On Wednesday January 8, 2024, the Paris Opera will host the grand final of the 7th edition of the Voix des Outre-mer competition, a prestigious event which celebrates overseas talents and their contribution to classical and lyrical music.
This exceptional evening will be experienced on site or followed live on the France Télévisions Overseas portal. To attend this unique event, reserve your seats on BilletWeb.
The Voix des Outre-mer competition is distinguished by an ambitious and inclusive program:
- 1 227 hours of vocal practice lessons and masterclasses offered free of charge.
- 14 singing teachers and pianists mobilized to train talents.
- 10 territorial finals organized, with 50 jury members.
- 2 714 spectators in person during the finals.
- More than a million spectators via television, digital and radio.
- 1 creation of lyric opera and 7 Voices from Overseas concerts, including 3 in French opera houses.
New for 2024: The public’s favorite For the first time, the public will be able to award their favorite by voting online on the Voix des Outre-mer website, from January 1 and until the evening of the final.
Representing the diversity and talent of overseas territories, the finalists are:
- Martinique : Cedric Barabas
- Reunion: Orleonne Divo Prince
- Mayotte: Helena Lopez
- Guyana: Oksana Mesmin
- New Caledonia: Livio Heafala
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Noémie Collumeau
- Guadeloupe : Thalia Garson
- French Polynesia: Mytsuru Kato
- Hexagon: Giovanni Bernabé, Laetitia Volcey, Alice You-Seen and Cassandra Bortalis
After a year of training and territorial finals, these artists will unite their voices in Paris during the Académie Voix des Outre-mer.
Organized by the Les Contres Courants association, the Voix des Outre-mer competition aims to offer real visibility to overseas talents on the national and international scene. It aims to be both a vector of social integration and a tool for equal opportunities by offering free and open access to musical training.
This competition is aimed at all overseas residents, whether self-taught or professionals, and embraces all forms of music (jazz, soul, rock, etc.), with no age limit.
The grand finale of Voix des Outre-mer promises to be an evening rich in emotions and exceptional performances, highlighting the artistic potential of the Overseas Territories. See you on January 8 at the Paris Opera for a unique celebration of talent and cultural diversity.
