The Fête de la Musique in Johannesburg is back with another bang. Established itself as one of the fastest growing festival brands in South Africa, the festival drew 5 000 people in 2012, 8 000 people in 2013 and 10 000 people in 2014.
This year the event promises to be bigger and better as it moves to its new home at Newtown Junction in the heart of downtown Jo’burg. Various stakeholders from the greater Newtown Cultural Precinct area will be involved in multiple live performances and programming activities spread throughout the day, and all come together at the exciting Newtown Junction precinct. The Bassline, The Market Theatre, Artist Proof Studios, The Dance Corner, The Photo Lab, Sci Bono Centre and others organisations will participate in this annual and uniquely FREE celebration of music and culture.
The 4th edition of Fête de La Musique promotes musical diversity and showcases a broad mix of music ranging from pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, traditional and even to brass band music. Some of the international musical line-up, festival goers can expect on the day include:
Jaojoby (Madagascar) is commonly recognised as the most popular singer in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands. Widely referred to as the “King of Salegy”, the grooviest and most popular music genre of the island.
Benjamin Piat (France) presents his very personal Chanson Française, mixing up touching lyrics, captivating melodies and lively beats. Benjamin Piat is proud to present his brand new record “Boîte à Musique” with his debut South African show.
Grèn Sémé (France/Reunion Island) succeeds in bringing their ‘Maloya’ sounds far beyond Reunion Island’s borders. Their music, deeply rooted in tradition, explores new horizons and new sounds.
Fete de la Musique is thrilled to announce the following South African acts will be performing alongside the three amazing international artists already confirmed by festival organisers. Fete de la Musique favourites BCUC and Bongeziwe Mabandla will headline this year, alongside a slew of relative newcomers including Coal Train Band, Bambani Brass Band, Go Barefoot, Miss Bubu and The Meerkat Mob.
The full programme will shortly be made available on http://www.fetedelamusiquejhb.co.za/ and www.facebook.com/fetedelamusiquejhb
Quick Facts:
Saturday 27 June 2015
Newtown Junction Precinct
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
International and local artists
Performances spread over 4 stages
Safe parking with more than 2000 bays
Speciality Food and Coffee trucks
A Heineken Beer garden
A Custom Skate park
Custom arts & crafts, and photo exhibitions
