When we talk about vacationing in the Indian Ocean, people very often - almost always actually - think of postcard images combining beaches, turquoise lagoons and coconut trees. But holidays not only resume to sunbathing. The Indian Ocean is also "the place to be" for partying. Many, many, parties and festivals are held throughout the year on all the destinations of this part of the globe. To make it easy for you, we have listed the upcoming musical events that will take place in Mauritius, Reunion Island, Seychelles and Madagascar in the coming months.
Whether musical or not, Reunion Island highly values its cultural heritage. That is why many festivals are organized throughout the year. Early May was held the 7th edition of Electropicales in the heart of Saint-Denis. An annual event that gathered on three stages over a dozen electro-techno DJs. The 8th edition of the festival is already scheduled for 2016. Next month, from June 5th to 7th, is scheduled Sakifo Music Festival in St. Pierre. This festival brings together more than 30 artists from all backgrounds and musical worlds. Amongst them are artists such as Artur H, Cats On Trees, Fauve, the Wampas, Skip the Use, Julien Doré, Tiken Jah Fakoly and Zulu. Next September will be held the Manapany Festival in St. Joseph. This original gathering combines surfing and climbing competitions together with concerts of local artists.
Mauritius also hosts several musical events during the year. May 16th was scheduled at the Château de Labourdonnais an evening for all techno-trance fans with Dash Berlin. The famous DJ Jeffrey Sutorius was there to set the dance floor on fire. In a completely different genre, from May 19th to 24th, the Festival Passe Portes in Grand Bay subtly mixes theater and music. It offers a variety of plays and concerts including those of Zulu and Amaury Vassili. On June 4th, will take place the Seggae Zwe Festival at the stadium Germain Comarmond in Bambous. This important musical event will welcome local artists such as OSB Crew, Ras Minik and Linzy, all Seggae specialists. Seggae is a typical Mauritian music style, a mix between Sega and Reggae. And finally, for fans of the genre, the Colmar International Festival is scheduled from July 3rd to 14th. This classical and jazz music festival will bring together some 50 artists and orchestras.
In Seychelles, from October 25th to 31st will take place the Festival Kreol of Mahé. Various artists of all Creole-speaking islands will perform in Victoria Square. Their commonality ? Their Creole music. So if you want to discover creole music and its culture and move your body to the rhythms of creole music, you know where to go in October…
This overview of the region's festivals ends with the Donia festival of Nosy Be, in Madagascar. This is one of the oldest festivals in the Indian Ocean region. The 22nd edition began on May 16th and will end on May 24th. It showcases mainly Malagasy and African artists.
One sure thing is whatever the time of year, you will undoubtedly find in the Indian Ocean, a festival where you can move it, move it, shake it, shake it…
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