Every two years since 2004, La Ballade avec Brassens has brought together Georges Brassens fans together in Rennes to celebrate the artist. This year, this family-friendly event open to all is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
On Sunday, a giant choir will kick off the festivities, before volunteer musicians and professional bands take to the five aptly-named stages (Margaux, Jeanne, Pénélope, Marinette and Hélène) along Promenade Georges Brassens.
The programme features an original line-up of young songwriters and singers (including Matéo Langlois from Toulouse, duo Hélène Le Gros and wordsmith Monsieur Ston), led by avant-garde musician Ulysse Mars, and a concert by the band Myosotis Trio hailing from Auch. Some sixty bands, choirs, duos and singers will perform 30-minute sets in this wooded country setting.
Food and drink stands, entertainment for all ages, a photo booth and a photo exhibition dedicated to Georges Brassens will round off this wonderful day.
Every two years since 2004, La Ballade avec Brassens has brought together Georges Brassens fans together in Rennes to celebrate the artist. This year, this family-friendly event open to all is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
On Sunday, a giant choir will kick off the festivities, before volunteer musicians and professional bands take to the five aptly-named stages (Margaux, Jeanne, Pénélope, Marinette and Hélène) along Promenade Georges Brassens.
The programme features an original line-up of young songwriters and singers (including Matéo Langlois from Toulouse, duo Hélène Le Gros and wordsmith Monsieur Ston), led by avant-garde musician Ulysse Mars, and a concert by the band Myosotis Trio hailing from Auch. Some sixty bands, choirs, duos and singers will perform 30-minute sets in this wooded country setting.
Food and drink stands, entertainment for all ages, a photo booth and a photo exhibition dedicated to Georges Brassens will round off this wonderful day.
