Third Annual 'Francerocks Summerfest' Kicks Off June 1-july 5

By: Stephi Wild May. 22, 2018

New York City music lovers will get to experience a wonderful array of French produced music this summer when the festival FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST returns. The month-long music festival-the largest of its kind in the US-will showcase the expansive wealth of multifarious French talent as well as International Artists who draw their inspiration from France. The lineup includes over 25 soaring artists spanning genres from indie pop, rock, eclectic world and electronic that spawn an exciting melting pot of sounds. Free and ticketed shows at over 25 venues range from Central Park Summerstage and Lincoln Center to Brooklyn's Northside Festival and Brooklyn Steel as well as intimate performance spaces throughout New York City. Over the years, FRANCEROCKS has featured such cutting- edge artists as Phoenix, Air, M, IAM, Stromae, CharlElie Couture, Wax Tailor, Angelique Kidjo, La Femme, Yael Naim, Ibeyi, Tony Allen, Ala.Ni, Her, Emilie Simon and Ayo.

Presented by France Rocks and the Bureau Export (the French Music Export Office) with the support from NYMM (New York Music Month) and Lacoste, FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST will bring together a mix of acclaimed established artists like Gregory Porter, Bonobo, St Germain, and Meshell Ndegeocello, with buzz bands such as Polo and Pan, Michelle Blades, Juniore, Timsters and Yuksek. Standout shows include three special free evenings of world music coproduced with the Lincoln Center Atrium featuring powerful trio from the French Caribbean Delgres, outstanding Haitian singer Me?lissa Laveaux, Cape-Verdian folk artist Elida Almeida and soulful songwriter Piers Faccini. On June 20th, France Rocks' annual Fete de la Musique, presented in partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, will feature an ebullient lineup with the charismatic articulate voice and visuals of Chassol, the gorgeous Vianney and the global DJ Joakim at Central Park SummerStage. Rock blended with African Beats/Synth Pop's Amadou & Mariam will hit Brooklyn Steel on June 6. Kicking it all off on June 1 at the very hip Elsewhere is the blockbuster DJ Zimmer.

"France has become a hub for musicians from all over the world and a place where artistic freedom can engage in meaningful dialogue with the music industry" says FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST founder, and Bureau Export NYC director Michele Amar. "We are thrilled to bring innovative artists to New York City whose talents lend themselves to this thriving scene."

FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST 2018 LINEUP:

For more info, please visit the FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST official website: http://www.francerocks.com/summerfest2018

FRANCE ROCKS is a NY music consulting firm and the definitive platform for discovering music made in France. From industry experts with a knack for promoting the latest French music, culture, artists, videos, tours & more to the US. France Rocks is the official representative of Bureau Export in the US www.francerocks.com.

Listen to WHAT THE FRANCE special FRANCEROCKS SUMMERFEST Playlist featuring all

the artists invited to perform at the festival this year:

https://play.soundsgood.co/playlist/france-rocks-summerfest-2018

BUREAU EXPORT is a non-profit organization and global network of export specialists in five key territories whose consulting, financial, and event assistance, among other resources have brought the work of French artists and labels to the world for over 20 years. www.lebureauexport.fr

NEW YORK MUSIC MONTH is produced by NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and NY is Music. Every June, New York City celebrates its diverse music ecosystem across all five boroughs. https://www.nymusicmonth.nyc/

LACOSTE, the French brand founded in 1933 by legendary tennis player Rene? Lacoste, offers a complete range of products for men, women and children including apparel, footwear, eyewear, leather goods, fragrances, underwear, home goods and
watches. www.lacoste.com

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