Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique, also known in English as Music Day, Make Music Day, or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that takes place on 21 June. On Music Day, citizens and residents are urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks. Free concerts are also organized, where musicians play for fun and not for payment.
| Fête de la Musique | |
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The Fête de la Musique on 21 June 2010 in Paris | |
| Genre | World music |
| Dates | 21 June, yearly |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Website | fetedelamusique |
The first all-day musical celebration on the day of the summer solstice was originated by Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture of France, as well as by Maurice Fleuret; it was celebrated in Paris in 1982. Music Day later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world.
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