Last January the grounds of Werribee Park Mansion were transformed into a private estate in Provence with the finest French food, wine and music flowing all day. In fact the only local content was the beautiful summer weather and the 4000 people who loved every minute.
In January 2013 So Frenchy So chic In the Park is set to return with another handcrafted festival of joie de vivre. Bring a picnic rug, pick up a gourmet hamper, stretch out under the shade of the trees and enjoy a glass of something sparkling.
When the four musical acts put you in the mood, there are acres of rolling lawn for some barefoot dancing. After years of successful compilation albums and tours, cartell Music has a track record of picking French musicians that Australian audiences love. Let’s meet next year’s festival guests.
Always a crowd favourite, Melanie Pain is the bewitching former singer of nouvelle Vague who has toured Australia eight times before, twice as a solo artist. her first album of sweet, irresistible folk-pop, My Name, earned her a loyal following here in 2008 and her brilliantly crafted follow-up, Bye Bye Manchester, with its programmed beats and distorted vintage synths, is just as much fun. It’s due to be released by cartell in September.
Next on the bill is the bouncy indie-pop and 60s inspired harmonies of Revolver, recently nominated best newcomers at the French Grammys. the group’s amazing voices and lush, exuberant sound have made them festival favourites across europe with exuberant live shows that get audiences up on their feet.
Keeping things jumping is carmen Maria Vega – think Piaf goes punk. cMV is the name of both the band and its dynamo lead singer, who serve up a knockout cocktail of classic chanson, gypsy jazz and sheer charisma.ont of over 150,000 fans.
As dusk falls, the French-Aussie Paris-based Nadéah is set to tear up the stage with her unique style of eclectic pop, infused with the wildcat spirit of Brigitte Bardot.
So Frenchy So Chic 2013
So Frenchy So Chic In the Park
Sunday 20 January 2013 from noon
Werribee Park Mansion, K Road, Werribee
$77 + bf / Free for children under 12
www.ticketmaster.com.au or cartellmusic.com.au
