Fête de la Musique 2015
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‘Fête de La Musique’ (International Music Day ), organised by Alliance Française de Colombo, will be held on Saturday 20th June 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 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 the first day 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 for everyone Amateurs, Professionals (no age limit ), 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 the Alliance Française de Colombo. ‘If you can Sing (In any Language) , play any musical instrument, dance etc.. this will be the big day for you’ she added.
It’s Free of Charge and the organisers Alliance Française de Colombo will provide the venue, Sound Systems and also the background music by popular band Annesley Malawana and Super free for all participants. ‘Individuals are encourage to bring their own instruments’ she said.
There will also be many Professional Artistes, who are billed to perform as guest artistes. The entrance will be free of charge and food and soft drinks available at reasonable rates. Contact the Alliance Française de Colombo at 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7 on 2694162 / 2693467 /2671073 or e-mail to secr@alliancefr.lk for entry forms. (SW)
