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Fête de la Musique to run in 43 stages nationwide starting June 16

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Rhea Manila Santos

Featuring some of the best and most diverse artists in the country and known as one of the biggest musical events in the Philippines, the annual Fête de la Musique music festival is set to happen again starting June 16 and will gather hundreds of artists performing across 43 stages nationwide.This year, the festival is called “MerSea - Fête de la Musique PH 2023: A music &amp; arts celebration for our oceans.”“MerSea” is a play on French words for ‘sea’ (mer) and ‘thank you’ (merci) because the 2023 edition of Fete de la Musique aims to both express its gratitude for 29 years of Franco-Filipino cultural relations and to contribute to furthering ocean conservation efforts.<iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtOFkLUJbHo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2034228.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A2033975%2C%22le%22%3A2033979.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>The two weekend-long event will kick off on June 16. “More than just merry-making, we also seek to use our collective voice as Fête de la Musique PH as a platform for causes close to our heart,” says Giselle Tomimbang, President of B-Side Productions, co-producer of Fête de la Musique.The main stage for the festival will be in the event in Greenbelt, Makati on June 23 with performances by Cheats, Ena Mori, Blaster &amp; the Celestial Klownz, Lola Amour, She’s Only Sixteen, and Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club with more surprises and performances shall be announced soon.Over the years, #FetePH has used music to champion various initiatives beginning with Music Heals and partnering with beneficiaries such as the Virlanie Foundation and Maestro Ryan Cayabyab’s Bayanihan Musikahan.As in years past, this 2023 edition of the most popular free music event in the Philippines will also feature 31 independently produced pocket stages in Metro Manila to simultaneously present a wide range of musical genres and vibes on June 17.  The participating venues include H&amp;J Sports Bar &amp; Restaurant, A’toda Madre, Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill And Papaitan, Social House, saGuijo Cafe, Alamat Filipino Cuisine, Boogie MNL, Enzo’s View Bar at Jade Hotel and Suites Makati, Nokal, Kampai, The Spirits Library, Bourbon New Orleans PH, The Apartment, Sarisari Cocktails, Apotheka, Ugly Duck, Justin Alonte Studio, White Banana, Bagnet 8065, Kuya Boby’s Restobar, Seltsam, Mansion Sports Bar &amp; Lounge, La Colina, Coyote Ribs &amp; BBQ, Dear Adam Sweet Lucy, Kosumosu PH, Commune, Balcony Music House, Futur:st and Keepers Poblacion.This year, Fête de la Musique PH has partnered with ScarletBox.io, the first blue-chip NFT launch pad for a fundraising campaign for our Philippine seas.“In spite of all our differences, music - just like the oceans - connects us humans with each other,” says Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliançe Française de Manille.The collaboration will feature 1,000 NFT art pieces by 10 renowned photographers based across the archipelago from La Union to Palawan to Siargao.  Namely these visual storytellers are Chino Neri, Mike Eijansantos, Lancer Salva, Camille Robiou du Pont, Terence Ver Angsioco, Kat Jack, A Decade, Ganden Medved Po, ADAM, and Archie Geotina.Part of the proceeds from this NFT collaboration will support the ocean conservation efforts of LAMAVE (Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines),  a Filipino non-government organization dedicated to the conservation of marine megafauna. The sale starts on June 19 at www.scarletbox.io.As part of Fête de la Musique’s long-standing partnership with the Department of Tourism, this year’s festivities will continue its #FeteFromMyIsland theme from its virtual edition in 2021.Joining forces once again with various organizations across the islands, #MerSeaFetePH’s Destination Stages will be in Albay, Baguio, Baler, Cebu, El Nido, Laguna, Pampanga, Palawan, Siargao, Tagaytay, and Zambales.  With the exception of Siargao hosting its stage on June 21, all these destinations shall be celebrating on June 24.Flying in all the way from France, the jazz act Rémi Panossian Trio shall be gracing Fête de la Musique PH 2023.Composed of pianist Rémi Panossian, bassist Maxime Delporte, and drummer Frederic Petitprez, this ensemble has performed on prestigious stages and festivals in more than 500 cities and will perform on June 21 at the Long Bar at Raffles Makati, preceded by Happy Hour from 5-7 PM, and on June 22 at the Alliance Française de Manille.Some important dates of #MERSEAFETEPH2023 to remember:June 16 - SONIK SessionsJune 17 - Makati pocket stagesJune 21 - Siargao and Cebu destination stagesJune 21 - French act - Remi Panossian Trio at Long Bar Raffles MakatiJune 22 - French act - Remi Panossian Trio at Alliance Francaise de ManilleJune 23 - FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE PH 2023 MAIN STAGE at GREENBELT 3 MAKATIJune 24 - Destination stages in Albay, Baler, Baguio, Caloocan, El Nido, Laguna, Pampanga, Tagaytay, and Zambales

The annual music festival which will run from June 16 to 24 in various venues in and outisde Metro manila is organized by Alliance Francaise de Manille, B-Side Productions, and the French Embassy.

The annual music festival which will run from June 16 to 24 in various venues in and outisde Metro manila is organized by Alliance Francaise de Manille, B-Side Productions, and the French Embassy.