PROJECT

FETE DE LA MUSIQUE

15TH NATIONAL CHANSON SINGING CONTEST DATE

20 JUNE 2009

ORGANIZED BY

FRENCH CULTURAL CENTRE - ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KOREAN ASS. FOR FRENCH TEACHING-SEOCHO CITY COUNCIL

Presentation 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

The French Cultural Centre, Alliance Française, the Korean association for French teaching and Seocho City Council are hosting the “The National Chanson Singing Contest”. This popular contest is coming back to Seoul as a revamped production to reach an even larger audience.

History 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

This contest has been held for more than 20 years, forging a solid relationship between Korean youth and French culture and language. The contest first started as an event to promote French culture and chanson. The total number of participants and contestants amounts to more than 1500. Some of them have become recognized artists such as famous jazz singer Nah Yoon-seon.

Aims 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

Build on Korean love for singing and French chanson. Draw the attention of the thousands of Korean youth who are learning French and give them opportunities to express and show their passion and talents with francophone Chanson. Advertise French culture and excellence to Korean youth.

Additions 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

The 2009 Finals will take place on June 20th during the Seocho Music Day, an open-air stage production which gathered 8000 people last year in its first edition. This International Music Day participates in June 21st Fête de la musique, an event which started 25 years ago in France and is now celebrated all over the world in more than 30 countries. A French artist and professional singer will perform and take part in the concerts scheduled for the Music Day’s evening session.

Fête de la musique Background information

A free and popular event Different from a music festival, the Fête de la Musique is above all a free popular fête, open to any participant (amateur or professional musicians) who wants to perform in it. This Music day allows the expression of all styles of music in a cheerful atmosphere. It aims at a large audience, working to popularise musical practice for young and not so young people from all social backgrounds. It gives an opportunity to communicate and share a very special moment through music.

Participants selection 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

1st Preliminary : Fair screening of all participants audi-video recording - selection announced on May 16th 2nd Preliminary : Semi-Finals hosted by Sookmyung University on May 23rd Finals publicly hosted by the Fête de la musiqueSeocho Music Day 2009 on June 20th

Judges

(to be confirmed)

3 French-speaking community representatives 3 Korean community representatives 3 Music professionnals (see next pages)

Noh Young-shim (Pop Singer)

1991, “Best Lyric Writer” winner of Seoul Music Awards 2006, “Korea Broadcasting Awards” “Musician of the Year” winner 2006, Music Director of SBS Soap Opera “Yeonae sidae”

Seo Byong-hoo (Music Critic)

Correspondent of “Billboard Magazine” Journalist of Joongang Ilbo MBC University Singing Contest Judge Joongang Ilbo Editor of “Music World” Cofounder of Korea Music Critics Association

Lim Jin-mo (Music Critic)

Journalist of Kyounghyang News Paper Journalist of Heraldbiz A judge of the Korea Media Rating Board 2006 MBC Radio “Award of Excellence” winner Owner of a music critics website (www.izm.co.kr)

Suggested MCs & Guests

MC Yoo Yeol Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Winner of 1986 MBC University Singing Contest Winner of 1987 MBC Top 10 Singers Winner of 1996 Korea Children’s Song Awards Winner of 2005 KBS “Singer of the year” Host (KBS Radio “Yoo Yeol’s Music Albums”) CEO of Yoo Media Dream Co.

MC Ida Daussy Le Havre Graduate School in France 2004 ‘Image of France’ winner 2005 Presidential Award winner 1992~1995 Teacher at Yonsei Univ. (French) 2005 Human Right Marathon publicist 2006 Guro-gu publicist

GUEST Nah Yoon-seon Konkuk University (French Major) Professor at CIM (Europe Jazz School) France St-Maur Jazz concours winner France Jazz concours “Le Concours de la Defense” - “Judges’ Choice” winner Winner of “The Best Crossover” at “The 1st Korea Music Awards” “Today’s Young Artist” winner (The Ministry of Culture and Travel)

GUEST Big Mama (Shin Yeon-ah)

Inha University (French Major) The 18th Golden Disk winner Winner of “Rookie of the year” of MBC Top 10 singers “Singer of the Year” winner of “The 1st Korea Music Awards” “Singer of the Year” winner KBS Music Awards

Sponsoring 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

This contest relies on the generosity of its sponsors. Sponsoring may take various forms: products, vouchers, services, participation in production costs. Previous partners include Air France, Veolia, Renault-Samsung, Marriott, L’Oreal, Thales, Kyobo...

