FESTIVAL DES ARTS VIVANTS : MUSICÀ U MONDU - FESTI ARTE

Through a rich and diverse programme, Festi Arte transforms Bonifacio into a stage open to Corsica, the Mediterranean and the world. Traditional music, contemporary works and international artistic expressions come together here in a fruitful dialogue between cultures, generations and regions. Spread across two iconic venues in the Upper Town – the Halle de l’Arsenal and Saint-Dominique Church – the concerts will highlight the links between artistic creation and intangible heritage. With two concerts a day, the festival will celebrate the traditions, memories and cultural expressions that shape the identity of the peoples of the Mediterranean. The programme will also feature meetings, round-table discussions and opportunities to engage with the artists, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and an openness to new artistic horizons. Discover the programme for these three evenings below: THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER • 7.30 pm: Naïssam Jalal, a breathtaking flautist and vocalist, and prolific composer, originally from Syria — Saint-Dominique Church • 9.30 pm: Festival after-parties with Original Kam’s, a reggae band from Côte d’Ivoire — Halle de l’Arsenal Refreshments on sale in aid of the Bonifacio Firefighters’ Association. FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER • 5.30 pm: performance and discussion, ‘Languages and Breaths: Bonifacio and Corsica in Resonance’, with Alain Di Meglio and Jean-Joseph Franchi, accompanied by improvisations from Ivorian saxophonist Isaac Kemo — Espace Saint-Jacques • 7.30 pm: Ray Lema and Laurent de Wilde, pianists and composers, from the Congo and France respectively — Saint-Dominique Church • 9.30 pm: Festival after-party with Eppò, a group of Corsican singers — Halle de l’Arsenal Refreshments on sale in aid of the Bonifacio Fire Brigade Association. SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER • 5.30 pm: ‘Les fous du son’ talk with Laurent de Wilde, followed by a discussion with Alain Di Meglio and Isaac Kemo — Espace Saint-Jacques • 7.30 pm: Siân Pottok, a singer with Indian, Congolese, Belgian and Slovak roots, born in Florida — Saint-Dominique Church • 9.30 pm: Festival after-parties with Habana Band, a group of Corsican singers performing a Cuban, Latin and international repertoire — Halle de l’Arsenal Refreshments on sale in aid of the Bonifacio Fire Brigade Association. PRICES: • Talks: free entry, subject to availability • 1 concert: €10 / 13–17 years = €5 / free for under-12s • Evening pass (1 day/2 concerts): €15 / 13–17 years old = €7 / free for under 12s • Full festival pass (3 days/6 concerts): €35 / 13–17 years old = €10 / free for under-12s • Book by clicking the ‘Book’ button PRACTICAL INFORMATION: • Find the detailed programme via the link below • Talks: Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October, at 5.30 pm, lasting 1 hour, at the Espace Saint-Jacques • Concerts: two concerts each day: at 7.30 pm at Saint-Dominique Church and at 9.30 pm at the Halle de l’Arsenal; duration: 1 hour 30 minutes • No food or drink will be available on site