Fête de la Musique

21 June 2009

The international Fête de la Musique, the world's largest musical celebration, takes place on the same day, 21 June, in over 300 cities around the world. On the first day of summer, musicians take to the streets of their cities to perform all kinds of music for anybody who wants to listen. The festival is free, open to any muician, amateur or professional alike, encouraging them to perform in open air public spaces. Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry for culture, the Fête de la Musique is held in more than hundred countries in Europe and over the world, aiming to popularise musical practice for people from all social backgrounds, providing an opportunity to communicate. For more information about the festival, please visit fetedelamusique.culture.fr/47_International.html. To learn how the festival works in a city like New York, you can visit www.makemusicny.org/about.php.