World Music Day 2024: Know the date, history, significance and more

World Music Day 2024: Date and Theme

World Music Day is celebrated on June 21 every year and this year, the day will be observed on a Friday. The theme for this year’s celebration has not been officially announced yet, but last year’s theme (2023), ‘Music on the Intersections’, was a resounding success.

World Music Day 2024: History and Significance

The concept of World Music Day originated in France in 1981, when Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, along with music composer Maurice Fleuret, and a radio producer and music journalist, proposed the idea of dedicating a day to music. The first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris in 1982, with over 1,000 musicians performing throughout the city.

Since its inception, the festival has grown into a global phenomenon, with approximately 700 cities across 120 countries celebrating the day on June 21 every year. World Music Day has become a symbol of unity and inclusivity, bringing people together through the universal language of music.

World Music Day 2024: Celebrations

On World Music Day, numerous concerts and events are held worldwide. People gather in public spaces, parks, and streets to enjoy live music performances. The day celebrates music in all its forms, from classical to contemporary, and from traditional to experimental.

By providing a platform for both amateur and professional artists to share their talents, World Music Day signifies the transformative power of music, encouraging self-expression and creativity. The slogan “Faites de la musique,” or “Make music,” serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing good music with others and the profound impact it has on bringing people together.

World Music Day 2024: Quotes

• Music reveals truths beyond what wisdom and philosophy can ever express. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven
• The beauty of music is that when it hits you, it brings no pain. ~ Bob Marley
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• Music should move you, whether it stirs your soul or gets you on your feet. ~ Elvis Presley
• Music belongs to everyone; it’s only publishers who think otherwise. ~ John Lennon
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• Music speaks truth. If anything in this world can bring change, it’s through music. ~ Jimi Hendrix
• Music has always been my constant, even when people weren’t. ~ Taylor Swift
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• Music brings us pleasure and releases our suffering. It can calm us down and pump us up. It helps us manage pain, run faster, sleep better, and be more productive. ~ Alex Doman