Alliance Française de Colombbo is once again organising ‘Fête de La Musique’ (International Music Day) on June 24 (Saturday) from 10 am to 6 pm at their air conditioned auditorium at No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7 .
This unique musical event began in France in 1982 on June 21 and now this music festival 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 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 as well as professionals.
There is no age limit. You could sing in any language. Individuals, school bands, schools music clubs, interact clubs, music groups, ballet schools/groups, dancing schools, music associations etc can take part. If you can sing in any language, play any musical instrument, dance etc this is the Big Day for you. Pop, Jazz, Rap, Country and Western, Disco, Rock, Baila or anything in music can be included in the list. Its free of charge and the organisers, Alliance Française de Colombo will provide the hall, sound systems and also the background music by ever popular Annesley Malewana and Super Chimes for free or you could play your own musical instrument or have your own music or group.
There will also be many professional artistes who will perform as guest artistes.
Keep the date free as its going to be a day of fun and entertainment from morning till evening with a carnival atmosphere. Entrance free. For application forms to participate contact the Alliance Francaise de Colombo at 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. Tel 2694162 / 2693467 /2671073 or e-mail to [email protected],
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