{"id":409,"date":"2011-05-27T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2011-05-27T06:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=409"},"modified":"2011-05-27T06:48:00","modified_gmt":"2011-05-27T06:48:00","slug":"sofitel-says-please-dont-stop-the-music-celebrate-fete-de-la-musique-on-june-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/05\/sofitel-says-please-dont-stop-the-music-celebrate-fete-de-la-musique-on-june-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Sofitel Says ‘Please Don’t Stop The Music’…Celebrate Fete De La Musique On June 21"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every Sofitel address across the world will serve as an ambassador of music and all things French on Tuesday the 21st of June as part of F\u00eate de la Musique \u2013 a global appreciation of all things melodic and musical.<\/p>\n

F\u00eate de la Musique is an annual festival held on the same day in cities all over the world, promoting free music from local amateur artists and professional performers.<\/p>\n

Born in France in 1982, the event and has since taken place every June 21 to coincide with the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere. It soon travelled abroad and has since become a uniting highlight, and a natural \u2018link\u2019 for Sofitel \u2013 the world only inherently French hotel brand \u2013 and its network of 120 hotels and resorts across the globe<\/p>\n

Sofitel hotels on the five continents, from Paris to Washington, and on to Melbourne, Buenos Aires and Marrakech will be joining the party and blending French elegance with the finest features of the local culture as part of this year\u2019s celebration.<\/p>\n

In the Pacific, Sofitel\u2019s hotels and resorts will interpret F\u00eate de la Musique in their own original way with lives bands, cocktails and evening soirees.<\/p>\n

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach – Magnifique Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge comes to Sofitel\u2019s Room 81 bar and restaurant for an evening of dining and entertainment, Francais style. Starting at 5.30pm and priced at A$55 per person, guests will receive a glass of prosecco sparkling wine on arrival, a delicious two-course dinner with live entertainment courtesy of Former Moulin Rouge star Marissa Burgess. (See image attached)<\/p>\n

Sofitel Brisbane Central \u2013 Burlesque and French Gypsy Jazz
Burlesque and French Gypsy jazz will set the tone at Sofitel Brisbane Central on June 1st.From 4pm Cuvee Lounge Bar and the grand Sofitel lobby will play host to a roving accordionist throughout the evening, as well as music by French inspired Gamble et\u2019 Kitt. The fiery red head is sure to mesmerise guests with her double bass and violin performances, and will no doubt catch a few admiring eyes with her stunning burlesque charm. Guests of Sofitel\u2019s Thyme2 Interactive Restaurant can enjoy the sounds of Paris Dreaming, a popular French Gypsy jazz duo, from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. (See image attached)<\/p>\n

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth \u2013 So Vintage, C\u2019est si Bon
Extending its F\u00eate de la Musique celebration to last the entire week, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has taken a vintage approach to this year\u2019s event. Old black and white images will be projected around the hotel\u2019s chic lobby lounge bar each evening from 5pm-7pm while French jazz band C\u2019est si Bon will perform the songs of famed artists of bygone eras including Edith Piaf and Yves Montand. Sofitel\u2019s classic signature SO French Martini will be offered at the special price of A$14. (See image attached)<\/p>\n

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins \u2013 Retro Rhythms and Fashionable Fundraising
Fete de la Musique will coincide Sofitel\u2019s 12th \u2018Eat Street\u2019 event this year, set to attract hundreds of people for a night of music, food and fashion. This year\u2019s event will be themed \u2018retro\u2019 as the hotel welcomes Australia\u2019s leading musicians, chefs, fashion designers and celebrities as they join forces for Sofitel\u2019s annual night of giving to raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation.<\/p>\n

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa \u2013 Breeze in for \u2018Fiesta de la Sofitel\u2019
For a tropical twist, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa will hold its \u201cFiesta de la Sofitel\u201d at Breeze Bar on Tuesday the 21st of June with Latin inspired music and tapas style appetizers. Fiji\u2019s popular Cool Corners band will play acoustic music between 6 and 7pm.<\/p>\n

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa \u2013 Steinaway to strike a sophisticated key
An antique Steinway piano that graces the foyer of this hotel will be the centerpiece for three musical performances a day at the Sofitel in Queenstown. Located outside the hotel\u2019s charming alpine sidewalk caf\u00e9 Left Bank, the Steinway will send out soothing and sophisticated jazz at breakfast, lunch and dinner for a luxe sound and F\u00eate de la Musique celebration.<\/p>\n

Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach and Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort \u2013 Rock \u2018n Lounge….
The Pacific will pulse with a sensational soiree from 6pm at the Sofitel in Tahiti, showcasing local rock bands including Randomize, Te Pepena, Nanovai & Paradise Plaza, and jazz group,
Rossoni. On Bora Bora, more than 15 artists will play on the resort\u2019s pool deck including lounge music specialist, DJ \u201cTrent Nox\u201d.<\/p>\n