Get ready to perform, connect and be discovered at Fête de la Musique
Amateur and professional musicians, DJs, bands, and poets can apply to be part of the festival taking place on 21 June at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg. Applications close 16 April.
Picture: Facebook/@French Institute of South Africa
702's Gugs Mhlungu spoke to Cultural Programmes Officer at French Institute of South Africa, Aysha Waja.
Listen to their conversation in the audio clip below.
Attention musicians, DJs, bands, and poets!
Whether you're a seasoned performer or starting out, the Fête de la Musique offers you the opportunity to gain exposure.
Now in it's 14th edition, the festival has grown into one of the most anticipated cultural events, offering free performances across diverse genres.
"Fête de la Musique is a free music festival...it's open to anyone...we'd love for you to spend the day with us and listen to some amazing South African musicians."
- Aysha Waja, French Institute of South Africa
"It started in France as kind of just a day for music. In France, people just play music anywhere on the street. In South Africa, we've organised a specific festival for it to help support emerging and young South African musicians at the start of their careers and to give them a platform to perform so that South Africa and the world can know about them."
- Aysha Waja, French Institute of South Africa
Application requirements:
- Must be available to perform live in Johannesburg on 21 June 2025
- Must attend compulsory workshops on 19–20 June 2025
- 45-minute set with strong stage presence (including for online audience)
Click here for to apply.
Applications close on 16 April or until 300 entries have been received.
The festival will take place on 21 June at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg.
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