Treat for World Music Day

FOR the last decade Fête de la Musique has been entertaining music lovers in South Africa. Last year, the event could not take place due to the coronavirus.

The event which started in Melville moved to Newtown Junction allowing more people to access their favourite artists. The festival takes place in France and South Africa marking World Music Day.

“It’s a very special time in the year in France and something that we have brought here in 2010. It is more a music festival that takes place at Newtown Junction.

“What is really interesting is throughout the years we have had interesting artists that have emerged and found success through the events. Acts like Urban Village, BCUC and Msaki have added to the success of the event. It is important to us that the festival is serving the artist community and music industry,” said Selen Daver, cultural attaché of the French Embassy.

She added that while they had tried to turn to online for the event last year, it just did not have the spirit of fête.

“The festival is all about people being able to see live music. We want to make sure the (Covid) protocols are respected so (we will) have different stages around the city, From Parkview to Soweto and that links to the spirit of the festival as it happens in France,” she said.

Musicians, bands and DJS can get application forms to perform in the event at www.fetedelamusiquejhb.co.za. The closing date is May 12.