Once again ‘Fête de La Musique’ 2010 - International Music Day organised by the Alliance Française de Colombo will come alive at their air conditioned auditorium at Barnes Place, Colombo on 19 June (Saturday) from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
This unique musical event ‘Fête de La Musique ‘ began in France in 1982 and now this music festival is celebrated all over the world and 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 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 your chance to expose your hidden musical talents. It is open for everyone- Amateurs, Professionals (No Age Limit –Children as well as Adults ), and You Could Sing in any language...Individuals , School Bands, Schools Music Clubs, Interact Clubs , Music Groups , Ballet Schools / Groups, Dancing Schools, Music Associations are welcome to participate’ said a spokesperson from Alliance Française de Colombo.
Its free of charge and the organisers will provide with the hall, sound systems and also background music by a well-known band or participants are welcome to bring their own musical instruments and group.
Contact the Alliance Française de Colombo on 2694162 / 2693467 / 267 1073 to obtain application forms.
Also many popular professional musicians will perform as guest artistes during the day. ‘Fête de La Musique’ 2010 is free of charge for all. |
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