Le Programme
FREE ENTRY - 10am to 10pm - Click here to download the detailed program
This program is subject to change without notice
MAIN STAGE
Schools' Performances - From 10am to 4pm
Alliance Française de Brisbane, Alpha Tykes,
Brisbane Central State School, Les Petits Princes,
Play Frog, Wynnum State School and Moreton Bay College
Great Raffle - From 1pm to 5.30pm
Win 2 Flights tickets to Paris, La Reunion Island and Noumea!
Win Dior and Guerlain's gift bags, voucher from French restaurants or boutiques, and much more!
For more information about the Raffle, click here
Fashion Parades - From 11.20am to 12.40pm
Discover some of the greatest French creations from designers
Pia du Pradal, Ekyog, Le Classic Boutique and Hilde Heim
Cooking Demonstrations - 12pm to 1pm
Learn how to cook French with the Black Pearl Epicure cooking school!
Performances
Fox Lane Quartet at 1.15pm
Tahitian Group at 2.30pm
AF Choir "Chantefique" at 3.30pm
Halfway From Noumea at 4.30pm
Burlesque Show at 4.15pm and 6.25pm
Fox Lane Quartet
Featuring French lyrics, gypsy jazz guitar, violin & accordion, ‘Fox Lane Quartet’ combine the musical influences of Django Reinhardt and Edith Paif with flavours of New Orleans, Manouche, Jazz, Bal-Musette and Chanson to create a swinging musical performance with a nostalgic feel.
From 1.15pm to 2.00pm
http://www.myspace.com/foxlanequartet
AF Choir "Chantefique"
The choirmaster, Narelle Todman, created the choir for people to explore the combined pleasures of choral singing and learning French.
From 3.30pm to 3.50pm
http://www.afbrisbane.com/news/af-choir/
Halfway
The band was formed 3 years ago in Noumea, when Yann (drums), Joachim (bass) and Jordy (guitar) decided to play together. They won the first place at the Rock Decouvertes music contest and had the opportunity to perform punk rock music at the Brisbane French Festival.
From 4.30pm to 5.15pm
Traditional Bal Populaire opening at 5.30pm
Celebrate the Bastille Day and join the Bal Populaire for an enchanted night!
French Can Can, Burlesque Show, Live bands!
Join the dance floor with a lot of various French music: Valse, Bal Musette, Rock, Swing,...
Swing Manouche, and MZAZA will perform for this exceptional occasion!
French Can Can
French Can Can dancers show will be held on the main stage.
At 5.40pm, 7.40pm and 8.40pm
Burlesque Show
Burlesque show with Lola the Vamp will take place on the main stage at 6.25pm
http://www.lolathevamp.net/
Swing Manouche
Featuring the improvisational and compositional skills of Ewan MacKenzie, Dan Cosgrove, Kay Sullivan, Miranda Deutsch and Peter Freeman, Swing Manouche look forward to bringing you their infectious and lyrical take on the unique style of music that is Gypsy Jazz.
From 6.00pm to 6.25pm
From 7.15pm to 7.40pm
http://www.youtube.com
MZAZA
Mzaza explores the cross roads between ancient and contemporary melodies from France, Spain, the Balkans and the Middle East. Their sensual stage show, eclectic instruments and unique way of expressing their influences have captivated audiences and earned them airplay around Australia.
From 8.15 to 8.40pm
From 9.10 to 9.35pm
http://www.myspace.com/mzaza
Bal Musette
Join the dance floor and dance at the swinging Bal Musette!
All day along you can also enjoy a roving entertainment...!
Acting Performance
Old World Style French Madam from 10.30am to 1.30pm
French Spies from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Street Performing Arts
French Themed Stilt-walkers from 2pm to 5pm
Strictly Strings from 11am to 1pm
3rd Brigade Reeneactment Group
Enter into the French history...From 10am to 5pm
www.viceroybooks.com.au
Caricaturists (at the Information Centre stand)
Kevin Lindeberg and Allan Tulloch will design a kind portrait of you!
From 10am to 4pm
