the sun was setting on the second day of the Arre Festival, the uncertainty and anticipation surrounding the Washington brothers’ (Yahritza y su Esencia) performance hung in the air.
Surprisingly, it appeared that 7 out of 10 Mexicans had forgiven Yahritza y su Esencia, who delivered an unforgettable performance.
The seamless fusion of dance courtesy of Sonora Dinamita and the soulful tunes from Pesado, despite the late hour, had us all heating up for what lay ahead.
Luis R. Conriquez and Edén Muñoz have consistently achieved remarkable success, and they paid their respects to the legends of Mexican regional music with heartfelt tributes to Valentin Elizalde, Ariel Camacho, and Vicente Fernández.
Peso Pluma took the stage by storm and brought the Arre Festival to a resounding close with their chart-toppers and some surprise guest appearances. The ‘Hacienda’ stage was bursting at the seams, and Peso Pluma added an electrifying exclamation mark to the event.
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