Alliance Française de Colombo is once again organising ‘Fête de La Musique’ (International Music Day) on Saturday 24th June 2017 from 10 am to 6 pm at their  Air Conditioned Auditorium  at  No. 11, Barnes  Place, Colombo 7.

This unique musical event ‘Fête de La Musique’  began in France in 1982 on 21st of June  as the first day of Summer and now this music festival is celebrated all over the world. Professional and Amateur Musicians in France take to the streets and parks every year on this day to celebrate the arrival of Summer after a dismal Spring. It is free of charge and thousands of people flock to these parks and streets and performers embrace all kinds of music and nothing is out of place and it goes on the whole day.

Here in Sri Lanka, this is the chance to expose hidden musical talents of young and old.

‘This is an invitation for everyone. It is for Amateurs, Professionals (No Age Limit)and You Could Sing in Any Language’ said Mangalika Hewage from the Alliance Française de Colombo.

‘Fête  de  la  Musique’ will accommodate individuals , school bands, schools music clubs,  Interact Clubs ,  Music Groups , Ballet Schools / Groups, Dancing Schools, Music Associations  etc.

‘If you can Sing (In any Language), play Any Musical Instrument, Dance, this is the Big Day For you.  Pop, Jazz, Rap, Country and Western, Disco, Rock,  Baila or anything in Music goes ‘Fête  de  la  Musique’ she added.

It’s Free of Charge  and the Organisers, Alliance Française de COLOMBO will Provide the Hall,  Sound  Systems and also Background Music by popular Annesley Malawana and Super Chimes  You could  play  Your  own musical instrument or have your on music or group.

There will also be Many Professional Artistes who will perform as Guest Artistes.

‘Keep the date free as it’s going to be a day of fun and entertainment from morning till evening with a carnival atmosphere and Entrance FREE OF CHARGE. Food and soft drinks available at reasonable rates’ Mangalika said. 

For Application Forms, call 2694162 / 2693467 /2671073 or e-mail secr@alliancefr.lk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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