La Fête de la Musique

 

 On June 22nd, the Alliance Française de Washington will open its entire space to young musicians, non-profesionnals and local bands to offer a rich musical program of 7 hours.

          During the event feel free to wander around and discover a world soul band in a parking lot, an Indie Rock band in our living room, or a terrific DJ in our library.

 

4pm to 6pm: Free program:

Open Stage for amateur bands  

                    For the length of this eclectic set, enjoy talented amateur bands and soloists. If you would like to know the conditions required to perform during this free musical program, please contact us at: assistant@francedc.org or 202 234 7911 x16

 

Art&craft workshops for children   

          Let your children express their musical skills during the Fete de la Musique program dedicated to youth. During a 45 minutes workshop, children from 4 to 10 years old will create their own musical instrument and have the opportunity to play it with adult musicians.

Children have to be accompanied by adults.

4:00 pm to 4:45pm / 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm.

Free entrance but reservations are required as seating is limited to 10 children per session. Please call 202-234-7911 ext. 11 or send an email to alliance@francedc.org with the number of children attending and for which workshop.

French karaoké “happy”-hour

          Finally, don’t be afraid to show off your hidden singing skills during our French karaoke session.

          Or if you are too shy, just stick around, have a good time, mingle on the terrace and enjoy a reception with drinks which will be served throughout the event.

In the spirit of the Fête de la Musique, you will have free access to this whole program from 4pm to 6pm.

7 pm to 11 pm: Emerging local band showcase:

 

    7-8: BELLMAN BARKER – Indie Rock

          www.myspace.com/bellmanbarker 

          8-9: NE’A POSEY – a soulful singer who is moving into electronic music

          www.myspace.com/neaposeypt2

          9-11: DJ STYLUS – Funk, Groovy and Francophone tunes

          www.vibeconductor.com

                Each June 21 since 1982, on an initiative by the French Ministry of Culture, amateur and profesionnal musicians all across France invade the streets and courtyards, squares and gardens, stations and museums, for the pleasure of playing music, listening and sharing. Not satisfied by simply bringing music out into the open, the Music Day (Fête de la Musique) has become a genuine social phenomenon.

                This musical event has spread outside of France and now takes place in more than 100 countries. Come to the Alliance Française to participate in this French musical experience in DC.

Reservations at 202-234-7911. Reservations will be accepted until 3:30 pm. After please add $2 per ticket.