So Frenchy So Chic @ St John’s

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Inset pic- The Do, the last group to take the stage,impressed with a highly choreographed set. Featured pic- Emilie Simon impressed with her pure, sweet voice.

Sydney Festival 2015 hosted another incarnation of So Frenchy, So Chic in the beautiful grounds of St John’s College, Sydney University. There were five sets performed by various French artists in the glorious Sydney sunshine as the audience consumed French drinks and food. The line up was Franck Monnet, Francois and the Atlas Mountain, Emilie Simon, La Femme and The Dø.

Franck Monnet accompanied himself on guitar and played a very pleasant set. Franck was born in France but now lives in New Zealand and some of the songs reflected this with lyrics about beaches and sunshine and titles such as Waimarama.

Francois and the Atlas Mountain are an energetic band blending French chanson style with guitar pop rhythms and African influences.

Emilie Simon was the highlight of the day. Her voice is pure and sweet and she uses it to great effect.

La Femme blend surf pop with French electronica, plenty of energy and great vocals from Clémence Quélennec.

The final act, The Dø, performed a highly choreographed set with spectacular use of lighting and stage effects.

A day in the sun listening to music with fine food, French wine, beer and soft drinks and lots of girls in the audience with garlands in their hair made for a very pleasant day.