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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
World Music Day 2025: Celebrate with these free musical events across the US
On World Music Day, cities across the United States come alive with the sound of music. From bustling street corners to serene botanical gardens, musicians of all kinds perform for free, turning everyday spaces into concert venues. World Music Day, also known as Make Music Day or Fête de la Musique, is marked on June 21 - the summer solstice. It began in France in 1982 and now includes thousands of free concerts and street performances in over 120 countries. World Music Day 2025: Best free musical events across the US Every June, amateur and professional musicians alike turn public spaces into stages for a day-long celebration. The annual global celebration now inspires communities worldwide to embrace music in its most open and inclusive form. Here's a look at some of the best free events across the US, as per LMT Online. Head to Star Music Shop (10962 Room for More Way) at 6 pm for a community drum circle. It's open to all - bring your drum or use one of the buckets provided by sponsors like Vic Firth. Arrive early, around 4 pm, to set up and grab some refreshments and a raffle ticket. Local bands at Black & White Coffee House – Laredo, Texas From 6–9 pm, sip a brew while enjoying live performances by Garden's Gate, Setting Forth, and Zero Sense. It's a casual café concert celebrating unity through music. Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival – Brethren, Michigan The official website of Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival will take place from noon to 8 pm at Dickson Township Park. You can enjoy local folk, jazz and brass acts across two stages. The event features soloists, choirs, open mics and a main set headlined by Great Lakes Brass. Make Music San Antonio – Texas At the San Antonio Botanical Garden, it's a day-long celebration for World Music Day. Expect jazz, rock, mariachi, metal and plenty of surprises among garden paths. Registration is required but admission is free. Check out their official website for more information. Georgetown Fête de la Musique – Washington DC As per the official website of Georgetown DC Music, the Georgetown Heritage Arts, the city's Business Improvement District and Embassy of France-Villa Albertine will host performances across multiple stages from 3 to 10 pm. There will be more than 40 musical acts supported by local organizations. Also read: 75 best R&B singers of all time revealed: Usher and Chris Brown's spots might surprise you How to join the World Music Day celebration? Find local events: Visit the Make Music Day website to search by city or state. Bring your instrument: Many downtown hubs offer free instruments or open jam sessions. Explore a variety of performances: There are a lot of events planned, from kids' drumming workshops to classical choirs and street bands. Whether you're a musician ready to perform or a fan eager to listen, World Music Day is a powerful reminder of how communities come alive through music. FAQS: 1. What is World Music Day and how did it begin? It began in France in 1982 to promote free public music. Now celebrated in over 120 countries every June 21. 2. Are World Music Day events free to attend? Yes, all events are free for both performers and audiences. 3. Can anyone participate in World Music Day performances? Yes, anyone can join. Check local listings or the Make Music Day website to register.
LeMonde
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
Paris extends summer bar and restaurant terrace hours, angering noise-weary neighbors
When it comes into effect on Saturday evening, the change will likely go unnoticed amid the general hullabaloo of the Fête de la Musique, the nationwide celebration of music that takes place every year on June 21. However, from that day through to September 14, around 4,000 summer terraces in Paris will be allowed to stay open to the public until 11 pm, an hour later than the standard 10 pm closing time. Since the crisis triggered by the Covid-19 epidemic, restaurateurs in the French capital have been eligible for permits to expand their terraces onto sidewalks or parking spaces between April 1 and October 31. In the intervening years, the temporary terraces have become the subject of heated tensions between Paris City Hall, eager to boost the restaurant sector, and local residents, frustrated by noise disturbances, who have the support of opposition politicians. City Hall's announcement of the extended hours on June 5 drew a quick response from neighborhood associations around the city, especially from the dynamic 10 th, 11 th and 18 th arrondissements, in the northeast. They issued a joint statement denouncing "lies" by Paris City Hall to justify its decision. Among other things, they criticized a lack of dialogue with city authorities, a recurring complaint among such groups, whose real representativeness is difficult to measure.