Sponsoring Benefits On the Internet (mentioning sponsoring companies) - Contest Website - French Cultural Centre Website - Alliances Françaises bulletin boards On communication materials Advertising sponsoring companies on posters, flyers and programs distributed in universities, schools and Alliances. On site Sponsors mentioned during the Semi-Finals and Finals. In the news News articles and detailed reports about the contest. On recorded materials DVD production.

Appendices 15th National Chanson Singing Contest

Contest Regulation Clause 1. The National Chanson Singing contest is hosted by the French Cultural Center, Alliance Française and the Korean association for French teaching Clause 2. Requirements of entry are as follows: Contestants must be Korean students currently learning French at university, high school or Alliance Française in Korea (No specific major required).

Clause 5. Each contestant must send an audio-video file (max. 15 Mo) of his/ her performance together with an application form to the organizing committee [email protected] between April 28th and 30th. Clause 6. The song must be a French traditional or contemporary chanson, a Korean song translated into French, or a song created in French by the contestant.

Clause 3. Professional singers and qualifiers in the Finals in 2004 or 2005 cannot enter the contest.

Clause 7. The performance is limited to 7 min.

Clause 4. A participant may enter the tournament as solo, duet or group (no more than 5 people) but the prize will be awarded to the team.

Clause 8. The tournament consists of 1st and 2nd Preliminary contests and the Finals.

Clause 9. Through a fair screening process, 1st round qualifiers will be selected and announced on www.seoulparis.net and by individual report. Clause 10. The 2nd Preliminary contest will be held at Sookmyung university on May 23rd, 1-5 pm. An instrumental soundtrack CD may be used as accompaniment but if necessary, arranging an accompanist must be done by each contestant. Clause 11. The Finals will be held at Seocho Music Festival on June 20th, 6-8 pm and it will be publicly tape-recorded. Clause 12. Members of the Jury will be appointed by the organizing committee and include francophone representatives and musical experts.

Clause 13. Selection criteria will be personal interpretation, stage performance, vocal performance and French prononciation. Contestants cannot raise an argument on a judgment from the judges. Clause 14. The winners may receive the following prizes: round-trip airline ticket to France, holiday package to the Francofolies Music Festival in La Rochelle (France), free French language courses, free registration for French exams. Clause 15. A prize can not be transferred to others or changed for other uses. Clause 16. The airline ticket must be used by the prize recipient, and the recipient may choose a departure date within a year from the Finals. Clause 17. Registration for language courses and exams must be used within a year from the Finals.

Clause 18. The tournament is sponsored and publicized by the French Embassy and other francophone Embassies, Alliance Françaises and Korean Corporations and French Corporations. Clause 19. Contest applications will be distributed in the following locations: French Cultural Centre website (www.france.or.kr) Alliances Françaises in Korea (www.afcoree.co.kr) Seoul (Hoehyun): 02-755-4972/5702 Busan: 051-465-0306/ 0406 Seoul (Gangnam): 02-555-1125/1126 Daegu: 053-950-7917 Incheon: 032-860-8034 Gwangju: 062-527-2500 Daejeon: 042-532-5254 Jeonju: 063-226-7115 High schools and Universities in Korea Warning: The application and recording must be sent between April 28th and 30th 2009 to [email protected]

Contact AMBASSADE DE FRANCE Service culturel

French-English [email protected] 02) 317-8541 010-2242-4449

Korean-English [email protected] 02) 317-8567 010-2821-2851