Martin Solveig, the renowned French producer, vocalist, and composer, has declared his official exit from the DJing scene.
Solveig informed fans about the news at France’s Les Vieilles Charrues music festival on Saturday (July 19) – his sole performance of 2025, and his first live show since November.
“It’s a unique occasion,” Solveig said to the audience of 70,000,France 24reported. “Throughout my entire life, every time I stepped onto the stage, I would remind myself: ‘Play as if it’s your final performance.’ Just until that moment comes.”
Some of you have been with me for many years,” he added. “I appreciate your presence, and I know some of you traveled a long way. Some of you will carry on my legacy. I’m truly grateful for your support.
Solveig later verified the information in asocial postposted on Tuesday (July 23rd), stating that he does not intend to retire from creating music.
To fresh starts,” he wrote. “I’m exiting the stage with a full heart, making way for the next group of people. You’ll see me in the audience, supporting them at shows and events.
Music is my life—and it always will be,” he added. “I’ll continue to create, for the love of it, for the children, and for the artists I admire.
Per France 24, Les Vieilles Charrues Director Jerome Trehorel stated that the festival did not realize they would be hosting Solveig’s last live performance until just recently.
It came as a surprise when he informed us several weeks ago that Vieilles Charrues would be his only concert appearance this year, and that it would mark his final performance,” Trehorel said. “It’s a great honor.
Solveig started DJing when she was 18 in the early ’90s and gained recognition during the early 2000s as a successful producer and songwriter. In addition to working with artists like David Guetta, Madonna, and Laidback Luke, Solveig has released five studio albums, including her latest one from 2023.Back to Life.
The 2011 song “Hello” (which included Canadian musician Martina Sorbara’s Dragonette project) turned into Solveig’s top-performing track, reaching number 5 in his home country of France and marking his only entry on the Hot 100 at position 46.
Solveig had a limited number of appearances on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart throughout his career, with the collaborative tracks “All Day and Night” and “Thing For You” peaking at No. 14 and No. 19, respectively, in 2019.
