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Make Music Day – June 21
Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 750 cities in 120 countries. Unlike a typical music festival, Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part.
It’s a DIY Music Festival!
Every kind of musician is welcome to participate; Young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion.
You could:
- Create your own gig or event
- Perform at your school
- Promote your community music group
- Chat to your local council about performing in parks, shopping centres etc.
- Join one of the many organisations that will host events
- Share your music with friends, neighbours, and strangers, any way you can!
You can even participate online by streaming your own performance or supporting others via social media on the day.
The only condition: All of it is free and open to the public.
Find out how you can get involved HERE and when you are ready,
Register Your Event, Gig, Gathering or Performance!
If you are experiencing any issues during the registration process, please email your organiser and event details through to emma@australianmusic.asn.au for assistance.
Make Music Ambassadors
We have a range of exceptional Australian musicians that support and share the message that music making is for everyone. Read more
Participate
How to Make Music on June 21?
Events will be approved, do not worry if your event does not appear straight away.
Get some ideas in the Resources section.
Read more here about how you can PARTICIPATE
Please email makemusic@australianmusic.asn.au to discuss any further resources needed and how the AMA can assist you to Create Your Own Stage!
Events Near You
Schedule
Find the closest event to you & plan your trip. Every one of our Make Music Day events is free and and open to the public at the point of entry. So bring your friends to share the experience and celebrate music around the world. Pre-recorded content that is submitted to the Make Music Day Australia website will be displayed in an online gallery on June 21.
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Supporters
The association is proud to work with many fine organisations that contribute to our community and music making.
Contact
Australian Music Association
PO Box 166, Canterbury NSW 2193
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