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Calling all those with a penchant for curiosity and culture, So Frenchy So Chic returns in 2024 with our biggest program to date! For 10+ years, we’ve connected France to Australia through a day-long summer festival celebrating the Art of Living: French contemporary music, gastronomy, fashion, conviviality and lots of Champagne.

Artists lineup

Live Music

More artists to be announced December 8th.

La Femme

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Led by Marlon Magnée and Sacha Got, French psych-rockers La Femme have spent more than a decade enchanting audiences with their cinematic soundscapes, intriguing melodies and boundless imagination. Inescapable in France, the band boasts numerous gold records, won the equivalent of a French Grammy for their 2013 debut Psycho Tropical Berlin, toured Europe with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2016 and recently released Paris-Hawaii, a forward-thinking, evocative collection of Hawaiian love songs. They’re currently wrapping a nearly sold-out tour of over 140 dates in more than 25 countries and will play a “best of” repertoire at SFSC 2024 with singers Ysé, Fanny Luzignant and Sam Quealy.

Kill The Pain

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Uniting the smouldering powers of two formidable chanteuses, Kill The Pain is the dynamite duo of Australian singer-songwriter Phoebe Killdeer (who had an international chart-topping hit with The Avener rework of her 2011 track “The Fade Out Line”) and French vocalist Mélanie Pain (Nouvelle Vague). Their 2023 self-titled debut is a startling showcase of their sweeping talents, taking in swaggering indie rock, jangly psych pop, and soulful, steely electropop. Complemented by hip-shaking guitars and seductive percussion, Killdeer and Pain’s smoky voices and playful chemistry promise to ignite the stage.

Malo’

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Born to a French musician father, effervescent singer-songwriter Malo’ traveled to Australia for the first time as a young teenager, to meet his mother, where his love of French artists such as Serge Gainsbourg collided with his discovery of Australian indie acts such as Angus and Julia Stone. In a full circle moment, Julia Stone featured on Malo’s Pause EP last year, which features gospel, Motown, rock, soul and pop influences. His recent track “Laisse-toi tranquille” was a summer hit on French radio and we can’t wait to welcome his sunny energy at SFSC.

Cécile Lacharme

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French cellist Cécile Lacharme is a versatile artist with a classical foundation who boldly explores unconventional musical realms. Her journey spans diverse collaborations, from French indie-folk artists like Merryn Jeann to engaging with the New Cambodian Artists in Cambodia's contemporary dance scene. Venturing into solo projects, she combines an electric cello, loop station, and effects pedals, crafting compositions influenced by Philip Glass and Max Richter. Lacharme's music, a fusion of classical and modern, unfolds as a melodic odyssey, conjuring mysterious landscapes bridging East and West.

Colours In The Street

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Alex Colours, the driving force behind the French pop-rock band Colours in the Street, is a multi-talented artist, singer, and producer. With a rich stage history of nearly 200 concerts worldwide, including China, South Korea, and Australia, Colours is known for unstoppable melodies and polished productions blending pop, rock, and electro influences. Beyond his band, he's a prolific songwriter and collaborator, contributing to global musical works.

Hugo Barriol

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French singer/songwriter Hugo Barriol's musical journey began busking in Sydney, Australia, before claiming the Metro Music Awards in Paris in 2015. His debut EP, recorded in 2017, produced the hit single "On the Road - Radio Edit" with over 15 million streams. In 2019, his album "Yellow," produced by Ian Grimble, led to over 40 shows and festivals across Europe. Barriol's 2020 "Hey Love" EP, recorded just before lockdown, demonstrated resilience during the pandemic. In 2023, his album "Everywhere/Anywhere" encapsulates Barriol's authentic storytelling, weaving melancholic yet hopeful tales inspired by folk, pop, rock, and indie influences.

Food &

BEVERAGE

We’re playing host to Melbourne and Sydney's finest dining establishments including Frederic, Hotel Gitan, Loulou and Bouillon L'Entrecôte. Expect a curated selection of French classics; oysters, macarons, mitraillettes, mussels, ratatouille, brioches, crepes, chocolate eclairs, steak frites sandwiches, croque monsieurs, almond duck liver parfait macaron and more. Additionally, you’ll be able to pre-order charcuterie and cheese hampers ahead of the festival. 

Match your foodie experience with our sommelier-curated collection of French and local wines, cocktails and Champagne supplied by Lanson, one of France's oldest champagne houses. There will be plenty of non-alcoholic options on the day too! 

Style &

Fashion

The So Frenchy So Chic style is a true embodiment of Parisian elegance and sophistication, that effortlessly blends classic and contemporary elements to create a timeless aesthetic. Our photographer will be roaming the festival capturing the best dressed of the day. The favourite 3 will each win a Lanson Black Label Champagne Brut Magnum 1.5L! 

Leisure &

Leisure &

Workshops

Explore and learn about the world of wines with the ex-sommelier of France Soir Pierre Stock, discover the art of ceramics in a hands-on studio experience, compete in a grand pétanque tournament with epic prizes, or learn French with a 30-minute masterclass.

The festival also provides numerous activities for kids including arts and craft, face painting, magic and mime classes and music initiations.

All workshops and activities are free, with more to be announced on December 1st.

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