Local Germany
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Local Germany
Fête de la Musique 2025: How to make the most of Germany's all-night music party
Fête de la Musique, held every year on June 21st, began in France but is increasingly popular in other countries, including Germany. This year, it falls on a Saturday, so festivities should be doubly raucous. Here's a look at what you need to know about this massive street party and how you can make the most of it. What is Fête de la Musique? Fête de la Musique was first held in France in 1982. In France, the evening features tens of thousands of musicians of all stripes playing in the street, from jazz quartets to underground DJs. The idea has caught on internationally, though usually on a smaller scale. It always takes place on the summer solstice, meaning there is plenty of sunlight to continue enjoying the performances as the evening goes on. Events usually begin in the afternoon, lasting well into the early hours. Performances are often free. Despite seeming to be very French, the idea for Fête de la musique came from an American - Joel Cohen - in the 1970s. He was at the time working for French national radio and he had the idea of spending a whole day - the longest day of the year - celebrating music. What's on this year In Germany, more than 140 towns and cities across the country will hold events. READ ALSO: Seven unmissable events happening around Germany in June 2025 Advertisement Fête de la Musique is most popular in Berlin, which was the first German city to hold the event in 1995, but other cities including Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart will also host festivities. A full list of events can be found on the Fête de la Musique Germany website . Breakdance and hip-hop artists perform on the stage at the Brandenburg Gate as part of the Fête de la Musique in 2023. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Soeren Stache Here is a selection of a few events to look out for around the country: Berlin Pankow is this year's partner borough, so expect especially joyous festivities in the northern neighbourhood. Over 40 venues will take part this year, including French Night at the Kesselhaus to the Evangelisches Gemeindehaus in Alt-Buch. Friedrichshain disco band Tango Bravo will play at 7:30pm in the Bärenzwinger in Mitte. The four-man band won the SPH Music Masters, Europe's largest live music competition, this year, so expect a packed-out venue. Classical music fans can head to Kulturforum Berlin at 7pm to see the Berlin Philharmonic play works by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, completely free. You can find the complete Berlin Fête Programme here . Hannover At the Hohes Ufer, Bazzookas from the Netherlands return for the sixth time with skapunk performances atop their yellow school bus, playing sets throughout the evening. The Ballhof stage promises eclectic and experimental sounds. The Pariser KunstKollektiv curates an adventurous program ranging from soulful pop and artsy electro to experimental funk and drum & bass. For a more relaxed setting, the singer-songwriter stage outside Fairkaufhaus on Limburgstraße 1 will host acoustic sets from artists including Nora Lotz and Frederik Tietz from 3pm to 8pm. More events in Hannover are found here . Advertisement Hamburg From 2pm, Altona train station will host live performances by the Knut Richter Duo, classic French songs with Rendez-Vous Chansons Swing, and the Balkan-inspired Strandgut Plus band. The Institut français will host Kumulo, a young German-French band with jazzy undertones, from 6:30pm. Later, THORD1S will play 80s-inspired pop, layered with deep bass, live vocals, and saxophone. More events can be found here . Rostock Over 20 stages will host diverse acts around Rostock on the Baltic coast. At Circus Fantasia, rock takes centre stage with bands including In Ora Mundi, Morpheme, and Richtungswexel. Klostergarten, meanwhile, will lean into the heavy side of music with melodic death metal, modern metalcore, and progressive noise acts. Other highlights include the eclectic Am Brink stage featuring funk, indie, and jazz and punk rock at Haedge Halbinsel. See this website for more details. Munich A small event will be held at the Institut Français de Munich from 5pm, featuring the Munich Franco-German choir, a jazz band, and an afro-house DJ set by DJ Linola. READ ALSO: How to make the most of Germany's long summer days
USA Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Beyoncé heads to Paris: Parking, hot weather, what to know about Stade de France stadium
Beyoncé heads to Paris: Parking, hot weather, what to know about Stade de France stadium She coming ... to Paris! Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is headed to the City of Love, where she will kick off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Stade de France for a total of three nights on June 19, 21 and 22. The stop in France comes after Beyoncé wrapped her six-night stint in London. Of course, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. Paris will be her last international stop before she returns to the U.S. Here's what to know as fans head to the French stadium. Logistics, how to get to Stade de France Stadium The venue is considered the largest stadium in France with an 80,698-person capacity. Stade de France is located at 93200 Saint-Denis, France. It is easily accessible many ways, including by public transportation, car or bike. The concerts will be during a busy time in Paris, as other festivals such as the Fête de la Musique are set to take place in the city. There will be an increase in traffic and interruptions from June 20 to July 10. Fans should find the best form of public transportation depending on their entrance gate. