It's a Music Festival under high surveillance that will take place on Sunday. While his organization is upset by the epidemic of coronavirus, and the necessary respect for social distancing, the 2020 edition of the event established by Jack Lang can still be held. However, the authorities have imposed a number of strict rules, the assembly of more than 10 people remaining prohibited in public space.
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Bars, restaurants, public roads: what is authorized?
Let music lovers be reassured, it will be possible to attend concerts, which, specifies the Ministry of Culture, "may take place in places authorized to receive the public in compliance with health rules, under the responsibility of the leader of the place, and outdoors under the responsibility of an organizer with respect for physical distances (without) creating a crowd nearby. "
On the other hand, while gatherings of more than 10 people remain prohibited on the public domain, "spontaneous concerts are not allowed", adds the ministry. Nevertheless, he specifies, "demonstrations on the public highway may be subject to a special regime" with "prior authorization from the prefect of the department, in conjunction with the mayor".
Regarding bars, cafes and restaurants, "the organization of concerts is the responsibility of the operator of the place: they are not recommended since they are likely to generate gatherings that are not controlled on public roads", informs the government.
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What concerts are planned?
Many concerts bringing together famous artists are planned. Among them, the most original is undoubtedly that which Jean-Michel Jarre will give. The icon of the electronic scene will perform live tonight "as an avatar, as in Matrix", in a virtual universe where he can be joined "by spectator avatars" holding virtual reality headsets. Entitled "Alone Together", this concert will be broadcast live on all digital platforms at 9:15 p.m.
Empty, the Olympia will be invested by France Inter to broadcast live concerts by Apple (11 a.m.), Louise Attaque (6 p.m.), Philippe Katerine (9 p.m.) and a DJ set by Etienne de Crécy (10 p.m.). The Philharmonie de Paris is organizing a free indoor concert by pianist Khatia Buniatishvili. In addition, to pay tribute to the hospital environment, concerts reserved for patients, caregivers and their families will be organized in hospitals in several regions with artists such as Tim Dup, Cyril Mokaïesh or Angélique Kidjo.
For its part, the Ministry of Culture invited all "amateur or professional" musicians to "interpret or reinterpret 'Song on my funny life' by Véronique Sanson". A song that will be played just after 8 pm, everyone at home, "on their balcony or window, in their garden or in their yard, on social networks". Notice to amateurs: a tutorial (www.fetedelamusique.fr) has even been put online.