For the second consecutive year, Audemars Piguet and British singer-songwriter RAYE deepen a partnership built on creative independence, resilience and uncompromising craftsmanship. Their latest collaboration will take centre stage at the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, where RAYE will open the festival with an exclusive performance created alongside the Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer.

More than a concert, This Stage May Contain Moments in Time reflects the shared philosophy that time is something to be created rather than simply measured. For RAYE, whose career has been defined by perseverance and artistic freedom, the performance marks another milestone in a journey shaped by fearless self-expression. For Audemars Piguet, it continues a longstanding commitment to supporting artists through its APxMusic programme, where music becomes another expression of craftsmanship.

The collaboration follows a remarkable period in RAYE’s career, from her record-breaking success at the 2024 BRIT Awards to her growing reputation as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. Having previously collaborated with Mark Ronson on the original track Suzanne for Audemars Piguet’s 150th anniversary, she now returns to Montreux with a performance that promises to blend storytelling, emotion and musical innovation.

As Audemars Piguet continues to build bridges between Haute Horlogerie and contemporary culture, this collaboration reaffirms that the finest craftsmanship is not confined to watchmaking. Whether expressed through a movement or a melody, true artistry is measured by authenticity, vision and the courage to create on one’s own terms.