It’s Fête de la Musique’s big 3-0, and to celebrate this now-global music event, Fête de la Musique Philippines is putting together a vibrant, month-long festival on several stages across the country. This free(!) music event brings together musicians and enthusiasts of every background and genre for a jam-packed (pun intended) month that truly fosters a sense of community. Read more: The song that Valorant inspired: eaJ’s ‘Friendly Fire’ “We started in 1994 and this event was just a solo venue with about 40 participants and three bands.
And in the next 30 years, a lot has happened for Fête. The community has grown,” says Fête de la Musique Philippines project manager Sana Schiefferer. Scene from Fete de la Musique 2019 Science class recap: June 21 is the longest day of the year, aka the summer solstice.
And fun fact, Fête de la Musique has been held on this day since its very first edition in France. Truly no better way to spend the longest day of the year than have it filled with music, art, and community. Fête de la Musique this year is set to expand its reach across the country.
Across 21 locations, Fête and its partner producers will be hosting 40 pocket stages and 70 destination stages, making this possibly the largest scale of the event in its local history. Read more: Is the new Carlo’s restaurant in BGC really ‘approachable’? The pre-Fête event, to be held on June 16, highlights Fête de la Musique’s advocacy on the healing powe.
