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Dussmann: The Kulturkaufhaus has long been a partner of the Fete, and this year is no different

This year as in previous years, Dussmann, the 'Kulturkaufhaus' in the Friedrichstrasse, is enthusiastically taking part in what is set to be a riotiously diverse and exciting online Fete de la (Haus) Musique. Dussmann, apart from being one…

Interview: DIKUMBI

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FETE BERLIN: What's the link to your website / social media? DIKUMBI: https://www.instagram.com/dikumbi.vida FETE BERLIN: What do you expect of the Fête de la Musique 2020? DIKUMBI: I would love for people to feel a little release…

Tutorial Competition and Raffle for Billie Eilish's All the Good Girls Go To Hell!

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"All the Good Girls Go To Hell"... Yeah, the good girls go to hell and the bad girls make music! In a video tutorial for the song by Billy Eilish, Frank Schneider and Michele Leisibach from the music school "Fanny Hensel" with "Little Miss…

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Alle Farben in the Alexanderplatz TV Tower this Sunday 21st June!

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Alle Farben hardly needs any introduction, but just in case: Alle Farben is one of the most successful German dance music artists, with a bunch of awards, over 500 million streams on Spotify, a monthly listener count of around 6 million and…

Interview: X.A.Cute

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FETE BERLIN: What's the link to your website / social media? X.A.Cute: xacute.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/XACUTE-297240864463/ www.soundcloud.com/xacutesoundsystem FETE BERLIN: Please introduce yourself or your band / project…

Interview: Pulling Strings

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FETE BERLIN: What's the link to your website / social media? Pulling Strings: www.pulling-strings.net FETE BERLIN: Please introduce yourself or your band / project - where are you from, what kind of music do you play, what would you like…

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Fête de la Musique interviews "Las Brumas"

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Today in the limelight: Las Brumas, who filled out the FETEBerlin interview. Please introduce yourself or your band / project - where are you from, what kind of music do you play, what would you like to tell us about yourself? Las Brumas: Hailing…

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Support your local stream: The Fête de la Musique offers financial support to live streamers

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We're lending our support to streaming projects - apply now! The 21st June 2020 is going to be very different from the previous 25 summer starts. But we want to join with you in making sure that music is loud and proud in our city regardless,…

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The countdown's begun and we can't wait...the FETE's around the corner!

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When it came to the crunch, a few short weeks ago, with festivals toppling left, right and centre, we decided then that we would make the FETE happen: even if we had to change the whole concept around to make sure that everyone would remain…

Songs born across the Atlantic

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How big is the world nowadays? For Eloy and Walter, members of Alien Bird, fortunately in these technological times, it'd be small. They produce their songs, each one in their home studio, 11.500 km away between Berlin and Buenos Aires,…

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Berta Berlin gives us the best live performances with a focus on high quality production and performances

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There's a joke out there that runs something like, what does a musician do if he wins the lottery? Go on tour until the money runs out, of course. Because performers perform, musicians make music, and singers sing - whether we're allowed out…

On the 21st June we will celebrate a Fête de la House-Musique

About the Fête de la Musique, News, news

The global spread of the Coronavirus has, of course, changed everything, and we have to tell you, with a heavy heart that the Fête de la Musique 2020 will not be taking place - at least not in the form to which you are accustomed. But! We welcome…

Now is the time to make your voice heard - Berlin live events go online

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I'm not going to begin to say, in any way at all, that the corona virus that we're dealing with has anything good about it. But it's also true that every crisis that happens brings something positive with it. Whether it's triumphing through…

Don't forget! Stage registration closes 28th March!

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I know, I get it. It's winter outside. But summer's coming - so don't forget to register your stage or event location for the 21st June, Fete de la Musique Berlin 2020 - by 28th March. I must confess that at the time of writing it is early…

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25 years Fête de la Musique | 2020 is the 25th FETE Anniversary!

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1995. Green Day and The Offspring have just brought punk kicking and screaming into the mainstream. In England, Oasis are going through the roof with 'Morning Glory' and Britpop is born. Hip hop is in its 'golden era' in the USA and hits Germany…

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Adelle Nqeto on her Fête experiences - in Africa and Europe

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I’ve had the privilege of getting to take part in 3 editions of Fête de la Musique in 3 different cities, namely- Pretoria, Johannesburg (South Africa), and Berlin. All 3 of these experiences were completely unique celebrations of music within…

FETE Berlin Podcast: Björn Döring - curator of the Fête shows us what goes on behind the scene

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Say hallo to the Fête de la Musique Spotify podcast! Yes folks it's all happening here. This episode features the curator of the FETE Berlin since 2018, Björn Döring, chatting to Noel Maurice of Berlin blog indieBerlin. While you're in…

Fête de la Musique joins 75 festivals for We Vote For Europe

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The Fête de la Musique is all about inclusion, togetherness, cultures mixing and mashing it up, no borders and general hugs and cuddles. Which is, as we see it, what the European project is also all about (especially the hugs and cuddles).…

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The Crooked head straight for the Fete: Interview with touring Toronto rock band

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The Crooked are a Toronto-based alternative rock band. Formed from four people with migration backgrounds, it was in Canada that they found each other and a common love for their particular brand of rock music. We talk to Neelesh, a Londoner…