France Music Week 2025: A Cultural Showcase and Industry Renaissance
France Music Week 2025 promotes France as a global music hub with significant government support and industry activities.
Key Points
- • France Music Week runs from June 16 to June 21, 2025.
- • €730 million public funding for the music sector from 2020 to 2024.
- • Minister Rachida Dati emphasizes music’s global significance and cultural export.
- • Major concert on June 21 to feature renowned artists and be broadcast live.
France Music Week is underway from June 16 to June 21, 2025, with the aim of establishing France as a prominent global music hub. Organized by the Centre national de la musique (CNM) and supported by a €730 million public funding commitment from 2020 to 2024, this event highlights the significance of music as a cultural export. Minister of Culture Rachida Dati noted that the French music sector generated €2.8 billion in value added in 2024, marking a €1 billion increase since 2019, with 30% of this revenue stemming from exports.
A range of activities throughout the week include conferences, artist residencies, and innovation days aimed at fostering collaboration across the music industry. Notable events feature an Innovation & Tech Day on June 17 to explore advancements and a recognition event for 100 women in music industry scheduled for June 19. Dati highlighted the scrutiny of the challenges that recorded music and streaming services present to financial models in the industry, advocating for a stable funding source for the CNM.
The week culminates in a major concert on June 21, coinciding with the Fête de la Musique, featuring acclaimed artists such as Camille and Christine and the Queens. This event will be broadcasted live by France Télévisions, showcasing the vibrant diversity of the French music scene.