Music resounded in the streets on Tuesday evening for the 40th edition of the music festival, but also in cafes, bars and restaurants.
Established on June 21, 1982 by former Socialist Minister of Culture Jack Lang, this festive evening quickly became an "
institution
", which delights young and old alike.
According to the website of the Ministry of Culture, “
two out of three French people take part in the Fête de la Musique
”.
And this 2022 edition had the particular flavor of rediscovered freedom, after two years of sanitary lead.
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The French therefore celebrated and consumed, according to the first feedback from catering professionals.
"
We can really say that this evening was a great success
," says Akim, owner of a bar in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
“
We had an excellent turnover, 48% higher than on a normal Tuesday.
It's absolutely phenomenal.
The terrace was crowded, especially since a speaker had been deployed there.
From 10:00 p.m. everyone was dancing, it was happiness,
” he rejoices.
An economic opportunity not to be missed
The evening was therefore a success for the restaurateurs.
“
We obviously noted a significant increase in turnover compared to a usual Tuesday.
In one evening, restaurateurs have generally earned as much as in a single day
,” says Marcel Bénezet, president of the branch of café bars brasseries at the National Group of Independents (GNI).
“We
had between 10 and 30% more turnover, depending on the location.
In Paris, the districts of Marais, Les Halles, Grands Boulevards and more generally those of the center are those that have experienced the most significant increases
.
"
Although it is a day of the week, after two years without a real party, people were there, which makes this evening one of the best editions of all the music festivals put together
” explains he.
Same story with Jorge, cook in a Tapas restaurant in the 11th arrondissement: "
For me, it's a music festival which is synonymous with a return to normal and therefore a significant number of business
,” he explains.
“
Last night, we called on a Spanish music group to whom we gave more than 150 euros for a 2.5 hour show.
It's really not an evening to be missed for us, restaurateurs, but also for neighborhood groups who will be able to perform more easily in front of an audience and therefore make themselves known
”.
A " win-win
" evening
that will have made people happy, in Paris and in the provinces.
"
I found that this year the party was really on the agenda
Considers William, a waiter in an Irish pub in Toulon.
“
I felt like a common and shared desire to party.
Compared to the 2019 edition, we note an 18% increase in our turnover
”.
A very beautiful 2022 edition which therefore made the happiness of the French and the professionals.
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