Mountain Sound Festival

Underground rock within quarry walls

The Mountain Sound Festival is one of the most original events in the Piedmontese musical summer. It takes place in Oira, a hamlet of the municipality of Crevoladossola, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, inside a former granite quarry converted into a natural performance space: Tones Teatro Natura. The high stone walls of the Val d'Ossola act as a resonance chamber and scenic backdrop for an event that has made musical research its hallmark.

A rebellious musical identity

The festival represents the most underground and rebellious soul of the Tones Teatro Natura season. The artistic lineup spans the most experimental genres of the contemporary rock scene: psychedelia, kraut-rock, shoegaze, post-punk, industrial, and electronic experimentation. Each edition features Italian and European acts, alternating cult names from the international scene with emerging artists in a rare balance between curatorial rigor and a desire for discovery.

From origins to Tones Teatro Natura

The project was born in 2020 on the initiative of the members of the Guided By Dave (GBYD) association, an Ossola-based collective dedicated to organizing cultural and recreational events in the area. The first edition was held in 2022 at Alpe Lusentino, in Domobianca 365, above Domodossola; in subsequent years, the festival found its ideal home in the Oira quarry, where the collaboration with the Tones on the Stones Foundation enhanced its scenic and production dimensions.

What makes the festival special

• A granite quarry transformed into a natural amphitheater with unique acoustics.
• A lineup that prioritizes research over the mainstream.
• The intimate and cozy atmosphere of an event tailored for enthusiasts.
• A camping area for those who want to experience the festival immersed in the Ossola nature.
• Gastronomic offerings featuring street food and local craft beer.

An experience in the Ossola territory

Beyond the music, the Mountain Sound Festival is an opportunity to discover the Val d'Ossola, a borderland between Piedmont and Switzerland, made of mountains, rivers, and stone villages. Crevoladossola, with its hamlet of Oira, is located along the historic routes connecting the Po Valley to the Alpine passes. Attending the festival means combining high-quality music with the exploration of an authentic and off-the-beaten-path corner of Upper Piedmont.