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Dance to a different beat

sarahHave you heard of the Paris Techno Parade? How about the Tourcoing Jazz Festival? No? Then you’re missing out on a whole world of music, festivals and venues.

We’ve got venues such as the Sound Jazz club in Brussels, and gigs with the Puppetmastaz in Lille to get those feet tapping.

If like us you have an eclectic taste when it comes to music then the choice is endless, whether you’re into techo, classical, Dance or Jazz.

Let us know of events you’re going to, or if you’ve just come back where you had your best night. Sarah

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Jazz Festival Marni Flagey

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Paysages Electroniques

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City of Dreams – Berg’s Wozzeck

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A Little Music Break to Rock en Seine

A Little Music Break to Rock en Seine
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Massive Attack in Lille

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Our Competition Winners Review of Rock en Seine

Our Competition Winners Review of Rock en Seine
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Jazz à la Villette

Jazz à la Villette
Jazz à la Villette is a musical celebration with an emphasis on innovative and experimental jazz. Performances are held at the Parc de la Villette and other venues around Paris. Highlights of the excellent 2009 programme include free jazz legend Ornette Coleman leading his quartet,...  [Read more]
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