Fete de la Musique

Just as in previous years, Alliance Française brought ‘Fete de la Musique’, a lively music festival originally from Paris, to Kathmandu for week long festivities kicking off on Tueday, June 21 at Dattatrya Square, Bhaktapur. The event, jointly organised by Alliance Française in Kathmandu and Service Civil International, began with Newari musical performances followed by a fusion performance of guitars and Dhime from students of Alliance Française. Ashesh and Nekhvam performed some wonderful blues followed by an enthralling performance by the students of KU School of Music. Next on the program, was the ‘AFK Music Contest’. The second music contest was open to all and the winner got the chance to open the final act of the music week, ‘Betty Argo in Kathmandu’. The free concert was held on June 26 at Nepal Academy Hall. The Indie pop band grabbed the audiences’ attention with their music of reggae, rock and electronic influences.