In 2015, the Swiss Music Council (SMR) organized a National Music Day for the first time. Another one is to be held this year. Local events are planned for June 21.
The highlight of the Day of Music will be an open-air closing concert with Swiss music greats from various genres on the Bundeshausplatz in Bern.
To make music accessible to everyone, the Swiss Music Council is calling on everyone who is involved with music in any way to get active on June 21, 2016. Under the label "Day of Music", concerts on the village square, club parties for members and fans, an open day at a sheet music store, a spontaneous celebration for friends and acquaintances and much more can be organized.
The Day of Music - or the Fête de la musique, as it is known in French-speaking regions - was initiated by former French Minister of Culture Jack Lang and is celebrated every year on June 21. In France, Germany and other European countries, as well as in French-speaking Switzerland, the TdM/FdM has long been an integral part of the annual calendar.
More info: www.musikrat.ch/tag-der-musik
