aixcentric

Created back in 1982, the Fete de la Musique is held all over France, on the summer solstice, on June 21st.  But not in Aix this year.

Unfortunately, the date clashes with a Euro-football match at the Velodrome where Ukraine will be playing Poland; and there aren’t enough CRS (riot police) available for both events.  Aix could only count on 10 being available if they went ahead on the 21st.

So the 34th Fete de la Musique in Aix is being put off until Friday 24th June when there will be 50+ in attendance. 

It’s sadly a sign of the times that football matches and street celebrations of music can’t go ahead without riot police being there, but clearly the authorities can’t take risks.