21 June in France

The 21st of June in France, is the day of the Music.
This event started in the city of Metz (France) in the late 70's, and grew quickly around the country.
This event was made official in 1981 in France by the French's Culture Minister, Jack Lang.

Why the 21st June? It's because it's the day of the summer solstice.

Neimo in Concert at "La Fleche d'or" for the "Fete de la Musique".

This music festival has two goals:

• Amateur musicians are encouraged to perform in the streets.
• Many free concerts are organized, accessible to the public.

The BB Brunes in free music pub the 21 June 2007.

The 21st of June is the only day of the year where musicians can play all the night, there is no noise restriction.

Inspired by the French tradition, a lot of countries have copied this music day, like in Belgium, Germany, Costa Rica, Israel, India, Morocco, Colombia and other countries.
And in 2007 the first music festival was in New York.

In Paris there are concerts on every streets and everybody is on the street dancing, singing, listening or playing music. It is a general party, if you have never seen this event I'd definitely recommend it to you.

by Arthur Morbois.