Opportunity beckons for up and coming musicians and DJs for inclusion in the popular music festival Fête de la Musique
By CityLife Art Writer
If you an up and coming musician or DJ, this is an opportunity to apply to be included in this year’s league of this popular annual festival on Johannesburg’s entertainment calendar as you may have an opportunity to perform alongside established artists.
The French Institute of South Africa has officially opened the call for applications for the 2022 Johannesburg Fête de la Musique
Originally, the Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a popular and free music festival taking place each year in France on the day of the summer solstice, the shortest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. Throughout the country and abroad, jazz, soul, funk, rock, electro, reggae, classical music and many other musical styles are enthusiastically celebrated.
In South Africa, the Fête de la Musique is celebrated with a full day of free family-friendly concerts, which offers a great opportunity and platform to upcoming bands. The Fête de la Musique allows everyone to discover new musical trends from traditional music to rap, hip-hop, techno, world music, musical carnival and so much more.
Many local and international artists have taken part in the event throughout the years and contributed to its success, including Samthing Soweto, Vaudou Game, Nakhane, Blk Jks, Urban Village, BCUC, Baenz Oester and the Rainmakers, Bombshelter Beast, and Msaki. The French Institute of South Africa is calling for musicians, bands, singers and DJs from all music genres to apply to perform in this year’s festival and join in the spirit of the Fête de la Musique which is scheduled for the 18th June 2022 in Johannesburg.