Fête de la Musique in Colombo
View(s):Alliance Française de Colombo is once again organising ‘Fête de La Musique’ (International Music Day) on Saturday 24th June 2017 from 10.00 am to 6.00 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 celebration on the first day of Summer. But it has turned into a major Summer Music Festival now and is celebrated all over the world. Every year, Professional and Amateur Musicians in France take to the streets and parks 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 cultures and it goes on the whole day.
‘Here in Sri Lanka, this is an ideal chance to expose young musical talent to the world. Alliance Française de Colombo is calling all young and old, professional and amateur musicians and artistes to join the fun at the ‘Fête de La Musique’ Festival. It is for everyone and there is no age barrier. Anybody can sing in their own language’ said Mangalika Hewage of the Alliance Française de Colombo.
Individuals, school bands, schools music clubs, Interact Clubs, music groups, ballet schools/groups, dancing schools and groups, music associations are welcome to join the Summer Festival, a communiqué from Alliance Française de Colombo stated.
‘We are inviting anyone who can sing (in any language) or can play any musical instrument, dance etc to send their application to the Alliance Française de Colombo. Pop, jazz, rap, country & western, disco, rock, baila or music genres are most welcome to ‘Fête de La Musique’ she added.
It’s free of charge and the Organisers, Alliance Française de Colombo will provide the Venue, Sound Systems and also the backing music by Annesley Malawana and his band Chimes. Anybody is allowed to bring their own musical instrument or other equipment.
There will also be many professional artistes, who are billed to perform as guest artistes.
‘Fête de La Musique’ will be a carnival atmosphere Festival but without any charge. Food and soft drinks are available at the premises for reasonable rates.
Contact the Française de Colombo for application forms to participate at ‘Fête de La Musique’ at 11, Barnes Place, Colombo-7 – Tel 2694162/2693467/2671073 or e-mail to secr@alliancefr.lk
