As a welcome breather from the ongoing global pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is inviting the public, especially music lovers, to plug back into a festive musical mood by joining this year's virtual Fête de la Musique.
"We are truly happy and excited to be able to host the Fete de la Musique once again. As the world knows, music is a huge part of Filipino culture, and we can never pass up any opportunity to celebrate through songs," Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.
The DOT, this year's Fête de la Musique Philippines, dubbed as #FeteFromMyIsland, will feature original Pilipino music (OPM) legends and local musical artists from across the country, as well as international acts from diverse genres of music.
"Even though there are still community quarantines in the country, this online music festival allows people to ‘travel’ and revel in the wonders of the Philippines through the incomparable musical talents of Filipinos," Puyat added.
Aside from the promised audio trip, the #FeteFromMyIsland will also bring a visual feast to the audience by showcasing the country's natural beauty and rich culture as seen in popular tourist destinations such as Boracay, El Nido, La Union, and Metro Manila.
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The event will have a three-day pocket-stage performance from June 18 to 20 highlighting the Philippines' three main island groups with the following performers:
June 18 (Luzon Stage):
Pedicab, Radha, Parallel Uno, Celeste Legaspi, Maegan Aguilar, Zsaris, 10 a.m. Departure, Buwi, Kayden Umali, and Fatima Loo
June 19 (Visayas Stage):
Kate Torralba, Project Yazz, Vanessa Monot ft. Romain Leray, Doods, Soundslikefiona, Vanya, Dumaguete Groovin, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas, Monique De Los Santos, Dj Vega, and Blindside
June 20 (Mindanao Stage):
KRNA, Moro Beats, Conscious & The Goodness, Joee & I, Levi, Manic Mundane, and Quark Henares
Fête PH will also take part in the worldwide celebration of global music on June 21. The even will feature French multi-awarded and chart-topping singer, composer, and actor Raphaël; and Swiss Jazz band B Connected.
They will perform alongside a diverse mix of Filipino musical artists from different destinations:
Metro Manila Stage: Barbie Almalbis, Bayang Barrios, Curtismith, Joey Ayala, Leanne & Narra, Jason Dhakal, and The Hernandez Brothers x Lustbass
Boracay Stage:
I-Dren Artstrong, Trespeace, Sajid Perez Pelayo, and Mami Beth
El Nido Stage:
Jako Mandala, Eric Tarre, Robin, Mike & The Wolf, Bathala Na Groove, Jams with Dona & David, Jewelmer Jazz Band, and PinoyJam Paris Artists
La Union Stage:
Manskee, Roe Santos, and Jose x Gats Talamak
The free-for-all online event is co-organized by the DOT and presented by Alliance Française de Manille together with B-Side Productions and the Embassy of France to the Philippines.
It will be streamed on the Facebook pages of Fête de la Musique PH, Alliance Francaise de Manille, B-Side Productions, and on the official page of Fete de la Musique in Kumu. It will also be cross-posted on the DOT's Facebook page.