The French Institute of South Africa has officially opened the call for applications for the 2022 Johannesburg Fête de la Musique.
Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a popular and free music festival that takes place in France annually on the day of the summer solstice. In South Africa, the Fête de la Musique is celebrated with a full day of free family-friendly concerts, which offers a great opportunity and platform to upcoming bands.
The Fête de la Musique allows everyone to discover new musical trends from traditional music to rap, hip-hop, techno, world music, musical carnival and so much more. Many local and international artists have taken part in the event throughout the years and contributed to its success, including Samthing Soweto, Vaudou Game, Nakhane, Blk Jks, Urban Village, BCUC, Baenz Oester and the Rainmakers, Bombshelter Beast, and Msaki.
The French Institute of South Africa is calling for musicians, bands, singers and DJs from all music genres to apply to perform in this year’s festival and join in the spirit of the Fête de la Musique which is scheduled for the 18th June 2022 in Johannesburg.
How to apply?
Send your application pack (bio, photos, technical rider, sound clips, videos and press kit), including your application form here https://tinyurl.com/4dveuusu and send via WeTransfer to: fetedelamusiquejoburg@gmail.com.
Deadline: The first 300 applications sent before the 15th of April 2022 will be considered.
Successful applicants are selected for the originality of their work as well as their musical and stage performance qualities. The aim of this call is for the public to discover new local talents and for the artists to have the opportunity to perform on stage.
