La Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day, originated in France in 1982 on the summer solstice. French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, and the renowned French composer and musicologist, Maurice Fleuret, inaugurated the festival with the aim of promoting and celebrating music in all its forms. Observed annually on June 21, the festival has grown into a global phenomenon, transforming public spaces in over 100 countries into vibrant concert venues where music can be heard and enjoyed by everyone.
Fête de la Musique
The Green Shift Festival
The inaugural Green Shift Festival is taking place this week, June 7-10 (7:00p to 8:30p), in Monaco. Offering a wide range of accessible themes and entertainment, including music performances, film documentaries, and live readings, festival-goers will discover firsthand the power of art, dialogue, and community in shaping a more sustainable world. This groundbreaking event is sponsored by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
WE LOVE GREEN Music Festival
Bonjour music enthusiasts, festival fanatics, and wanderlust-stricken souls! As spring (le printemps) makes way for summer (l’été), it is time to experience Paris beyond the postcards and cherry blossoms and enjoy the collective effervescence of We Love Green, a FREE three-day eco-friendly music festival in Le Bois de Vincennes, Paris, that combines top international music acts (indie, electronic, and, pop) with talks and activities centered around issues of sustainable development.