Fête de la Musique 2021: musical celebrations around Australia

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A few of the Alliances Françaises around Australia are putting on events for the Fête de la Musique 2021. The Fête de la Musique is an annual celebration which sees music in the streets around the world and is held on 21 June each year. Please note some of the below events are held prior to Monday 21 June to avoid being held on a Monday.

La fete de la musique 2021

ADELAIDE

Alliance Française d’Adelaide – Friday 18 June 2021

Join the AF Adelaide to celebrate la Fête de la Musique, the traditional music festival held each year in France since the 1980’s. Enjoy French live music with the band Pamplemousse, wine and food as well as other fun activities.


Bookings are available on the website until the day prior to the event (i.e. tonight) https://www.af.org.au/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=263

 

How much: $10 for members & students & $15 for non-members


BRISBANE

Alliance Française de Brisbane – Monday 21 June 2021

https://www.afbrisbane.com/whats-on/fete-de-la-musique-2021/

AF Brisbane invite s you to celebrate this occasion with a glass of wine and a delightfully entertaining classic French movie: Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.

Book via this link: https://www.afbrisbane.com/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=521

 

CANBERRA

Alliance Française de Canberra – Monday 21 June

https://www.afcanberra.com.au/culture-events/upcoming-events/fte-de-la-musique-trivia/

fete de la musique 2021

Celebrate Fête de la Musique with AF Canberra. Drop by and test your knowledge of French Music at their musical trivia night. There are prizes to be won.

Bookings here: https://www.afcanberra.com.au/products/af-fte-de-la-musique-trivia/

 

WAGGA WAGGA

Alliance Française de Wagga Wagga – Sunday 20 June

https://www.facebook.com/events/1496673354005793/

Fête de la musique 2021 Wagga Wagga

On Sunday 20th June, from 2pm to 4pm, at Meccanico, (the “Paris” end of Fitzmaurice Street) there will be entertainment by a variety of musicians including La Chorale Francaise de Wagga Wagga at 3pm!

Meccanico are offering 20% discount on refreshments to all members (don’t forget your 2021 AFdeWW Membership Card!) …go along and enjoy this French inspired celebration of music.

 

OTHER EVENTS

To find other events for the Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day as it’s known in Australia, go to the official website: https://makemusicaustralia.org.au/events/

 

Who’s your favourite French musician?

 

For other events happening this month, take a look at our list of what’s on in June

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