France's 'Fête de la Musique' Music Festival Comes to Korea.. Largest Scale Ever

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To commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the representative French music festival 'Fête de la Musique 2026' will be held nationwide for one month.

Launched in France in 1982, 'Fête de la Musique' is a global music festival founded on the philosophy of bringing music to the streets so that anyone can freely enjoy it. It is now held in over 100 countries worldwide and has established itself as a representative international cultural event where emerging artists, the public, and local cultures exchange ideas.

This year's 'Fête de la Musique 2026' in Korea, adding the symbolic significance of the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations, will be held on the largest scale ever from June 1 to the 30th. More than 40 programs will be held in 11 cities nationwide, including Seoul, with participation from over 25 French artists and music industry professionals, showcasing the diverse spectrum of French music.

In particular, the festival will introduce the current state of the French music scene across various spaces such as clubs, performance venues, cultural institutions, and large-scale festivals, based on diverse genres including indie rock, electronic, live performances, and urban culture.

Participants in this event include the French psych-kraut rock trio Meule, Marseille-based garage rock band La Flemme, electronic pop artist Lewis OfMan, electro-techno DJ IAMBP (I Am Black Panther), multi-disciplinary artist Adhémar based in Korea, Afrobeat/rock/electronic music project Mounawar, and global producer and songwriter Jean-Noël.

◆ Voguing, K-POP, and DJ Atelier Operations

'Fête de la Musique 2026' will also operate various creative workshop programs.

The 'Voguing Atelier', held from June 2 to June 8, will be a program highlighting ballroom culture and voguing performances in collaboration with French cultural institution La Gaité Lyrique. Key figures from the international voguing scene will participate to continue performances and cultural exchanges.

Following that, from June 8 to the 13th, the Korea-France co-songwriting camp 'K-POP Atelier' will be held. This program was established to support collaboration between composers, producers, and publishers from both countries, with cooperation from the French National Center for Music (CNM), JYP Entertainment, Amplify, and Rway Music & Media.

Additionally, from June 15 to the 20th, the 'DJ Atelier' in collaboration with Seoul Community Radio will be operated. Led by French DJ and producer Olympe 4000, this program will provide DJ and music production education targeting women and gender minorities.

The organizers stated, "This event will serve not merely as a performance festival but as a platform that closely connects Korea and France in terms of creation and industry," adding, "We will create opportunities for creators and industries from both countries to be more closely connected through music."

◆ New Program 'FDM+' Held for the First Time

This year, the French Embassy in Korea will newly present 'Fête de la Musique 2026+' (Fête de la Musique +, hereinafter 'FDM+').

'FDM+' is a conference where more than 30 Korean and French music professionals and artists come together to discuss the current state and future of both countries' music industries around specific themes. It will be held every Monday at 1 PM to 7 PM on June 8, 15, and 22 at Tille Ground in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

This conference will be conducted under the management of Rway Music & Media in collaboration with Wesa Festival and will operate as an open program accessible to media, music industry professionals, students, and the general public. Networking time between panelists and participants will also be provided after each session. The June 8 session will be conducted with simultaneous English-Korean interpretation, while the June 15 and 22 sessions will provide simultaneous French-Korean interpretation.

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