Travis come to the Bierhübeli in Bern with their new album

For over 25 years, Scottish band Travis have been delighting fans around the world with their unmistakable Britpop and alternative rock sound. Now, after many years, they are finally coming back to Switzerland for a concert. On August 31, 2024, they will be playing at the legendary Bierhübeli in Bern. They will be bringing their 10th studio album "L.A Times" with them.

Travis' music combines elements of Britpop, rock, folk and alternative to create a unique sound that is both catchy and profound. With Scottish charm, ironic breaks and unconventional videos, the band succeeds in loosening up Britpop, which is considered cool and arrogant, and making it more approachable. Just think of the flying octopus in "Sing":

World hits with "Sing" and "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"

Over the course of their career, the band has released nine studio albums. Their best-known hits include "Sing", "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?", "Drowning" and "Half a Man". These songs are an integral part of rock music history and are loved by fans all over the world.

"The Man Who" and Travis' influence on other bands

For their second album "The Man Who", Travis received the "Best Album" and "Best British Group" awards in 2000. Keane, The Killers and Amy Macdonald are just some of the bands who cite "The Man Who" as an important influence on their musical style and career. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin once described Travis as "the band that invented my band and many others".

Travis' live performances are legendary

Their second studio album "The Man Who" was only a few weeks old when Travis played the Other Stage at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival. During the performance of "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?", a sudden downpour set in. The emotions spilled over directly into the completely drenched audience and the images went around the world.