First music festival in Schelmenholz: Fête de la Musique on June 21!

First music festival in Schelmenholz: Fête de la Musique on June 21!

Theodor-Heuss-Platz, 71364 Winnenden, Deutschland - On June 21, 2025, the “Fête de la Musique” will take place in the Schelmenholz in Winnenden for the first time. The event is based on the cultural claim to offer a platform for both amateur and professional musicians. The cultural association, under the direction of Mick Scheuerle, Hermann Breitling, Evi Mayer, Susanne Weber and Ilona Mohn, organizes this event, the part of a worldwide music festival that has its origins in France. Evi Mayer also designed the poster motif for the event.

The "Fête de la Musique", which is celebrated annually at the beginning of calendar, offers musicians of all age groups and skills the opportunity to perform. This includes a wide range of music styles, ranging from children's songs to classical music and gospel to pop and rock. The only requirements are that the music should have the character of street music and that no amplifier systems may be used; However, battery -operated systems are allowed.

diverse appearances and open participation

The event takes place on Theodor-Heuss-Platz in Schelmenholz and is open to all musicians-from laypersons to professionals, and DJs. Interested artists have to register by March 17, 2025. Instead of admission, a hat donation or the benefit of a guitar case is encouraged to voluntarily support the musicians. The catering for visitors is free of charge, which contributes to the common atmosphere of the event.

Another aspect of the "Fête de la Musique" is the active participation of the community. The cultural association is looking for helpers for assembly and dismantling as well as for sale during the event. This openness not only promotes the sense of community, but also ensures a positive experience for everyone involved.

a worldwide event with local roots

The "Fête de la Musique" originated in France and was launched in Paris in 1982. Since then it has been considered the largest music festival in the world. According to Wikipedia , this event was celebrated in around 1300 cities in 2022, with over half of the celebrations in Europe. The “Fête de la Musique” has also taken place in Germany since 1985 and has been continuously spread since then, with over 140 cities that will take part in 2024.

In recent years, the number of participating places has increased steadily and the event has established itself as an important forum to promote the regional music scene. However, critics point out that a certain commercialization has taken place, which could be detrimental to the original spirit of the "Fête de la Musique".

The first "Fête de la Musique" in the Schelmenholz promises to become an exciting event that celebrates the cultural diversity and the common encouragement of the music. The cultural association invites all music lovers to be there on this special day and become part of an unforgettable musical experience. Further details about the event can be found on the website of the cultural association .