Fête de la Musique 2009

Once again ‘Fête de La Musique’ organised by the Alliance Française de Colombo will come alive at the Alliance Française Auditorium at 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 7, on June 21 from 12 noon to 7 p.m.

This unique musical event ‘Fete 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. It goes on the whole day.

Here in Sri Lanka this musical event has grown in popularity amongst the young and old and every year many people take part and people of all ages come to see it free.

So here is your chance to expose your hidden talents, it is for every one, amateurs, professionals (no age limit), individuals , school bands, music groups, dancing schools / groups, ballet schools / groups etc.

If you can sing (in any language), play any musical instrument, dance etc. this is the day for you.

Pop, Jazz, Classical, Rock, Baila or anything goes…The organisers also will give a chance to the up-and coming comperes to show their talents as well.

It’s free and the organisers will provide the hall, sound system and background music by the ever popular Band Annesley Malewana and the Super Chimes or you could have your own music or group.

Please call over at the Alliance Française de Colombo at 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7, or telephone 2694162 / 2693467 to obtain application forms.

All are welcome to come and enjoy a great day of music and fun free of charge and some professionals including a few Sirasa Super Stars are also expected to perform as guest artistes.