Fancy a concert as part of the Fête de la Musique 2024? Then head for the garden of theSwedish Institute on Friday June 21 !
June 21 sees the return of the Fête de la Musique, a popular, festive, convivial and, above all, free event. Every June 21, musicians, amateurs and professionals alike, bring out their instruments to offer music-lovers and the curious some fine musical moments. Whether in the street, in a bar, in a concert hall, in a museum, in a church or in a cultural center, the musicians and spectators enjoy the moment to the full.
The Fête de la musique also showcases the breadth and diversity of musical practices, and all musical genres: rock, electro, metal, classical music, French variety, reggae...
In 2024, the Fête de la musique returns to theSwedish Institute, this sublime venue located behind the doors of the Hôtel de Marle, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. Throughout the year, the Swedish Institute showcases rich collections of Swedish artists and Franco-Swedish links. Music is also well represented.
The Swedish Institute in Paris: Sweden's only cultural center abroad
For a trip to Scandinavia without even leaving the capital, head for the Swedish Institute! Housed in the sublime Hôtel de Marle since 1971, the Nordic cultural center offers a rich and varied program of events all year round, showcasing art, music, design and cinema straight from Sweden. [Read more]
For this Fête de la musique 2024, the Swedish Cultural Institute is inviting two new artists to perform live in its garden. On the menu? Jelly Crystal. A glam-rock artist and soul singer with a baritone voice, Jelly Crystal has already collaborated with a number of other talents, including Stella Explorer and Seinabo Sey. Jelly Crystal is the author of two opuses,"Freak Show" (2021) and"Prince" (2023), and will perform on June 21 from 7.30pm. Another artist to perform at the Swedish Institute on June 21, 2024? Swedish artist Alice Boman, who will be honoring her latest album,"The Space Between".
But that's not all, since the music festival at the Swedish Institute is also an opportunity to celebrate Midsommar, the famous ancestral tradition that marks the beginning of summer. Every year, on Midsommar, the Swedes erect a floral flagpole around which they dance and sing, wearing a wreath of flowers. On June 21, 2024, the garden of the Swedish Institute in Paris will host traditional Midsommar dances and songs, before the famous concert.
Like every year, the Swedish Institute's garden is the place to be to celebrate summer and music! On the program: traditional Midsommar songs and dances, followed by a concert by Jelly Crystal.
Midsommar is an age-old summer tradition celebrated in meadows, parks and gardens with family, friends and neighbors. People deck themselves out in flowers and colors and dance around a large floral flagpole, sometimes in frogs' skins, never in fear of ridicule. For the second year in a row, singer Eskelina lends herself to the game and does us the honor of guiding our steps and our voices.
From 7.30pm, it's time for Jelly Crystal, glam rocker and soul singer with a baritone voice. His early songs were inspired by art-rock, but in recent years he has broadened his register to include funk, soul and R'n'B, all united under his alt-pop banner. The names he has worked with testify to his taste and the esteem in which he is held by the Swedish music scene: Alice Boman, Stella Explorer, Seinabo Sey, Mr. Tophat, and many others. His debut album, Freak Show, was released in 2021 and earned him the title of "Composer of the Year" at the Swedish Manifest gala. At the end of 2023, he released the critically acclaimed album Prince.
"A singer with real star power! - The Line of Best Fit
"If you're a David Bowie fan, be sure to listen to Jelly Crystal" - Wonderland
"A star-studded debut" - UNCUT
"His artistic talent knows no bounds" - i-D Magazine
As soon as the gates open and throughout the evening, the FIKA café will be selling drinks and Swedish specialities as well as their alternatives (for pickled herring phobics).
Practical information:
* Free entry through the gate at 10 rue Elzévir.
* Starting at 5.30pm.
* Two dance sessions, each lasting 20-30 minutes.
* Traditional songs and dances are followed by a concert by Jelly Crystal, starting at 7:30pm.
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As every year, we'll be in the garden to celebrate summer and music! On the program: traditional Midsommar songs and dances, followed by two contemporary music concerts: Jelly Crystal and Alice Boman.
Midsommar is an age-old summer tradition celebrated in meadows, parks and gardens with family, friends and neighbors. We deck ourselves out in flowers and colors and dance around a large floral flagpole, sometimes in frogs' skins, never in fear of ridicule. For the second year in a row, singer Eskelina lends herself to the game and does us the honor of guiding our steps and our voices.
From 7.30pm, it's time for Jelly Crystal, glam rocker and soul singer with a baritone voice. His early songs were inspired by art-rock, but in recent years he has broadened his register to include funk, soul and R'n'B, all united under his alt-pop banner. The names he's worked with testify to his taste and the esteem in which he's held the Swedish music scene: Alice Boman (hello!), Stella Explorer, Seinabo Sey, Mr. Tophat, and many others. His first album, Freak Show, was released in 2021 and earned him the title of "Composer of the Year" at the Swedish Manifest gala. At the end of 2023, he released the critically acclaimed album Prince.
"A singer with real star power! - The Line of Best Fit
"If you're a David Bowie fan, be sure to listen to Jelly Crystal" - Wonderland
Next up is Alice Boman, a singer-songwriter with a soft, melancholy vibe. Her latest album, The Space Between, is a reflection on silence and space, with a broader palette than her debut, Dream On. Her clear voice mingles with shimmering guitars ("Space"), accordion ("Night and Day"), music-box effects ("On and On") and muted brass ("Soon"). The album is a journey, tracing Boman's progression from fear ("Honey", "Maybe") to the "place of tenderness" she finally reaches ("Space"). Boman's music shone in the series Transparent (Amazon), Wanderlust (HBO) and 13 Reasons Why (Netflix).
As soon as the gates open and throughout the evening, the FIKA café sells drinks and Swedish specialties, as well as their alternatives (for pickled herring phobics).
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2024
From 05:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location
Swedish Institute
11 rue Payenne
75003 Paris 3
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
paris.si.se
More information
Free entry through the gate at 10 rue Elzévir
The Swedish Institute in Paris: Sweden's only cultural center abroad
