Fête de la Musique 2012

For the 31st edition, the national music festival will be getting it’s ‘Pop’ on.

Completely different from a music festival, the Fête de la Musique is above all a free popular fête, open to any participant (amateur or professional musicians) who wants to perform in it. This Music day allows the expression of all styles of music in a cheerful atmosphere. It aims at a large audience, working to popularise musical practice for young and not so young people from all social backgrounds. It gives an opportunity to communicate and share a very special moment through music.

There will be more than 10 stages throughout the city with a selection of some of the best bands and musicians from Bordeaux.

The major locations in the city will be:

• Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud > Soundscapes and Images
• Parc des sports Saint-Michel > Alternative
• Grand théâtre > National Opera of de Bordeaux
• Place du Palais > Jazz
• Pey-Berland > Classical
• Galerie Lafayette > Pop 
• Place Saint Projet > Vocal Groups
• Skate Park > Hip hop et Electro
• Cour Mably > Pop, rock, blues, soul
• Galerie des beaux arts > Choirs & Songs from the Basques Country
• Musée des Arts décoratifs > Classic Open Stage
• Square Dom Bedos> Instrumental and vocal ensembles from the Bordeaux Conservatory
• Basilique Saint-Michel> Choir and Organ
• Molière scene of Aquitaine> Voice Surprises

For a full listing & timetable, visit here (site in French).

There will also be a family orinetated event on 24th at the Jardin Public which kicks off at 2pm until 7pm.

When: Thursday 21st June, 2012
Where: Bordeaux City
Cost: Free!