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. local time, though Beyoncé has been kicking the off closer to 8:00 p.m. Stadium doors will open at 5:30 p.m. What's the weather in Paris, France? From the United States to Europe, Beyoncé and her fans have braved severe weather conditions, an evacuation, cold temperatures and rainy weather for her concerts. Fans should take note of the weather in their respective cities before putting on their chic cowboy core attire. In Paris, fans can expect sunny skies and hot temperatures. It's important to stay hydrated before and during the nearly three-hour show. Forecasts predict high temperatures in the upper 80s for the June 19 and June 21 concerts. Meanwhile, the June 22 show is expected to be a scorching 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Important parking information Fans should purchase parking ahead of the show. According to the stadium's official site, there will be no parking sold on event days. Prohibited items Stade de France stadium Like many stadiums around the world, there are a number of prohibited inside the venue. Fans are not allowed to bring large umbrellas with a pointed metal part, computers, tablets, suitcases of any size, any bag larger than size A4, which is equivalent to 8.27 inches × 11.7 inches or a standard sheet of paper. Banners, badges or signs for political, ideological, philosophical or commercial purposes are not permitted. Of course, any objects that may be used to build a weapon or threaten public safety are not allowed. In particular some of these items include sharp objects, helmets, rigid and large diameter flag poles, bottles of water larger than 50 cl or 16.9 ounces. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Fête de la Musique returns with Sun-El Musician, Bongeziwe Mabandla and a focus on skills development
Sun-El Musician is one of the headline performers at the 2025 Fête de la Musique. Picture: Supplied Image: Supplied The Fête de la Musique returns to Victoria Yards for its 14th edition, promising more than just a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community, it's also a platform shaping the future of South Africa's entertainment industry. Headlining this year's festivities are two local superstars Sun-El Musician and Bongeziwe Mabandla, who performed at the festival more than a decade ago and have since become nationally celebrated artists. But the festival's true legacy lies beyond the stage. Through its ongoing partnership with the Live Music Lab, Fête de la Musique offers a vital skills development programme for young professionals, giving them a rare, hands-on experience in the live music and events space. Brad Holmes, founder of Bassline Jazz Club and co-organiser of the festival, explained why mentorship plays such a crucial role in empowering South Africa's next generation of industry leaders, particularly during Youth Month. 'From the previous Live Music Lab intake, I picked out that some individuals love the industry and hope to contribute to it in a meaningful way; however, their passion is undirected, thus resulting in a blurry vision, making the path harder to navigate,' he shared. 'Age tends to play a factor in this; I could not properly articulate what I wanted to do until the age of 26. The guidance from a mentor can assist individuals to identify their interests, hone in on their strengths, and niche their interests based on their experiences.' Holmes also stressed that connections are everything in the entertainment industry. 'In an industry that is relationship-based, having a mentor can help erect a bridge between you and the network one needs to help start or propel their career. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'Each trainee gets the opportunity to shadow at two events across various roles, ensuring everyone develops both technical and soft skills,' Holmes explained. 'The programme also provides valuable industry insights and networking opportunities, equipping trainees with the confidence, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in the competitive entertainment landscape.' And the results are already showing. 'From the first 30 people we enrolled in the programme, 19 are working permanently in the industry. "I have a 2024 and 2025 trainee who are both currently working with me, and I can see in real-time that the curriculum we have designed efficiently equips individuals to navigate their roles upon exit,' he proudly noted. When asked what essential qualities young people need to succeed behind the scenes in festivals and event production, Holmes was clear: 'There are multiple critical qualities, but I would like to highlight the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset, being a lifelong learner, the ability to adapt to circumstances, and the will to continuously reinvent yourself.' In addition to developing behind-the-scenes talent, Fête de la Musique also emphasis preparing emerging artists for the real world of the music business. 'Being a platform for aspiring and emerging artists, it is pivotal to provide talent with the necessary knowledge and skills required to help them navigate the industry after the festival,' Holmes said. 'With FDLM, our intention is to assure career progression as soon as they leave the stage. For instance, our workshop this year is curated with the intent to impart artists with the knowledge required to host their shows, as nowadays it is quite challenging for artists to get gigs.' As South Africa celebrates its youth this month, Holmes also offered a simple yet powerful piece of advice to all young creatives hoping to break into the industry. 'Never give up!' The 2025 Fête de la Musique line-up features over 20 acts selected from more than 300 applications, chosen by a respected local and international jury. The full line-up includes: Akeeda, Jabulile Majola, Namhla Badela, Thabiso Thabete, NdumzDJ, Brandon Aura, IDAHUM, KatzTheSingR, Tumi Dibakoane, Tsoness, Afro Moment, Shepard Brothers, Tshepo Molefe, Thando Nkosi and Many More Poetry, KHNYSA, KGZOO, Little Music School in the Valley, and Poet Bass'd Band. The 2025 Fête de la Musique Johannesburg takes place at Victoria Yards on June 21, 2025. IOL Entertainment
