Fête de la Musique in Bry-sur-Marne

The Fête de la Musique in Bry-sur-Marne: music in the city of cinema

Bry-sur-Marne is inextricably linked to the history of world cinema: it was in this town on the banks of the Marne that Louis and Auguste Lumière lived a large part of their lives, worked on their inventions, and developed their photographic and cinematic art. The Villa Lumière, still visible from the river, bears witness to this exceptional historical presence. In this rich heritage context, the Fête de la Musique in Bry-sur-Marne takes on a special cultural dimension.

A musical evening with a cinematic soul

The programming of the Fête de la Musique in Bry-sur-Marne sometimes includes references to the local cinematic heritage:

• Film scores: concert of classic and contemporary film scores, in tribute to the cinematic history of Bry-sur-Marne
• Jazz and improvisation: jazz, music of improvisation and freedom, resonates particularly well in the setting of the Marne riverbanks
• Local rock and pop: high school bands and young Bry-sur-Marne artists on the open-air stages
• World music: reflection of the diversity of the local community
• Intercommunal Conservatory: students present their year's work

The banks of the Marne as a natural stage

The Marne river borders Bry-sur-Marne along its entire length, offering magnificent banks that are perfectly suited for open-air concerts. On the evening of June 21st, when the sunlight lingers late, the banks of the Marne in Bry become an incomparable natural festive space. The sound of the water, the reflection of the festival lights, and the warmth of the summer air create a unique atmosphere.

Bry-sur-Marne's guinguettes in music

Bry-sur-Marne shares with its neighbors (Joinville, Le Perreux, Saint-Maur) the tradition of riverside guinguettes. The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to celebrate this popular heritage with accordion concerts, musette dances, and chansonniers performances that recall the golden age of guinguettes in the 19th and 20th centuries.